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Central Hotel

2.0 star property

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Enjoy a city view from the large window, featuring prominent skyscrapers. The room offers a comfortable bed, nightstand, and dresser.
Work in comfort with a dedicated workspace featuring a desk and chair.
Classic hotel exterior with arched windows and symmetrical facade, featuring the hotel's name and address.
Relax in the hotel lobby with a comfortable sofa, coffee table, and reception desk.
Explore the hotel's corridors, featuring a framed poster with directions to discover more.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
16-18 Argyle St, London, England, WC1H 8EG
  • Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • The British Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Piccadilly Circus
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London (LCY-London City)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom (Single Use)

1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom (Single Use)

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, Ensuite

Standard Suite, Ensuite

Standard Suite, Ensuite

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

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (OASIS)

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (OASIS)

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (OASIS)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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

View all photos for Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Mural Double Superior)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Mural Double Superior)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Mural Double Superior)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

London

With a stay at Central Hotel, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of The British Museum and Leicester Square. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1 km) from Russell Square and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Oxford Street.

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The British Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Leicester Square - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chambers Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪GNH Bar and Terrace - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Booking Office Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Central Hotel

Hotel in London, near The British Museum
Central Hotel offers 30 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and portable fans.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a reception hall.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Maltese, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways

More

  • 3 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - October 2021
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 15 for check-in between midnight and 3:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: GBP 15 for check-in between midnight and 3:30 AM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Central Hotel London
Central London
Central Hotel Hotel
Central Hotel London
Central Hotel Hotel London

Central Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 259 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a stones throw away from kingscross, so convenient and easy to explore from. The staff were polite and friendly. I was on the second floor but the man on the desk when I arrived very kindly took my case up for me as there is no lift. The room very small but very clean. A thing I have not always found in larger establishments.The bed was really comfortable. It was good to have tea and coffee facilities. It felt very safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wilson! He greeted me and was peraonable and funny. The room was clean, the location was quite convenient. Just book it, you'll be glad you did.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was such a great find! So close to St Pancras/Kings Cross stations. The staff were incredibly friendly and the property is well kept. Would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room is extremely small but it’s clean and tidy. It’s good for a day or two stays. It’s located very close to the subway station , very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
A problem was that this multi story property has no lift. Being an older building the stairway is narrow and steep. Getting bags to the 3rd level room felt like a good gym workout but would be a big problem if you had physical limitations. Staff did not offer help. The room was small, had one small window and no aircon. In March this was ok but I imagine in summer it would be hot. They did supply a fan. The bed had a metal frame and made a loud clanking noise when you got in/out. Shower/toilet room very small but well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Radhika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Not a hangout place. Very comfy to get through the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was tiny and crammed with three beds, two singles and a double (we only booked for 3 people). Bathroom was dirty, run down and in serious need of some love. No amenities provided like soap or shampoo.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Serhat

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

Great 2 nights

It was a very satisfying stay, we enjoyed our two nights here, as it was a very central spot for transportation. Great location, smooth check in, i just wish they would start building some elevators in these buildings
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very nice, staff kind and location is convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Welcoming hotel

Was a lovely stay. Comfortable and clean. Good value for money. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Online booking with Expedia and hotel check-in easy. We had a quadruple room with full size double and two singles which were crammed into a small room. This meant that there was very little room around the beds which was OK for us as there were only two of us however would be crammed if at full occupancy. Saying that I think it would be OK for a couple of nights. Beds were comfortable with clean bedding and extra pillows provided in the room if required. There is a kettle with coffee and tea provided in the room. No wardrobe is provided but there was a clothes rail.The bathroom was tiny, very dated and in desperate need for an upgrade, it was however clean with plenty of towels provided. Generally the the room was cleaned however the walls, doors and skirting boards were grubby and in need of a good cleaning or a new lick of paint. Now for the major plus point for the hotel it's location, it is literally an few minutes walk from King's Cross which was ideal for us and anyone else wanting quick access to trains and the underground. In conclusion the hotel was ideal for our 2 night stay due to its low cost and brilliant location and yes I would stay here again for a couple of nights lads weekend stay in London but don't expect any frills.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Wilson at check-in was very friendly and welcoming. Rooms were clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Shared bathroom and narrow steep stairs but convenient for kings cross st pancras
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

Cosy and clean!

Cosy, clean and perfect for a couple! Perfect location for a London trip, very kind staff and slept well! Thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Terrible room

Stayed for 1 night prior to catching the 7 o'clock Eurostar to Brussels the following morning. My single room was a tiny, cramped annexe in the dismal basement courtyard at the back of the hotel, with one tiny window, barely any natural light and hardly any floorspace. The bathroom door was kept open by the wastebasket! However, at least the room was clean. It took me a while to get to sleep due to the rumble of the underground trains under my room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location! Great price. The staff were wonderful and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quintin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

jonas

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location Is amazing, couldn’t fault it. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025