Radisson Blu London Stansted Airport
Stansted, United Kingdom
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8.3 K reviews
Very good hotel for solo travelers. Close to Stansted Airport. Close to parking areas and the airport.
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- Wi-Fi
- Garage & Parking
- Restaurant
- 24h Service
- TV
- Fitness
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Room
- Double Bed
- Central Heating
- Radio
- Bathroom
- Safe
- Internet Access
- Shower
- Hairdryer
- Direct dial telephone
- Minibar
- Tea/coffee maker
- Carpeting
- Satellite/cable TV
- Air conditioning (centrally regulated)
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Facility
- Elevators
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant(s) with non-smoking area
- Hotel Room Safe
- Hairdresser
- Café
- 24-hour check-in
- Medical Assistance
- Currency Exchange
- WLAN access
- Bar(s)
- Room Service
- Air conditioning
- Conference Room
- Public Internet Access
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Food
- Breakfast Served
- Breakfast Buffet
Activities- Indoor Pool
- Aerobics
- Number of Pools
- Massage
- Heated Pool(s)
- Swimming Pool
- Steam bath
- Sauna
Location
This hotel is situated within 2 minutes walk of Stansted airport's main terminal, which may be reached by passing along a covered passageway. This attractive hotel offers optimal transport links: there is a station within the airport from whence guests may travel to locations throughout the country. The Stansted Express takes just 45 minutes to travel to London Liverpool Street and the historic centre of Cambridge may be reached in 30 minutes
Facilities
The hotel was built in 2004. The establishment offers travellers a total of 500 rooms. At the accommodation, guests are welcomed at the reception area with 24-hour reception and a 24-hour check-in/check-out service. Most of the storeys can be reached by lift. Amenities include a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access is available to travellers in the public areas. Among the culinary options available at the hotel are a restaurant, a dining area, a café and a bar. Guests arriving by car can leave their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park (for a fee). Additional services include medical assistance, translation services, room service, a laundry service and a hairdresser.
Rooms
Each of the rooms is appointed with air conditioning, central heating and a bathroom. The carpeted accommodation units feature a double bed. A safe and a minibar are also available. A mini fridge and a tea/coffee station ensure a comfortable stay. An ironing set is also available for travellers' convenience. Internet access, a telephone, a TV, a radio and WiFi add to the comfort of the holiday. Amenities in the bathrooms include a shower. A hairdryer and bathrobes are provided for everyday use. The establishment offers family rooms, non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The accommodation features various options for cooling off on hot days, including a pool and an indoor pool. There are a variety of leisure options to choose from including a gym, aerobics, a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a beauty salon and massage treatments.
Meals
Breakfast can be booked.
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted at the hotel: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.
Ratings 
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"Great location"
Access to airport superb. Excellent hotel environment. Location is fabulous.
"Great location." "Near public transport, airport, and train station." "Parking is average, and car access is inconvenient." "Parking should be cheaper." "Far from city centre but reasonably close to shopping." "Good restaurants & bars in the area."
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Distance to Airport
100% 762 reviewsGood access to the airport, said 100%. -
Parking
64% 149 reviewsParking was ok, according to 64%. -
Parking Prices
39% 43 reviewsFor 61%, parking prices were too high. -
Accessibility by car
32% 15 reviewsDifficult to access by car, said 68%. -
Shopping
53% 11 reviewsOnly 53% were satisfied with the proximity to shopping. -
Distance to Train Station
100% 14 reviews100% thought it was easy to get to the train station. -
Restaurants & Bars
100% 5 reviews100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby. -
Distance to Public Transport
100% 5 reviewsNear to public transport, according to 100%. -
Distance to City Centre
40% 5 reviewsDistant to city centre, said 60%.
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"Tasty breakfast"
Superb buffet breakfast. Breakfast was delicious. Fantastic breakfast -.
"Tasty yet pricey breakfasts."
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Breakfast Prices
41% 81 reviews59% said the breakfast was too expensive.
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"Rather comfortable"
They have a ventilation system. Amazing pillows. Lovely big bed.
"Comfortable, spacious rooms, but deficient A/C." "Tranquil room with excellent beds and sizable bathrooms."
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Beds
85% 821 reviews85% said the beds were comfortable. -
Room Size
92% 359 reviews92% thought rooms were spacious. -
Noise Level
71% 318 reviews71% thought it was pleasantly quiet. -
Air Conditioning
9% 126 reviewsAir conditioning was criticized by 91%. -
Bathroom Size
74% 44 reviews74% liked the big bathroom.
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"Service is adequate"
Excellent bar staff. Excellent staff in the restaurant. Host excellent.
"Service is adequate." "Mostly friendly and professional service, but bad restaurant service." "Average management, reception and housekeeping." "Room service could have been improved." "Pool bar needs better service." "Booking process should be better organized." "Recreation staff could be nicer." "Shuttle service can be an issue."
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Service Friendliness
82% 687 reviews82% found the staff to be very friendly. -
Reception
64% 401 reviews64% said the reception staff was ok. -
Service Professionalism
75% 207 reviews75% thought the service was very professional. -
Restaurant Service
35% 77 reviews65% complained about the restaurant service. -
Room Service
39% 68 reviews61% complained about the room service. -
Bar Service
35% 43 reviewsBar service was unacceptable, according to 65%. -
Housekeeping Staff
50% 27 reviewsHousekeeping was ok, according to 50%. -
Booking Process
47% 24 reviews53% said the booking process was inefficient. -
Management
69% 11 reviews69% thought the management was tolerable. -
Shuttle Service
22% 7 reviews78% complained about the shuttle service. -
Recreation Staff
44% 5 reviews56% indicated the recreation staff was not good.
