Otherwander Soho
A well-located and clean capsule hotel, Otherwander Soho is a good option for solo travellers looking for an affordable and modern base in central London, provided they are prepared for potential temperature fluctuations and some internal noise.
Otherwander Soho offers a modern capsule experience in the heart of London, ideal for those seeking a compact and convenient stay. Guests sleep in enclosed pods, which provide a secure and private space, though some have noted they can feel cold due to the air conditioning. The property is praised for its exceptional cleanliness, particularly the shared bathrooms which are well-maintained and feature separate facilities for men and women, complete with heated floors. While the location is a significant draw, being close to the tube, theatres, and shopping, guests should be aware of some internal noise from constantly running fans and pod doors that require a firm close. The hotel operates largely electronically, necessitating a smartphone for various functions.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Tottenham Court Road240 m3 min walk
- Exit 4 - Charing Cross Road276 m3 min walk
- Exit 3 - New Oxford Street / Charing Cross Road286 m4 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 11 reviews.
Noise & sleep
While there was no external noise, internal noise was an issue, with whistling hallway doors, a constantly running fan, and loud pod doors that needed to be slammed shut.
“Geen lawaai van buiten”
“Hallway doors whistle loudly from AC pressure, and the fan runs constantly with no off switch. Pod doors need to be slammed to close so some noise from your neighbors doing the same.”
“Not as sound proof as described.”
Pod comfort
Guests found the pods to be uncomfortably cold, with the air conditioning set too low and staff unable to adjust it. One guest also noted the claustrophobic nature of the capsule design.
“airco was heel koud, ging tot 23 graden, maar dit was echt heel koud”
“Temperature was the biggest issue. Thermostat set to 23°C but pod felt much colder. Staff couldn't fix it; a second duvet helped.”
“I looked carefully at the pictures online before booking as I didn't want a capsule type accommodation as I'm claustrophobic. Despite this, I missed the fact it's a bit of a capsule so that took some getting used it.”
Privacy
The pods offer good security with locked doors, though these doors can be tricky and noisy to operate.
“The nests are super secure, but the locked doors are a bit tricky to use, and noisy to close”
Cleanliness
Guests consistently praised the cleanliness of the property, especially the bathrooms, noting that everything was sparkling clean and in super condition, likely due to its recent opening.
“Stayed opening week of the hotel so everything was sparkling clean.”
“Goede sanitaire voorzieningen, heel schoon en voor mannen en vrouwen apart aangeboden”
“The property has only been open a matter of days, so everything is currently in super condition.”
Shared bathrooms
The shared bathrooms received high praise for being well-designed, very clean, and offering separate facilities for men and women, with the added luxury of heated floors.
“Goede sanitaire voorzieningen, heel schoon en voor mannen en vrouwen apart aangeboden”
“Bathrooms are well done, solid wifi throughout.”
“Beautiful bathroom with heated floors”
Staff & check-in
Staff were described as friendly, but one guest noted their inability to resolve an issue with the pod's temperature.
“Vriendelijk personeel”
“Staff couldn't fix it; a second duvet helped.”
Location & access
The location received universal praise for being excellent, convenient, and perfect for accessing the tube, theatres, entertainment, and shopping in Soho.
“The location was excellent, close to the tube. Close to theaters and entertainment areas.”
“Goede locatie”
“Amazing location.”
Wifi & working
The property offers solid Wi-Fi throughout, though guests should be aware that a phone is essential for electronic operations within the hotel.
“You'd need a phone to stay there as everything was done electronically.”
“solid wifi throughout.”
Value for money
One guest found the property to offer a new experience at affordable prices.
“New experience at affordable prices”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- cold pods due to AC
- noisy pod doors
- reliance on smartphone for operations
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