Shandon Hotel

Cheap and shabby but staff lovely! You get what you pay for with this property, This is a very budget hotel. The place is a little dilapidated and shoddy looking, there was small splashes in the bathroom up the wall where it hadnt been cleaned very well near the toilet, (looked like blood or something) also there was a tag from clothing just on the floor near the table which made me think the room hadnt been cleaned thoroughly. The bedding was clean and the room was tidy but just a little shoddy with peeling paintwork. The staff member who checked us in was really lovely and they kindly stored pur luggage for us which was a huge help! They were very friendly and obviously wanted us to have a good stay. This hotel just needs renovating really, I personally would pay an extra £20 or so and stay somewhere else until alot of it has been taken care of.

Window wouldn’t close properly, so room not secured and very drafty. Hotel too far from restaurants to get any breakfast.

Friendly personal service and handy location in town centre, parking available, very good price for quality hotel in London area. 2min to train station with easy access to Central London.

Unfortunately the bed was not comfortable, they need new beds , the street noise and plane also flying over did not allow for a restful sleep.

The only slight downsides were a bit of flight path and traffic noise, and occasional creaky floorboards above. It was a comfortable, spacious room, and although the supplies of tea/coffee/etc. and toiletries were simple, we certainly had everything we needed for our stay. The staff couldn't have been more pleasant or helpful. The location is excellent: a short walk from Richmond station in one direction and from Richmond centre in the other, offering a huge choice of restaurants and pubs, plus bakeries, shops and a supermarket. We travelled by train/tube but the hotel also has a car park.

Very friendly staff and very welcoming. Close to the train station and places to eat. Hotel is very tired and shabby with a Fawlty Towers vibe. If you have any sense of humour, you'll love it!