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Albany Hotel

London · United Kingdom

34 Tavistock Place Russell Square BloomsburyView location

5.6/10Review score196 Reviews
Cleanliness5.8/105.8
Service5.8/105.8
Comfort5.2/105.2
Condition4.8/104.8
Neighborhood8.6/108.6
Amenities5.0/105.0
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About Albany Hotel

Albany Hotel is centrally located in London, a 4-minute walk from Russell Square and 5 minutes by foot from University of London. This eco-friendly hotel is 1. 2 mi (2 km) from Covent Garden Market and 1. 7 mi (2. 7 km) from Camden Lock Market.

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Albany Hotel. Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms featuring minibars (stocked with some free items) and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Albany Hotel is centrally located in London, a 5-minute walk from Russell Square and 5 minutes by foot from University of London. This hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Covent Garden Market and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Camden Lock Market.

Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms featuring minibars (stocked with some free items) and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. null

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Concierge
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 11:30 PM
Check-out until 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators No front desk LGBTQIA+ friendly Private host property Pets not allowed

Important information

  • You need to know
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between 11:30 PM and 2:00 AM

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

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

University College London 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Russell Square 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
University of London 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
The British Museum 1 km / 0.6 mi
Tottenham Court Road 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Oxford Street 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Portland Place 1.6 km / 1 mi
City, University of London 1.6 km / 1 mi
Royal Opera House 1.7 km / 1 mi
Oxford Circus 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Covent Garden Market 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Regent's Park 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
London Palladium Theatre 2 km / 1.2 mi
The Strand 2 km / 1.2 mi
Leicester Square 2 km / 1.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 13
  • hotel
  • Wi-fi
  • Luggage room
  • Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

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Room types

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  • FAMILY ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOMFAMILY ROOM • WITH SHARED BATHROOMFAM.FH

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    FAMILY ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.FH

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  • TRIPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMTRIPLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMTPL.FH

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    TRIPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.FH

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARD • 1 BedroomSGL.ST

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Non-smoking room
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bedrooms
    1
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    SINGLE
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.ST

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMDOUBLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMDBL.FH

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    DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: DBL.FH

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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    Double or Twin STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBT.ST

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  • SUITE DELUXESUITE • DELUXESUI.DX

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    SUITE DELUXE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: SUI.DX

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARDTPL.ST

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    TRIPLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TPL.ST

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  • Room ONE BEDRoom • ONE BEDROO.1B

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    Room ONE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    ONE BED

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    Room code: ROO.1B

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  • TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWIN • WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWN.FH

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    TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: TWN.FH

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  • SINGLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMSINGLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMSGL.FH

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    SINGLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.FH

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  • Room THREE BEDSRoom • THREE BEDSROO.3B

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    Room THREE BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
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    THREE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.3B

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Albany Hotel

5.6
Review score
196 Reviews
Cleanliness
5.8 /10
Service
5.8 /10
Comfort
5.2 /10
Condition
4.8 /10
Neighborhood
8.6 /10
Amenities
5.0 /10
100 reviews shown
2/10
Poor
23 Apr 2026
Rosy
Need to clean rooms so smelly
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
18 Sep 2025
scott
It was ok the people in the room next me was loud and every time they left the room would bang their door didnt matter it was 4am it wasn't my first choice of hotel i mite stay there again i will see the owner was very friendly tho he never wanted to see my id when i got there he said he knew me
Business_and_leisure Self
2/10
Poor
28 Jun 2025
Dean
worst property I have ever stayed at. Looked like it was cloudy outside because the windows are so dirty. floor was filthy. Walls were filthy. old stained ripped chair in room. Mattresses were horrible. One available outlet that was hooked up to a power bar that did not work if more than one plug being used. Vent scotch taped to wall. Other bits of old tape on wall. Shower was black with mould around the edges. Overall, absolutely gross. Booked for two nights. Left after one night and had to pay for another hotel.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Jun 2025
Magued
Good experience.
Big and confortable room.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
19 May 2025
Verified traveler

