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The Gateway Hotel

14 Balham Hill | Clapham Common, London SW12 9EB, England
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The Gateway Hotel
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Dublin, Ireland
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35 reviews 35 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

My wife and I stayed in this hotel and we found it excellent value and convenient to all amenities. There was some noise from traffic and the tube but it was not a major problem though it is possible that in other parts of the hotel it was. The room though small was very clean and the tea making facilities... More

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Leicester, England, United Kingdom
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3 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2012 via mobile

A lovely little hotel. The receptionist was very friendly and the room was a standard double with a wetroom style en-suite. But for only £75 it was a bargain especially as amenities such as tea/biscuits, towels and radical showergel were provided for less than the cost of a travelodge. It's only 2min from clapham south underground or 5min from balham... More

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Singapore, Singapore
2 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2012

Small, profesionally run hotel conveniently close to tube lines. Impressive cleanliness and service, and very comfortable nights' sleep Wanted to extend my stay, but they were fully booked. I'll return. Downsides: potential to be a little noisy (though this never affected me) and the bathroom was small though sufficient. If this concerns you then book a hotel higher up the... More

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Jamaica
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7 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2012

Stayed here last week as it was close to a wedding I attended. Good practical single room with bay window, therefore a bit noisy, and reasonably sized bathroom. The traffic noise could have been overcome by the earplugs provided, though I did not need them. Coffee, tea and biscuits provided in room and good hairdryer. Friendly front desk staff and... More

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Norwich
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2012

Booked last minute after another hotel decided to double book us! Very friendly on the phone and booked the car parking space also. Room was spacious and clean with good power shower. A little noise from the road but hello you are in London!! They did also provide free ear plugs but they were not needed. 3 minute walk from... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2012 via mobile

We booked two rooms in August 2012. They were cheap (well, for London) so expectations were not high. My parents hated their room as it smelt musty and the full up dehumidifyer only confirmed their suspicions that the building suffers badly from damp. They also moaned about noise from the street and rumbling from the underground, plus the hardness of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2012

Nice place to stay, rooms clean and trendy, ensuites really well designed. Super quiet fridge in the room was a nice touch. Nice friendly staff ! Internet handy for planning, paying congestion charge in advance and my case parking ticket ! over zealous parking wardens, Tooting !

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London, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 July 2012 via mobile

Great hotel! Great service! Not expensive and great value for money. Stay here instead of some of the other local hotels!

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Carrick-on-Shannon, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2012

When we arrived at the hotel the service was very prompt and were in our rooms in a matter of minutes. The room was nice and clean with a large separate bathroom. The room was below street level but was quiet. The bathroom was clean and had shampoo and shower gel provided in large containers. The bed was comfortable and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2012

Needed a hotel that was both close to my son's home in Clapham and central London for the Royal Jubilee festivities and would not break the bank, either. Gateway proved to be excellent: two minutes walk from Clapham South Tube with quick access to Central London ; on the edge of Clapham Common, plenty of basic shops nearby though a... More

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Also Known As:
Gateway Hotel London
Address: 14 Balham Hill | Clapham Common, London SW12 9EB, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > London
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#42 Best Value Hotels in London
Price range (per night): RM319 - 373
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