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Central Hotel

2.0 star property

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Standard Triple Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property – evening/night
Standard Single Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Hallway
Reception

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
    ‪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 | 1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

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

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, 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 | 1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Suite, Ensuite

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

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

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

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1 bedroom, 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, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (OASIS) | 1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (OASIS)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Mural Double Superior) | 1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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 this property

Central Hotel

Hotel in London, near The British Museum
Along with express check-in, this smoke-free hotel has express check-out and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a front desk safe, multilingual staff assistance and a reception hall are 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 a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that 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 such as free WiFi in public areas.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, multilingual staff and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the value of their stay
  • Within a 15-minute walk of University College London and Russell Square
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.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - October 2021
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • DVD player

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.
  • Cots (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, mobile payments and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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 at the property.

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 aged 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.

Property is also known as

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Central Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 256 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

Cosy and clean!

Cosy, clean and perfect for a couple! Perfect location for a London trip, very kind staff and slept well! Thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Terrible room

Stayed for 1 night prior to catching the 7 o'clock Eurostar to Brussels the following morning. My single room was a tiny, cramped annexe in the dismal basement courtyard at the back of the hotel, with one tiny window, barely any natural light and hardly any floorspace. The bathroom door was kept open by the wastebasket! However, at least the room was clean. It took me a while to get to sleep due to the rumble of the underground trains under my room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location! Great price. The staff were wonderful and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quintin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

jonas

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location Is amazing, couldn’t fault it. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though it was small it was so affordable and convenient. I loved it here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
This hotel is great if you need a place to overnight when you have a train to catch next morning. It's almost directly opposite King's X, St Pancras station. I wouldn't recommend it for a long-term stay as the room I stayed in was small, as was the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Basic hotel with small rooms. No elevator or offer to assist with bags. Shower did not drain well. Ok for a short stay and handy to train stations.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Eugenie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Rob

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wandirey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

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

IDEAL HOTEL

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lizbeth

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

Terrible

Room was dirty and cold. The whole place seemed dirty tbh. I initially had planned to stay 2 nights but could not bear it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kislay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lots of stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Julia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

shabby

I cannot call this cheap and cheerful because it was actually neither. It cost £175 before some kind of discount so I paid £148. I thought the price included breakfast - it did not though reviews on the website mention a great breakfast there is none. I NEVER EVER book a hotel without breakfast and I do not cope without it, so something must have led me to believe that breakfast was included. The room was very shabby, tired, the bathroom just not up to scratch and I would much rather have stayed at a Premier Inn. I am so disappointed that I have not been able to contact Hotels.com to discuss my booking, post trip, that once my review is posted, I will cancel my account with them and NEVER use them again. I literally selected the hotel purely based on location because of where we travelled to and from and because I currently have some mobility issues and was expecting a budget hotel, not 4 star luxury. But it did fall very short of my expectations and then to have no breakfast! to be fair, the staff were accommodating and helpful about the rucksacks we wanted to leave both before we'd checked in and after we had checked out. In summary, I am truly hacked off with hotels.com and feel I was misled when making the booking but have no way of contacting them or proving this. I was disappointed with the hotel itself which fell below my expectations - which weren't high anyway, and would never in a million years use this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024