Ruby Lucy Hotel London

Location was fabulous. Lower Marsh is a lively market street closed to cars. Street vendors during the daytime, and outdoor seating at pubs and restaurants. But with all that, no noise issues. It's also perfectly situated for public transportation. Everything was clean clean clean. The staff were unfailingly cheery, polite, friendly, and helpful. And it's lovely to be able to come in late at night and relax with a cocktail, or get a fresh coffee 24/7.

First, this is a great hotel and the staff are excellent! The rooms are small but comfortable. The bed was also very comfortable. Depending on the side of the hotel, your view outside will vary. We got to look at the back of Waterloo Station which wasn't the most scenic but that wasn't why we picked the hotel either. The location is excellent and we walked everywhere from the hotel. Waterloo Station is also less than 5 minutes away so if you prefer the train it is easily accessible. The sitting area was great. The bar was also excellent. You'll feel like you are in a very fancy living room with jazzy music playing in the background. Lots of great restaurants within walking distance (highly recommend Rosa's Thai- that place is sensational!)

I loved the whole atmosphere of the hotel and the awesome surroundings. It's incredibly convenient to Waterloo and we met lovely people in the hotel. I was disappointed that I wasn't informed about the later checkout times or indeed offered the free cocktail which was available apparently.

Modern boutique concept hotel with a swish vibe. Helpful, experienced, friendly and professional staff. Comfortable if a little Spartan rooms. Absolutely fantastic location on a quiet and characterful cobbled street around the corner from Waterloo station. The 24/7 food was brilliant - excellent pizza at 3am! The bar was well stocked and the staff make great cocktails.

I love their philosophy of "smart luxury" or whatever term they used. The staff was very friendly and helpful, the rooms were quite large and comfortable by typical London standards, the wifi was free and worked well to take a few work calls, and the lounge area was welcoming and cool. Despite being very busy, it was not too loud, albeit this was a mid week stay. I particularly liked the "galley" concept they had on each floor with free coffee and tea rather than take up space in every room with a kettle and coffee machine. Much more sustainable! Oh and the bar makes interesting delicious cocktails -- not your typical stuffy boring hotel bar. Location is fantastic -- 3 minutes walking from Waterloo train / underground station, about 20 minutes walking to cross the Thames into Covent Garden, and the Lower Marsh market outside during the day with interesting street food options was an unexpected bonus. The only minor thing missing for me was a fitness center in the hotel, or better yet an agreement with a nearby gym for guests to use while staying there. I would definitely stay at the Ruby Lucy again!