Hotel in Detail:
The St Marks Islington London is a full service block of apartments offering a range of room types for up to 4 adults. The building itself is a red brick construction and was for 100 years the site of a London hospital.Each apartment offers a fully–equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, flat–screen television, safe, DVD player, steam–iron and ironing board, phone, free Wi–Fi and coffee and tea making facilities. Bathrooms come with a bath with hand shower plus supplied free toiletries. Each apartment at Citadines St marks has a separate living room and dining area with table, chairs and a sofa.
Kitchenette consists of Cooker hob and hood, Dish washer, Electric kettle, Glassware, crockery, cutlery and utensils, Microwave oven, Refrigerator and toaster.
Housekeeping is weekly.
Studio: 25–30 sqm. Maximum occupancy 2 people. Double bed.
1 Bedroom Apartment: 35–40 sqm. Maximum occupancy 2 people. Queen bed.
1 Bedroom Executive Apartment: 40 – 45 sqm. Maximum occupancy 2 people. Queen bed.
2 Bedroom Apartment: 65–70 sqm. Maximum occupancy 3 people. King bed and single.
2 Bedroom Executive. 70–75 sqm. Maximum occupancy 4 people. King bed and double bed. TV in master bedroom.
The apartments are fully non–smoking throughout. Reception desk is manned 24/7. There are lifts onsite.
Guests benefit from an onsite gymnasium and a business corner.
Dry cleaning services available.
Between 1896 and 1995 the building was home to St Marks Hospital for Cancer, Fistula and Other Diseases.
Hotel Vicinity:
Nearest: Tube Station: Angel 0.4 miles (0.6 km), Railway Station: Old Street 0.5 miles (0.8 km), DLR Station: Tower Gateway 1.7 miles (2.8 km), Motorway: M1 Junction 1 6.3 miles (10.1 km).The St Marks Islington London sits between Islington, Finsbury, Clerkenwell and the City of London. To the north of central London 2 miles (3.2 km) from the Wes End and 1 mile (1.6 km) from the City of London (square mile). In recent times this part of London has become much more fashionable with plenty to do during the day and night, especially in the slighter wider local vicinity. There is a good range of options for bars and restaurants in the local area plus a supermarket directly opposite the apartments. The Angel Tube Station is only 528 yards (482 metres) from the Citadines St marks Islington while the mainline station (plus tube) of Old Street is 0.6 miles (1.0 km) away. City Road is a major route into the City and can get very busy during rush hours and on weekdays, less so on weekends. Just to the south at the end of City Road is Silicone Roundabout. So named because in recent years it has become a the central point for a large number of tech firms and start–ups. Upper Street which starts at Angel Islington Tube 528 yards (482 metres) to the north is a buzzing high street with lots of shops and bars. It is also well known for its Antique shops and antique market along and around Camden Passage at 0.35 miles (0.6 km) from the apartments. Of note close by is The design centre 0.4 miles (0.6 km), O2 Academy Islington 0.4 miles (0.6 km), Chapel Market 0.4 miles (0.6 km), Barbican 0.8 miles (1.3 km) and the Museum of London 0.9 miles (1.4 km).
Bedroom Numbers: 80
Check-in: 11.00 am
Check-out: 15.00 (3 pm)
This hotel has averaged a score of 4 out of 5 by 294 past guests
Compared to other London hotels: This hotel has been rated 80% by past guests. The London average is 79% and the average for 4 star hotels is 80%. Therefore this hotel is equal to the average for its sector (star rating) .
Milesfaster ranking: 608th from 865 London hotels, and 258th of 333 four star rated hotels.
Another to Consider:
Also close by and a similar hotel (0.5 miles, 0.8 km) would be the 4 star Hilton Angel Islington,
whose lowest rates start at about £124 and which has an 81% guest satisfaction rating.
Looking for lower base rates? Then another option might be the Citadines Barbican Apartments. 0.6 miles
away (0.9 km), has scored 88%
from former guests and whose lowest rates start at about £139 (theres free WiFi too). Howabout an alternative hotel that has scores higher in guest reviews? Then the 5 Star Montcalm Royal London House ticks many of the right boxes, it's only 0.8 miles (1.3 km) from here. The Montcalm Royal London House has an extremely high guest rating of 94%, one of the best rated London hotels.
Local hotels analysed:
The 50 nearest hotels around this area (300 City Road, EC1 postcode) which we have have on our website extend out to a 1.2 miles (1.9 km) radius. The numbers by star rating are 14 five star hotels (average rating 89%), 15 four star hotels (average rating 84%), 15 three star hotels (average rating 81%) and 6 two star hotels (average rating 72%). Top 4 star hotels are The Rookery and the Apex London Wall Hotel (both 91%). Coming out as the top rated hotel is Kandara Guest House (3 star) at 100%.Base Rates: We compare area starting room rates by using base rates. Bear in mind we use the published base rates which do not reflect short term offers and deals. They do however give a decent relative comparison. Looking at all hotels in the area the average base rate is £114 per night. They range from a low of £16 at Generator Hotel (2 Star, 74%) up to £363 at Rosewood London Hotel (5 Star, 90%). Rates break down to the following for each star rating: Five Star average: £167, Four Star average: £108, Three Star average: £96 and Two Star average: £54.
Summary:
In terms of value for money for the local area we rank Generator Hotel top.