"I recently returned from London and stayed at The Middle Eight Hotel. It is in the heart of Covent Garden, close to The Apple Markets, Covent Garden Piazza and the tourist spots within Covent Garden, all within walking distance from the hotel. We arrived early on check-in day. So, our room was not ready. But, they proceeded with the check-in process any way and the Concierge stored our luggage. The Concierge in this hotel was EXCELLENT, with great advice on restaurants. We went to The Black Penny, just up the street from the hotel, for a sit down breakfast after we checked into the hotel. It was recommended by the Concierge, and it was a great place to have our first breakfast in London. Great food & vibe. I booked a Deluxe room for 3 guests. While the rooms in Europe are typically smaller than hotel rooms in the US, the room was very modern, clean and we had a street view. I did like the room's modern vibe overall. House-keeping was an issue initially on Day 2 of our visit. We didn't realize the "digital" sign on the outdoor wall adjacent to our door had to be activated to notify housekeeping we wanted them to clean the room. So, after being out all day touring on Day 2, when we returned later in the day, we found the room was not cleaned. However, it was rectified later on as housekeeping came to clean the room while we were out for dinner. Overall, I would recommend this hotel if you are going to London. It's pricey - at $500 per night, but well worth it."