Best Western London Queens Crystal Palace, London

Location: 122 Church Road, London, GB

Built in 1854 to coincide with the reopening of the Crystal Palace exhibition venue, Best Western London Queens Crystal Palace Hotel is a striking Victorian building in one of the most picturesque parts of south London. A stay here puts you in good company – French writer Emile Zola resided here for many months in the 1890s during his time in exile, while German emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II used the hotel as a base for his visits to Queen Victoria. Our updated rooms all come with contemporary décor, air conditioning, flat-screen TV and hairdryer. We also have an onsite car park, conferencing facilities, Italian restaurant and spacious ground floor lounge bar with satellite TV. Selhurst Park football ground is only a five-minute drive away, while Crystal Palace Park is just two minutes by car. If you’re looking to do a spot of sightseeing while you’re here, you’ll find the major attractions of central London around 8 miles from the hotel.

Market, Caribbean food, live music. Gentrifying but raw.

Star rating: 3

Guest rating: 5

Amenities: Wheelchair-accessible, Car park, 24-hour reception, Late Check-out, Wi-fi, Room service, Laundry service, 24-hour security, Air conditioning in public areas, Hotel safe, Lift access, Luggage room