St Athans Hotel

2.0 star property

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

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
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LCY-London City)
    ‪25 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 the area

London

St Athans Hotel is centrally located in London, a 5-minute walk from Russell Square and 5 minutes by foot from Brunswick Centre. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from The Foundling Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Coram's Fields and the Harmsworth Memorial Playground.

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • British Library - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The British Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • London (QQU-London Euston Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Marquis Cornwallis - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Crazy Salad - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪TA’MINI Lebanese Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nonna Selena Pizzeria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪London Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

St Athans Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 5-minute walk to Russell Square
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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St Athans Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 360 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 365 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1002 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

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

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You pay for what you get. The rooms are small, but cozy. I was there for a concert so I didn’t ask too much from the hotel, just a clean place to sleep. Not too far out of the city. Rooms are very clean, bathrooms nearby and quiet. The area felt safe and is closeby to metro and shopping centre. Also with transportation and cabs so nearby, all of London is at your fingertips! Friendly welcome and goodbye!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, bathrooms were clean everyday, easy check in and check out. Incredibly hot inside the rooms though in summer
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Diana, Sugar Land

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was okay. A little pricey for what the property is about. If you come here, request a room away from windows facing the street. We stayed in a room on ground floor (which we appreciated) but unfortunately it’s noisy. People passing by, there were girls talking loudly around 2 am, and had to tell them to be quiet. Young fellas being loud late at night, construction site, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Polly, Spokane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely budget hotel. As advertised, no A/C and the restrooms are shared, but neither was an issue. Clean, quiet, and easy access to Bloomsbury.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025