Central Hotel

2.0 star property

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Hallway
Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (OASIS) | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Hallway

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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16-18 Argyle St, London, England, WC1H 8EG
  • Place, St Pancras Chambers
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, British Library
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LCY-London City)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

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

Standard Suite, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 161 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom (Single Use)

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Mural Double Superior)

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

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (OASIS)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Central Hotel

Hotel in London, near The British Museum
Along with express check-in, this smoke-free hotel has express check-out and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a front desk safe, multilingual staff assistance and a reception hall are on-site.
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 a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Central Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of The British Museum. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, multilingual staff and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the value of their stay and the helpful staff
  • 13 minutes by foot from Russell Square and a 4-minute drive from The British Museum
As a guest of Central Hotel, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Central Hotel also features express check-in, express check-out, and a front desk safe.

This London hotel is smoke free.


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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (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.

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

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, mobile payments and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight.
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. 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

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Central Hotel.

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Central Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 356 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 356 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 356 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 356 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 356 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Budget place to stay in London.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for a quick stop and last minute reservation , then this is the place you have to stay at 100% recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lance

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Small room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Elmer

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elmer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Property was more in line with a hostle dorm size rooms and bathroom that could not fit one person at the sink.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Naresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very close to the station for Eurostar
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

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

Location makes day trips easy a

We found the Central Hotel to be exactly as it was described - a clean and well run hotel that provides a basic center-point from which to experience the local attractions and a secure place to store one’s luggage while away to some of the many locations made available through the St Pancras international station. We were able to leave for Paris on an early train, spend the day sightseeing, and return on a later train. The location is fantastic and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The Central hotel worked well for our budget and we won’t hesitate to stay there again should we return to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noisy but to be expected in a large city. Staff was great and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good find. Will definitely use again.

Great little hotel close to Kings Cross/St Pancras. I had a small single room with shared bathroom just down corridor but it was fine for a one-night stay. Very comfortable bed and good supply tea/coffee making facilities and a fan. Can obviously be noisy so close to busy area so best pack ear plugs. Was on top floor so need to say if your mobility is an issue. Very friendly staff and was able to leave my bag with Reception before and after check-in. Will definitely use again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
very good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good Stay

Good low cost place to stay in an expensive area. Tiny room, but okay for just sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

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

8/10 Good

MASATERU

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

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accommodating staff, small room but clean and comfortable. I’d still choose to stay here in the future. Close to everything, train, bus stops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beside major train hub
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and reception staff helpful No lifts so no good for BIG Suitcases Cheap Cheerful and Conveniently situated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nazir

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tarik

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

lynette

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025