Check in took about 20 minutes as the computer system was slow, but the gentleman checking us in was very apologetic and pleasant. Water pressure in the shower (both versions) was a bit lacking, but the lobby is pretty spectacular, the rooms have some nice quirks (even of one of our bulldog lamps didn't work), and they took the Wed 1pm fire drill very seriously (not in an intrusive way, but in a "make sure the staff is prepared" way). A bit off the beaten path, but not too far from several happenings, and a welcome change to Fitzrovia, Camden, Earl's Court, etc.