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Travel Joy Hostels Chelsea

111 Grosvenor Road | Pimlico, London SW1V 3LG, England
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Pinamar, Buenos Aires, Argentina
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

When I arrived I was received with a smile and kindness that made it look as if I was just getting back home. All the staff are very helpful and polite, service is fast, bathrooms are clean and spacious. The rooms are always clean (even when you share it with ten other people) and who can say no to a... More

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Leicester, England, United Kingdom
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3 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

its a little hard to get to as typical its run by foreigners that I couldnt understand them the staff had a little knowledge of london i.e. the nearest tube stop (Pimlico) which i had to ask members of public for directions. a overpriced boozer that charges you more then the wetherspoons at victoria rail stn and the rooms themselves... More

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senansexton, General Manager at Travel Joy Hostels Chelsea, responded to this review
22 May 2013

Hi Keith, Thank you for your review. Our staff is international, coming from USA, Finland, Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, Danemark, etc.. which is usually appreciated by our guests. We are sorry to hear that they could not understand you. All our guests get discounts on bottles of beer and Happy Hour from 6PM to 9PM which brings the prices really... More

Seattle, Washington
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

The breakfast and pub downstairs from the hostel were good, but the actual hostel itself, rooms/bathrooms were not what I thought I should be getting for the price. The room was not totally clean. The bathroom was still being fixed when I checked in. The outlet shorted out my curling iron, so electrical probably hasn't been updated in a while.... More

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senansexton, General Manager at Travel Joy Hostels Chelsea, responded to this review
22 May 2013

Hi Kari, Thank you for your feedback! First of all sorry to hear that you sprained your ankle in our stairs, I guess this can happen to anybody in any stairs unfortunately.. We do only have two floors and are glad to help guests who need assistance to bring their luggages or even to go upstairs if needed. The shower... More

Singapore, Singapore
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6 hotel reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Took a late flight into London from Pisa, and took a bus down to Victoria Coach Station. From there, my girlfriend and I took a cab down to the hostel (about 10pounds down to night meter rates), only to find ourselves locked out of the building. Tried to access internet but the password didn't work, and couldn't find another free... More

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senansexton, General Manager at Travel Joy Hostels Chelsea, responded to this review
22 May 2013

Hi Kansheng, First of all thank you for your review. Our Wifi doesn't actually need a password, I guess you probably picked up the wrong one, but happy to read that you finally made it in the end! You have a point here, communication is the key and we ask our guests to get in contact in case of late... More

karlsruhe
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

I had to go back to London just for the weekend and returned to this place. Helpful and friendly staff, very well located, the 24 bus is the best, runs every 10 min. Lovely breakfast, free drinks.The restaurant also serves good traditional and Thai food.

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Right in front of the 24 bus and a few minutes walk from Pimlico station (Victoria line), this hostel is a great option if you're looking for an affordable place to stay that's still within Zone 1 of London. The staff were friendly and the free soda for all tenants was a pleasant surprise. Furthermore, fresh , made to order,... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

good place to stay. easy to make friends and staff is good. free breakfast can't be beat but wish there was more room to store my own food that i cook myself. will likely come back. highly recommend the oyster card too for buses and tube.

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London, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

About a year ago, I visited this hostel in London for a few days, and just yesterday, I returned again knowing that my previous experience was good. I expected another pleasant stay. When I checked in at about 10pm, the manager said "you've stayed here before!" - that was almost a year ago! Good start, Travel Joy. Not much has... More

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013 via mobile

I stayed here for 10 nights in March and while I didn't have a bad experience, there seemed to be something lacking. The stairs took some getting use to so if you've got heavy bags be prepared for an interesting trek up and down them as they're quite narrow. The showers on the second floor weren't well ventilated and if... More

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Adelaide, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

Had an awesome time at Travel joy! The open mic night on fridays made it very easy to make friends with other guests. The staff are all friendly, young and willing to answer questions. I had such a good time and will most likely return to travel joy when I visit London next time! Free breakfast, coded dorms (only 1... More

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Travel Joy Hostels Chelsea Hotel
Travel Joy Hostels Chelsea Hotel London
Address: 111 Grosvenor Road | Pimlico, London SW1V 3LG, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > London
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #20 of 497 Speciality lodging in London
Price range (per night): S$56 - 126
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Travel Joy Hostels is a relaxed and chilled-out hostel which focuses on personal service.We are the only London hostel overlooking the river. We are extremely centrally located between Chelsea and The Houses of Parliament.We provide free tea/coffee/soft drinks to residents at all times, free linen/towels, free earplugs Wi-Fi in the entire building and free continental breakfast. There are no hidden costs.There is bicycle dock and a 24 hour bus outside the door that goes every ten minutes to Victoria Station, Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Soho, Oxford Street and Camden.We have a Thai and European restaurant on site and a tour and theatre tickets desk.We have PC's in the lounge area which can be accessed for a small fee.Our large bar below the hostel is a great place to relax and socialise. Our building offers all modern facilities and guests can feel very safe and comfortable.Our check-in time is from 14:00 - 23.30. If you are early you can leave your luggage in our secure luggage storage area. Check-out is 11:00 with breakfast from 07:30 - 10:30.We can assure you that your stay with Travel Joy Hostels Chelsea will be enjoyable and relaxing and give you a wonderful taste of Central London.We also have Salsa Classes on Wednesdays, an Open Mic Night on Fridays and Live Music on Saturdays. ... more   less 
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