With a stay at Elmwood Hotel, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of The British Museum and Russell Square. .This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Leicester Square.
What's nearby
The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
British Library - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
University College London - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
The British Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Getting around
London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 4 min walk
King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 4 min walk
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 59 min drive
Restaurants
Costa Coffee - 4 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Burger King - 3 min walk
Five Guys - 4 min walk
Double Standard - 3 min walk
About this property
Elmwood Hotel
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 35 guestrooms featuring DVD players. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 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 transportation
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 7 for adults and GBP 7 for children
Family friendly
DVD player
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
No elevator
More
2 buildings
5 floors
Built in 1937
Edwardian architecture
Smoking not allowed
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
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 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
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 7 for adults and GBP 7 for children
Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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Elmwood Hotel London
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Elmwood Hotel Reviews
Reviews
6.4
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 1005 reviews
10 - Excellent
177
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1005 reviews
8 - Good
276
Rating 6 - Okay. 231 out of 1005 reviews
6 - Okay
231
Rating 4 - Poor. 173 out of 1005 reviews
4 - Poor
173
Rating 2 - Terrible. 148 out of 1005 reviews
2 - Terrible
148
6.8/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
5.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mr C A
Feb 14, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very friendly and helpful hotel very clean
Mr C A
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
René
Jan 12, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really nice hotel
René
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Cathryn
Mar 22, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect location, tired room and hotel but functional and clean. 2 poor night sleeps due to loud upstairs guest and pipes but not the fault of the hotel. Would stay here again for location alone.
Cathryn
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Vilma
Mar 16, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms are very small. The location is perfect
Vilma
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Nicola
Feb 12, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bed was comfortable and clean and the tv had lots of channels.
The hotel was in a great location, this was the only positive.
The hotel was in need of huge renovation, it was dirty and smelt musty. The shower we wouldn't use and the bed was tiny with just a small cover and sheet. We were freezing all night. We spent as little time there as possible.
Out of the two staff we met on the desk one was pleasant the other very rude.
I would not stay again or recommend to anyone
I don’t know why this hotel has such a low score it’s a budget hotel in prime location! If you pay cheap don’t expect the Hilton! This hotel does exactly as it offers a budget stay in an excellent location. The bedding/bed are clean the staff are friendly and helpful. I’m disabled I rang up before booking and asked could they locate me on the ground floor and they were very accommodating helping me to the room. If you want Hilton 5 star standard then book the Hilton and pay there crazy prices! This hotel is perfect as a budget friendly option! I’ve stayed in far worse hotels in London. I will be returning
My single room was clean. However it was in poor repair with the bathroom and bedside light not operable. The room safe wasn’t working and the chair was in a shonky state.
It is basic but everything that I needed. Location is great.
Justin
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
victor edward joseph
Oct 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stay was better than expected - perfect location for kings cross station. Breakfast- croissants, cereal, toast and meats/cheese not bad value. Service good - would probably stay again!