NOX Hotels Reviews 

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not dare to book at nox hotels! Absolute inhumane. They completely refused to refund me for a hotel room I never even stepped foot in. Even though I sent them official proof that my flights were ca... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking hotel. On arrival they try to charge you £20 per hour for early check in. The room i received was supposed to have air conditioning ,however this was knowingly broken so the hotel had put... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible with checkin. We asked if we could check in earlier we were advised an extra charge of £15 pero extra early check in. We decided to check in at the standard 3pm. check in and we had to wait... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We had a theatre break weekend and were seeing shows on both Saturday and Sunday ( Harry Potter double play), so wanted somewhere to stay rather than go home and return by midday the next... See more

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  1. Boutique Hotel
  2. Budget Hotel
  3. Business Hotel
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STAY THE NIGHT, SEIZE THE DAY • NOX Hotels is an independent group of 13 boutique hotels providing affordable, modern, and comfortable short and long-term stays in convenient central locations across London – putting you right where you want to be. Our bright, stylish contemporary rooms all provide ultra-comfortable beds, en-suite showers, modern TVs and fridges (some even have kitchen facilities), so you’ll have a great stay and wake up ready to maximise your day. Whether your visit is for business or pleasure (or perhaps a bit of both), our knowledgeable front-of-house team are here to help, and no matter which of our locations you choose to stay in, you can always be assured of the highest standards of hygiene, cleanliness and care. All this adds up to our belief that an affordable stay doesn’t mean compromising on comfort, style or guest experience.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Drug Den Health Risk Hostel not Hotel

The worst experience I've ever had. Looked like Cocaine in my room around all the plugs and switches by the bed, pubic hairs and toe nail clippings in my bed, the mattress was so awful when I sat on it I hit the floor, laundry stained with green stains, coffee cup not cleaned, headboard hanging off the wall, heater smelt of smoke when turned on like it was burning and the seal on the bathroom door was broken. This all in one room at Kensington Nox and it's not the first. The reception staff especially the Ukrainian women were awful with no customer service skills and laughed when she was asked to deal with the issues. Her answer was email manager no manager until Monday and then just ignored me when I decided to check out. I booked a room in the Hilton just a few minutes away which was much more suitable and where service counts too.

After emailing the manager he and the receptionist concocted a story that she was firstly abused and then in an email to a colleague he claims she was seriously assaulted which should be all on the CCTV but didn't happen and was threatening to go to the Police well I'd say go there and you should have done so on Saturday morning when I left with a colleague and went to Hilton. CCTV never lies and this shows how the Manager manipulates and lies. Both my colleague and I think the manager knows how bad and tired these properties are and he gets your money and then wants to charge you for things that didn't happen or fails to refund you for his failings. It's the worst place I've ever been in my life. If I can I'll upload the pictures to let you see it all.

Please please do not stay at this very poor hostel or its sister sites. You can see from the photographs I took all the issues tried in the aforementioned.

May 24, 2024
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Reply from NOX Hotels

Thank you for your detailed feedback. We are deeply sorry to hear about your experience and the issues you encountered during your stay. The conditions and service you described are far from the standards we strive to uphold, and we take your concerns extremely seriously. We will thoroughly investigate the matters raised, including the state of the room and the interactions with our staff. Guest satisfaction and safety are our priorities, and we are committed to making necessary improvements.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Nox Hyde Park Hotel-One of the worst hotel experiences

We initially reserved a stay for four nights but were compelled to leave early and seek alternative accommodations, marking it as our most unpleasant hotel experience to date. The room was incredibly small, offering barely enough space to maneuver or open a single suitcase. Furthermore, cleanliness was an issue, with noticeable black dust on the bed sheets. The bathroom was so cramped it could hardly accommodate one person, lacking hand towels and providing only one towel per person without any toiletries. There was NO hot water for shower! Additionally, there was a complete absence of wardrobe space for hanging or storing clothes.

March 15, 2024
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Reply from NOX Hotels

Thank you for your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and that we did not meet your expectations during your stay. The issues you raised regarding room size, cleanliness, amenities, and hot water are deeply concerning and fall far short of the standards we aim to uphold. We are reviewing these matters with our team to ensure improvements are made. Please accept our sincerest apologies for the inconvenience caused.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a great stay at a couple of NOX…

Had a great stay at a couple of NOX Hotels in London. The vibe was welcoming right from the start, and the room nailed the comfy yet chic thing perfectly. The locations in each were super handy for getting around the city too. They made my London trip extra special. Highly recommend!

December 28, 2023
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Reply from NOX Hotels

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great experience at multiple NOX Hotels and enjoyed the welcoming vibe, comfy and chic rooms, and convenient locations. We’re so glad we could make your London trip extra special and hope to welcome you back soon!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Profit is only what matters !

I had planned to stay for New Year's Eve, but unfortunately, all Eurostar trains were canceled due to the floods. When I contacted the hotel to explain this situation, one that was beyond my control and affected thousands of people, I was met with complete inflexibility. Despite the storm leaving around 30,000 people stranded, the hotel chose to prioritize profit over understanding.

I requested a refund or even a change of dates, but both were met with a flat 'no.' Their policy of 'non-refundable and non-transferable' offers no consideration for unforeseen circumstances, whether it's a crisis or a personal emergency. It's disheartening to witness a business prioritise profits over their clients.

