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Central Hotel

2.0 star property

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Standard Triple Room, Ensuite
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Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
16-18 Argyle St, London, England, WC1H 8EG
  • Russell Square
    13 min walk
  • The British Museum
    20 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road
    3 min drive
  • London (LCY-London City)
    45 min drive

Room options

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Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom (Single Use)

  • 9.9 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, Shared Bathroom

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 9.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 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 this property

Central Hotel

Hotel in London, near The British Museum
This smoke-free hotel features express check-in, express check-out, and free newspapers. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff are onsite.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Central Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of The British Museum. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a multilingual staff
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the value of their stay
  • 13 minutes by foot from Russell Square and a 4-minute drive from The British Museum
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.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Reception hall
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

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

More

  • Renovated entire property – October 2021
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • DVD player

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

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight.
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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.

Property is also known as

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Central Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 183 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 183 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 183 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 183 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 183 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sohrab

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in London, especially for a quick trip and you’re travelling light. Close to Kings Cross and St Pancras, and quick access to many places to eat. Staff were helpful and checkin/checkout was easy. Room and building were clean. Only drawback is the school close by which generates a decent amount of noise but it’s usually for a short while. Glad to have stayed here and will definitely return next time we’re passing through London!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Demetria

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedding has a musty smell, perhaps from not drying properly after washing. Realised too late - has ruined my 1 night stay & added to cramped bathroom with 2 steps & old fittings, makes me doubt 'very good' rating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and basic and great location. Good value
Clean and basic and great location. Good value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Cyrus

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They provided a room with a broken toilet, which they were unable to properly fix. Very concerning, as it is the major function - and the room was more expensive than another hotel with identical room dimensions. Instead of honestly acknowledging the issue and providing amends or a choice of solutions, they told me that the button simply needed to be pressed harder. However, upon arriving and inspecting myself - it seems they didn’t properly fix it. Instead, the toilet ended up nosily gurgling the entire rest of the day. Had they been more proactive with customer service, transparent and taken the concern seriously - this would’ve been a normal and happy stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to public transportation. And local coffee shops and restaurant. If you know you will be out all day and just need a place to lay sleep, shower and toilet. It is the place for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Usman

Liked: Staff & service
Very small space. Bathroom like an airplane lavatory
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

hector

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARIA SOL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location
Staff was very helpful instructing us where the Hop On Hop Off bus was located as well as how to get to Heathrow Airport via the underground station. Very friendly staff. Room was changed from upper level to ground floor after seeing our luggage, a kind gesture since no lift.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel staff were super friendly! Location is ideal especially if you are coming from the St Pancras train station and you are close to kings Criss. Our room was squeaky clean. Great place to stay if you are on a budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Kings Cross made London Travel on the Tube very easy. Several good restaurants in the near vicinity. The staff was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good No-frills near St Pancras
A very small room very convenient to St Pancras station. The staff was friendly and responsive. The fan in the room provided plenty of cooling for us so no a/c wasn’t a problem. There’s very little sitting room. I think a small couch that would make into a single bed would be better than the single bed in the room. Overall, I’d recommend as a good low cost option for that location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Esther

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Motel close to St. Pancras Station
I guess this is what a 2 stars hotel looks like. We chose this hotel because of the location close to St. Pancras international train station and the good reviews. But the room was uncomfortable. It has no temperature control, very tight with everything, washroom was extremely small. I would not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vlad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean with a friendly staff, and the perfect location. The one thing to be aware is the rooms and bathroom are extremely small.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice bargain hotel. Handy for Kings Cross / St Pancras and Euston. Lovely staff. No breakfast but lots of options very nearby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to trains and busses. Restaurants nearby and safe to walk around. No lift at the hotel so be aware if you have heavy luggage and challenged to do steps. Everything was fine, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love these independent London hotels with tiny rooms for a reasonable price -- unlike the big chains in Central London. The staff always gets to know you and is very friendly. Central Hotel was no exception. I've stayed in a number of London hotels like this for a week or more at a time over the last thirty-some years. Central Hotel stands our for an extra level of cleanliness and very nice tiled bathrooms with up-to-date plumbing and very good water pressure.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amos

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

GREGG

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is really close to the train station. The convenience was a huge benefit. Much dining nearby. The rooms were clean and a efficient. She’s not an opulent grand hotel, yet she delivers the essentials quite adequately. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024