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Central Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel near Russell Square in London

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Standard Triple Room, Ensuite
Front of property - evening/night
Hallway
Reception
Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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16-18 Argyle St, London, England, WC1H 8EG
  • Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • The British Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Piccadilly Circus
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London (LCY-London City)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom (Single Use)

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Suite, Ensuite

Standard Suite, Ensuite

  • 161 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (OASIS)

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (OASIS)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Mural Double Superior)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Mural Double Superior)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 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 Leicester Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The British Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Leicester Square - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

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
  • ‪Chambers Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪GNH Bar and Terrace - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Booking Office Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 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 express check-in, express check-out, and a front-desk safe. 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
  • 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 (speed: 50+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • 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.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

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 staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • 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, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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, Union Pay, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. 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.
  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Central Hotel.

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Central Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 273 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 273 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 273 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 273 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 273 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chikako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good budget hotel

It is a budget hotel and it is absolutely fine. My room was small but had what I needed. It isn't the Ritz but good value for what I paid. Very convenient for st pancras and kings cross
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Never take room 3.

Hotel is the best location for KingsCross.. However I got room number 3 which is literally a cupboard.. never seen so small and silly room. It was clean though.. but I will choose another hotel next time, based on the laughable size of the room. The hairdrayer next to the bed on the wall, was comical.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay at the Central Hotel. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The accommodations were nice and met our needs. The location was close to Kings Cross Station and local bus stops, so we were able to get around easily.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were given a room with no egress in the basement and the shower was very dirty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lindsay

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to Train Service

We were going on a day trip to Paris that left early on Eurorail. This hotel was very close to the station and places to eat. We had a nice stay at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value and convenience location

The location was convenient for travel, and we had a fantastic time staying at the hotel. The receptionist was friendly and helpful. The room matched the images we saw online, which were an accurate representation. Although there was some noise from the busy street outside, we still felt safe and comfortable at night. Overall, this hotel is a great budget-friendly option for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Alistair

Liked: Staff & service

Ok for 1 night but no longer

Very friendly reception which made us feel welcolm. Given keys for front door for late return as no reception later on an evening. Room was for 3 adults and was tiny with very little floor space to move around. Bathroom ok but very small and cramped. Room was described as ground floor but staircase and tight corridoor to struggle through with suitcases.(nice guy off reception did try to help). Double bed was small for 3 adults and bedding did not feel crisp clean. Great location for Kings Cross and othwr transport.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mary P

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a stones throw away from kingscross, so convenient and easy to explore from. The staff were polite and friendly. I was on the second floor but the man on the desk when I arrived very kindly took my case up for me as there is no lift. The room very small but very clean. A thing I have not always found in larger establishments.The bed was really comfortable. It was good to have tea and coffee facilities. It felt very safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wilson! He greeted me and was peraonable and funny. The room was clean, the location was quite convenient. Just book it, you'll be glad you did.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was such a great find! So close to St Pancras/Kings Cross stations. The staff were incredibly friendly and the property is well kept. Would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room is extremely small but it’s clean and tidy. It’s good for a day or two stays. It’s located very close to the subway station , very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
A problem was that this multi story property has no lift. Being an older building the stairway is narrow and steep. Getting bags to the 3rd level room felt like a good gym workout but would be a big problem if you had physical limitations. Staff did not offer help. The room was small, had one small window and no aircon. In March this was ok but I imagine in summer it would be hot. They did supply a fan. The bed had a metal frame and made a loud clanking noise when you got in/out. Shower/toilet room very small but well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was tiny and crammed with three beds, two singles and a double (we only booked for 3 people). Bathroom was dirty, run down and in serious need of some love. No amenities provided like soap or shampoo.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Serhat

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great 2 nights

It was a very satisfying stay, we enjoyed our two nights here, as it was a very central spot for transportation. Great location, smooth check in, i just wish they would start building some elevators in these buildings
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very nice, staff kind and location is convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Welcoming hotel

Was a lovely stay. Comfortable and clean. Good value for money. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Online booking with Expedia and hotel check-in easy. We had a quadruple room with full size double and two singles which were crammed into a small room. This meant that there was very little room around the beds which was OK for us as there were only two of us however would be crammed if at full occupancy. Saying that I think it would be OK for a couple of nights. Beds were comfortable with clean bedding and extra pillows provided in the room if required. There is a kettle with coffee and tea provided in the room. No wardrobe is provided but there was a clothes rail.The bathroom was tiny, very dated and in desperate need for an upgrade, it was however clean with plenty of towels provided. Generally the the room was cleaned however the walls, doors and skirting boards were grubby and in need of a good cleaning or a new lick of paint. Now for the major plus point for the hotel it's location, it is literally an few minutes walk from King's Cross which was ideal for us and anyone else wanting quick access to trains and the underground. In conclusion the hotel was ideal for our 2 night stay due to its low cost and brilliant location and yes I would stay here again for a couple of nights lads weekend stay in London but don't expect any frills.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Wilson at check-in was very friendly and welcoming. Rooms were clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Shared bathroom and narrow steep stairs but convenient for kings cross st pancras
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025