Guilford House Hotel

2.0 star property
Guest house near The British Museum in London

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Property entrance
Free daily continental breakfast
Property amenity
Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Triple Room

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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6 Guilford Street, Russel Square, London, England, WC1N 1DR
  • Place, Goodenough College
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Coram's Fields and the Harmsworth Memorial Playground
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Charles Dickens Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

London

London City Centre stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this London City Centre guesthouse, you'll find The British Museum and Russell Square. St. Paul's Cathedral and Leicester Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Goodenough College - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Coram's Fields and the Harmsworth Memorial Playground - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Charles Dickens Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hatton Garden - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Exmouth Market - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 7 min walk
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crown Plaza Club Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Redemption Roasters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Andrew's Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lady Ottoline - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪FRED - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Guilford House Hotel

Guest house near The British Museum in London
Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Guilford House Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance and a front-desk safe.

This London guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Guilford House Hotel offers 14 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This London guesthouse provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (GBP 2.50 per night)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 16-inch TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: GBP 2.50 per night (rates may vary)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Guilford House Hotel to the airport?

Guilford House Hotel is 10 mi (42-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Guilford House Hotel?

As of Jun 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guilford House Hotel on Jun 15, 2026 start from CA $122, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Guilford House Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Guilford House Hotel.

Does Guilford House Hotel offer free breakfast?

Guilford House Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Guilford House Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Guilford House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Guilford House Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Guilford House Hotel have a pool?

Guilford House Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Guilford House Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Guilford House Hotel to downtown London?

Guilford House Hotel is 1.3 mi away from London.

Guilford House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 736 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 736 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 736 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 187 out of 736 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 193 out of 736 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Gray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cosey b&b,,very close to great ormand st hospital,,ideal for shops close by,,
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Mr Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean and tidy and staff where very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Dali

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room os so tight , i asked them to give me a towel and they didn't brought it, the breakfast is butter , jam and cereals Checking out was before 11 am even though i checked in 10 pm
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are very helpful. Place is kept very vlean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Philip

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location for access to transport and shops. Rooms could be cleaner and warmer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jairam

Liked: Staff & service
Small Room for price charged Basic Breakfast Friendly staff Limited places to eat in the vicinity Okay for a weekend but not long-term
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
reasonable price, great location 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Lizzy

Liked: Staff & service
Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room satisfactory and warm
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel was ok! 0.5 miles from King’s Cross. Close to everything by underground! Costa opposite!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Staff & service
Very helpful staff, goid location for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Shirabe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect location from King's Cross station and Euston station. The facility of the hotel is good for the rate.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay, will be visiting again as it’s close to my head office
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dr Hossain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Lionel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a simple hotel in a central location. The room was a bit small but fine. The staff is very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Kerstin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old furniture and very small, but totally ok, when you just want to have a place to sleep, while you are exploring the city during the day. Staff is very nice and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Mary Jane

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was the positive. Close to tube station. Hot room, very small and uncomfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

martin

It was okay ,basic accommodation ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Agnes

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hamid Mohammedali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good service good staffs Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Staff & service

Reasonable stay

Good stay for the price. Can understand previous feedback but we found this to be a reasonable stay for the money. Room wasn’t great but had all the amenities we needed prior to getting a train the following day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfectly decent stay. You get what you pay for and so we weren’t expecting 5 star but couldn’t fault it for what we paid. Perfect location for the railway station and Brunswick centre. Good clean bedding and everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was convenient to the Russell Square Underground station. I felt the area was safe.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
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4/10 Poor

Marty

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is really run down, worn out carpets, torn curtains, dirty showers.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025