Pros: Grange Buckingham is in a wonderful, central location. Many attractions are within a 10-30 minute walk. Our room was big, very quiet, and faced the back garden area. The small kitchen had a microwave, sink, tea kettle and a few dishes were perfect for self-catering a few meals. There are several small grocery shops nearby. The staff were all very friendly. Housekeeping tidied our room everyday and brought clean fluffy towels.
Cons: This hotel does not have air conditioning. Our room had 2 fans, which combined with open windows at night kept us comfortable during high temps. One of the fans was in rough condition and worked, but did not oscillate without making a loud clicking noise. We asked hotel staff for a replacement or repair, but never got one. Other issues included extremely worn carpet with exposed carpet tacks near edges of the walls, ripped curtains, mold on the bathroom ceiling, broken window hinges with peeling paint, and frayed mattresses box springs.
If you are looking for a budget priced centrally located hotel in London and don’t mind a little “character” the Grange Buckingham might be the spot for you.