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Elmwood Hotel

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

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Front of property
Interior
Lobby
Interior entrance
Daily continental breakfast for a fee

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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19 Argyle Square, Kings Cross, London, England, WC1H 8AS
  • Place, St Pancras Chambers
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, British Library
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
  • British Library - 6 min walk - 0.4 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) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rooftop at The Standard - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬4 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 7 for adults and GBP 7 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

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 7 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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, and American Express. 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 10.4 mi (47-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 May 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elmwood Hotel on May 10, 2026 start from $77, including 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 7 for adults and GBP 7 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.

Elmwood Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 226 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 176 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 150 out of 1001 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

dsexbbe

Liked: Staff & service
The room was in the basement and next to the kitchen and the bed was wire springs which was not suitable for a hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Liam

Liked: Amenities
Cheap and cheerful. I had a single room which was small but had everything i needed, double bed, tea and coffee facilities and tv. I didnt have breakfast so cant judge that. There is no lift so beware if travelling with luggage as the stairs are narrow too, it gave me a little workout getting to the third floor. Property is a few minutes walk from kings cross / St Pancras. Would 100% return if i have to stay overnight again. Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Yuko

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Unfortunately, the room condition wasn’t very good. The bathroom floor was constantly wet, and the shower didn’t drain properly, causing water to overflow. However, I did enjoy the breakfast, especially the croissants, which were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hosts were great, rooms clean, great location, smallish bathroom but good value for the money
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Good greeting on check in everything was well explained. The room was ok. It did the job of a bed for the night and convenient for Kings Cross station. Although it says to use the locker provided and
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn't have breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jude

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had another good overnight stay at The Elmwood. Small room, but ideal, with good shower and comfortable bed. Friendly greeting again.
Toilet & Washbasin.
Room with view over Argyle Square, bedside lamp & bed.
Wardrobe with a safe, Shower, Kettle. Tea & Coffee making.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas William

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

susanne

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Location is great. Room had a strong odor. Kettle was fithly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Maximilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
all was good!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great value for money and the staff were very friendly and helpful.great location to catch the Eurostar this morning to Amsterdam.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jairam

Traveled with group
The price could have been relatively reduced for the Hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Connor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really disappointing experience overall, especially considering we paid over $100 per night. Our room was located on the lowest level of the hotel—essentially the basement. While the rest of the property smelled heavily of air freshener, our section had a strong sewage-like odor. The source appeared to be black mold, which was visible throughout the bathroom: on the walls, in the tile grout, and even on the shower curtain. This felt like a genuine health concern. Additionally, the hotel requires guests to leave their room key at reception when going out. One evening, the staff member on duty disappeared for about 30 minutes, leaving me locked outside in the cold. I was only able to get in because my partner was in the room; otherwise, I would have been stuck waiting. We then had to continue waiting for the staff member to return just to retrieve our key. After checking out, both of us became ill. We can’t say definitively it was caused by the hotel, but considering the conditions, it’s hard not to wonder. Overall, given the price and the state of the room, I wouldn’t recommend staying here. P.S. Wifi was awful, if that factors into your decision.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shawna

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly owners. Felt safe. Close to transit. Rooms were very dated and small. Need to update its overall room appearances (bedding, furniture and bathroom fixtures etc). Surrounding area at first appeared sketchy but in the end it was fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Thach, Pierce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not eat there
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here before so it was as expected for a one night stay. No problems duringour stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you ever want to experience how not to run a hotel, this is the place! 😅 Old carpet straight from the last century, a bed that could double as a trampoline, and towels so tiny they could be napkins. The grand amenity? One little bar of soap. We climbed three floors by stairs — bonus workout included! The guy at the front desk clearly missed the class on hospitality; I’m pretty sure he hates his job more than I hated the room. Woke up to street noise, packed our bags, and escaped an hour early… while it was still dark. 10/10 for the survival story, 0/10 for comfort. 😂
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yi Wen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great option for one or two night stays between travels.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

victor edward joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stay was better than expected - perfect location for kings cross station. Breakfast- croissants, cereal, toast and meats/cheese not bad value. Service good - would probably stay again!
Cold buffet breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025