 No early check in but I can see why they don t do early check ins due to their 12 00 check out Rooms aren t insulated well so you ll need to run the heater during winter months you can request for a humidifier if needed 
 The staff is very attentive The facilities are perfect for a business traveler There are water bottle ice machines on every floor they should change out the filters often For being an old building it was pretty clean The beds are comfortable however you ll need to set and activate the heater during winter months And apparently you can request for a humidifier the air gets dry during winter I d say CQ was very good for the keep in mind the location Trafalgar Square is basically the equivalent of staying at Union Square in San Francisco Pro tip For NYE stay in this area to get access to the fireworks display just down the street Fireworks launch from the London Eye By staying in the area you can get a wrist band to allow access to view get back into the hotel Or else pay 60 