1 /5 Husain Kabir: I had an extremely disappointing stay at Park Plaza Waterloo and would strongly advise others to avoid this hotel.
The service was absolutely shocking, with a clear lack of care or professionalism. The rooms were filthy on arrival, and despite calling several times to request cleaning, fresh towels, and basic housekeeping support, there was no answer and no follow-up. This is completely unacceptable for a hotel at this price point. To make matters worse, the coffee machine in the room didn’t work at all.
When we raised these issues, we were repeatedly told that the hotel was “extremely busy.” With that in mind, I made the point that if the hotel cannot cope during peak times, then the room rates should be discounted accordingly. What this effectively communicates to guests is that the hotel cannot handle high-demand periods while still charging full premium prices — which is not acceptable.
The staff were very unhelpful and seemed confused and poorly informed. On New Year’s Eve, we specifically asked about watching the fireworks and were given completely contradictory information — one group of staff said the terrace would be open, while another group said it wouldn’t. There was no clear communication or organisation whatsoever.
Overall, the experience felt chaotic, poorly managed, and far below expectations. I would much rather pay a little extra for proper service, cleanliness, and a genuinely comfortable, more luxurious stay elsewhere. This is definitely not a place I would return to or recommend