Close to King’s Cross, was ok just a bit dated

Check in was easy, friendly staff and let us into our room early. The rooms are very dated could do with updating the beds and decor. The bathroom was nice and good shower. Close to King’s Cross which is what we wanted. It is what it is a budget option hotel but fine to get your head down for a night.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
16 Oct 2024
Erick
Well I just wanna say, it’s a good way to save money in London, There’s no reception, the room need a lot of maintenance, you have limited TV channels, slow Wifi Speed, Cups and plates dirty. But well I just paid for sleep and that’s it.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
31 Aug 2024
LIFENG
The worst hotel we have ever stayed in. The owner is very rude and the room is unbelievable small. Not worth the money at all.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
23 Aug 2024
Ade
It would have been nice if a microwave had been available.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
17 Aug 2024
Davide
Convenient location, good for one night
4/10
Poor
07 Aug 2024
Michael

I wouldn't recommend this place

The staff member was rude and because he barely spoke any English it was like talking to a brick wall and it took me about twenty minutes to be able to check in.The bedroom sink had a crack in it and the wardrobe only had one hanger in it.The mattress was only quite thin too.
Self
4/10
Poor
07 Aug 2024
recep

Smoke smell

Everything is dated than wasn’t the concern, for a none smoker, everything smelled like smoke,
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
30 Jun 2024
Klaes
Not very much value for money.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
07 Jun 2024
Robin

Dire

They need health inspectors to condemn this establishment
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
28 Apr 2024
david
terrible stay ,ended up paying extra for the president hotel ,i did cancel this but nothing from the man in flip flops ,so ended up paying extra for the president hotel breakfast included and trust me its worth paying the extra
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
23 Oct 2023
Stéphane
We didn’t even have a working lightbulb in the room
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2023
Jason
Friendly management…..Nice and quiet……Clean and tidy……
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
02 Oct 2023
Mia
Was average hotel. Rooms need to be updated. Many skinny staircases that are very creaky. Bathrooms are very nice and updated.
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
23 Sep 2023
alex

Very poor

Lights didn’t work in the room no hot water and took me forever knocking on the door to drop my bags off as I was seeing shows that day had it been longer than 1 night I would of complained would not book again!
Self
6/10
Pleasant
12 Sep 2023
anthony
The hotel was clean enough and well situated, room was a bit small and no air conditioning though.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
20 Aug 2023
Fiona
Didn’t have hot water for the shower, bed really squeaky, unable to find a power plug in the room to charge phone. Dusty surfaces.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
25 Jun 2023
Gavin
Location great, but clenliness in the bedroom was not good, bathroom was surprisingly good however.
8/10
Excellent
29 May 2023
Danaroth
Good location and economic, but room really need to be CLEAN and service been staring like we are theft from the entrance up to stairs, Strange hotel I ever been in.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
26 May 2023
sean

Worst stay ever.

The owner had all the charm and charisma of a varucca. The bed was broken. I slept in my clothes it was that bad.
Business
8/10
Excellent
16 May 2023
K

Good location, rrfriendly staff very basic, clearn

Clean good location
Self
6/10
Pleasant
07 May 2023
graham

Coronation trip

Mix up over booking. Given free upgrade. Very nice manager. Building is tiered but clean.
Self
4/10
Poor
06 May 2023
stephen

Dont stay its terrible

it was n eye opener !!
Filthy room... hand basin cracked and very dirty!

Dusty room! ellectric fittings not legal!! fire hazzard!!

