Great place to stay while in London. I've spent a lot of time in this area over the years and as a business traveler, it's a great place. The rooms are modern and have great technology. The shower is small but very good, with the ability to have a two stream shower that is just the thing at the end of long day. Mostly though it's the staff. Ana and Mario, two of the front desk staff are very friendly and accommodating and the woman who seems to be the house manager is a delight. The restaurant is well managed, the included breakfast is tasty and well made and the waiter who at first seems a bit stern, over time is exposed as efficient and clearly used to dealing with larger crowds than what the world's current situation provides. The rooms ARE small, something that necessitated the clever use of space they have created. It was one thing that had bothered me a bit as I was stepping around my suitcases in the room, until I noticed the sign which said "There is extra storage space under the bed" I was able to fit my two bags and a yoga mat in about 1/4 of the available space. I am on a budget this trip and the value of Mercure was what drew me, for the money it's a fantastic stay.