I caution anyone booking here to be aware that valid reasons for postponing or refunding your reservation seem non-existent to this establishment. It's disappointing and frankly unacceptable for a business to operate without any sense of flexibility or humanity.

December 30, 2023
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Reply from NOX Hotels

Thank you for sharing your experience. We sincerely regret the frustration caused by our cancellation policy during such unforeseen circumstances. While we strive to be transparent about our policies, we understand how difficult this situation must have been. Your feedback will be reviewed as we continually assess ways to improve and offer greater flexibility to our guests. We truly apologize for the disappointment caused.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing stay

Amazing stay - I don’t understand the previous negative reviews, the room I stayed in was recently refreshed, maybe they are under new management?

June 1, 2023
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Reply from NOX Hotels

Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear you had an amazing stay and appreciated the refreshed room. Your kind words mean a lot, and we’re thrilled you enjoyed your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My second stay

My second stay! Everything was perfect and it looks like everything has been fully renovated since my last stay so it was so much better!

June 14, 2023
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Reply from NOX Hotels

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a perfect stay and noticed the renovations since your last visit. It’s always a pleasure to welcome returning guests, and we look forward to hosting you again soon!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid this hotel !

Very disappointing experience. The room had a strong sewage smell, we had to leave immediately and not stay there, we informed the hotel and they refused to provide a solution. Charged for the service we didn’t receive and said it is the “normal standards” is it normal to have a sewage smell in the rooms???

Avoid this hotel or go there if you want to have the worst experience at a high price!

October 14, 2022
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Reply from NOX Hotels

Thank you for your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and the issue with the room. This is certainly not the standard we aim to provide, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused. Your concerns will be reviewed with our team to ensure such situations are addressed promptly in the future. We regret that we didn’t meet your expectations and appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID. Will steal your money, dirty rooms!

Horrible service! Reception and staff in another building. Dirty rooms and rude receptionist! Kept my deposit as well! AVOID AVOID AVOID

July 16, 2022
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Reply from NOX Hotels

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your experience and any dissatisfaction with your stay. Cleanliness and service are priorities for us, and we are committed to addressing your concerns internally to improve. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Noxhotel - hydepark

Tiny, Cheap and Nice hotel with friendly staff.
Noxhotel - Hydepark is located in beautiful surroundings with lots of life and restaurants, near Hydepark. We would love to come back.

April 14, 2022
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Reply from NOX Hotels

Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed your stay at NOX Hyde Park, from the friendly staff to the vibrant surroundings near Hyde Park. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Veneer of Respectability belies dirty stained mattresses and Insulting Customer Services

I was appalled when I realised I had been sleeping on a dirty stained mattress/cover for two nights, the toilet seat was also loose and there was a hole in one of the towels (see images). On the first night I did not notice the stains; but when the bottom cover became adrift on the second night I noted the stains, but it was too late to inform reception, so I made best of it and as such did not have much sleep the second night.

The following morning I immediately notified Vidmantas on reception who came up to inspect, he mitigated that the larger stain was make-up and I commented that the smaller stains looked like blood. He then said he would see to it that the mattress cover was changed. We are still in the middle of a pandemic; how could a credible hotel group allow this to happen? It’s disgusting.

When making a written complaint to the hotel the reply was not even signed. The anonymous person then offered me 10% off my next stay - what an insult. Their reasoning was that I had not made the complaint until the final day. How did I know I was sleeping on a filthy contaminated mattress and was unknowingly putting my health at risk? I had also requested the email address of one of the CEO’s but was refused.

However, I did a little bit of research myself after discovering that many of Noxs’ reviews on TripAdvisor were appalling. Aaron Lawee is listed as a director but with no email contact address. A Mariana Rusu is also listed as the current Nox general manager on Linkedin but with no contact email address.

The company denied any record of the receptionist inspecting the mattress/cover.

They need reporting to official bodies. They shame our country.

February 24, 2022
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Reply from NOX Hotels

Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We deeply regret the issues you encountered during your stay and sincerely apologise for the distress caused. Cleanliness and guest comfort are our top priorities, and it’s clear we fell far short of our standards in this instance. We take your concerns very seriously and will conduct a thorough review to ensure such incidents do not occur again. Your experience does not reflect the level of care we aim to provide, and we are committed to making improvements. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is a rebranded hotel that failed…

This is a rebranded hotel that failed during the pandemic. Nox have no head office. They do not give refunds when they are unable to fulfill the terms of their booking contract. They do not comply with British Law for distance selling refunds. Avoid at all costs.

February 23, 2022
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Reply from NOX Hotels

Thank you for your feedback. We regret to hear about your dissatisfaction and concerns regarding your experience. We strive to provide a positive experience for all guests and take your comments seriously. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Totally OK

Totally OK. But not recommended for quarantine.

TINY, but nice room. Extremely hard bed. High ceiling gives the illusion of more space. Practical closet kitchen with a fridge, hob, sink, kettle and Nespresso coffee machine. VERY nice shower in a tiny bathroom. Bathroom had a sliding glass door which we could not close completely, required headphones to keep the romance alive.

All in all, totally OK.

January 19, 2022
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Reply from NOX Hotels

Thank you for your review! We’re glad you appreciated the practical kitchenette, high ceilings, and the nice shower. We appreciate your feedback on the room size, bed comfort, and bathroom door and will keep it in mind as we work to improve. We hope to welcome you back for an even better experience in the future!

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