Best Western London Highbury

We needed a hotel near the Victoria line for an event. Lots to choose from but felt it would be safer to use a well known chain. The hotel itself was a good 5 minute walk from the underground and it felt a little scary in the early hours - but then again, so would lots of places! Lots of shops, cafes etc On a busy main road, opposite Finsbury Park itself, the hotel was clean and the beds very comfy. Small but functional bathroom. It was HOT but 2 fans were provided - there is no air con which wouldn’t normally be a problem - we’re not used to a heatwave conditions here!! We didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment about that. Our only slight gripe was a not overly friendly welcome... very business-like ladies on reception. However, the night porter was very pleasant! Not sure we’d return in future. It was however just a bed for the night, and in those terms, it was fine. less

Booked two rooms so my son and his friend could visit the Wireless Festival across the road in Finsbury Park, for which the hotel is well located and they have private parking at a very reasonable price. The hotel is clean, well kept and the staff are excellent. There is a bar at reception and a dining room for breakfast (which due to to time constraints we could not try) they do sandwiches but there is no restaurant and to be honest if you are of a certain age there is not a lot of decent restaurants around. That said the tube is only a 5 min walk away with Leicester Sq about 15 mins ride. Would I stay there again? Yes of course. less

The room was most satisfactory. It was a cosy single, as expected by the online description. However there was a small desk/dressing table, with a chair, very good internet and a large desk fan. The room was hot, but with the window open and the fan on it was a manageable temperature. The bed was quite comfortable and there were plenty of pillows and cushions. I didn't use the TV, but it was a good size. The bathroom was compact but very good, with excellent water pressure in the shower and lovely soap (Dove). For London and only 20 minutes from St Pancras this was a very good hotel for the price. I'd think about staying here again - as long as I didn't have the same problem with the wrong key/room number. The reception staff made a rather large mistake in giving me the key to a room which was ALREADY OCCUPIED! This meant that I walked in on a man getting changed. I promptly apologised and returned to the reception. I received a quick apology and was given a different number and key. To save money I didn't use the hotel for breakfast, but there were plenty of cafes, restaurants and shops nearby. It was an easy walk to Manor House Tube Station, and a good easy commute into central London.There was an excellent Indian restaurant nearby called Sunderban - very tasty! I was at the hotel for business and it was ideally located, the room had everything that I needed short of a mini-fridge - but to be honest I would not have expected that for the price - £61 for a night. Tastefully decorated. Some noise from the road, but then again it is London! Overall I would be happy to stay here again. less

We stayed here for 1 night on 29th June as we had tickets for Liam Gallagher gig at Finsbury Park. Perfect location for the gig, literally couldn’t get any closer. Parking was available for £10 which is very reasonable. Room was fantastic for what we needed, we were put in 2 bedroom apartment at the back of hotel and as there was 4 of us it was perfect for what we needed. Only down side was lack of air con in the rooms. Hotel Bar was also open after the gig which was a bonus also. Would definitely stay again if we returned to London. less

Nice hotel overall but wouldnt advise staying in the summer months as the rooms dont have air conditioning (a fan was provided). Also the hotel is on a main road so the traffic noise is constant throughout the night, which is when I realised what the ear plugs were for! Great location opposite Finsbury Park but unfortunately the sleep quality was awful so wouldnt stay here again. less