The Haverstock Arms, Belsize Park

My fianc� invited me down to London to spend a romantic weekend together. When we arrived at the hotel we were greeted by the owner who seemed like a pleasant person.
We were advised by their website that every room had an ensuite shower and toilet, however, when we went up to the room, we had two single beds, a television which had bad signal and a small cupboard.
The bathrooms were communal and dirty and unfinished, in fact one sink didn�t even work and both toilets had no seats.
We had been told by the owner that there was a wedding party staying at the hotel so we were expecting noise and drunken people; however what we didn�t expect is two guest�s bashing open our door at 1am breaking the lock and splitting the door frame. So we contacted the owner who arrived and looked at the damage. He said to put furniture up against the door to stop any further damage and to sort this out in the morning.
When we went to leave at 8am Sunday morning after no sleep the owner said we had �over reacted and that the other guests had been as good as gold!� He gave back our money reluctantly.
I don�t know where he stays but I don�t expect to pay �60 for a night and have other guests share our room! To top it off it cost�s �8.00 for a bottle or Peroni and a single Gin and Tonic.
I advise any one who wishes to stay here to sleep fully clothed and wash with wet wipes!
Thanks for a top stay!

3 May 2009 16:38