London Shelton Hotel, Finsbury Park

Prior to arrival i had emailed this property with a query but unfortunately only received an automated response which was disappointing. Arrived early but allowed to check in early. Receptionist was polite and efficient. First impressions were a clean room, great location for a gig at Finsbury Park. En suite was clean and modern, great shower. Returned late and was welcomed by a very friendly member of staff. Tired, we got into a comfortable bed. Would have been a 5 star review at this point. Once asleep, i was awakened by a scratching and rustling sound. It stopped when i rose and put on a light, but resumed once i got in bed. This continued all night and was added to by what im certain was rats running around the building. The walls are thin (could hear a couple having sex closeby). I was so exhausted that thankfully i soon slept again, but was woken several times. In the morning i felt brave enough to look under the bed which was filthy with dust, a used vape, toilet roll and clingfilm. There was a hole in the underside of the bed which im convinced was being used for mice/rats to crawl out of which would explain the scampering and rustling sounds. We hurriedly checked out and will not return!

Hotel very much in need of modernisation. Small rooms not worth the price paid. Wouldnt stay again.

Very simple hotel, the service at the front desk was good and the room was simple and clean but quite run down, with some noise from the road outside. There is a kettle in the room but no tea bags! Just instant coffee. Our booking came with breakfast but this turned out to be quite difficult to work out, eventually we discovered we had to order one of 3 options at reception (when we could find them) and then he would cook it and call when ready. The breakfast was fine but the room was pretty cold and not very inviting. We chose this hotel because it said parking available, however this costs £15 per night and I'm not sure where cars are kept -presumably on the road side, so instead I found some cheaper overnight parking using JustPark down the road.