Total disappointed!! i want a refund
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Apr 2023
mr william
Comfy room good shower close to kingcross railway station and underground all fine good room for the price
Partner
4/10
Poor
16 Mar 2023
Jason
Staff wanted me to check out at 10:30 AM when the reservation states that check out was at 11:00 AM. The water in the showers wasn’t hot, just a bit warm. Wouldn’t recommend this hostel in the winter.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
11 Oct 2022
THOMAS

Nice

Nice
Business
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2022
nicky

Great cheap stop over

Cheap and cheerful, did the job for a quick one night stop over staff friendly waiting for me when arriving. 5 min walk to Euston and Kings Cross. Will use again!
Self
6/10
Pleasant
11 May 2022
NIKI
Convenient location, but the advertised 24/7 reception is not respected.
2/10
Poor
29 Apr 2022
Manas
Horrible.
2/10
Poor
12 Apr 2022
Mike
This was an interesting experience...
To be fair we just needed somewhere to lay our head ready for an early train journey in the morning so wasnt expecting alot but like something from a comedy sketch it didnt even meet the low expectations we already had.
There are several rooms on each floor all of which share a bathroom and toilet. There are public toilets cleaner than the room we stayed in. Our double room consisted of 2 single metal creaky beds one of which was held together with jubilee clips. The walls had been poorly patched up and grime and dirty around the ceiling and window. The spare pillow was yellow and there were what looked like blood stains on one of the bed sheets. Walls are paper thin and you can everyone and everything throughout the creaky floored building. Would i stay here again? No and nor would I recommend anyone else to stay here either.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
10 Mar 2020
Paul
Worst hotel I've stayed in, manager gave us the wrong key so we woke other guests up when entering the room, then had a go at us for having the wrong key.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Mar 2020
Rob

Good value. Perfectly acceptable and great price

Budget hotel that does exactly what it needs to.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2020
Phil
Excellent service and went out of their way to help me .. it is what it is a room for the night . Warm n comfy bed
Self
2/10
Poor
06 Dec 2019
Verified traveler

It was bad, even for £50 stay somewhere else.

I have stayed in quite a few hotels in this price bracket given I have a 2.5hr commute so I’m not expecting great things, but a welcome, a comfy clean bed is all I need.
I got neither. Ringing on the door, told we’re full, had to persuade them I actually had a booking then the bed must have been 90yrs old it was hideous.
I won’t be staying there again.
Self
2/10
Poor
22 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
Total scam
demand m,y money back
They hqad no booking or any interest in my arrival
Friends
2/10
Poor
03 Nov 2019
Holly
The property was NOT what was portrayed! It had mice entering room from under door, filthy, sticky carpet that hadn't been vacuumed in who-knows-how-long, thick dust on the furniture, moldy shower in the shared bathroom with a toilet that didn't flush. We were moved early on in our stay from one room to another. Noisy smokers in the room next door. No continental breakfast, as was advertised as included in the cost of the room....ended up leaving the hotel about a third of the way through the stay and finding another place to stay!!! EXPEDIA - both you AND the ALBANY HOTEL should be ashamed of yourselves!! Such false advertising! Expedia should NOT be promoting this place!
4/10
Poor
26 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
Roof of the property was leaking and shower did not work, so I could not bathe. The hotel was very noisy, other lodgers were making noise and saying lots of F- words. Especially the next room to the room i stayed. They kept on banging their doors. It was a terrible experience!
Business Self
2/10
Poor
22 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Hot water didn’t work
Dirty carpet
Dripping tap in bedroom
Old thin mattress
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Aug 2019
Dillip

Excellent Stay

Excellent stay.. very neat and clean hotel and staff is very co-operative.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
10 Aug 2019
Muhammad

Extremly bad hotel. Stay away.

Staying at Albany Hotel was one the worst experience of my life. We were 2 friends and we took twin room. Beds were very uncomfortable (even one bed broken first night of our stay) and room was very very smelly. Out of 4 shared bathrooms 2 were not working. Showers and flushes were in very bad condition. As I booked this rubbish hotel so I was very embarrassed in front of my friend. Just not to accept any responsibility hotel owner was introducing himself as temporary manager. I already complained hotel.com about it. So everyone please stay away from this piece of rubbish.
Friends
2/10
Poor
05 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Bed bugs/fleas found in the bedding and pillows. In-room washbasin cracked and had no plughole. No reception window there anymore. Clean sheets showing up outside bedroom door probably because management knows about the fleas, etc. Shower on same floor as the room, not working. Old sign on the door shows good percent of food hygiene if no longer does the hotel offer a proper breakfast. I would not recommend Expedia to have this hotel on your list.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
01 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Musty smell. Sticky carpet. Dirty paintwork. Suspect electrics. Unsecure shelving with nails sticking out. Unable to adequately lock window. Old badly marked furniture. Bed frame cover ripped.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Close to transport and plenty of places to eat and drink
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Jun 2019
eer
Perfect location, convenient for a train stopover.
Helpful luggage storage
Business_and_leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
24 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Excellent location but property and room itself is dated. Very clean.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
15 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Very basic and needed a clean but bed was comfy and great location
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
31 May 2019
Verified traveler

