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Guilford House Hotel

Property class: 2
Guest house near The British Museum in London

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A hotel entrance with a red archway, a sign indicating it is a "Bad House Hotel," and a "Vacancies" sign.
A hotel room with two beds, a mirror, a nightstand with a vase of flowers, and a wall-mounted light.
A dining area with multiple tables set for meals, each with chairs.
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A hotel room with a bed, two pillows, a nightstand, and a night lamp.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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6 Guilford Street, Russel Square, London, England, WC1N 1DR
  • Place, City, University of London
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Room options

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A compact hotel room with a single bed, a desk, and a chair.

Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a red wall, a bed with white linens, two framed pictures, and a nightstand with a phone.

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with three beds, each with pink bedding and white towels. There is a desk with a mirror, a chair, and a telephone.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with three beds, each with a red and white bedspread, and white towels folded on them. There is a desk with a computer monitor, a lamp, and a telephone.

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a pink and white checkered bedspread, and white towels folded on the beds. There is a wooden headboard, a white wall-mounted shelf, and a door with a coat hanging on the handle.

Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two pillows, a nightstand, and a night lamp.

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

DOUBLE TWO BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

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A hotel room with a red wall, a bed with white bedding, two framed pictures on the wall, and a white door.

double standard

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

London City Centre stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this London City Centre guesthouse, you'll find The British Museum and Russell Square. Oxford Street and St. Paul's Cathedral are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hatton Garden - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • City, University of London - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University College London - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The British Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 7 min walk
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bloom Kitchen & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Fromagerie Bloomsbury - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪FRED - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Faros Holborn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Union Tavern - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Guilford House Hotel

Guest house near The British Museum in London
Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Guilford House Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance and a front-desk safe.

This London guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Guilford House Hotel offers 14 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This London guesthouse provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (GBP 2.50 per night)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 16-inch TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 in-room wireless internet: GBP 2.50 per night (rates may vary)

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Guilford Hotel
Guilford House Hotel
Guilford House Hotel London
Guilford House London
Guilford Hotel London
Guilford House Hotel London, England
Guilford London
Guilford House Hotel London
Guilford House Hotel Guesthouse
Guilford House Hotel Guesthouse London

Frequently asked questions

How close is Guilford House Hotel to the airport?

Guilford House Hotel is 10 mi (42-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 Guilford House Hotel?

As of Oct 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guilford House Hotel on Oct 30, 2026 start from $141, 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 Guilford House Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Guilford House Hotel.

Does Guilford House Hotel offer free breakfast?

Guilford House Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Guilford House Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Guilford House Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Guilford House Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Guilford House Hotel have a pool?

Guilford House Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Guilford House Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Guilford House Hotel to downtown London?

Guilford House Hotel is 1.3 mi away from London.

Guilford House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 759 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 759 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 196 out of 759 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 193 out of 759 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 198 out of 759 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, tea and coffee provided although not filled up daily. The bathroom was very small but clean - not complaints just observations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

This accommodation worked well enough for us on a busy night with short notice. The staff were nice. The room was very basic but for use as a bedroom, it worked. No mod cons, super basic but warm and dry
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location not far from Russell Square tube station
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Run down but clean and cheap
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cosey b&b,,very close to great ormand st hospital,,ideal for shops close by,,
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It wasnt the worse or the best place i have stayed in London its bit of a walk from kings cross
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water, the toilet didn’t flush and breakfast was very poor
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice staff , Shahil, he was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean and tidy and staff where very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very basic and tired hotel. The en-suite was a small plastic pod which was dated and flimsy. Perhaps the bank holiday inflated the price at £105, but pricing at £60 per night is fairer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty room and building in general. Staff were friendly and helpful but it was ruined by our smelly, cramped and dirty room. Avoid!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is the Best. Staff was very helpful I talked on the phone with Jahil before travel and was very helpful. The bulldog is old , like all in that zone but it worths what you are paying for
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
uncomfortable, especially bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Very helpful staff, goid location for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
reasonable price, great location 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was so small i could not stand up inside without hitting my head and could not move about inside, stairs to room were very small and steep when trying to bring bags upstaits or down and check in one hotel then stay at another.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are very helpful. Place is kept very vlean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay, will be visiting again as it’s close to my head office
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location for access to transport and shops. Rooms could be cleaner and warmer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Small Room for price charged Basic Breakfast Friendly staff Limited places to eat in the vicinity Okay for a weekend but not long-term
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A bit ropey andrun down. Acess poor
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect location from King's Cross station and Euston station. The facility of the hotel is good for the rate.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room satisfactory and warm
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025