Crystal Lodge Hotel
About this hotel
Thornton Heath hotel in Bensham Manor with free parking Valet parking, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. Crystal Lodge Hotel offers 14 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Microwaves, refrigerators, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
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Reasons to book
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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Reviews
2.8/5.0
Average(173 Reviews)
3.0
Ok
2.0
Very good could use improvement but it is a great place to stay encouraged to visit there at least once or more
1.0
Not very good. Shower not working well. Almost 10-15 people had to queue up for use of bathroom. Rooms not spacious, beds uncomfortable.
3.0
It’s good . Booked for a room with private toilet but had a little problem but was changed for a room with shared bathroom, staffs there were very friendly and helpful. Can’t complain much. Room was very neat and clean.
3.0
Was nice enough, not overly fancy. Communal bathrooms for rooms which was a little awkward but fine. Rooms were clean but bathroom could be cleaner. Minimal contact with staff but we’re friendly enough when engaged.
3.0
smelt of smoke in the room but otherwise fine. Don't expect too much, good for one or two nights
2.0
The staff were very helpful but the bed mattress really uncomfortable and the shared bathroom in need of decorating and modernising. The disappointment was the pictures advertising the property is very misleading I actually thought there was a garden area with seating in fact it was very overgrown and very uninviting. A lot of money paid for this budget hotel for 1 night.
1.0
The hotel is extremely run down and the bathroom was absolutely filthy. I walked to Tesco to buy bathroom cleaner and mould remover as it was so disgusting. I put a very dirty bath mat outside the room as very unhygienic. No duvet just a used throw, everything old and stained. The staff were friendly and helpful though. They washed the bath mat, got me a new duvet and cover. I just don’t understand why basic cleanliness and guest comfort is not a rule here. We didn’t expect too much for the price we paid but you don’t expect a dirty room. The location is good and free parking a bonus.
1.0
Was not very clean at all. The sheets and towels were dirty and we only had a blanket not a duvet and the blankets had burn holes in them. Just all in all didn’t seem very safe and quite unclean.
1.0
Booked room with breakfast included, no breakfast received. Very limited parking space. Room very cold, on request received extra heater. Shower in room didn’t work, had to use shared one. No duvets , only blankets. Very dusty under the bed.
2.0
Very low budget hotel, with free parking, free WiFi and close to the train station. Friendly staff. However, heating hours set up randomly and minimal, been cold in the room as windows was old and in need of repair / refurbishment as the hotel, also. Wardrobe with no hangers and missing door, shower cubicle in room was blocked / closed/ not in use. The sink in the room had the hot water tap broken. Inadvertently advertising free breakfast on Hotels.com. Expedia, etc
1.0
This place is horrendous! The guy checking us in was angry we checked in a day late (done because our flight was early the next morning and we wanted to check right in) but the room we were supposed to be in flooded so they put us in a smaller room. So he was mad that we were both a day late, and 2 hours early for check in?? There was a shared bathroom which was never advertised, the mattress for lack of a better word was springs with a sheet on top. They never turned heat on, we couldn’t plug anything in without it scrambling the television, the was we’re so thin you can hear every voice in the building. One morning the manager was banging on a neighbor’s door threatening to call the police because it was after checkout time and they were still there (this went on for nearly an hour). I’ve never been so disappointed with accommodations in my life and wouldn’t recommend for even mice to stay here. We paid for 7 nights and stayed 2 before finding somewhere else.
1.0
Really not great, I knew it wasn’t going to be spectacular but I didn’t expect it to stink of cigarettes, have no duvet but only a suspicious blanket and a thin sheet (the staff did offer more blankets
4.0
I like the location,in the room is comfortable
Sure not comfortable with bath room outside and no lift
3.0
My stay at the hotel was a pleasant one for what to expect for the cost. The
shower could do with better cleaning...
Overall friendly and accommodating staff. Easy access to transport and local shops.
2.0
The front desk staff were extremely helpful and very knowledgeable with regard to apps.
Rooms were very small and tired. Expected a bit more for the price.
1.0
two beds one of the beds was ok the other was so old and full of springs it was inpossible to sleep the bathroom was dirty and very old not recommended
0.5
Horrible place - nothing like it looked on-line and didn’t even bother staying for the second pre-paid night, it was such an ordeal! Felt like there were fleas in the bed and woke up with a rash - avoid at all costs if you value your health and sense of good judgement!
1.0
Horrible place - nothing like it looked on-line and didn’t even bother staying for the second pre-paid night, it was such an ordeal! Felt like there were fleas in the bed and woke up with a rash - avoid at all costs if you value your health and sense of good judgement!
3.0
Decent place to stay for the night, ok location
2.0
I was very disappointed with the hotel, the room was very tiny, the bed was not comfortable, bathroom was not very clean, there was hair in the shower. Breakfast was not provided even though the booking said it would, I was offered a cup of coffee or pointed to where I could make one. Overall I wouldn’t recommend this hotel.
0.5
My girlfriend ran away in the first hour of our stay there it was so disgusting and fake representation of the rooms. It was tiny
3.0
Good
3.0
Good
2.0
Nice place shame about stairs why do i have a filter saying disabled access but still get stairs
2.0
I had the worst experience at this place. I paid for a private bathroom & toilet but when I got there they told me I had to share. The images of the bathroom looked nothing like what they had. They are definitely misleading and I regret going there. Staff was rude. There was also a broken window which meant I could hear all the noise from outside!
