Elmwood Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Edwardian hotel near The British Museum, connected to a rail/subway station

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Exterior
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 Twin Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

London

Heart of London.Your stay at this London City Centre hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of The British Museum and Leicester Square. St. Paul's Cathedral and Oxford Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • St Pancras Chambers - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University College London - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The British Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Standard Rooftop - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Elmwood Hotel

3-star Edwardian hotel near The British Museum, connected to a rail/subway station
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.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1937
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
Elmwood Hotel offers 35 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. 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 daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player

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 transportation

  • 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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 18-inch TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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

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
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. 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, Eurocard, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Elmwood Hotel to the airport?

Elmwood Hotel is 9.3 mi (41-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 Elmwood Hotel?

As of Dec 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elmwood Hotel on Dec 7, 2025 start from $77.12, 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 Elmwood Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Elmwood Hotel.

Does Elmwood Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Elmwood Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 5 for adults and GBP 5 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Elmwood Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Elmwood Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Elmwood Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Elmwood Hotel have a pool?

Elmwood Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Elmwood Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Elmwood Hotel to downtown London?

Elmwood Hotel is 1.5 mi away from 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. 158 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 236 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 179 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 160 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Dean

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shayma

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Claire

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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