I'm giving the Knightsbridge Roof Garden a five star review because I've always loved the Fawlty Towers TV show, and staying here felt like being stuck in 3 day long episode. I think the problem is that the KRG can't decide if it's a hotel, an Airbnb, a hostel or a homeless shelter. Or maybe a mix of all four? It definitely charges hotel room rates- a three day stay costs over £900. I didn't see any staff, aside from the girl who turned up 40 minutes late to let me in, so in that way it's like an Airbnb. There's a hostel-type, shared experience vibe amongst the guests as everyone's suffering the same way, like the passengers on the sinking Titanic or a 1970s airline hostage situation. The homeless shelter comparison is unkind as, in fairness, homeless shelters are clean. If the CIA are still running interrogation centers, they could do worse than the Knightsbrigde Roof Gardens. The sleep deprivation is pure torture- the oil boys like to rev their sports cars around Knightsbridge until 1 in the morning while blasting top tunes through souped-up speakers. You won't get any sleep but you will get an appreciation for the top tunes in the world of persian power pop. Some other minor issues: Regarding the quality of the room, furnishings, decor etc I've fairly low standards and couldn't give a fair opinion. The breakfast options are limited as there is no breakfast. The elevator door sets off an alarm if it isn't closed properly so you'll have to get up and close it if your room is next to it. You're charged a separate £50 cleaning fee for unmade beds, unchanged towels and crisps left on the floor by a previous resident. All in all, I'd recommend the Knightsbridge Roof Garden to my worst enemy as (1) they'd get no sleep, (ii) feel like a mug after paying in advance and, as advised by the sole staff member I dealt with, (iii) could get trapped in the elevator. To retain your dignity, sleep patterns and hard earned cash, avoid this place.
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