What is Point A Hotel?
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve stayed at Point A in London. Not because I particularly crave windowless rooms or industrial-chic interiors, but because they’ve solved something most budget hotels don’t: how to offer actual value without making you feel like you’re camping in a converted office building.
Point A positions itself squarely in the economy hotel space, which sounds dull until you realise what that actually means. They’re not pretending to be boutique. They’re not charging London prices for the privilege of minimalism. They’ve simply decided to build rooms that are small, practical, and designed so efficiently that you forget they’re tiny until you try to unpack a suitcase.
The rooms
The rooms are small, yes. But they’re clean, and they work. I can generally walk around the bed and there’s enough room at the end to not feel boxed in. There’s this slightly odd lighting setup in the rooms with colourful light options, which I’ve never quite understood (normal light works fine for me), but it doesn’t spoil the experience.
The thing I always notice about Point A is their pragmatic approach to room types. They offer both windowed and windowless rooms, something you’d think was standard everywhere but apparently isn’t. It’s a smart move from a cost perspective, and it lets them maximise the layout without charging you the earth. If you’re a light sleeper or absolutely need natural light, you know what to book. Everyone else gets the cheaper option without feeling like they’re missing out.
Breakfast and coffee
Breakfast varies depending on which hotel you’re in. When they include it, it’s basic but perfectly adequate: a decent selection of fruit, pastries, and access to a coffee machine. No hot food, nothing fancy, but it hits the brief for what you’d expect at this price point.
The only real tragedy is the lack of proper coffee in the rooms. Survival rate: low. But there’s usually a coffee machine downstairs, and London’s full of better options anyway.
Practical touches
I’ve needed to iron when staying away from home, and Point A handles this sensibly. Rather than trying to cram an ironing board in the room (fair point, given the space constraints), they have an iron room downstairs. Could I prefer to iron in my room? Maybe. Is a couple of minutes to pop down to the iron room a genuine problem? Not really.
The verdict
All in all, Point A Hotel is a safe bet. They’re not trying to be something they’re not, and they’ve nailed what matters for the price: clean rooms, practical design, and an honest approach to value. If you’re visiting London on a budget and don’t need luxury frills, they’re well worth booking.