LIDOS HOTEL, London

Lidos Hotel - A family-run London hotel in Pimlico with continental breakfast and 24-hour service

Located in central London's upscale Pimlico neighborhood, this 3-star London hotel has been operated by the same family since 1990. The property features rooms with private bathrooms, work desks, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary WiFi. Each room includes tea and coffee facilities, hairdryers, and blackout curtains, with singles starting at 86 square feet. A complimentary continental breakfast, served from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM in the basement breakfast room, includes croissants with jams, cold hams, cheeses, cereals, and yogurt. The 24-hour front desk provides luggage storage and newspaper service. Victoria Railway and Underground Station is a short walk away, with express train connections to Gatwick Airport. Major attractions within walking distance include Westminster Abbey (0.5 miles), Big Ben (1 mile), Houses of Parliament (1 mile), and Trafalgar Square (1 mile).

Pros

Regular bus service stops directly in front of hotel, connecting to Westminster, Leicester Square, and Oxford Street

Surrounded by restaurants, cafes, pubs, and two supermarkets

Several landmarks within 1.5 miles radius, including Churchill War Rooms and Coca-Cola London Eye

Express train connection from nearby Victoria Station to Gatwick Airport

Cons

Some rooms are located in basement level

Triple rooms require climbing stairs and are not fully accessible by elevator