We were shown the room prior to upfront payment of cash for 2 nights stay. It looked OK until I went into bathroom and luckily before I sat on toilet saw that it was covered in dried urine. The dour receptionist quickly offered me a room at the Athena (an upgrade) which had no hot water. The staff let us... more

It was our first trip to London and I had done quite a bit of research so I had a fair idea of what to expect for value for dollar. Our first night was spent in one of rooms closest to the main road. It was a bit noisy as had to have to window open for air. However the... more

I booked one night at the Gower Hotel for this week end. However, I just received an e mail cancelling my booking, apparently because my cards details were unvalid. The hotel pretends to have e mailed me last week end in order for me to confirm my banking details but I never received any e mail from them. They had... more

I have given this hotel a neutral rating as when we arrived they sent us across the road to their sister hotel, the Athena, without explanation. And that was pretty bad for a supposed 3 star hotel, so Lord alone knows what the 2 star Gower was like to stay in. The very brief period we were standing at the... more

After Travelling the U.S. for nearly 3 months and staying in about 30 different hotels priced from $35 to $200 anight we arrived in London with this hotel pre booked, you pay in advance when you arrive at the desk £90 anight for a room that will sleep 5 people,(obviously so you cant get your money back). This would be... more

My husband and I spent 3 nights at the Gower Hotel. The staff, and particularly the Manager, were pleasant and helpful. Room and en-suite were clean, although decor & furniture is dated, the tea/coffee-making facilities were most welcome. Breakfast was adequate (not very exciting). Location is excellent, close to Paddington Station and comfortable flat-walking distance to Hyde Park, Oxford Street,... more

I booked a room at the Gower Hotel through DiscountCityHotels for the night of Saturday 9th July 2005. Further to the terrorist attacks of 7th July, the public were advised not to travel to London at that time. The Gower Hotel operates a 72 hour cancellation policy, and whilst I fully understand their need for such a policy, I was... more

When I got to the hotel, there wasn't even a room for me, despite my booking six months earlier. The alternative accomodation that they forced me to accept was absolutely crap, and Mr. Stavrou, the owner, has owed me money for three months now, and is not only not paying up but doesn't even have the decency to respond to... more

We stayed at the Gower Hotel for 7 days! We arrived early and the staff made a special effort to get our room ready for us. The room was clean and the shower immaculate. The room was adequate; crisp linens and comfortable beds, soft towels. Much nicer then the American (price) comparison of Motel 6! Good eating close at hand,... more