Alhambra Hotel

2.5 star property

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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17-19 Argyle Street, London, England, WC1H 8EJ
  • Place, St Pancras Chambers
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, British Library
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(96 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(82 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Extra bed)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room, Ensuite (Extra Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Quadruple Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Alhambra Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a garden, a front desk safe and multilingual staff assistance are on-site.
Alhambra Hotel offers 52 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) and Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Alhambra Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from British Library. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and concierge services.
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the comfy beds and overall comfort
  • Within a 15-minute walk of University College London and Russell Square
As a guest of Alhambra Hotel, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Alhambra Hotel also features a garden, concierge services, and a front desk safe.

This London hotel is smoke free.


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

  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1890
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
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.

Property is also known as

Alhambra Hotel
Alhambra Hotel London
Alhambra London
Hotel Alhambra
Alhambra Hotel London, England
Alhambra Hotel Hotel
Alhambra Hotel London
Alhambra Hotel Hotel London

Alhambra Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 680 out of 1605 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 567 out of 1605 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 230 out of 1605 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1605 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1605 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location, friendly staff, clean and comfy room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are lovely, room always spotlessly clean, and bed comfortable. Location is great too!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ana Carolina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Dominic R

Liked: Staff & service
Location very good,
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room, staff were pleasant and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent value for an excellent hotel stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and room was really clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, staff friendly and attentive, room was spacious and clean with sufficient amenities, close to Kings Cross Station and plenty of shops around, very pleased based on the rate I paid.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent reception great v clean room and bathroom. Great location will def use again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to transport links.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for transportation and for attractions. Helpful staff. Clean and tidy room with good amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Isobel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for main train stations
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here 2 or 3 times a year for about 7 years and the people are friendly and welcoming. Rooms are always clean. Surprisingly quiet given it's proximity to Kings Cross
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and staff were helpful. Enjoyed my stay, would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Shaun Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for Kings Cross
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the train station and underground
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff great location I will definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Good, small room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great budget hotel right across from St. Pancras/Kings Cross station which is super convenient. Shared showers/bathrooms were nice and we never had to fight for a spot. Only con is that if you're not on ground level the stairs are very steep so be wary if you have a lot of luggage
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a really convenient stay for Kings Cross Station. Friendly staff. Place feels secure. it was quiet. The rooms are basic but clean and the room rate was great. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

TRACY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very helpful friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff welcome you to this nice hotel. So handy for Kings Cross and St Pancras stations. Good WiFi. If you just need a place to stay in London this does the job.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026