We had the pleasure of staying the Euro Clapham (80-81 Clapham Common South Side, Clapham, London, SW4 GDL) last October 2007.
We booked over the internet looking for budget accommodation and we must say that despite the negative reviews, we found this hotel very nice.
It was quiet, (some of the rooms in front of the main busy road may get a little noisy though), well-located next to the Clapham South tube station (5 minutes walk), so about 20 minutes from Trafalgar Square on the northern line. Reception is open 24h/24 and the keys stay at the hotel.
The Clapham Common South area is nice, including the large park right across from the hotel, restaurants and bars close by, as well as both a Tesco and a Sainsbury supermarkets nearby.
The double room we got was actually quite large, simple but nice furniture, comfortable bed, television, cute balcony and a small, but clean bathroom.
Most of the staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was simple: toasts, butter/jam, coffee/tea, milk and cornflakes.
A friend who was travelling with us got double bedroom, witch was very much like ours. Another friend stayed at the Euro Lodge Clapham (just 2 minutes walk from this hotel) in a single quite small and simple room, but clean, fairly quiet and with a larger bathroom. There was indeed some old furniture and an old mattress past the reception on the way to her room, as there were some works and refits being done.
In a nutshell we can say that we really enjoyed our 3 night stay at the Euro Clapham; it’s nice, clean, close to the city and yet affordable and good value for the money.
We would definitely come back again! :)
Liked: Location, cleanliness, room in general
Disliked: 3rd night a little noisy (busy road)