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Alhambra Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Russell Square in London

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Reception
Triple Room, Ensuite (Extra Bed) | View from room
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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17-19 Argyle Street, London, England, WC1H 8EJ
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Piccadilly Circus
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room, Ensuite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Triple Room, Ensuite (Extra Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Extra bed)

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(72 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Single Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Double Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Triple Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Basic Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Twin Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Basic Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Quadruple Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4

Triple Room, Ensuite (Extra Bed)

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

London

London City Centre stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this London City Centre hotel, you'll find Russell Square and University College London. 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 - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • 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
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Booking Office 1869 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chambers Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Decimo - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Alhambra Hotel

Hotel near Russell Square in London
As a guest of Alhambra Hotel, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Alhambra Hotel also features a garden, concierge services, and a front-desk safe.

This London hotel is smoke free.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1890
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Alhambra Hotel offers 52 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Shopping mall

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless 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 available for GBP 20.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

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
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Alhambra Hotel London, England
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Alhambra Hotel to the airport?

Alhambra Hotel is 9.4 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 Alhambra Hotel?

As of Sep 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alhambra Hotel on Sep 30, 2025 start from $116.49, 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 Alhambra Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Alhambra Hotel.

Does Alhambra Hotel offer free breakfast?

Alhambra Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Alhambra Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Alhambra Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Alhambra Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Alhambra Hotel have a pool?

Alhambra Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Alhambra Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Alhambra Hotel to downtown London?

Alhambra Hotel is 1.5 mi away from London.

Alhambra Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 622 out of 1490 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 528 out of 1490 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 210 out of 1490 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1490 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1490 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cecil

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a toilet that didn't function, broken shower head, unsafe windows without child protection and a manager that didn't believe any of these concerns were legitimate. They gave us a bucket to fill water and flush the toilet. I must say one of the staff members (Ronnie) got the manager on the phone and tried his best to help, but he had limited resources and decision making authority. This was probably the worst Expedia stay I have ever booked.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Great service

Loved the 24 hour reception and check in, was a quick stay, just one night but room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

REV

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

Good short stay hotel

Ideal for a short stay before travelling by Eurostar. Unfortunately, despite being told i could purchase a breakfast box early morning there was noone on reception between 4.30 and 4.45am
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
No AC, very loud area as it was expected since it’s close to the train/subway station. The area did not feel safe either. We arrived at 8pm at the station across the street and had to take an early flight so we decided to stay there. I would not recommend staying there if you’re planning on staying longer than a night. It’s a very uncomfortable hotel. The staff was very friendly though.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to a major tube station made it easy to get places. Only downside was not many places to dine nearby. Do recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ANITHA LAKSHMI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

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

Location, location, location

Location of Hotel cannot be beat, straight across from St Pancras Station. Staff were friendly, check in easy and they have a secure luggage holding room. Room was clean and had everything needed , but ive knocked a few stars off as it is very loud, it is a busy area and would benefit from double glazing and we had a basement room which, since it is at the bottom of the house the bathroom smelt very badly of drains. But for the locations and price, not too bad of a stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to the Eurostar.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really appreciated the very Brie fly and helpful staff. Room very clean although small. But fine for a budget stay in London when you only sleep and shower in your room. Convenient location right next to St Pancras & Kings Cross
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Cristian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Yidiel

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Pia

Ver Y close to underground
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Intimate smaller hotel type setting, a taste of the simplicity of hotels way back when. Warm welcome, professional and helpful. Be redy to climb stairs. Cute room with a water basin perfect for washing hands or brushing teeth. I enjoyed sleeping with the window open. Next return i've requested a quiet room away from bathroom traffic. Hotel is convenient and well located to everything. Safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well kept. Staff was super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Arrived on the hottest day and was allocated a room, where the sun blind hadn’t been pulled down and was like a furnace. Returned to reception and explained I’m asthmatic. Very courteously found me an alternative room that was much cooler. The receptionist couldn’t have been more caring and helpful. Although the rooms are small they are equipped with everything - including a powerful fan. Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close walk to king’s cross /st pancras. Affordable. Very compact rooms and stairwell. But the staff very conveniently allowed us to leave larger luggage downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent English walk-up hotel. Just is friendly and accommodating. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to Kings x station and easy access for hop on hop off and Underground station. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

What was expected and needed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Benjamin

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No A/C in the room. It was filthy. And the shared bathroom was gross
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Ideal location, decent (if rather cramped) room.

Great location m, so close to Kings Cross. They have rooms in the building where the reception is and also across the road. We were in one of the rooms across the road and were lucky enough to get a lower ground floor one with a little patio outside - very welcome in the unusually warm weather. Quite a cramped layout (both the building itself and the room) but everything we needed was there and was fine if you’re just using it as a base to do other things in London. All of the windows had broken/missing handles which did not look great but did not affect our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Clair

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location! Bathroom needed a good clean! Bed needed replaced
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025