The Buxton

We enjoyed our stay—lively neighborhood, good public transport, great breakfast, welcoming staff. The room was tiny. The heat was stifling and we slept with the windows open with the attendant street noise. No elevator so be prepared to lug your luggage up narrow stairs. Did I mention the room was tiny? It was.

I’d visited The Buxton for food on a previous trip to London but had never stayed. I like Brick Lane and the surrounding area - it’s a great all round location - so we chose it as a base for our three night weekend stay. As expected, our room was on the small side, but it was clean, comfortable and just about big enough for two. The Nespresso machine was a welcome bonus. Although it’s a busy street, we had no problem with noise, and we didn’t need to use the ear plugs they provide. The room was service daily very efficiently, with fresh towels and tea-coffee top ups. Downstairs, staff were friendly, service was efficient and breakfast each morning was excellent. We tried a few different things are were happy with all of them. For central London, The Buxton is very well priced and conveniently located.

Cute hotel. Very small rooms with no space/i.e. chair to put (our very small) luggage but for us this wasn't an issue. Also stairs, no elevator. Good exercise to climb to the 3rd floor :). Some noise from the street but not too much. No privacy in the toilet because of the glass door, you can hear everything to the room, so don't stay here with someone you're not very close with :). Breakfast ok, a bit varying level of service quality every morning (the first morning the waiter offered us mushrooms and avocado with the eggs florentine, the last morning the other waiter didn't offer anything extra and had to wait a looong time for the food). Also the first morning there was no avocado. All the waiters were not very familiar with the concept of gluten free food. There might be gluten (wheat/barley/rye flour) in other products than in wheat bread, too :) Warm (but not too) water in the shower. Very clean room. The power socket near the bed close to floor level wasn't working. Very small (one) garbage bin. Ok stay for a couple of nights.