This is one of the few places I hadn't yet tried in the neighborhood and I was pleasantly surprised. It's an old building with old decor, but I found that quite charming, like stepping back to a London several decades ago. I wasn't able to check in by the time the office closed and they very kindly helped me with a key drop so I wasn't stuck outside. I'd asked for a quiet room and I got one, right up on the top floor, with quite a lovely view over the neighborhood. The shared toilet was clean and I didn't hear the other guests. Wifi worked great. I'll be staying here again.

I liked everything, but if you're looking for something fancy/modern this isn't it. There's also no elevator and the stairs are steep. It was not an issue for me, but good to know if that's a problem for you. I find the shared facilities just fine, but if that's not what you're looking for, this is also not a good choice.

Very welcoming (and informal) hosts and staff in a modest multi-roomed old-fashioned Georgian-type house. Freedom to come and go as we pleased with our own door keys. Kitchen facilities also available to guests who would cook for themselves. For the price paid in comparison to other local hotels or B&B's the accommodation was fine, friendly and functional. No 170 Bus takes you to/from Victoria in about 20 mins (depending upon traffic). 4-5 minute walk to the bus stop (depending on the length of your legs or the walking speed of your companions).. :-)

Breakfast only between 8 and 9am. An extra hour would accommodate those of us who are obliged to have a bit of a lie-in..

The location was perfect for my needs. The young managers were a delight. I felt right at home. Oakley Hotel is not for those requiring flash, modern, sleek, up-market accommodation. It is a long-standing family hotel, with a delightful foot in the past. Full of character and old charm. The breakfast is good, the beds comfy and the showers hot. A short walk to Kings Road, or to the Embankment. South Ken and Sloane Square Undergrounds are about a 20min walk, otherwise busses are everywhere. I loved this place 8 years ago and nothing has changed my mind on this visit. May it never change.

Absolutely nothing

We loved the building and the location. Great neighborhood, close walking distance to the Albert Bridge over the Thames which is all lit up at night. The facilities were about what we anticipated. My sister and I had booked a small room with 2 single beds and a shared bathroom up a flight of stairs. There are actually 2 baths next to each other with one of them having a shower. The water pressure is good. Our room was on the ground floor and looked out into a small garden accessed by sliding glass doors. We didn't go out but the view was nice. Our room was exactly as pictured on this site. One thing we would change if possible would be the strangely placed reading lights above the beds, they were mounted on the wall high above so you had to sit up and reach uncomfortably high to get the light on or off. The neighborhood is great for walking around and discovering small shops and cafes and has grocery shops with anything you might need. Close access to several bus routes and easy to reach tube lines. We were able to access everywhere we wanted to visit from here. I can't stress how nice this neighborhood is! Kensington and Chelsea is a great area and we'd had no idea how close to the Thames it is. Literally 2 blocks with trails and a very nice park right across the bridge. The hot breakfast included and served in the hotel is pleasant. The breakfast room is down a steep flight of stairs. I liked the 2 women who work there and made and served breakfast and serviced the rooms. They were cheerful and smiling and helped make our morning nice. We met the host when we checked in and enjoyed visiting with him for a bit. The hotel also provides a booklet with lots of information about the building and the history of the area. Highly recommend if you like charming budget hotels with lots of character.

Lack of bedside lighting. We had a room with two twin beds and we like reading in bed but the small lights were positioned very high above, requiring an uncomfortable reach to switch on or off.

As far as I know, the hotel was constructed in the 80s and since then it has never been renovated. BUT this is something that appeals to me. I love this place and if only I had a chance to be the owner of this hotel I would definitely turn it into something truly British. I have a great concept in my mind so maybe... one day... I believe that the greatest treasure of this hotel was two ladies who greatly took care of us cleaning the place, serving breakfast with a natural, beautiful smile, and being kind immensely. I miss the place already!

The staff were wonderful people and the area was nice very close to the river for a walk. There are some nice places to eat around the corner and the bus stop was very close by. The rooms were very clean and comfotable and we will be coming back.

The shower was the only problem as the water only came about 5 cm from the wall making it almost impossible to wash yourself. We did not use the shower much becuase of this. The breakfast was not much but was cooked well and good enough for a day in london.

I've stayed here a few times and it's my regular spot for three reasons: location, quiet rooms and price. It's very close to my office, so that's a personal criteria but important to me nevertheless, and the rooms that face away from the street are very quiet. It is also quite inexpensive compared to anywhere in the neighborhood or even in central London. The beds are comfortable. The wifi works well. I've never had the breakfast.

It was all good for me me, but I've stayed here before and am looking for specific things. I don't mind that the decor is outdated or that the bathrooms are shared (I shower at the gym). I don't mind that there's no lift. If those are problems for you, this won't be a good fit.

Staff were great. Breakfast is included which is always a useful feature. Hot brekkie was standard fried eggs, beans and toast. Cold brekkie option was muesli, yogurt, fruit. Also cereal and orange juice available.

The hotel is a converted terraced house which is a bit old and creaky and tired but we look for somewhere which is value for money and clean as we spend most time out exploring. It met our requirement. Room 4 has a loose toilet seat . Room had coffee, milk and a kettle which is useful. Nearest tube was South Kensington.. or walk (or bus) along Kings Rd to Sloane Square tube.

Great location and lovely breakfast . Really helpful and kind staff. Felt very homely and relaxing , would also feel safe for a solo traveller . Really easy check in/out and they were quite happy to look after your bags after check out until you needed them.

Don’t expect a very smart hotel…Tired and dated decor and shared bathrooms but it really didn’t matter to us as the hotel was so chilled out and relaxing . Felt much nicer than the faceless , immaculate but ultimately ‘Samey’ feel of the big brand hotels .

the location and value are fabulous. I was in a room with an en suite and it was a bit dated but was clean and functioned well. a heater was also provided which was nice.