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Melrose House


89 Lennard Road, London SE20 7LY, England

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84% Recommend
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5 of 5 stars
Melbourne, Australia
26 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

We arrived at Melrose House after a very long trip from Australia. We had pre-booked a car to pick us up at Heathrow Airport, so finding the accommodation wasn't a problem. We were in an attic room in the main house (with 3 single beds) which was very nice, but I must admit that the sloping ceilings did make it... more

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5 of 5 stars
Chicago, Illinois
18 May 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Well, what a difference a day makes! I decided to stay at Melrose House, as I was fed up with listening to Police sirens all night long in the City of London where I normally stayed, and decided to go a little further out of London to avoid, noise, pollution and for cost.. I was very happy with my room... more

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5 of 5 stars
Topeka, KS USA
18 May 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel
1/1 found this review helpful

As I've read a few rather caustic reviews about Melrose House, I've wondered whether these writers actually stayed in the same B&B that I know. I stayed at Melrose House for fifteen delightful nights (two different rooms, at my own request) in March 2009, and my own experience was perfectly fine. If I could, I'd go again tomorrow! I'm a... more

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2 of 5 stars
Los Angeles
11 May 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I am an easy going traveler. I do not freak out if there's a little peeling paint, or the bathroom happens to be a wet bathroom, or there are no toiletries. But there are too many negatives with this place. it is very difficult to find, and it is a long walk from the tube station with a heavy suitcase.... more

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melrosehouse, Owner

We make every effort to accommodate our guests' needs, so are very disappointed to read such an unsatisfactory review. We are proud of our location, which places us just outside but within easy reach of central London. The 2 stations are a very short walk away and the trains are frequent and quick. Local restaurants are limited but we have...

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4 of 5 stars
Colorado Springs
1 May 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

We booked this place on a whim when all of our other hotel choices were booked. The place was very charming looking with a private bathroom. The breakfast was excellent!! The B and B took about 20-25 minutes to get to from London tourist sights... you must take a train and then walk a bit. The owner was not very... more

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2 of 5 stars
phoenix
19 Apr 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
3/3 found this review helpful

I have used the advise of other travelers many times through trip advisor and this is the first time I have been unhappy, On our arrival we were upset to discover our room was an attic room up five flights of very steep stairs. Adding to all this upon dragging our luggage up the stairs we had to avoid the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Trondheim
19 Feb 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel
1/1 found this review helpful

I spent a very happy 5 days at Melrose House in January. The service was friendly and efficient. The room was well-equipped and tidy. Breakfast was sensational - Full English. It's an easy 10 minute walk to Penge East railway station, and another 15 mins by train to Victoria. Generally, the trains run every 15 mins. (Zones 1-4, if buying... more

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5 of 5 stars
Gettysburg, PA
3 Feb 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

I can't imagine anybody giving this place a bad or even so-so review. The building and the rooms are very nice, and it's a fine suburban neighborhood, not far from pubs etc. (under a mile). We had room 2, which has a delightful large bathroom with tub across the hall, but en-suite bathrooms are also available. Frances is a very... more

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1 of 5 stars
berlin
22 Jan 2009 | Trip type: Business
2/2 found this review helpful

After reading the good review I'd decided to stay at Melrose - looking for a real cosy bed & breakfast hotel. It turned out to be a total desaster - from being out of nowhere, to a rude hostess and bedsprings that would ruin your back. I am sorry to say that this had been my worst experience whatsoever -... more

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5 of 5 stars
Krakow
27 Nov 2008 | Trip type: Solo travel
2/2 found this review helpful

I spent one wonderful week at Melrose House and I will recommend it to everybody I know is going to London. If you don't want to spend too much money but you want to have a fast access to the city center - you have to walk five minutes to Penge East Station and later it takes only 15 minutes... more

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Melrose House Address

89 Lennard Road, London SE20 7LY, England
London B&Bs / Inns Melrose House
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