About Travelodge London Clapham Junction
Conveniently situated opposite Clapham Junction station, one of inner south-west London’s main rail hubs, Travelodge London Clapham Junction is a budget chain hotel occupying modern multi-storey premises showcasing a bold design.
Bright, unpretentious rooms with en suite bathrooms and king-size beds by Sleepeezee feature a flat-screen TV, hot drinks provisions and desks. Accessible rooms are available as are family rooms adding sofa-beds.
Conveniences comprise hairdryers, ironing equipment and time-restricted Wi-Fi throughout. Paid parking is possible nearby. Children can stay free and pets are accepted.
Takeaway breakfast boxes are available at reception and places to eat located within five minutes’ walk include Korean and Italian restaurants plus pubs serving food.
Located half-a-mile from scenic Clapham Common, smoke-free Travelodge London Clapham Junction is about three miles from Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium for greyhound racing. Buckingham Palace is roughly 20 minutes away by train. It’s about five miles from Shakespeare’s Globe theatre and the Tate Modern art gallery.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Excellent location offered great rail links
Guests loved being just over the road from Clapham Junction station because it enabled hassle-free access to citywide trains. Moreover, there were bus stops, shops and pubs in the immediate vicinity plus various food and drink choices. Drivers often said they welcomed being near the A3 and the South Circular Road, which made it simple to reach sightseeing, shopping centres, parks and sports venues.
positive:
Clean and modern rooms at affordable prices
According to many reviewers, this inviting modern property offered simple rooms with bright decor and cosy beds. The rooms reportedly weren't the height of luxury but managed to be suitably comfy, well-maintained and clean for a short stay. Budget-minded visitors liked the usually affordable room rates, saying their stays often represented decent value for money for inner London.
positive:
Positive about customer service
Many travellers remarked that they were well looked after by obliging, friendly and professional employees. Guests also appreciated the flexibility of early check-in and late check-out options, which were available for a small fee.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Some guests faced obstacles to sleep
Several reviewers said they struggled to regulate the room temperature. Others claimed they encountered off-putting damp smells in certain rooms. Meanwhile, light sleepers noted that several rooms were exposed to occasional noise from the streets below or the nearby railway tracks.
negative:
Claims of shortcomings in certain rooms
There were claims of drawbacks in some rooms. These included weak water pressure, inadequately cleaned bathrooms and dirty sheets. It was also claimed some rooms were pretty small, especially when fully occupied. Some critics wished there had been more power outlets near their beds.
negative:
Annoying parking arrangements
The lack of free on-site parking annoyed motorists, who could instead pay to use a supermarket car park located just a short walk away.