Elmwood Hotel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Interior entrance
Lobby
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 5 per person)
Interior

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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19 Argyle Square, Kings Cross, London, England, WC1H 8AS
  • Place, St Pancras Chambers
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University College London
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 4 Single Beds

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About this property

Elmwood Hotel

Hotel 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 The British Museum. 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
  • 13 minutes by foot from Russell Square and a 4-minute drive from The British Museum
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
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.

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

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Elmwood Hotel London
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Elmwood Hotel London, England
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Elmwood Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 231 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 177 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 157 out of 1000 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Maximilian

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

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

4/10 Poor

Stewart

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The group of drug users we had to walk past to get to hotel didnt fill us with confindence, the room was tiny and the bathroom was even smaller. The walls were so thin so heard everything in the hotel so it was very hard to actually sleep
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Disliked: Amenities
Hotel was basic but clean. Unfortunately the power sockets in my room failed in the morning meaning no TV and no shower (pump I assume).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

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

6/10 Okay

EDNA

The air fragrance used in the room was too much. Air wick fragrances would be enough.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lean Choo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
The location was convenient as it is close to Kings Cross and ST Pancras. It was a bit cold in the room on the first night and i told the front desk but nothing was done. I asked for extra blanket but it was not placed in the room. On the third night, the heater finally came on because i assume other guests had also mentioned it. Room was clean but dated. The shower faucet was really high and not movable so one had to remove it from the holder as the water would spray to the other wall.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce, Kingston upon Hull

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic ok for short stay if you are spending time away from hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in quiet area facing a small park. I had a walking problem and immediately given a ground floor single room which was really appreciated. Comfy bed..room 7 and completely quiet at night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location.

It is basic but everything that I needed. Location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heng Yu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and a great room, love it
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good locations
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Calum

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025