Megaro Hotel in London

Came to Megaro for the first time and arrived around 12pm to try my luck with an early check-in. I was told to come back later as the room wasn’t quite ready. After going out for lunch, I returned around 2pm, but the room was still not available due to an issue with the corner studio room I had booked. The receptionist asked whether I specifically wanted the corner studio, and since that was what I had booked, I said yes. He then kindly offered to upgrade us to a suite instead, as one was already ready, rather than having us wait another 30 minutes to an hour. This was extremely nice of him.

Despite having paid for the room in full online, I was required to put down a £100 deposit at check-in.

The suite was a pleasant surprise for both my partner and me. It was fairly spacious and included a wardrobe, a makeup desk, a TV area with a sofa and two chairs, and an extra-large double bed. The bathroom layout felt a bit strange, as there wasn’t much counter space. The shower design was also confusing—regardless of which shower head we used, a significant amount of water splashed out, leaving the bathroom quite drenched on multiple occasions. While I could appreciate the overall design of the room, it felt a little odd, and I think the curtains contributed to that feeling.

The AC unit was quite disappointing. Even on the coolest setting (18°C) with the fan on maximum, there was barely any airflow and the room didn’t feel cooler. We tried various settings and even contacted the front desk, but were told that this was the highest setting possible. Since we were only staying for three nights and were out most of the time, we didn’t pursue it further after that initial call.

We did make use of the minibar, and the snacks and drinks were fantastic—perfect for a late-night movie session. We did some basic cleaning of the utensils before using them, as most travellers would, but they appeared to be quite clean.

The location of the hotel is absolutely fantastic and is arguably its biggest selling point. It’s extremely convenient for accessing train stations and the underground, which we made great use of throughout our stay.

Overall, the staff were excellent. While the rooms had some odd design choices and the AC was poor, they were still relatively comfortable. We were given a complimentary glass of prosecco, which was a nice touch. The partner restaurant, Spagnoletti, was good but felt a bit overpriced for what it offered. The WiFi was fast, which was a plus.

Considering the location, the price was very reasonable. The hotel felt more like a mid-range 4-star property. Points were taken off for the room, bathroom design, and restaurant, but the location and staff made the stay worthwhile.

Despite the disappointments, I would still recommend this hotel due to its excellent location, while the rooms remain acceptably comfortable overall.

this is the most incredible funky cool hotel, I think I have ever stayed in! I have stayed here twice now, and just absolutely love the unique boutique feel of this entire hotel from reception to the bathrooms, and of course the incredible suite I had the pleasure of staying in on both my visits