Get what you pay for

Based on price would recommend for students/young professionals looking for a place to put there head down for short period.
Stayed here while visiting friends so just used it to sleep for a few hours and shower.
Beds are narrow but clean and comfortable.
Rooms spacious enough by London standards and reasonably priced
Shared bathrooms could do with more thorough cleaning and more frequent replacement of hand towels in bathrooms.
One of the shower temperature control was very dodgy.
Overall it is a good location & reasonable price (get what you paid for)

Biggest complaint has to be the staff member I dealt with was very abrupt... I genuinely felt like an inconvenience to him at check in and check out.
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
27 May 2019
Verified traveler
Great location! Even though the room was small, the hotel was walking distance from most points I needed to be in London.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Mar 2019
Maureen
Good, basic hotel - nothing fancy but clean, warm and comfortable. Could do with a couple of repairs. Very impressed with service - one of party left their phone in room, and he came out when saw us passing later in the day to tell us (we hadn't realised it was missing!)
Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Feb 2019
Malcolm

Mini-holiday

Confusion on arrival - booked online, two single rooms for two nights. Proprietor not expecting this, we had a double (two single beds) each. Proprietor expressed a certain amount of irritation while he checked this. If hotels use online booking through a website it really is their responsibility to make sure their bookings are clear. Showers were temperamental, wi-fi ditto. Sink taps in room either not well fitted. Otherwise a pleasant and comfortable stay.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
29 Jan 2019
Verified traveler

Good base for an active trip

Very much a 2 star hotel, get what you pay for. Bit run down, but very clean, comfortable enough. Shared bathrooms were expected and worked fine. No £20 fee on arrival because we checked in during the stated hours (2 to 11). Owner wasn't talkative but greeted us promptly and explained all we needed to know. 25 min walk to the theatre district was perfect for us, and some good local cafes for breakfast - although the snacks in the room were also appreciated! Would use again because noone comes to London to spend time in their hotel do they?
Friends
8/10
Excellent
28 Jan 2019
Margaret

Value for money.

Very basic , but for the price and in central London, worth staying. Good shops and bars nearby. Beds comfortable.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
24 Jan 2019
Verified traveler

Good budget option

Exactly what I expected for the price and from the photos, all a bit run down but clean, and pleasant staff at check in.
There is a nice coffee shop nearby for breakfast.
My only complaint was that you couldn't adjust the radiator and my room was very hot and stuffy but I opened the window to air it out, which helped
4/10
Poor
02 Jan 2019
Emilu
Dirty shower, rotten floor around shower and toilet. Toilet wobbles and leaks. No wash clothes. Poor.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
11 Dec 2018
Shane

convenient

it was cheapened cheerful. A good location for all I had to do.
6/10
Pleasant
08 Dec 2018
Tom
A good location for the price and the room unexpectedly large and comfortable. However major drawback is no reception desk, when I got there other fellow guests were waiting outside for someone to come and let us in. Same at checkout (no breakfast included) and just a key drop box so couldn't leave my case for collection later. The wifi connection was good but on top floor the water pressure less good.
8/10
Excellent
30 Nov 2018
Marek

one night in reasonably priced clean hotel.

