Selina Camden Lodging Business in London, Chalk Farm

Reviews

1. Dennis van Gelderen ★★★★★

   Excellent value for money in a small, cozy well located hotel. Stayed here for 3 nights during early Christmas. Only downside of hotel can be noise: our room was situated on street side across the pub and the walls are quite thin so you will here your fellow guests from time to time. Other then that: very engaging staff, clean rooms (we had a standard private) albeit somewhat small and lacking a safe. Shower was clean and one of the better we had. Food downstairs was very good! Trofie pasta was nice as were the breakfast options (small but nice). They serve some nice teas and proper espresso. This is a definite recommendation for smaller budget looking for a informal young crowd. There are shared beddings as well (hostel). Hotel is very convenient located next to Chalk Farm (50 meters).

   almost 2 years ago
2. Mohammed Ismail Shareef ★★★★★

   I recently stayed at Selina Camden & Cowork in Chalk Farm, London, in September 2023 and it was an extraordinary experience. Becky and Adam, two standout staff members, provided exceptional service. Becky's warm welcome and helpfulness made me feel valued, while Adam's local knowledge enhanced my stay. The hotel's spacious, clean rooms, top-notch amenities, and strict safety protocols further impressed me. Thanks to Becky and Adam, my stay exceeded expectations. I look forward to returning to Selina Camden & Cowork for another delightful experience. Highly recommended!

   almost 2 years ago
3. AliOli Kids Spain ★★★★★

   The booking process for Selina Camden was not smooth! The online booking site looks a little dodgy, my UK credit card was not accepted, and I had to book using the messaging service as no one answers the international number given. Once I had my booking confirmed it was lucky that I kept a screen grab of it because I didn’t receive confirmation! As we were about to take off for London I found an email from Selina informing me that my card could not be used so I needed to provide another one in order to keep the booking. All this made me very nervous about arriving to find no room available - as I was travelling with my 13 years daughter and we were due today get to the hotel at midnight, I was very concerned. HOWEVER, as soon as we arrived, everything went very smoothly. The staff were welcoming, the room clean, basic & tastefully decorated (we got the standard double room with private bathroom) with plenty of charging points and very nice shampoo, conditioner and shower gel. Great shower too. We had an outer facing room but there was no noise even on Friday night. The restaurant is lovely - the coffee a real pleasure and if you like vegan food you are in for a treat! I had a mimosa for my complimentary welcome drink and it was perfect. The location is great - opposite Chalk Farm Tube and 5 mins walk from what is left of Camden market (no longer authentic but it has a nice vibe.) We got back from a concert at past midnight on our second night and when we walked in,the concierge asked us how we were and even said ‘welcome home.’ It was a nice touch. For us, everything was absolutely perfect, so thank you Selina Camden - just one ask, please improve the booking system - it doesn’t do you justice!

   almost 3 years ago

1. Louis ★★☆☆☆

   The overall vibe of the hotel is excellent, complemented by the friendly staff and perfect location. However, there are a few areas that require improvement. Firstly, the rooms are quite small, and the cleanliness of the floors was not up to par. Additionally, the soundproofing was lacking significantly, as we could hear even the slightest noises from people passing through the corridor, including the sound of a small dog’s footsteps. This made it challenging to relax and enjoy a peaceful stay. Furthermore, it’s worth noting that there is no TV in the rooms. Considering these factors, I would rate my experience at the hotel 2.5 out of 5. While the atmosphere and staff were positive aspects, the room size, cleanliness, and soundproofing concerns impacted my overall satisfaction.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Ernesto Mora ★★☆☆☆

   I’m starting with the bad. The staff. One in particular, who yelled at me for asking a simple question. After I checked out, I wanted to store my bags for a couple of hours, which they said was fine. I asked where to put them and the receptionist pointed in the general direction of a staff only door. I poke my head in and see it’s a small hallway with three doors. I asked “just put my bags in here?” She yelled “YES!!” Very annoyed and very rude. I’m sorry I didn’t want to just leave my bags in front of a door, much less in a random hallway! She was the worst out of all the rude staff. Maybe two or three were nice but the rest were just awful to deal with. Only reason I’m giving this place a second star is because of how close it is to the tube and the room was clean.

