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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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