City Tours and Activities

The hotel was located beside Victoria station and underground so commuting around the city was easy. The room was very clean and quiet with a fabulous view across the city. The breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice and the staff were very helpful. We would definitely stay at the Riu again.

Awesome property, great staff and roomy comfortable accommodations. Breakfast is awesome. On-site restaurant (Kerriges) is superb. Quiet location close to shopping, shows and the Underground. Bring a device that can Cast your content to TV so you don't have to try to find something to watch on the confusing TV/Media System, the channel guide is awful. The WiFi is lightning fast and great for streaming.

The hotel has an excellent location right in the heart of London. It’s close to Chinatown, surrounded by plenty of restaurants, and within walking distance of The National Gallery. There’s also a bus stop directly in front of the hotel, and the Underground station with a direct line to Heathrow Airport is only about a five‑minute walk away. For convenience, the location is hard to beat. The room itself was a bit small, but still reasonable for central London. The bigger issue was the room layout and organization. We had just come off a cruise, and surprisingly, the cruise cabin—despite being smaller—was far more functional. In the hotel room, there wasn’t much space to place personal items, toiletries, or even basic things like toothpaste. The design simply wasn’t very practical. The biggest problem was the bathroom lighting. The bathroom light is tied to the bedroom light, so you cannot turn on the bathroom light unless the bedroom light is also on. This setup is very inconvenient, especially at night. I’m not sure if all rooms are wired this way, but it definitely affected the comfort of the stay. Overall, the location is fantastic, but the room design and lighting setup could use significant improvement.