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Central Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel near Russell Square in London

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Standard Triple Room, Ensuite
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Reviews
8.2

Very good

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16-18 Argyle St, London, England, WC1H 8EG
  • Popular LocationRussell Square13 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe British Museum20 min walk
  • Popular LocationTrafalgar Square6 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LCY-London City)45 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

7.5/10 Good
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

8.8/10 Excellent
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom (Single Use)

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom (Single Use)

7.8/10 Good
  • 9.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Suite, Ensuite

Standard Suite, Ensuite

7.5/10 Good
  • 161 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4/10 Exceptional
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

7.4/10 Good
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

7.9/10 Good
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.3/10 Very good
  • 9.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

7.8/10 Good
  • 7.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Mural Double Superior)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Mural Double Superior)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Mural Double Superior)

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

London

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this London City Centre hotel, you'll find Russell Square and University College London. The British Museum and Covent Garden Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 13 min walk
  • The British Museum - 20 min walk
  • Trafalgar Square - 6 min drive
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 6 min drive
  • Piccadilly Circus - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min walk
  • GNH Bar - 3 min walk
  • Chambers Club - 3 min walk
  • The Betjeman Arms - 2 min walk
  • Booking Office Bar & Restaurant - 3 min walk

About this property

Central Hotel

Hotel near Russell Square in London
As a guest of Central Hotel, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Central Hotel also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, express check-in, and express check-out. A complete renovation of Central Hotel was completed in October 2021.

This London hotel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Central Hotel offers 30 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Maltese, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 15 for check-in between midnight and 3:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee: GBP 15 for check-in between midnight and 3:30 AM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Central Hotel.

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Central Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 153 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

shinsuke

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Sonia Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jody

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
comfortable and convenient for west end
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Mitsuhiko

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was bad luck.
Because my room was underground so I could not get WI-FI signal. I Also could hear tube running noise quite often so I could not sleep propally.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023