St Athans Hotel

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Point of interest
Quad room with private bathroom
Point of interest

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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20-24 Tavistock Place, London, England, WC1H 9RE
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Piccadilly Circus
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LCY-London City)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Double room with shared bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single room with shared bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin room with shared bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Double and single room with shared bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Room for 5 people with shared bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Double room with private bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double and single room with private bathroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Quad room with private bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Single room with private bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Top floor quad room with shared bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Top floor single room with shared bathroom

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Top floor double room with shared bathroom

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Lower ground floor twin room with shared bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Lower ground floor quad room with shared bathroom

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Top floor room for 5 people with shared bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Top floor double and single room with shared bathroom

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Top floor double and single room with private bathroom

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Top floor quad room with private bathroom

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Comfort Apartment

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

St Athans Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 5-minute walk to Russell Square
This smoke-free hotel features a 24-hour front desk, a computer station, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a TV in a common area, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite.
St Athans Hotel offers 60 accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. 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 St Athans Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Russell Square. Free WiFi in public areas is available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a computer, and a multilingual staff
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Russell Square and 5 minutes by foot from Brunswick Centre
  • Cats and dogs welcome for free
St Athans Hotel offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

This London hotel is smoke free.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 5 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra 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.

  • Pet deposit: GBP 150.00 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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 stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Alcohol isn't served at St Athans Hotel.

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St Athans Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 360 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 175 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1003 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alessio

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

8/10 Good

Donna

The hotel is very clean and the staff is friendly and welcoming. The rooms are small, but overall we had a very pleasant experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Best Option

We chose the hotel last minute, due to a bad experience with the previous one. But the reality is that it was the best choice, the place has a great location, the room is comfortable and quiet, the staff is 24 hours and very friendly. The lounge always has tea or coffee and is spacious. The only thing to consider is maybe a little that there is no elevator, but we had no problem with our small suitcases. The hotel provides recommendations which we used for breakfast and it was a good choice as well, it is close to bus stops, subway and main train station. It made our stay in London very enjoyable, we will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey, Brookfield

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff. Very clean and nice room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lindsay

Disliked: Amenities
It’s an old building with no air conditioning. If I was staying here with just by myself or with my husband it’s fine. The room was very tiny with a double bed and a twin bunk bed. With 4 people in there (2 adults, 2 teens) it was so very hot. Can’t open a window more than 2”. Fan going but with one outlet near the door it never cooled the room down. Also a tiny tv up in the corner that my husband got working. We booked thru Expedia and added on a night after with the hotel. The difference of that was £70. I asked for the Expedia rate that I got and was told the rates depend on the night. I paid so we could get into our room. I have asked for a refund of that as it’s ridiculous to pay that. Oh and our shower never drained so that was less pleasant as well. So with not one night good sleep and charged that extra amount was not great. The bedding and room was clean. Also being a family with luggage and no lift was tricky carrying suitcases up a flight of stairs. So we were thankful we were up only one floor. The only thing nice was the location is walkable to where you want to be in London. And we felt safe in the neighbourhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Cher

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very disappointing

I rarely take the time to write reviews, but I felt compelled to share my experience with St. Athans Hotel because our stay was truly disappointing. The room was musty, uncomfortably hot, and had no air conditioning. We had to leave the window open, but there were no screens, which led to us getting bitten by gnats at night. They provided us with a fan, but it was broken. When I asked for a replacement, the front desk staff told me they didn’t have any more and that I’d have to wait until another guest checked out. The sink in the room was tiny and clogged—after about three seconds of use, it would start to overflow. After five nights, I asked for fresh towels and toilet paper. The front desk attendant told me I’d have to wait until the towels were washed to get any clean ones. He said he’d bring up toilet paper, but never did, so I ended up buying some myself. The next morning, I asked another staff member for towels and was only given two, even though there were three of us in the room. The only positive I can mention is the location—it’s convenient. Beyond that, the hotel is poorly managed and uncomfortable. I strongly advise against booking here. And if you do, avoid Room #14—it appeared to be a converted storage room with beds thrown in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tata

