The Maldron at Finsbury Park is a near-perfect stay—with one tiny, screeching flaw. The rooms are modern, the service top-notch, and the breakfast will fuel your day of London adventures. But then, there’s the other soundtrack. Behind the hotel runs a set of train tracks, and with every passing locomotive, you get a bonus London experience: the full, uncut symphony of screeching wheels. It’s like the trains wanted to remind you they exist. Frequently. If you’re a deep sleeper, no problem—you’ll snooze right through it. But if you’re a light sleeper, pack earplugs or prepare for an unintentional trainspotting session from your pillow. All in all, the Maldron shines in every other way, but beware of the “railway serenade” that might add some uninvited excitement to your nights!