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Central Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel near The British Museum in London

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Standard Triple Room, Ensuite | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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16-18 Argyle St, London, England, WC1H 8EG
  • Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • The British Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Piccadilly Circus
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London (LCY-London City)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Triple Room, Ensuite | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom (Single Use)

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Suite, Ensuite | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, Ensuite

  • 1733 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (OASIS) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (OASIS)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 75 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) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Mural Double Superior)

  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this London City Centre hotel, you'll find University College London and Russell Square. The British Museum and Leicester Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The British Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • 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) - 3 min walk
  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 45 min drive

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

Hotel near The British Museum in London
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.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking 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 hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

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 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 London
Central Hotel Hotel
Central Hotel London
Central Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

How close is Central Hotel to the airport?

Central Hotel is 11.2 mi (45-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Central Hotel?

As of May 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central Hotel on Jun 10, 2025 start from $202.46, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Central Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Central Hotel.

Does Central Hotel offer free breakfast?

Central Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Central Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Central Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Central Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Central Hotel have a pool?

Central Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Central Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Central Hotel to downtown London?

Central Hotel is 1.5 mi away from London.

Central Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 243 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hiroki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CAROL

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location convenient to St Pancras Train station and other things to see nice restaurants and pubs nearby. Very helpful staff. It is snug but worked perfect for a couple. Will be staying again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Royce

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great location for the train station. Very small rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024