PREMIER INN LONDON HAMPSTEAD, London

Belsize Park tube station is just 200 metres away, giving fast access to Leicester Square, Camden, and Euston. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Hampstead Heath and a 15-minute stroll to Royal Free Hospital. The surrounding residential streets of Belsize Park and Hampstead offer numerous restaurants, pubs, and supermarkets within a 5-minute walk, including Franco Manca, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, and a Gail's bakery. Buses stop nearby, providing an alternative route to the city centre. The area is quiet, leafy, and feels very safe even late at night.

Standard double rooms are small, with limited space around the bed - a 6'1'' adult may find their feet hanging off the end. Premier Plus rooms offer noticeably more space, plus additional furniture, a fridge, bottled water, and chocolates. All rooms include a walk-in shower, hairdryer, free toiletries, tea and coffee facilities (a pod machine in Premier Plus), a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels, and air conditioning. The air conditioning can be erratic, occasionally turning itself on at night; some rooms have windows that are sealed shut, which can make the room feel stuffy. Soundproofing between rooms is minimal, and noise from adjoining room conversations or alarms may be audible. The upper floors are quieter. Rooms at the rear of the building are generally quieter, while those facing the road may pick up some traffic noise. Family rooms are more spacious and can accommodate two adults and two children comfortably.

Breakfast is a buffet offering a wide, well-prepared selection including cooked English items, cereals, pastries, and fruit. A vegetarian/vegan alternative such as meat-free sausages and bacon is available on request. Children eat free at breakfast with a paying adult. The dinner menu includes burgers, pizzas, steaks, pies, and salads - all reasonably priced - but some items can be inconsistent in quality, with reports of tough steak or pre-prepared frozen ingredients. The bar serves a selection of beers, wines, spirits, and cocktails, with a buy-one-get-one-free offer on cocktails if you order two of the same drink. The restaurant can be loud, with club-style music playing at all times, which may not suit those wanting a quiet meal. Many excellent restaurants and cafés are within a short walk, including Franco Manca, Thyme, and Pizza Express on Haverstock Hill.

The hotel does not have a fitness centre, pool, or spa. The bar and restaurant area, The Social, serves as the main leisure space, with a stylish, sociable atmosphere and a terrace for outdoor drinks. The surrounding neighbourhood offers access to Hampstead Heath, a large park ideal for walking, jogging, and enjoying panoramic city views, located a 10-minute walk away.

Free standard Wi-Fi is included but can be slow and unreliable for streaming or video calls; a paid premium upgrade (around £5 per day) offers improved speeds but still may not support heavy professional use. The 24-hour front desk operates from the bar - you will need to approach a staff member there for any help, as there is no traditional reception desk. There is one lift, which can become busy. The hotel is accessible to wheelchair users and has facilities for disabled guests. Housekeeping is not automatic; you must request room cleaning, fresh towels, and tea/coffee supplies from staff. The hotel is secure with CCTV and keycard access to floors. No phone is provided in the room, so you need to come downstairs to make any request.