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    Palmers Lodge - Swiss Cottage

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    40 College Crescent | Swiss Cottage, London NW3 5LB, England
    011 44 20 7483 8470
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    AMENITIES
    Free Wifi
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    Breakfast Buffet
    Non-Smoking Hotel
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    Family Rooms
    Bar/Lounge
    2 Star accommodation
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    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Nice escape from the usual tourist crowd

    Beautiful hostel! Staff were wonderful. Especially the Aussie girl, think her name was Lauren Very well kept place, nice and clean Good place to come if you want peace and quiet Only negative was that when I extended my booking I wasn't told I had...More

    Thank Kathryn H
    Property's Favourite Review
    Reviewed 9 May 2018
    A very pleasant and enjoyable stay

    I stayed at this hostel for 4 nights and absolutely appreciated the service, cleanliness, safety, and friendliness of the staff. The showers were spacious and clean, the beds were separated by curtains which gave a good deal of privacy, and the common area had plenty...More

    Thank Anna D
    Response from Palmers Lodge S, Manager at Palmers Lodge - Swiss CottageResponded 14 May 2018

    Hey Anna From all the staff here at Palmers Lodge, Swiss Cottage, we really appreciate your amazing feedback, it sounds like you had an amazing 4 nights in London. We look forward to your return soon! and this Summer we'll have Nightly events and offers,...More

    Reviewed 4 days ago
    The best

    I have tried seven hostels in London and this is number one. The building and the location are ideal and there is all you need there and nearby. Peaceful and private enough. Good bar/breakfast available.

    Thank Jaana K
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    My room was next to the bar...wth

    Relatively good location and cleanliness. The bathrooms get cleaned fairly often each day which is good. About my dorm room’s position...it was right next to the bar. I know at 12am it closes completely, but if you had to sleep at 11:30 it was impossible....More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Really nice hostel!

    Stayed here for 9 nights and I really like this hostel! I stayed in several hostels in London but this is my favorite so far. It is a hostel, with everything that means like dorms and bunk beds, but the building cozy and all bathrooms...More

    Thank Julia Maria H
    Response from PalmersLodgeSC, General Manager at Palmers Lodge - Swiss CottageResponded 1 week ago

    Hey Julia, thanks so much for staying a whole 9 nights with us! I'm glad to read that we didn't let you down on your first mixed dorm experience, thanks for dropping us a brilliant review and hopefully we'll be welcoming you back soon! -...More

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    Welcome to the multiple award winning boutique backpackers Palmers Lodge, where you can experience Victorian elegance in the former home of Samuel Palmer, of the Huntley and Palmer's biscuit empire. …More Built in 1881, this substantial house has been restored to its original glory in order to offer our guests not just budget accommodation but also a unique experience during their stay in London. Less
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    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Bar/Lounge
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    Multilingual Staff
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Self-Serve Laundry
    Pool
    Beachfront
    Room Service
    Free Parking
    Spa
    Breakfast included
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
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    Room types
    Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
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    Room types
    Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
    Number of rooms
    45
    Price range
    US$17 - US$119 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Formerly known as
    Swiss Cottage
    Also Known As
    Palmers Hotel London
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    United Kingdom > England > London
    Hotel class
    Awards & Recognition
    GreenLeaders Silver level
    Certificate of Excellence
    GreenLeaders Silver level
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    Room types
    Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
    Number of rooms
    45
    Price range
    US$17 - US$119 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Formerly known as
    Swiss Cottage
    Also Known As
    Palmers Hotel London
    Location
    United Kingdom > England > London
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    Response from Antje K | Reviewed this property |
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    Response from Gail S | Reviewed this property |
    No triple rooms. Book a quad.
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    Room Tips
    "Stay in smaller rooms, larger ones can get sweltering in warm weather."
    nlucio1
    2 weeks ago
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    "Try and get a bed upstairs in the dorm; though you can't control the noise; it does help escape bad..."
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    "The higher up the quieter"
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    "Lots of stairs to upper dorms"
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