Smart Hyde Park View — Hotel in London

Well, well, well, where do I even begin with this hostel? Picture a dump, multiply it by ten, and you might come close to the level of "charm" this place exudes. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride of disappointment and questionable choices.

Let's start with the accommodations. Their lower beds are not your average "beds," oh no! They're innovative, avant-garde mattresses directly placed on the floor. Who needs elevated comfort when you can embrace the earthy experience of being one with the floor? It's like camping, minus the fresh air and outdoor adventure.

Now, hold on to your sheets because here's the best part: when you check in, they hand you a sheet and expect you to play the grand game of "Make Your Own Bed." Who needs a hotel staff or magical bed-making elves when you can showcase your linen-folding skills upon arrival? It's like a team-building exercise, except it's just you, your sheet, and a whole lot of confusion.

And let's not forget about their innovative approach to laundry. Who has time to wash pillowcases and blankets between guests? Not this hostel! They take pride in their eco-friendly policy of "Letting Your Predecessor's Essence Linger." It's like a subtle reminder that you're not alone, as you snuggle up in a pillowcase that's seen more travelers than your local airport.

Ah, the bathrooms. A sanctuary of peace and tranquility, or so you'd hope. Prepare yourself for the adventure of a blocked drain, adding an extra splash of excitement to your daily hygiene routine. It's like playing a real-life version of "Plumber Simulator," where you get to test your unclogging skills while surrounded by questionable odors.

Now, let's give credit where credit is due—the staff. Among the chaos and absurdity, the bright spot of this experience was the surprisingly friendly and helpful staff. They managed to keep a smile on their faces despite the uphill battle they face on a daily basis. Kudos to them for providing a ray of sunshine in an otherwise dimly lit dump.

In conclusion, if you're seeking a unique, floor-level sleeping experience, enjoy folding sheets like a pro, and don't mind embracing the questionable cleanliness choices of your predecessors, this hostel might just be the adventure you're looking for. But if you value basic amenities, cleanliness, and a certain level of sanity, it's best to steer clear. Happy travels,...

On 2ndSep I had a bunk bed room304 bed1, house roules saying no noise allowed from 22pm to 7am. At midnight arrived some american girls, put a torch in my bed to wake me up, put music, speaking loudly, till 1:30 pm, they touch my shoes... woke up at 5am as I work at 7am, when I get out at 6:40am on 3rdSep I reported night shift and he left notes for reception staff; Same day in the evening, ladies put their dirty shoes on my bed, I reported already to the compold black guy in the reception, I said if they could kindly speaking to them as they were going out, he said yes but he didnt and he send me a chinese girl from reception that again asked me about the story. Nobody speak to them and reception doesn care if you pay for sleep in the night, even if your money paying their salary! Day after wanted extend my booking and came to know they put me in a black list just because I reported twice noise in the night... they dont even say hello or bye when enter there, they never smile or let you feel wwlcomed, I found the compold black guy was eating in the reception the evening checked in.. very bad customer service. I have been 14days in Smart Hyde Park Inn in Bayswater, same company but very different approach, 15 beds room, boys and girl, all was respectful and every question or problem reception were very kind and ready to help, they were professional. This hostel has "baby attitude"... Area is plenty hostel 2stars or hotel4stars and most of them give more nice and comfortable stay...

The worst hostel I have experienced in my whole Eurotrip. I want to be as neutral as possible but I would never go back and never recommend the place. I wish I would have paid more for a better place but I couldn't refund and that's my mistake. That said, the only positive points I can mention are the kindness of the staff (12/10) and the great location ( easy access to public transport and great area ). Building looks great from outside but there is a lack of love inside the Hostel. They have almost no house rules so anybody can do what they want (no friendly-respectful backpacker atmosphere). The photos are not really representative of the reality (looks great on photos). It was never clean the whole time I was there. No air circulation in the rooms, a lot of humidity and mold on the wall, not so clean sheets for the bed, bathroom needed a lot of maintenance, 3 levels beds (if youre scared of hights sorry for you), small room with no place to put the luggage and you need to pay extra for a locker. Minimal effort from the administration to make this hostal as great and SMART as they pretend to be... Oh yeah and I never got any wifi during my whole stay even if it was included and I won't even talk about the breakfast that I never had (served in a hot basement with too many people for the space with low hygiene ...). I hope that they make a lot of changes for future guests. Sorry Smart Hyde for my bad review but this is the real experience that I had and I'm far from...