Barkston Rooms Earl's Court

I've really appreciated the position (Earl's Court neighborhood is elegant and quiet) and the overall structure of the hostel. Kitchen and breakfast services seemed comfortable and clean. Good the power bank rental system and the vending machine services.

The underground wing toilet facilities were old and uncomfortable, mostly as regards electrical outlets (no way to dry my hair outside the room) and clothes hanger in the shower. I would suggest to add some furniture to put beauties and towels. Moreover, there was a bad smell in the room since the staff was smoking just ouside the room window (room number 3008).

Pillow case and blanket case and bed sheet quite clean.

No lift and no socket on bed and no hair dryer.

The pictures do not show the real quality of the room. Walls were pealing and dirty, floors were not clean, the bathroom facilities were cramped and gross, beds were horribly quality with springs poking you, and the staff was not service oriented or very friendly. Very disappointed in this location. After talking with some people in London we came to find out that our experience is not normal with hostels, most of the time they are better kept. This was pretty bad. Don’t trust the pictures you see in their ads, they aren’t what you will get.

I booked a room months in advance, and paid 2 weeks before my stay. When I went to check in my room had been given to someone else who had paid more money. Instead of the double room with ensuite I'd booked, I was given a mousehole with bunk beds, so I complained. I was then given a room up 50 stairs that still only had bunk beds and no ensuite. I was assured by the girl (one of many who wears a badge saying "Trainee") that I would get a refund. When I went to check out, I was told that they had been unable to process my card, and that I needed to pay. Add to all this, the room was bare, there is no air con or fan for hot weather, the window barely opened, and the mattress springs were poking through. All in all, a bad place run by BAD people!

Very friendly, cheerful staff and the location was quiet but not far from the buzz of the city. Great price too!

We did have to wait quite a long time to check in :0(

It was very clean. It was calm, we weren't interrupt by other guests. The bathroom and toilet were always available.

The Internet connection wasn't good.

The Hostel was fair for the price it cost. No fancy stuff - which I didn't expect. Served the purpose!

The sight from the window

Insects

Member of staff was pleasant and helpful

The room floor had not been vaccumed this was obvious by the amount of fluff on the carpet

Location, location, location and oh my god, the price was unbeatable. but please read on to see the justification for such a good price!

I first read reviews of this hostel when I was booking it, and thought "it can't possibly be that back!" So I gave it a try. believe everything!! The reviews don't lie! What a dump! Bugs everywhere, the kitchen was filthy! The rooms had stains everywhere! And to make everything even better, the staff is absolutely incompetent! Complete Bollocks! Someone please call pest control!

just location

comfort in the room, dirtiness