Elmwood Hotel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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19 Argyle Square, Kings Cross, London, England, WC1H 8AS
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Piccadilly Circus
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

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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. 155 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 240 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 181 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 160 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Augustine

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty and the bed smelled like it was dipped in a strong insecticide. The smell of the toilet is a story for another day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Claire

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was very tired and dated, limited space and shower was just a dribble of water.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michaela

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, but the actual hotel itself wasn’t the cleanest
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tara

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Bed was NOT a double bed. Couldn’t open window as smell of weed filtered through from outside. Was extremely hot. Bedroom was extremely cramped. Bathroom was dirty. Water in shower drain still hadn’t soaked away. Towel to shower with was hand wash size. No hot water for shower - had to have a cold shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shelby

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would not stay here again, nor would I suggest it to others. We had a lot of luggage and were put on the top floor with no elevator. 3-4 flights of stairs. The WiFi barely works. The rooms haven’t been updated in probably 20 years by the looks of them. The rooms are VERY small. The room we purchased said that it slept 3 people. While that was true, the beds took up 90% of the room. There was barely room to walk through the room, let alone put our luggage. The bathroom is not big enough to get ready in. Barely enough room to turn around in there. The positive is that it is very close to the train station. However, note that you are far from all of the typical London attractions at this location. There is nothing really of note in this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Alastair

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bed was not even a normal Double, No facilities such as kettle and coffee Tea Milk etc. Narrow stairs and no assistance with luggage as there is no lift. Only advantage was it was close to the Railway station would think twice about staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alfredo

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place and affordable for the neighborhood. We really enjoyed being close and accessible to many London sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brendan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Elmwood hotel is very close to Kingscross/St Pancras, off of a quiet square a block or so off the Euston Road. It's convenient for coming and going from the airport or for getting anywhere you want to go in London.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Small single room. Laminate floor could do with replacing very worn but roo was clean and comfy for 1 night stay close to Kings Cross for onward travel on Eurostar. Staff were friendly. Overall a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ricky Jay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katrin

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Aukse

Travelled with family and small children
No air conditioner, super tiny and loud if you open the window. Convenient location close to train and bus station
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kazuko

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

Honored to be a 'regular' guest

The staffs are simply amazing, so helpful, friendly, and personable, almost like family friends once we get to know them. So comfortable to stay. Some noise from the outside or other guests with young children can be a bit disturbing but that cannot be helped and the staff will try to accommodate the needs, wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Gavin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Kings Cross overnighter

The hotel was basic. A single bed in a room for an overnight stay, it was adequate but nothing special. Close to Kings Cross and moderately priced for London. Overnight was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan, Bemidji

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for train and tube stations and the King's Cross food market stalls. Friendly and helpful staff. We had a triple room which had 1 double and 1 single bed, it was very small, but clean and had everything we needed. If you are on a budget, this is a great place to shower and sleep. No frills but it was quiet, clean and had comfortable beds with good housekeeping. Didn't t try the breakfast but appreciated the tea and coffee making stuff in the room. 4 stars from me only because the hallways/stairways need an update.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating when our Vrbo fell through.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was great for us, location very close to Kings Cross, perfect for an overnight stay. The room was small but clean and fine for a short stay. The staff were very friendly, all good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

matthew

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

Good location, but very poor quality hotel.

Staff were pleasant, its in a good location but thats the only positives to be found here. The hotel is in need of a complete make over, really does need modernising. Everything is very old, the mattress should have been replaced years ago and offered no support. Pillows are of low quality and super thin.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

ELLIS

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jade

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, close to the station. The room was not clean. I found several hairs in the bed. Definitely did not want to walk around without my shoes. Shower was not clean. Do not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025