Elmwood Hotel

3.0 star property

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Property amenity
Lobby
Lobby
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 5 per person)

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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19 Argyle Square, Kings Cross, London, England, WC1H 8AS
  • Place, St Pancras Chambers
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 4 Single Beds

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About this property

Elmwood Hotel

Edwardian hotel connected to the convention centre in London with a 24-hour front desk
Along with concierge services, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour front desk and express check-in. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-out, tour/ticket assistance and multilingual staff assistance are on-site.
Elmwood Hotel offers 35 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. 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 on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Elmwood Hotel. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention centre and within walking distance of The British Museum. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and concierge services.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • 13 minutes by foot from Russell Square and a 4-minute drive from The British Museum
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Late-night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

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 transport

  • 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 lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1937
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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.
  • 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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 5 for adults and from 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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children aged 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

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

Reviews

Elmwood Hotel Reviews

6.2

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 241 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 181 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 160 out of 1011 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Clean and good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zeeshan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Monique

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shayma

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel was great. However, the hotel is very old and needs updating. The bedding is not clean and the room was very small. There was one very small bar for four of us and no shower gel. I asked for extra shampoo and shower gel and was told that I can't have them both! They gave me a very cheap and bad quality shampoo only so I walked to the shops and bought shower gel and shampoo. They charged a lot of money for a very small room and dirty beds. I will never go back there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Keenan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Travelled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

khansa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were told to come back as room not ready at check in time. Went back and still not ready. The room inside was worse. Main plugs were behind wardrobes, beds. There was two single beds and a double. Room clearly was a double or two singles. No room to move. By didn’t work. Kettle has to be moved to the floor to plug in. Room was a mess. Would not recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

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

Close to King’s Cross

First time staying here and it was during a crisis. Very close to King’s Cross and staff welcoming. Great room and size, bedding is very different with lots of thinner layers compared to a duvet which I do prefer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

4/10 Poor

Augustine

Business traveller
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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Travelled with group
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

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

6/10 Okay

Tara

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Bed was NOT a double bed. Couldn’t open window as smell of weed filtered through from outside. Was extremely hot. Bedroom was extremely cramped. Bathroom was dirty. Water in shower drain still hadn’t soaked away. Towel to shower with was hand wash size. No hot water for shower - had to have a cold shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shelby

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would not stay here again, nor would I suggest it to others. We had a lot of luggage and were put on the top floor with no elevator. 3-4 flights of stairs. The WiFi barely works. The rooms haven’t been updated in probably 20 years by the looks of them. The rooms are VERY small. The room we purchased said that it slept 3 people. While that was true, the beds took up 90% of the room. There was barely room to walk through the room, let alone put our luggage. The bathroom is not big enough to get ready in. Barely enough room to turn around in there. The positive is that it is very close to the train station. However, note that you are far from all of the typical London attractions at this location. There is nothing really of note in this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Alastair

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bed was not even a normal Double, No facilities such as kettle and coffee Tea Milk etc. Narrow stairs and no assistance with luggage as there is no lift. Only advantage was it was close to the Railway station would think twice about staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alfredo

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family and small children
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

2/10 Terrible

Brendan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

4/10 Poor

Ricky Jay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025