2.0
I had the worst experience at this place. I paid for a private bathroom & toilet but when I got there they told me I had to share. The images of the bathroom looked nothing like what they had. They are definitely misleading and I regret going there. Staff was rude. There was also a broken window which meant I could hear all the noise from outside!
2.0
Great location
Friendly staff
Would stay again
2.0
Great locationFriendly staffWould stay again
2.5
Fantastic team were very accommodating, humanity helped me in a challenging moment.
2.5
Fantastic team were very accommodating, humanity helped me in a challenging moment.
1.0
Yep terrible
1.0
Yep terrible
1.0
The Crystal lodge has more comparison to an old chip stone than a crystal! Although I was definitely not expecting the Ritz, it is a 2star Afterall. When I arrived I was made to walk along the road about 7min walk to get a cash point as the card machine wasn’t wirking, which as a bit inconvenient but these things can happen. I got back and was greeted by a stron smell of old fried food throughout, went to my room , opened the door and it definitely wasn’t like narnia, it was worse than the dorms at school camp, there was 2 beds, the springs felt like they were coming through, the walls look like a group of toddlerS had attacked the walls, the floor and the walls were very dirty. Giving the fact that they have been closed due to a pandemic you’d think they’d have taken the chance to disinfect the place. There was a kettle there , no cups or refreshments though and no sink in room to fill it! The cupboard and drawers where screaming for dettol. The communal bathroom was a lot to be desired, the bath /shower was so dirty I wouldn’t even bath my dog I’m it! There was no hand towels to dry your hands on and there was a whole other world living on the toilet, unbelievably disgusting.
I left my room and went in search of another hotel on other side of town, I went back just after midnight & asked for a refund, I was able to get 1 night back &explained I couldn’t stay & I felt unsafe and uncomfortable. If you can avoid this place please do!
1.0
The Crystal lodge has more comparison to an old chip stone than a crystal! Although I was definitely not expecting the Ritz, it is a 2star Afterall. When I arrived I was made to walk along the road about 7min walk to get a cash point as the card machine wasn’t wirking, which as a bit inconvenient but these things can happen. I got back and was greeted by a stron smell of old fried food throughout, went to my room , opened the door and it definitely wasn’t like narnia, it was worse than the dorms at school camp, there was 2 beds, the springs felt like they were coming through, the walls look like a group of toddlerS had attacked the walls, the floor and the walls were very dirty. Giving the fact that they have been closed due to a pandemic you’d think they’d have taken the chance to disinfect the place. There was a kettle there , no cups or refreshments though and no sink in room to fill it! The cupboard and drawers where screaming for dettol. The communal bathroom was a lot to be desired, the bath /shower was so dirty I wouldn’t even bath my dog I’m it! There was no hand towels to dry your hands on and there was a whole other world living on the toilet, unbelievably disgusting. I left my room and went in search of another hotel on other side of town, I went back just after midnight & asked for a refund, I was able to get 1 night back &explained I couldn’t stay & I felt unsafe and uncomfortable. If you can avoid this place please do!
3.0
This was advertised as including breakfast which on arrival I was told had been withdrawn. I was offered the chance to cancel but had no choice at that hour to stay. Otherwise simple but did the job
2.0
Great value for money, I will hopefully be staying again when I’m in the area Room was clean, tidy and warm
0.5
The host called me non stop throughout my busy and stressful day . Leaving voice messages and liteally harassing me for a check in time even though the website stated I can arrive anytime until 3am. When I arrived at 10 he demanded an explanation for my arrival time and lectured me on his business and how it runs. Bearing in mind I had a day from hell this was the last thing I needed. On top of everything I couldn’t stay there because he couldn’t accept contactless payment. Maybe spend more time updating the facilities rather than treating people like children. Needless to say I won’t be booking here again and neither should you unless you want to be called all day on end.
1.0
Terrible place. Not worth considering as a hotel. Expedia should do better and have quality audits of the premises they advertise as hotels. The place wasn't clean. I specifically asked for a toilet and shower in my room and paid extra for this. The toilet was shared and outside the room. The toilet was also dirty. The premises is definitely not by any standard a hotel. I left very disappointed. Also, it was advertised to include breakfast, instead I was told on the premises that it is continental breakfast and I didn't bother to have this in the morning because since the premises wasn't clean, how could I possibly trust their continental breakfast. The shower was a proper squeeze within the room. I am not just impressed. I wish I could give zero star rating.
1.0
Terrible place. Not worth considering as a hotel. Expedia should do better and have quality audits of the premises they advertise as hotels. The place wasnt clean. I specifically asked for a toilet and shower in my room and paid extra for this. The toilet was shared and outside the room. The toilet was also dirty. The premises is definitely not by any standard a hotel. I left very disappointed. Also, it was advertised to include breakfast, instead I was told on the premises that it is continental breakfast and I didnt bother to have this in the morning because since the premises wasnt clean, how could I possibly trust their continental breakfast. The shower was a proper squeeze within the room. I am not just impressed. I wish I could give zero star rating.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Croydon?
The average price for a rental in Croydon is $137 per night. This rental is $31 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Crystal Lodge Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Crystal Lodge Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Crystal Lodge Hotel?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony / patio.
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