Elmwood Hotel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Lobby
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 5 per person)
Property amenity

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
  • Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • The British Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Piccadilly Circus
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Elmwood Hotel

Edwardian hotel with a 24-hour front desk connected to the convention center in London
Along with concierge services, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour front desk and express check-in. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Elmwood Hotel. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention center, and within walking distance of Russell Square. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and concierge services.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Russell Square and University College London
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

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 transport

  • 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

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1937
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 18-inch TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

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

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Elmwood Hotel
Elmwood Hotel London
Elmwood London
Hotel Elmwood
Elmwood Hotel London, England
Elmwood Hotel Hotel
Elmwood Hotel London
Elmwood Hotel Hotel London

Reviews

Elmwood Hotel Reviews

6.2

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 236 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 188 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 160 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff on the reception were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall good hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carla Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff service. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Martha

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cherie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not Suitable for more than 1 person.

There was 3 of us in this room and it was tiny. I would not recommend at all. Fine for one person but no more in this particular room type.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

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

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place and close to kings crossing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect budget hotel for the price. Clean comfortable bed and, while the shower is a bit tight, it’s plenty powerful and hot enough. Easy to find and plenty of good places to eat and drink nearby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a ten minute walk from st pancras/kings cross, an easy walk even with suitcases. It was right next to a small park, and I found several options for cafes, and restaurants nearby. It’s a quiet safe neighborhood that’s quite walkable and convenient to public transportation. I chose this hotel because it was affordable and a great value for the location, private bathroom with shower, a £5 continental breakfast that included a croissant, deli meat, cheese, cereal, toast and jam; and they had a 24hr concierge and were more than happy to hold our luggage so we could check in straight from the airport/train then walk to breakfast while we waited for our room to be made.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

Good hotel for short stay

It was a decent hotel. I booked this because of its proximity to King’s Cross. No lifts so had to climb two stories all the time. With luggage it was difficult. Stayed for two nights. We had to leave the key at the reception every time we go out which was new to me. The staff boy was very good and helpful. Would recommend for very short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Keith Richard St

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, no-frills hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

adnan

Business traveller

Nice budget hotel near King's Cross

1 nights stay. Nice basic comfortable hotel. Room layout was odd but functional. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pascal

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tonisha

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

Stay at your own risk!!!

This hotel experience was nothing short of terrifying. We were placed two floors down in a cramped basement, which is a nightmare for someone like me who despises tight spaces. It felt like we were trapped in a haunted house or one of those horror films where the creepy guy at the counter emerges from a secret passageway to invade your room at night. While the exterior of the hotel looks decent, stepping inside that mfka reveals a completely different reality. The hygiene standards are appalling. Our room was filthy; the carpet was dirty, and the comforter, along with the second cover, appeared as if they hadn't been washed in years. Stains that I wouldn’t even want to describe were all over the bedding. It’s clear that urgent upgrades or at least professional cleaning are desperately needed. Moreover, there’s no phone for calling room service—absolutely unacceptable. If you're staying in Europe, be prepared: this hotel, like many others, doesn't provide face towels, wash rags, or toilet seat covers. Make sure you bring your own essentials! To top it off, the staff at the front desk are unhelpful. One clerk feigned assistance by lending us a broken charger adapter only to try to sell us a new one. Both male clerks displayed a shocking lack of courtesy. On a positive note, the hotel is centrally located, which is convenient for accessing various attractions, and it is open 24 hours. However, the overall experience leaves much to be desired.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kam Ha

Travelled with family
Convenient transportation, but too noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great budget option but very compact.

Very good location being just a 5 min walk from Kings Cross St Pancras. We decided to do an overnight stay ahead of an early morning trip on the eurostar. Room was in basement, basic room, had 2 beds a double and single which was good as double was not big enough for both of us. En suite bathroom was tiny and was very difficult to use toilet. Overnight was very noisy with doors slamming and also a pungent smell of weed from outside (we had a central window even in basement). Early check in was allowed at no extra cost as our room was ready. Leave your key at reception each time you leave. Good budget friendly option as other more expensive hotels in area are also compact so if need extra room check the room size 1st
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sina

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

8/10 Good

Samarpan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Valve for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole place needs to be brought into the modern era. Carpets were dirty looking and old. Bed may have had fleas as I started itching all over after sitting on it for a few minutes resulting in a 8”x 6” area of bites. The shower curtain was not waterproof and the drapes need to be replaced or at least ironed. No one was available to carry my large suitcase upstairs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025