Holiday Inn Camden Lock Review
Last weekend I had a child-free evening at the Holiday Inn at Camden Lock where I was attending the Britmums Fringe Party before staying the night and heading to Britmums Live the following day.
The Fringe Party was held in the stunning Glasshouse at the hotel, which is a gorgeous space with tall windows overlooking the lock. We arrived slightly later than planned thanks to London traffic and a confused satnav and found the room full of some of my favourite blogging friends.
Photo Credit: Stephs Two Girls
It was lovely to catch up friends old and new as we helped ourselves to complimentary drinks and nibbles.
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Once the Fringe Party ended we all spilled into the hotel’s colourful, contemporary open lobby, complete with a generous seating area and bar. I was very tempted to take the rollerboots on display for a spin!
My room had the same view as the Glasshouse as it looked out over the lock. Opening the doors to the Juliet balcony let in the buzz of Camden, with people partying all around. Thankfully closing the doors silenced this noise meaning I could get a good nights sleep.
The maid left not one, but two notes for me to find, wishing me a pleasant stay, which was a lovely touch and made me feel more welcome.
The room wasn’t the largest I have stayed in, but it had everything I needed, including air conditioning, an iron, widescreen TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, free wifi and plenty of storage.
The en suite had a large mirror, and a modern bathroom suite with a sink and a bath with a decent shower unit over it.
The bed was a King size double and was really comfortable. It is not often I sleep well in a hotel room but I had the best night’s sleep I have had in ages.
The Holiday Inn also took its artwork in the corridors from its location which I thought was a lovely touch.
Sadly I didn’t get to sample breakfast as I was up and out early for Britmums Live but I really enjoyed my stay with Holiday Inn Camden Lock. It is not somewhere I would have considered staying with children in tow but I was impressed to find out that kids stay and eat free and the lobby also offers all-day dining.
The hotel itself is in the heart of Camden, steps away from Camden Tube station and is handy for bus routes around town and attractions such as London Zoo, Madam Tussauds and the British Library.
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Joanne Dewberry
Was a great view! I’d love to go and visit the markets next time!
Gill
Love the roller boots and the look of the nibbles!!! Sounds a fun time was had x
Liska
Oh that’s the perfect place to stay for the Fringe Drinks you clever thing. I’ve never been a fan of Holiday Inn but your words and photography have me converted. What a lovely hotel and as for the view WOW xx
Donna
What a lovely place to stay! That view is amazing – it sounds perfect for what you needed x
Claire Jacobs
wow i want a ceiling like that, hmmm may have to look into wallpaper for mine!
glad you had a great time, BML is still something I have yet to try.
Dean of Little Steps
This looks so much fun! Any child-free nights where one can act like a grown-up again is in my books a fab time 🙂
Nat Jones
That looks like a great hotel find! I’ve never really been a fan of holiday inns as they all look the same but it’s nice to see a quirky one for a change! Love the maids personal touch
Hannah
This like a good hotel to say in while in london – will keep it in mind x
Erica Price
A nice place to stay especially for a child free weekend.
Tori Gabriel
This looks like a great hotel to stay in. I love the view! I would also have been tempted with the roller skates.
laura dove
Oh wow what a lovely view! I would have no idea where to stay in that area so will definitely bear this in mind, thank you!
Nikki Thomas
Ooh I am jealous, that sounds lovely. I love the view of the lock too. I didn’t stay over this year but it is always lovely to have a night away from the children.
anna nuttall
This look like a lot of fun – I never stayed in a Holiday inn before now I think about it. xx
Alina
A quirky place that’s close to attractions in London makes it a perfect stay for family days out and visits to the city. I’ve only tried out a Holiday Inn outside of the city so it’s interesting to see what it’s like there. Looks like a lot of fun – glad you enjoyed it 🙂
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Fashion and Style Police
Your room had an amazing view. Love the bathroom too.
Renna
Looks like a great room and in such a fab location too.
Rachel
This is so very Camden, which sounds like an odd thing to say, but if you know Camden well it would make sense x
Fi Ni Neachtain
That’s a lovely view you had from the room, quite rare to see something nice out the window in a big city. It’s good to hear you got a good nights sleep in the comfy bed 🙂
Kerry Norris
The view looks lovely. Much better than the one I had at a different hotel in London lol. Gutted to have missed the party x
Leandra
Looks a great hotel, I’ll make sure I look this up when next staying in London x
Stephen
This hotel is in such a great location and Camden is a brilliant place to visit, you get a little bit of everything and more,
Ickle Pickle
It was lovely to see you here – the hotel looked lovely from what I saw. The bed sounds heavenly. Kaz x
Sonia
That view is just gorgeous isn’t it! I loved it there, wish I had stayed there instead of the Travelodge 😉 Was lovely to see you again x
Evelina
I didn’t know that there was a hotel in the heart of Camden Lock. Looks like great place to stay.