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the accessibility of the place. It is convenient for travellers taking the St. Pancras Kings Cross station. The place is clean and well kept. The staff is nice and courteous too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kieran

Liked: Staff & service
Reasonable hotel, good area. Alright for anyone making a
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well placed - easy to get to places like the British Museum and the West End etc. Staff were friendly, place was very well kept, beds were comfortable. Good 24 hour service and on the whole the place was very quiet. More hostel vibes if that is what you are going for.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My room was very small and I didn’t enjoy the shared bathroom experience. Room was clean. No fan so it was warm. Location is just okay. Somewhat noisy on the street so if we left the window open for the room to cool down the noise on the street kept us up.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alberto

Disliked: Room comfort

Small, old, well situated

This is an old building, with excellent location close to British Museum, the Piccadilly line underground, and other attractions, reasonable price in relation to the city and season (July). I had a room with private bathroom, the bathroom very small and uncomfortable (it is a better option the shared bathroom, if you do not mind to share). They did not clean the room everyday, and some times bad odors came from toilette. I appreciate that there is always somebody at the reception.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Warren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Exceptional Budget Hotel for Travelers

Wonderful stay at this boutique budget hotel for backpackers and travelers of all sorts. We came to London to go to the Opera and the Hiroshige expo at the British Museum and both were in walking distance of the hotel. Euston Station is .5 miles away and the entire area has many shops, restaurants and green spaces to lie on the grass. The hotel has toilets and showers just off the staircase and this is nice so that you don't have to listen to your partner on the toilet in a small room. The toilets were always clean and showers had powerful, hot water. The windows opened so we had fresh air. The staff was friendly and has been run by the same family since 1964. If you're looking for a budget hotel in Bloomsbury, near the British Museum, the Royal Opera House, Soho and Euston, Saint Pancras and King's Cross stations, look no further. This is the place. I wouldn't stay anywhere else. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
建物は古く狭く、部屋もとても狭かったですが、清潔でベッドの寝心地も良かったです。ドライヤーを貸してくれました。階段が急で狭いため荷物が多い時は大変かもしれません。ラウンジが利用でき、コーヒーと紅茶等のサービスがありがたかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hui-Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived early and luggage storage was fast and easy. Staff were friendly and there were showers, toilets, and a lounge for us to use before our room was ready. All areas were clean and the staff were all very helpful and attentive. Great value and fantastic location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
No air conditioning. Room was hot and muggy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was exactly what we needed as a family of three. It was located within walking distance of Euston station, had many reasonably priced restaurants nearby, and a Tesco. The beds and washroom facilities were clean and comfortable. We felt safe with someone manning the door 24 hours. The only small downside was the outside noise (the room was on street level and we had to leave the window open for ventilation). The hotel itself was very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Erik

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is in a very good location, very close to the tube and city center. However, that was the only nice thing about it. It was very hot and no A/C. Very difficult to get to the 4th floor with the suitcases and no elevator available. We had to share the bathroom with other rooms. We asked for a second fan because the room was extremely hot, but the staff said they didnt have a second fan. Then we asked again the next day and the staff found one and provided. Overall, our experience was not good and we would not recommend this hotel. Pay a little more and be comfortable in a nicer hotel. We made the mistake of trying to save money but it was not worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronny

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We paid the same amount of money for the 11 days that we stayed here. Yet, they don't change our towels on a daily basis. In addition, the property is 200 year old. This means that it is old and squeaky. Make sure that you have strong arms to bring up and down any luggage over 24Kg because there is NO ELEVATOR. In the Summer, this place is HOT. There is no air conditioning.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gallay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiara

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at St Athans Hotel! The staff were very nice and the 24/7 reception was great. From a safety perspective, we appreciated that all guests must ring the bell to enter the building. The newly renovated washrooms were nice. The cafe across the street is very cheap and has good breakfast options! There are also lots of other restaurants in the area, including a diner we had a full English breakfast at. The hotel is old but charming! Would recommend if you are looking for a 'no frills' hotel to stay at.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a very no frills hotel in a very old quirky building, but the staff are very kind, the room was clean and convenient and it is close to lots of great food options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025