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Central Hotel

2.0 star property
City-center hotel within easy reach of The British Museum

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Aerial view
Standard Triple Room, Ensuite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property - evening/night
View from property
Standard Single Room, Ensuite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Reception hall

Feel at home (5)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Hair dryer
The price is $100
includes taxes & fees
$83 per night
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2025

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Standard Triple Room, Ensuite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Heating
Memory foam bed
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Heating
Memory foam bed
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom (Single Use)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Heating
Memory foam bed
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 106.7 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, Ensuite

Standard Suite, Ensuite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Heating
Memory foam bed
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 1733 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room, Ensuite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Heating
Memory foam bed
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

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

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Heating
Memory foam bed
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 106.7 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 75.1 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Mural Double Superior)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Mural Double Superior) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Mural Double Superior)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Heating
Memory foam bed
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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16-18 Argyle St, London, England, WC1H 8EG

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 13 min walk
  • The British Museum - 20 min walk
  • Leicester Square - 5 min drive
  • Trafalgar Square - 6 min drive
  • Piccadilly Circus - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 42 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 45 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 48 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 49 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 101 min drive
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • London (QQS-St. Pancras International Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • King's Cross Station - 4 min walk
  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • Euston Underground Station - 10 min walk
  • Russell Square Underground Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chambers Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪GNH Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Booking Office Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Central Hotel

At Central Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from The British Museum and Oxford Street. Also, Leicester Square and Russell Square are just a 5-minute drive away. The helpful staff and overall value get great marks from fellow travelers. Public transportation is just a short walk: King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station is 3 minutes and Euston Underground Station is 10 minutes.

Languages

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

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 30 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • No alcohol served onsite
  • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-in between midnight and 3:30 AM can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 15

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting on site.
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. 

Also known as

Central Hotel London
Central London
Central Hotel Hotel
Central Hotel London
Central Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Does Central Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Central Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Central Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Central Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Central Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Central Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What's the area around Central Hotel like?
Central Hotel is in London City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station and 20 minutes' walk from The British Museum.

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

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

8/10 Very Good

IDEAL HOTEL
Brian, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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
Lizbeth, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Annette, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Julia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Affordable
Very close to St Pancras. Old hotel in need of make over. We were in room on lower level and very noisy with floor squeaking. Friendly and helpful staff.
Jackie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Hiroki, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Great location for the train station. Very small rooms.
Royce, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

James, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Sohrab, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Demetria, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and basic and great location. Good value
Clean and basic and great location. Good value
Ryan, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Cyrus, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
mariana, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Laurie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Laurie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

james, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Very small space. Bathroom like an airplane lavatory
Usman, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

hector, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

MARIA SOL, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kim, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Katie, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Close to Kings Cross made London Travel on the Tube very easy. Several good restaurants in the near vicinity. The staff was excellent.
Richard, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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
Joel, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Matthew, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review