Migrants barricade Comfort Inn hotel entrance over ‘smelly toilets’ and shared rooms / Credit: Ken Wolter via Shutterstock

A group of 25 migrants at the Comfort Inn in Pimlico, London, have taken a stand against the accommodation arrangements provided to them.

They decided not to go back to their assigned rooms and instead set up camp on the pavement just outside the hotel.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

The migrants are adamant that they will sleep there, armed with their blankets, duvets, cushions, and suitcases, until their demands for single rooms are met.

Asylum seekers express frustration over living conditions

The migrants, who are seeking asylum in the UK, expressed their frustration over the living conditions within the hotel. They claimed that the shared rooms offered to them were inadequate, lacking privacy and compromising their well-being.

The decision to barricade themselves outside the hotel serves as a powerful demonstration of their dissatisfaction and a plea for improved accommodation arrangements.

Calls for resolution and empathy

This protest has brought attention to the challenges faced by migrants and asylum seekers, highlighting the importance of addressing their needs and ensuring their dignity is upheld.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

Organizations advocating for migrant rights have called on authorities to engage in dialogue with the protestors, and work towards a solution that respects their concerns and guarantees suitable living conditions.

The standoff between the migrants and the hotel management raises questions about the overall support provided to asylum seekers and the effectiveness of the current system.

As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the authorities will respond to the demands of these individuals seeking refuge and a chance for a better, safer life.