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Islington Inn

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Russell Square

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Front of property
Double Room | Free WiFi
Breakfast area
Lobby
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

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366 Essex Road, Highbury, Islington, London, England, N1 3PD
  • Emirates Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • St. Paul's Cathedral
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • The British Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room | Free WiFi

Single Room

  • 110 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Free WiFi

Double Room

  • 147 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Free WiFi

Triple Room

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

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 155 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Sep 21 - Sep 22
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About the neighborhood

London

Islington stay.Your stay at this Islington hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Russell Square and St. Paul's Cathedral. The British Museum and Finsbury Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Emirates Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Finsbury Park - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Liverpool Street - 7 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 7 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • The British Museum - 9 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • London Canonbury Station - 8 min walk
  • Highbury & Islington Overground Station - 17 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪De Beauvoir Arms - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Duke of Wellington - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Hunter S - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Myddleton Arms - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Snooty Fox - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Islington Inn

3-star hotel near Russell Square
Islington Inn offers its guests coffee/tea in a common area, express check-in, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This 3-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Islington Inn offers 41 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Islington Inn to the airport?

Islington Inn is 8.7 mi (37-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Islington Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Islington Inn.

Does Islington Inn offer free breakfast?

Islington Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Islington Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Islington Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Islington Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Islington Inn have a pool?

Islington Inn does not have a pool.

Does Islington Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Islington Inn to downtown London?

Islington Inn is 3.1 mi away from London.

Islington Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 502 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 502 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 502 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 502 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 502 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff helpful and pleasant. Room was clean but very dated and tired looking. I'm suspecting it is being updated as linen and towels were all very new looking as was kettle and cups. We had everything we needed for 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sharen

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

SAMUEL

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeanine

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Bed was to low ..bath to tall to get into as i have arthritis in knee ..not enough pillows given ..but only stopped two nights ...with the photo of property we thought it looked like a pub underneath with the name of the property..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Room very tight and dated with a barely adequate mattress, but it was clean. Bathroom was sufficient and clean, but squeaky shower door and loud masserator on the toilet flush.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JB

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Business traveler
Disliked: Room comfort

Easy for a quick stay.

Emergency stay as other accommodation cancelled last minute. It was basic, but useful. All a bit dated, but for the money in London it was okay with no frills.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alison

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap. Convenient. Bluemoon
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chloe

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stank of smoke and bad plumbing. We went to politely ask to change rooms and let them know about the smoke and he seemed annoyed and told us the smell was coming from the street. This wasn’t true as the street was empty and there were cigarette butts on the window sill. We weren’t able to change rooms. Mentioned it again in the morning to a different man at the desk and he just glared at us, no apology or offer of a refund / partial refund. The staff were really rude right from the start, apart from the cleaner who we passed in the hall - she was very smiley and friendly. We then tried to get a refund through Expedia but they couldn’t get through to the hotel to authorise it. I think this is the first time I have ever left a bad review.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, clean room and very tidy bathroom. Perfect for overnight or short stay in the area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
did the job for a couple of nights sleep at a reasonable price
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ian

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Average

Room itself was clean and adequate but was unable to adjust radiator and tv remote was worn making the tv difficult to use. Corridors and stair carpets were shabby and needed replacing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Hayley

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
First impressions, the building looks nice outside and reception area is pleasant. Check in was super simple, i got my key straight away with no fuss. The receptionist was very polite and well dressed. Unfortunately, the positives end there. The room was as i expected for the price, basic with a double bed and tea tray. Really old fashioned and in dire need of an update but fresh sheets and a reasonabley comfy bed. However, as soon as i let myself in to the room i was hit with the strongest smell of cigarettes. Totally overpowering and inescapable. I left the window wide open for a few hours but was afraid it might attract an intruder given it led right on to a busy street. I had a prior commitment to make so i was unable to change hotels and had to go out. When i checked out and got home the next day i had to wash every item i had with me as it reeked of cigarette smoke, i could even smell it on myself. So gross. This place is fine is you have low expectations and just need a place to put your head down for the night. I cant fault the staff or the location but....
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was close to central London, price was good and ideal for an over night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Niall

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mohammed

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Friendly, extremely handy for me. Nothing fancy, small room well situated. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Granny's flat.

The room was absolutely not as advertised on Hotels.com, much smaller, much less well appointed. Photos were lies. No sockets near the bed, which was quite an achievement in such a miniscule space. Old tired decor, old tired mattress. Bathroom main light didn't work, felt bad having to wake the night staff to get buzzed in as there is no unaided access even with a key. Tiny room, old paint, old mattress, guilt, everything smelling of strange cleaning products: much more like visiting grandparents than staying in a hotel that cost money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

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

Lovely old building

Nice old building that was clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible room

If the room had been clean and didn't smell of old cigarette smoke then it would of been okay enough to stay for the full duration I paid for but it wasn't Upon entering the room I was greeted with the smell of damp and old cigarette smoke, when I looked around the room I found blood stains on the dial of the radiator, the wallpaper was falling off the wall and there was damp and mold around the shower in the bathroom. I also found stains all over the floor, the TV remote did not work and I could hear every sound coming from both rooms next to mine and in the corridor The only saving grace was the blackout curtains which allowed me to catch up on some sleep after not being able to all night
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024