Perfectly fine, lukewarm reception but room OK.
8/10
Excellent
29 Nov 2018
Verified traveler
great location, nice and clean, comfy room, and fairly quiet for central london
2/10
Poor
27 Nov 2018
Brian
I was staying so to be close to my wife who was in hospital. The bed was not very stable and on the lean, so I constantly felt that I was falling out. I was booked in for 4 night, but only stayed one. Very disappointing
8/10
Excellent
21 Nov 2018
Rob
Albany is a budget hotel, so don't be expecting the Ritz. But it is clean, comfortable and within a 5 minute walk of Euston. The little free \"mini-bar\" is a nice touch. Hotel staff were inobtrusive and polite.
8/10
Excellent
09 Nov 2018
Verified traveler
Very helpful and responsive hotel staff!
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
04 Nov 2018
Christopher

Ok if all you want is a bed

The room was tiny and cramped, no breakfast service, slow wifi, beds were uncomfortable, staff did not give the impression of being friendly, and a previous guests underwear was found in our room.

The bonus of the location was the closeness to a tube station and the close location to the main Euston railway station.
Family
4/10
Poor
30 Jul 2018
r

Close to St Pancras Stn. Is about all.

Unhappy man who seemed to be in charge, led us down narrow stairs to a basement converted to a bedroom.
Was reasonably clean, but with plug sockets hanging off wall near to shower door.
People stomping along passage at front door over our room, noisy. (Unhappty man had asked us to close our door quietly so as not to disturb him, Ha Ha)
Could not open curtains because no net curtains , as if you did , every passer by would be looking in at you from above on the pavement.
Luckily only overnight stop, then glad to leave.
2/10
Poor
26 Jul 2018
Verified traveler

Keep away

Staff member was rude and didn’t speak English very well
I had booked a triple room with an extra roller bed as we are a family of 4 we were told we had to make do with a double bed and a single
The single bed broke an hour into our stay - several slats underneath had been poorly repaired
no WiFi tv didnt work
6/10
Pleasant
06 Jun 2018
Patricia
Handy for where i wished to go but staff unable to supply much local information and back of shower grotty. Bed linen and towel provided fine., but general decor needing a makeover
4/10
Poor
28 May 2018
Verified traveler

Far from clean.

Friendly staff, dirty hotel. There was a pair of somebody’s discarded underpants on the threadbare carpet at the foot of the wash basin in my room. Yuck! The shower in the shared bathroom had a layer of orange-stained limescale on it that I was able to scratch off with my nail. Apart from that, it felt like I was staying in somebody’s grandmother’s house. Old carpets, creaky floorboards and doors that don’t quite fit.
6/10
Pleasant
25 May 2018
Christopher
Arrived late. COMFY BED.Bathroom shower not working
6/10
Pleasant
15 May 2018
Thomas

great location. no frills place

The stay was fine. The bathroom situation is strange even for a shared bathroom situation.
Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Mar 2018
Elizabeth

OK base near Euston station

Great location, easy to find and a good base. The guy checking in didn't seem to know much English so wasn't as quick and easy as it should have been. The decor was very dated and wear and tear (furniture marks on the wall, worn carpet around the sink but bed was clean and comfortable for a few nights. Not the quietest, the doors stuck so had to give a good shove to open and close so could hear people coming and going (and going to the loo in the night).
What you would expect for the price really, if you just need a bed while exploring the city then I would recommend it if you get it at a good price. If you want a few more home comforts or a light sleeper then probably not for you.
6/10
Pleasant
03 Dec 2017
Jenny

Tired hotel in a good location

We booked this because it was a reasonable price for a central location that fitted our needs as just somewhere to sleep after a night out. It is very very tired and dated in all aspects - the decoration, the furniture, the creaky floors and bathrooms that have seen far better days. On the plus side the beds were clean and reasonably comfy (although a slight slope to the floor meant you felt like you were about to fall out). There are several bathrooms so access to the loo & shower was OK. Shower was just about OK but water temparature wildly variable. It was very hot in the room even in sub-zero temperature we had the window wide open and didn't use the covers. There is no breakfast - you get a bag of crisps and a capri sun.... there is a kettle and tea/coffee provided.
Overall I wouldn't recommend but it served its purpose and was clean.
4/10
Poor
29 Nov 2017
sylvia

Scruffy, grubby hotel.

