Located near Russell Square and Tottenham Court Road, Elmwood Hotel offers a warm welcome with in-room WiFi. With express check-out, luggage storage, and multilingual staff at your service, previous guests have appreciated the helpful staff.
The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
British Library - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
University College London - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
London City Airport (LCY) - 47 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 59 min drive
Luton Airport (LTN) - 74 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN) - 79 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 105 min drive
London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 4 min walk
King's Cross Station - 6 min walk
London (QQS-St. Pancras International Train Station) - 6 min walk
King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 4 min walk
Russell Square Underground Station - 11 min walk
Euston Underground Station - 13 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Costa Coffee - 4 min walk
Burger King - 3 min walk
Five Guys - 4 min walk
The Rooftop at The Standard - 3 min walk
About this property
Elmwood Hotel
When you stay at Elmwood Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Russell Square and The British Museum. This Edwardian hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Tottenham Court Road and Regent's Park. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station is 4 minutes and Russell Square Underground Station is 11 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
35 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
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Parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Room service (late night)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Winery tours nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1937
Edwardian architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
18-inch TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 7 for adults and GBP 7 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
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Elmwood Hotel London
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Hotel Elmwood
Elmwood Hotel London, England
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Elmwood Hotel London
Elmwood Hotel Hotel London
Frequently asked questions
Does Elmwood Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Elmwood Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Elmwood Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Elmwood Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of GBP 20 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What's the area around Elmwood Hotel like?
Elmwood Hotel is in London City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station and 13 minutes' walk from Russell Square.
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Reviews
Elmwood Hotel Reviews
6.4
Good
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6.8
Cleanliness
7.6
Location
7.2
Staff & service
5.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
6/10 Good
May 21, 2026
Staff were pleasant, location is good for St Pancras. I had a top floor room in the rear, so quiet. It's all cheap and dated, and the quilt had cigarette burns. Seemed clean enough otherwise.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 30, 2026
The rooms were compact and maybe some modernisation needed but clean and comfortable, ideal for kings cross station, would stay again.
Sarah
Sarah, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2026
Staff very friendly and helpful hotel very clean
Mr C A
Mr C A, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 22, 2026
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
Cathryn, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 12, 2026
The bed was comfortable and clean and the tv had lots of channels.
Nicola
Nicola, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 20, 2026
The room was too small to accommodate three people, though thankfully we were only two. Beds small, we used both. Furniture very tired with wobbly and tiny wardrobe. Electrical plug for light had a broken earth pin in the socket. Thankfully, the light was a type that did not need to be earthed.
We did not have breakfast but this was available for reasonable cost.
Close to Saint Pancras for those needing overnight stay to catch an early train at a reasonable cost for nights accommodation.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 3, 2026
Very clean and all necessaries provided. Excellent value.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2025
Hosts were great, rooms clean, great location, smallish bathroom but good value for the money
Terry
Terry, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2025
The breakfast was great value for money and the staff were very friendly and helpful.great location to catch the Eurostar this morning to Amsterdam.
Jill
Jill, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2026
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
David
David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 14, 2026
Good value budget hotel in a great location. I’ve stayed in a few similar hotels in the same area and Elmwood is the best to date.
Reception staff were polite and friendly. Check in was straight forward and a minor problem was sorted quickly with no fuss.
My single room was clean and had all the expected basic amenities. The bed was comfortable, and the shower was in good working order.
I recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a clean, comfortable budget hotel in the Kings X area. If expectations are consistent with the price paid, then the hotel is perfect for a short stay as a base to explore London.
I would definitely stay again at a similar price per night.
Lee
Lee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2025
Had another good overnight stay at The Elmwood. Small room, but ideal, with good shower and comfortable bed. Friendly greeting again.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 10, 2025
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!
victor edward joseph
victor edward joseph, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2025
Great location.
It is basic but everything that I needed. Location is great.
Justin
Justin, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 1, 2025
Good location. Clean and good value.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 24, 2025
Perfect no-frills budget hotel
Perfect budget hotel accommodation- fabulous value for money, super clean and friendly service from the staff.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 30, 2025
Good greeting on check in everything was well explained.
The room was ok. It did the job of a bed for the night and convenient for Kings Cross station.
Although it says to use the locker provided and
David
David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 30, 2025
This was great for us, location very close to Kings Cross, perfect for an overnight stay. The room was small but clean and fine for a short stay. The staff were very friendly, all good.
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
Perfect budget hotel for the price. Clean comfortable bed and, while the shower is a bit tight, it’s plenty powerful and hot enough. Easy to find and plenty of good places to eat and drink nearby.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Dec 28, 2025
Unfortunately, the room condition wasn’t very good. The bathroom floor was constantly wet, and the shower didn’t drain properly, causing water to overflow.
However, I did enjoy the breakfast, especially the croissants, which were excellent.
Yuko
Yuko, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 28, 2025
Excellent location in quiet area facing a small park. I had a walking problem and immediately given a ground floor single room which was really appreciated.
Comfy bed..room 7 and completely quiet at night.
Liz
Liz, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2025
The staff on the reception were friendly and helpful
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 15, 2025
Room was small and clean. But in basement under the reception. The reception has a creaky floor so everytime anyone walked around there it was noisy in the room.
Also shower was only trickling
Jean-Claude
Jean-Claude, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 20, 2025
Nice budget hotel near King's Cross
1 nights stay. Nice basic comfortable hotel. Room layout was odd but functional. Would happily stay again.
adnan
adnan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 8, 2025
Small single room. Laminate floor could do with replacing very worn but roo was clean and comfy for 1 night stay close to Kings Cross for onward travel on Eurostar. Staff were friendly. Overall a nice stay.