The hotel is very centrally located, with the Underground station right next door and numerous bus lines nearby. The lobby looks quite fancy and modern, but once you get up to the rooms, the hotel starts to show signs of wear and tear.
The biggest issue, however, is the elevator system — which is honestly a complete mess. You're required to tap your room card on a touchscreen, which then assigns you one of six elevators. While this may sound efficient in theory, in practice it’s incredibly frustrating. Wait times are long, the elevators are overcrowded, and during peak times — especially in the morning — you can end up waiting 15–20 minutes just to get on. Even then, the elevator is often packed and stops on nearly every floor, regardless of whether there's space or not.
It’s a system that clearly doesn't work well, particularly during busy hours. Many guests seemed visibly annoyed, and it wouldn’t be surprising if some of the elevators weren’t even operational. Overall, great location, but serious issues with the infrastructure — especially the lifts — really detract from the experience.