I stupidly booked this hotel without reading the other bad reviews, assuming it would be alright because it was near other hotels I've stayed in. It also advertised breakfast.

Unfortunately it was not very clean, smelt bad and breakfast had been replaced by a packet of crisps and a mint chocolate in a basked in the room! The member of staff who greeted me was also scruffy and grubby.

The sheets were clean but the rest of the bedding looked as though it hadn't been washed in years. The shower was clean and hot; there was a kettle and tea etc and the TV worked but was at such a weird angle, I could only watch it lying down!

It wasn't good value for money either. At £83 a night, I expected a better standard and a proper breakfast!
6/10
Pleasant
19 Nov 2017
ashraf

Different to resevation

The reservation was a double bed , got a three single beds that was uncomfortable.
The resevation includes a continental breakfast, when arrived they said there is no breakfast, instead they supplied a complimentary some chips and biscuits!!
6/10
Pleasant
16 Nov 2017
Patricia

No breakfast in Bloomsbury

The ad said 'breakfast included'. Breakfast was a bag of crisps, a biscuit and a carton of orange. The kettle worked by some miracle so it was possible to make a cup of tea, but the sockets had fallen off the wall. The bedside light didn't work and I wasn't brave enough to investigate.
4/10
Poor
07 Oct 2017
mark

Not too Great

Great area but hotel very dated and room dusty
4/10
Poor
25 Sep 2017
Verified traveler
Hotel has good location. The room and shared bathroom weren't clean. There was a small basket of snacks in the room which was in place of breakfast. Saw a staff member on check in and then didn't see anyone again for 3 days. Had to leave a note for clean coffee cups and creamers that weren't off. Wouldn't stay here again.
4/10
Poor
20 Sep 2017
Seema

Abysmal except for WiFi

My room was a demonstration of how to sleep 3 and accommodate none. The room was completely full with a single and double bed. There was a very narrow gap between the bottom of the double bed and the side of the single bed. It was just sufficient to squeeze down to the side of the washbasin at the foot of the single bed. This had to be used from the side. It was not possble to stand in front.
Breakfast had been replaced by a \"snack bar\" in the room. THis was not even mentioned at check in. THere was just a notice behind the door. This provided a packet of crisps and a sachet of reconstituted orange juice plus a chococate and some biscuits for coffee. However supplies of coffee and milk were not replenished. The room was not serviced properly. The bed was never made. The bin was emptied once in 3 days. Notwithstanding these glaring faults my essential needs were met. The WiFi was reliable and fast. The room was clean. I wasn't bothered about breakfast personally but coffee would have been welcome. I do object to the failure to provide an advertised service. I was able to leave my luggage, which was very welcome. This facility was listed but my request was met with some surprise. My impression is that the man at \"reception\" (a misnomer if ever there was one) didn't really understand what even cheap hotels normally provide as routine. He had little English and no sign of a smile at all!
6/10
Pleasant
04 Sep 2017
Haralampi

Ok for short stay

Very good location, but old furniture and warn carpets. Needs wall insulation because could be noisy when other guests close and open the doors during night time. It's ok for short stay 1-2 days in central London,it was good price.The staff were lovely.
Overal good central location,lovely staff but need renovation.
4/10
Poor
23 Aug 2017
N/A

Weird\n

We did arrive late as we had indicated ahead of time. WEe were given a postage stamp sized room into which 3 beds were crammed. The person on on duty could barely speak English and hardly knew what he was doing to accept our payment by credit card. The door would not stay locked, so we had to prop a suitcase against it to keep it closed. Needless to say we were disappointed in the facility.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2017
John

I'd stay again

Arrived early and staff very welcoming and let me book in early, room clean and comfortable bed
8/10
Excellent
03 Jul 2017
Peter

