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Elmwood Hotel

3.0 star property
Edwardian hotel with a 24-hour front desk connected to the convention center in London

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Exterior
Lobby
Lobby
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 5 per person)
Property amenity
Perfectly positioned near Russell Square and Tottenham Court Road, the Elmwood Hotel offers in-room WiFi and practical conveniences that seasoned travelers appreciate. The helpful staff provides express check-out and luggage storage services in multiple languages.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

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Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

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Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

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Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

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Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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19 Argyle Square, Kings Cross, London, England, WC1H 8AS

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The British Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Leicester Square - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

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) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Elmwood Hotel

Hotel near Russell Square
Close to University College London and The British Museum, Elmwood Hotel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Elmwood Hotel include amenities such as late night room service, free WiFi, and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 18-inch TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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 5 for adults and GBP 5 for children

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1937
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 18-inch TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Late-night room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 5 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • In-room safe fee: GBP 2 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Elmwood Hotel
Elmwood Hotel London
Elmwood London
Hotel Elmwood
Elmwood Hotel London, England
Elmwood Hotel Hotel
Elmwood Hotel London
Elmwood Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is Elmwood Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elmwood Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Elmwood Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Elmwood Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Russell Square and University College London. The British Museum and Tottenham Court Road are also within 1 mi (2 km). King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station and London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Elmwood Hotel Reviews

6.2

6.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.2

Eco-friendliness

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 235 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 183 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 158 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic ok for short stay if you are spending time away from hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in quiet area facing a small park. I had a walking problem and immediately given a ground floor single room which was really appreciated. Comfy bed..room 7 and completely quiet at night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient and closed to what we wanted
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place and affordable for the neighborhood. We really enjoyed being close and accessible to many London sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

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

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was great for us, location very close to Kings Cross, perfect for an overnight stay. The room was small but clean and fine for a short stay. The staff were very friendly, all good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating when our Vrbo fell through.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michaela

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, but the actual hotel itself wasn’t the cleanest
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Elmwood hotel is very close to Kingscross/St Pancras, off of a quiet square a block or so off the Euston Road. It's convenient for coming and going from the airport or for getting anywhere you want to go in London.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff on the reception were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect budget hotel for the price. Clean comfortable bed and, while the shower is a bit tight, it’s plenty powerful and hot enough. Easy to find and plenty of good places to eat and drink nearby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Small single room. Laminate floor could do with replacing very worn but roo was clean and comfy for 1 night stay close to Kings Cross for onward travel on Eurostar. Staff were friendly. Overall a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Keith Richard St

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, no-frills hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

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

Perfect no-frills budget hotel

Perfect budget hotel accommodation- fabulous value for money, super clean and friendly service from the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

adnan

Nice budget hotel near King's Cross

1 nights stay. Nice basic comfortable hotel. Room layout was odd but functional. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Aukse

No air conditioner, super tiny and loud if you open the window. Convenient location close to train and bus station
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Kings Cross overnighter

The hotel was basic. A single bed in a room for an overnight stay, it was adequate but nothing special. Close to Kings Cross and moderately priced for London. Overnight was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Great location and a fair price for the accomodation provided.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carla Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff service. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was very tired and dated, limited space and shower was just a dribble of water.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Augustine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty and the bed smelled like it was dipped in a strong insecticide. The smell of the toilet is a story for another day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room for four was cramped and awkward. The furnishings and everything about the place worn and unlovely. But the white cotton sheets were clean and the mattresses though springy and old were comfortable enough and we slept. The shower was hot with good water pressure. The hotel is on a pleasant street just a block from Kings Cross so incredibly convenient. The guys at the desk were tired but helpful. We were able to leave our luggage after we checked out for just 5 pounds apiece (half the price of checked luggage at the station). If you're not too fussy, this can work for a night or two if you don't plan on spending any time in the room other than sleeping and showering.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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