   almost 3 years ago
3. itay goldstein ★★☆☆☆

   The good - hotel is in good location , food is good, it’s clean nice design and the kitchen is a great bonus. The bad - room is small , no closet for clothes, room service was not every day for some reason, it’s very expensive, the service is non existent, there’s 1/2 very nice young boys and girls that are trying to be receptionists but don’t know anything really , they can’t help in anything you need. In all Pretty disappointing for such a high price ....

   almost 3 years ago

1. Ally Kotwica ★★★★☆

   Stayed in the standard private room as a couple for 6 nights. This place has some pros and cons but I think it was great for what we were looking for. It offered the same pricing as a low level hotel for (I think) a bit better product and a good location because it is a "hostel" or a "low-service" hotel. If you're good with that, it might be right for you too. Location for us was perfect: outside of the main touristy areas, right by a tube, and very walkable direct area. Would happily stay in this area again. Rooms are small but decently equipped. Found the bathroom to be plenty large actually and had everything we needed (including a hairdryer on loan). If you're just going to be sleeping there, it's great. Very clean and cozy for when you're ready to sleep. Hotel itself is interesting. No real reception. Staff were helpful in a sense but not particularly friendly. Some space on floor 0 in the restaurant to do work but it's quite loud sometimes. Hallways upstairs feel a bit weird and dark but I think it's a style choice? Basement was pretty cozy and offered some lounge seating but we couldn't get the lights to turn on. Kitchen was good for grabbing some tea in the morning (free) but didn't try cooking. Seemed like it could be a bit cleaner. I wouldn't hesitate to book this hotel again for a similar trip but if you're looking for a full service hotel, something that would be comfy to lounge in for many hours during the day or something within direct, fast walking distance to the major tourist sites, look elsewhere (but also expect to pay a lot more!)

   almost 3 years ago
2. Osama Alzoubi ★☆☆☆☆

   Hi This is Osama speaking regarding the stay at your hotel in Camden I would like to leave a complaint with you guys regarding your company I have checked in into your hotel and I got offered room 105 for my 1 night stay we went to the room and the things that we found that does not work Are: TV Bathroom door doesn’t lock Light bulb does not work AC doesn’t work in the room Also we had the welcome drink which took about 20 min to be served The breakfast was absolutely slow and once we had our food which came after 30 to 40 min of wait time we received everything separately and it was cold and horrible to eat and the coffee took about 20 min after we ordered we did not like the food what so ever! I had very bad experience at your hotel as I’m leaving I spoken to one of the senior staff members explained everything to them regarding this situation and what happened and they said to me will offer you free voucher stay to redeem via email and they have said we apologise but yet I have not received not a single email from you guys !! And in top of that I have emailed them and they haven’t responded funny enough which is the email that I booked my reservation with !

   almost 3 years ago
3. Gal Lahyani ★★☆☆☆

   Overpriced - NOT value for money for sure. I booked 2 nights in a private room - paid 600$ (!!!) - which is way more than any other accommodation, regardless to any circumstances. I travel a lot, both work and vacations, and this location is on the bottom of my list - You can't charge like a fancy hotel and deliver like a cheap hostel. The room is decent, but has no proper space to put your stuff. I barley had a space for my suitcase to be open. The acoustics is terrible and you can hear everything that happens in the next door rooms or the hallways. I woke up on Sunday at 8:00 AM because the cleaners were talking very loud between themselves in the hall. Same thing when the cleaning guy had to clean a room around 12-1 AM (what?...) and was super loud so I couldn't sleep. I open the door to see what's going on and he said "sorry, I'll be done soon". Why would you clean so late at night anyway? Very annoying. Location - you're super close to the tube, but keep in mind that you'll hear everything that happens down the streets, including traffic and next door bars. The team - I was welcomed by David, who was super nice and helpful. However, the others weren't so welcoming and there's a lack of hospitality. Having a branded place with over 150 locations worldwide is great. But besides marketing, you should also know how to run it in a way that makes people come back for the second time.

   almost 3 years ago

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