Good value for a short stay

Excellent location, good public transport links, walking distance of King's Cross and the British Museum.
Typical Georgian building for that part of London. Very reasonable price. Clean but the decor is tired, no air conditioning. Absolutely fine for a short stay, but if you have problems with stairs, ask for a ground floor room.
6/10
Pleasant
18 Jun 2017
Verified traveler

Hhhhhhhhhmmmmmm maybe not

Get what you pay for. Next time I'm stopping at the YHA when I'm at a concert. Smelt funny room was small and uncomfortable and like a sweat box . Key didn't work in the door to the hotel and breakfast was extremely poor. Good thing the area had a good choice of cafe's and eateries. Would stay in the area again but not this hotel. Holes in carpets smell of smoke and the showers were rubbish
Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2017
CHRIS

Ideal for a short stay in a convenient location

We enjoyed our stayed. Very friendly staff and ideal for a short stay in a convenient location.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2017
Stephen
Perfect location. Comfortable room. Very good WI-FI.
6/10
Pleasant
01 May 2017
Perry

Very good value for London

Achieved all I needed for short stay for function in London
2/10
Poor
25 Apr 2017
Night InHell

Horrid, ancient, Noisy, Ceilings Don't block sex

A horrid experience
Can think of nothing positive
ceilings and walls transmit all sounds of neighbors 2.5 hour romp
Electric drizzle shower
Furniture older than me
Not a dime spent on anything in 20 years.
Corn flakes alone are not continental breakfast

6/10
Pleasant
04 Apr 2017
Verified traveler

Central Location

Did the job for one night in a central location which is what I needed
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2017
Peter
Next time a lower floor room, asked to call in advance if staying here again.
6/10
Pleasant
20 Feb 2017
maz

Central London for a night

Old building , far from up market , but basically clean and for a one night stay just right. Really central for getting around London sights. pleasant helpful staff. Basic English breakfast included , making it good value.
6/10
Pleasant
17 Feb 2017
greensocks

Tatty & worn fixtures and furniture but very clean

Lots of stairs, especially if you are in room 3 and above.
6/10
Pleasant
29 Jan 2017
MPK

Convenient and good value

Provided just what I wanted - clean, convenient , inexpensive room
2/10
Poor
10 Nov 2016
Shigang
Pretty sure you are able to find much better guest house around at same price. Not recommended for family.
Family
2/10
Poor
09 Nov 2016
fawn

Never again

the hotel is run down, the room was gross. my bed had hair on the sheets when I first turned down the blanket. the room was cold at night and know way to turn on heat. The tap in the room sink need to be repaired. the other rooms on the floor where heavy smokers and all you could smell was smoke. the shared bathroom was in need of major repair. We never had the breakfast as we didn't trust the place
Family
4/10
Poor
07 Nov 2016
Bill

Glad we only stayed two days!

Room was very small and cramped, bed was noisy; but the worst was freezing cold with no central heating and it was bitter cold!! Hot water did not work always. beds were not made and wifi was on and off! No refills of coffee/tea, milk etc. Not very hygienic.
No cooked breakfast! At least a couple of eggs - corn flakes and toasts barely make up an English breakfast especially for us Brits!
Wardrobe too big for such a small room and TWO chairs left hardly any room for guests!
(No photos taken! Not worth showing to family & friends. Even the breakfast room was cramped.
£165.00 for two nights - not worth the bother - will not be going there again.
4/10
Poor
01 Nov 2016
William
There was no regular cleaning of my room After 4 days I had to ask for clean towels and to have my trash removed.
4/10
Poor
25 Sep 2016
Verified traveler
Not much to recommend this hotel, except central location. Main problem is the thin walls which do not insulate at all. Especially frustrating at night when doors automatically slam shut.
4/10
Poor
22 Nov 2025
Thomas
Dårlig standard. Ingen resepsjon. Kaldt på baderom
Self
6/10
Pleasant
21 Nov 2025
julien
Le lit grinçait tellement que mes voisins devaient savoir quand je bougeais la tête dans la nuit…

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