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"Regular internet service"
Including USB. No signal. Internet fast.
"Average wifi quality." "Free internet."
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WiFi Quality
59% 64 reviews59% thought the wifi quality was ok. -
WiFi Cost
100% 18 reviews100% thought it was a great value.
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"Room is all right"
They have a ventilation system. Excellent sound proofing. Shabby bath towels.
"Rooms are relatively clean and new, but ill-maintained, with poor furnishing." "Amply-sized rooms with excellent beds and superb views." "Bathrooms are large but with substandard cleaning." "Guests complained about kitchenettes, minibars, TV's, and A/C." "Shower can be a problem."
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Beds
85% 821 reviews85% said the beds were comfortable. -
Room Cleanliness
61% 402 reviewsOnly 61% said rooms were clean enough. -
Room Size
92% 359 reviews92% thought rooms were spacious. -
Bathroom
39% 327 reviews61% complained about the bathroom. -
Room Maintenance
13% 265 reviews87% thought they were poorly maintained. -
Air Conditioning
9% 126 reviewsAir conditioning was criticized by 91%. -
Furniture
26% 101 reviews74% found problems with the furniture. -
Shower
38% 91 reviews62% had problems with the shower. -
Minibar
5% 61 reviews95% were disappointed with the minibar. -
Old/New Room
52% 71 reviewsOnly 52% said the rooms were modern. -
Bathroom Cleanliness
29% 70 reviews71% said the bathroom was dirty. -
Bathroom Size
74% 44 reviews74% liked the big bathroom. -
TV
21% 31 reviews79% thought the tv was sub-standard. -
View
80% 21 reviews80% thought the view was good. -
Kitchenette
13% 6 reviews87% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
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"Quite clean"
Badly stained mattress. Swimming pool area dirty. Towels dirty.
"Untidy dining area but rooms are clean enough." "Moderately clean hotel facilities." "Bathrooms and pool area are inadequately clean." "Wellness & sports facilities could use better cleaning."
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Room Cleanliness
61% 402 reviewsOnly 61% said rooms were clean enough. -
Hotel Cleanliness
66% 94 reviews66% thought the cleanliness of the hotel was average. -
Bathroom Cleanliness
29% 70 reviews71% said the bathroom was dirty. -
Dining Area Cleanliness
21% 13 reviewsUnclean dining area, according to 79%. -
Pool Cleanliness
18% 9 reviewsDirty pool, said 82%. -
Wellness Area Cleanliness
0% 7 reviews100% said that wellness & sports facilities were unclean.
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"Standard bar"
Excellent bar staff. Excellent Guinness. Bar food not much.
"So-so bar with mediocre drinks." "Pool bar needs better service." "Beverages could be cheaper."
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Bar Service
35% 43 reviewsBar service was unacceptable, according to 65%. -
Beverage Prices
3% 25 reviews97% said beverages were too expensive. -
Alcoholic Drinks
52% 18 reviewsAlcoholic drinks were not bad, according to 52%.
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"Food could be better"
Lousy hamburger. Worst food. Worst Lamb.
"Poor dining experience with untidy dining area." "Food is pricey and snacks are subpar." "Poor menu, especially in side dishes." "Untasty beef dishes & steak." "Guests disliked the pork dishes, desserts, and fruits." "Pizza is ok." "No good fish & seafood." "Poor vegetarian & vegan dishes." "Tasteless vegetables." "Salads are ok." "Bad pasta."
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Food Prices
9% 207 reviewsThe price was too high for 91%. -
Menu
50% 119 reviewsOnly 50% were satisfied with the menu. -
Dining Experience
29% 53 reviewsFor 71%, the dining experience was not enjoyable. -
Beef Dishes/Steak
44% 48 reviews56% thought beef and steak dishes were not good. -
Desserts & Fruits
47% 31 reviews53% did not enjoy the desserts. -
Side Dishes
26% 28 reviews74% found the side dishes unedible. -
Snacks
40% 27 reviews60% were unsatisified with the snacks. -
Dining Area Cleanliness
21% 13 reviewsUnclean dining area, according to 79%. -
Pizza
69% 12 reviews69% thought the pizza was not bad. -
Fish/Seafood
14% 12 reviews86% complained about the fish/seafood dishes. -
Vegetarian & Vegan
38% 6 reviews62% were unhappy with the vegetarian selection. -
Pork Dishes
0% 6 reviews100% said the pork dishes didn't taste good. -
Salads
64% 5 reviewsSalads were so-so, according to 64%. -
Vegetables
14% 6 reviews86% did not like the vegetable dishes. -
Pasta
14% 7 reviews86% thought the pasta didn't taste good.
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"Value for money could be better"
Overpriced hotel restaurant. Early breakfast poor value. Awful value for money.
"Value for money could be better." "Pricey breakfast and dining." "Beverages could be cheaper." "Free internet."
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Food Prices
9% 207 reviewsThe price was too high for 91%. -
Breakfast Prices
41% 81 reviews59% said the breakfast was too expensive. -
Beverage Prices
3% 25 reviews97% said beverages were too expensive. -
WiFi Cost
100% 18 reviews100% thought it was a great value.
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