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Radisson Blu Edwardian Hampshire Hotel

5.0 of 5
31 - 36 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7LH, England (Leicester Square /Shaftesbury Avenue)
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Radisson Blu Edwardian Hampshire Hotel
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Brighton, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

My partner and I stayed here for one night in April for a theatre trip. I booked the room and theatre tickets through Lastminute.com so shortly before our stay I emailed the hotel to check everything was in order. They responded really quickly, confirmed our room booking and that we could drop off our suitcase before the official check in... More

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Blackpool, United Kingdom
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

This Hotel is in a quiet corner in Leicester Square. It is in a perfect Location for sightseeing and theatres and the half price theatre box office is practically outside the front door. When we checked in, we were asked if we would like a glass of water while they sorted out our reservation. The staff were friendly and helpful... More

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Simon W, General Manager at Radisson Blu Edwardian Hampshire Hotel, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for posting your wonderful review on Tripadvisor. It is always a pleasure to read that we continue to execute service delivery with a bar of excellence and create an experience for our guests whilst in our hospitality. I have shared your review with my team and we are extremely delighted. At Radisson BLU Edwardian Hotels, our... More

New Jersey
Top Contributor
96 reviews 96 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

The Hampshire has got all that a vacation traveler needs: Location. A welcoming front desk and concierge. Clean rooms. Pleasant surroundings. We can't say enough about Alex, David, Keran and Daniel. Barbara and the rest of the front desk staff do a wonderful job of making a visitor feel welcome. Always ready to be of assistance! Our room was very... More

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Simon W, General Manager at Radisson Blu Edwardian Hampshire Hotel, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear Reviewer, I am delighted that you chose the Radisson BLU Edwardian Hampshire Hotel and thank you for your wonderful comments. The team at the Hampshire do take pride and joy in delivering the best service to our customers and it becomes more satisfactory when we receive wonderful guest feedback. Whilst we are still not quite the finished article, it... More

Scotland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

I booked this hotel a couple of weeks ago through lastminute.com and it was a secret hotel where you only know the location not the actual hotel until you have paid. This was a very good deal and excellent value for central London. The hotel is located right on Leicester Square and central for many of London’s sight’s with Oxford... More

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Simon W, General Manager at Radisson Blu Edwardian Hampshire Hotel, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear Guest Warm wishes from the Radisson BLU Edwardian, Hampshire team and thank you kindly for your feedback. I am really pleased to have just read your review and delighted you chose to stay with us. Thanks for your kind comments about my team and the service they provided, really appreciated. Do always keep an eye on our website for... More

London, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
58 reviews 58 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

On arrival we realized there was a slight mixup in the reservation where we requested two singles but they only had a double room available. They quickly remedied the error by upgrading are room to a larger one with a king bed and provided the cot for free. The room was very large by European stardards and I thought they... More

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Simon W, General Manager at Radisson Blu Edwardian Hampshire Hotel, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Dear Reviewer Thank you for posting your wonderful comments regarding our service on Tripadvisor. I am delighted that you chose the Radisson Blu Edwardian Hampshire Hotel and pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. The team at the Hampshire are extremely passionate in delivering the best service to our customers and it becomes more satisfactory when we receive wonderful guest... More

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This hotel is in the perfect location for people who want to be in the centre of it all. Located in the centre of Leicester square its perfect to get anywhere. The rooms nice although very compact. We had a room on the 2nd floor which was lovely and quiet but had a view of the back of a group... More

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Simon W, General Manager at Radisson Blu Edwardian Hampshire Hotel, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Dear Reviewer Thanks so much for staying at the Radisson BLU Edwardian, Hampshire Hotel. I am really pleased to have just read your review and delighted to see that you had a good stay with us. Indeed our location is much talked about, an amazing base to explore as a tourist but equally an ideal location for Whitehall, The Strand... More

London
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We just returned from a long weekend break at the Hampshire and there is very little to fault it. The staff were all extremely helpful and friendly and really made our two young children at ease from the start. The room decor was a little old fashioned, but in keeping with the building and clean and tidy. Breakfast was excellent... More

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Simon W, General Manager at Radisson Blu Edwardian Hampshire Hotel, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Dear Reviewer, I am delighted that you chose the Radisson BLU Edwardian Hampshire Hotel and thank you for your wonderful comments. The team at the Hampshire do take pride and joy in delivering the best service to our customers and it becomes more satisfactory when we receive wonderful guest feedback. Whilst we are still not quite the finished article, it... More

Nairobi
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

My wife and I stayed here for a long 5-day weekend combining work and pleasure. (The pleasure being mostly my wife shopping while I was working.) The location is excellent for simply walking around London, shopping, seeing shows (we saw and loved "The Phantom" for the 2nd time) and sightseeing around nearby historical landmarks and museums including lovely St. James... More

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Simon W, General Manager at Radisson Blu Edwardian Hampshire Hotel, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Dear Reviewer, I am delighted that you chose the Radisson BLU Edwardian Hampshire Hotel and thank you for your wonderful comments. The team at the Hampshire do take pride and joy in delivering the best service to our customers and it becomes more satisfactory when we receive wonderful guest feedback. My apologies about the music choice, we have an automated... More

Atlanta, Georgia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

This hotel is possibly in the best location for sightseers in London. It is literally on the backside of Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, and the National Portrait Gallery and a 5 minute walk to Soho, Piccadilly Circus, Covent Gardens, and 4 different Tube stops. Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and the Eye are all within a very easy walking distance.... More

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Simon W, General Manager at Radisson Blu Edwardian Hampshire Hotel, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing the Radisson Blu Edwardian Hampshire Hotel on your recent stay. We appreciate your time you have taken to post this review which will indeed help other travellers to make an informed choice on their accommodation when in London. I'm extremely pleased with service your received from my team and it makes it that much... More

st helier jersey
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

We had a 5 day stay recently ,the staff were excellent ,very helpful,resturant food was very good , no need to eat out really. bedroom was very comfortable ,and kept very clean , good views of Leicester SQUARE. iT IS A GREAT LOCATION to get to shows ,covent garden ,etc . We would stay again when we next visit London.... More

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Simon W, General Manager at Radisson Blu Edwardian Hampshire Hotel, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Dear Reviewer, I am delighted that you chose the Radisson BLU Edwardian Hampshire Hotel and thank you for your wonderful comments. The team at the Hampshire do take pride and joy in delivering the best service to our customers and it becomes more satisfactory when we receive wonderful guest feedback. Whilst we are still not quite the finished article, it... More

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What travellers say

  • Very good(11)
  • Friendly and helpful(8)
  • Great location(8)
  • Big Ben(7)
  • Junior suite(6)
  • Afternoon tea(5)
  • Trafalgar square(4)
  • Room service(4)
  • Excellent location(3)
  • Bank holiday weekend(3)

Additional Information about Radisson Blu Edwardian Hampshire Hotel

Address: 31 - 36 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7LH, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > London > Leicester Square /Shaftesbury Avenue
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#82 Romantic Hotels in London
#136 Luxury Hotels in London
#181 Family Hotels in London
#227 Business Hotels in London
Price Range: £££
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
A Graceful Edwardian Hotel in a building dating from 1906, situated in centre of the West End. An amazing location with views over both Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square, the Hampshire sits in the very heart of London's Theatre District but also interestingly close to the centre of Whitehall and London's Diplomatic Quarter. The Hotel offers an in room spa service, two outdoor terrace cafes during the Spring/Summer months, a Gym, a Business Centre as well as the Hampshire Restaurant & Bar. The Penthouse on the eight floor plays hosts to some very spectacular events. A discreet London address to call home. ... more   less 
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