Elmwood Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Edwardian hotel near The British Museum, connected to a rail/subway station

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Front of property
Interior entrance
Lobby
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Interior

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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19 Argyle Square, Kings Cross, London, England, WC1H 8AS
  • Place, University College London
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

London

Heart of London.Your stay at this London City Centre hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of The British Museum and Leicester Square. St. Paul's Cathedral and Piccadilly Circus are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • British Library - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University College London - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The British Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Double Standard - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Elmwood Hotel

3-star Edwardian hotel near The British Museum, connected to a rail/subway station
Elmwood Hotel offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Elmwood Hotel also features express check-in, room service (during limited hours), and express check-out.

This Edwardian London hotel is smoke free.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1937
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
Elmwood Hotel offers 35 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 7 for adults and GBP 7 for children

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 18-inch TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Late-night room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express 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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay 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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 7 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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. 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, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Elmwood Hotel to the airport?

Elmwood Hotel is 10.4 mi (47-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 Elmwood Hotel?

As of Jun 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elmwood Hotel on Jun 21, 2026 start from CA $94, 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 Elmwood Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Elmwood Hotel.

Does Elmwood Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Elmwood Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 7 for adults and GBP 7 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Elmwood Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Elmwood Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Elmwood Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Elmwood Hotel have a pool?

Elmwood Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Elmwood Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Elmwood Hotel to downtown London?

Elmwood Hotel is 1.5 mi away from London.

Elmwood Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 229 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 173 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 147 out of 1002 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mr C A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very friendly and helpful hotel very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

René

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms are very small. The location is perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bed was comfortable and clean and the tv had lots of channels.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and all necessaries provided. Excellent value.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hosts were great, rooms clean, great location, smallish bathroom but good value for the money
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yi Wen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great option for one or two night stays between travels.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great value for money and the staff were very friendly and helpful.great location to catch the Eurostar this morning to Amsterdam.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

T

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was tiny and the beds very uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Issue with window lock resolved in minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Steven

good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Roxanne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a great location, this was the only positive. The hotel was in need of huge renovation, it was dirty and smelt musty. The shower we wouldn't use and the bed was tiny with just a small cover and sheet. We were freezing all night. We spent as little time there as possible. Out of the two staff we met on the desk one was pleasant the other very rude. I would not stay again or recommend to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heng Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and a great room, love it
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t know why this hotel has such a low score it’s a budget hotel in prime location! If you pay cheap don’t expect the Hilton! This hotel does exactly as it offers a budget stay in an excellent location. The bedding/bed are clean the staff are friendly and helpful. I’m disabled I rang up before booking and asked could they locate me on the ground floor and they were very accommodating helping me to the room. If you want Hilton 5 star standard then book the Hilton and pay there crazy prices! This hotel is perfect as a budget friendly option! I’ve stayed in far worse hotels in London. I will be returning
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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4/10 Poor

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
My single room was clean. However it was in poor repair with the bathroom and bedside light not operable. The room safe wasn’t working and the chair was in a shonky state.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location.

It is basic but everything that I needed. Location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

victor edward joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stay was better than expected - perfect location for kings cross station. Breakfast- croissants, cereal, toast and meats/cheese not bad value. Service good - would probably stay again!
Cold buffet breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall good hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had another good overnight stay at The Elmwood. Small room, but ideal, with good shower and comfortable bed. Friendly greeting again.
Toilet & Washbasin.
Room with view over Argyle Square, bedside lamp & bed.
Wardrobe with a safe, Shower, Kettle. Tea & Coffee making.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place and close to kings crossing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good locations
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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4/10 Poor

umair

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
We had to wait at the door for quite a long time to enter even after buzzing. Eventually another gues
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good value budget hotel in a great location. I’ve stayed in a few similar hotels in the same area and Elmwood is the best to date. Reception staff were polite and friendly. Check in was straight forward and a minor problem was sorted quickly with no fuss. My single room was clean and had all the expected basic amenities. The bed was comfortable, and the shower was in good working order. I recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a clean, comfortable budget hotel in the Kings X area. If expectations are consistent with the price paid, then the hotel is perfect for a short stay as a base to explore London. I would definitely stay again at a similar price per night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026