Swinton

My room and the common areas were relatively spartan and that suited me fine for the six days that I stayed at Swinton Hotel. I could more easily be aware of and appreciate the excellent teamwork, timing and efficiency of the personnel in reception, housekeeping and breakfast service. The location was perfect for my purposes, for example, walking distance to the Charles Dickens Museum and Fitzroy Square, a quick bus connection to Trafalgar Square, St Martin’s in the Field and London County Hall. It was across the street from Mediterraneo Restaurant with its fabulous food and service and the chance its amazing windows gave to view street life. I slept well every night and went out every day, starting with a cordial “good morning” from the breakfast crew and returning in the evening to a welcoming reception and newly cleaned room with refills of snacks and, coffee and water. The reception was always open and could be depended on for patient and thorough information dialogues.

I wish I had had access to the garden.