Arran House Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from University College London

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Front of property
Staircase
Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily continental breakfast
Deluxe King Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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77-79 Gower Street, London, England, WC1E 6HJ
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Piccadilly Circus
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in London City Centre, Arran House Hotel is adjacent to University College London and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Tottenham Court Road. The 30 rooms at this 3-star hotel include electric kettles, flat-screen TVs, and free tea bags/instant coffee.

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The British Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Leicester Square - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Goodge Street Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 10 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪PaStation - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪TCR Lounge Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Marlborough Arms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lever & Bloom Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Arran House Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from University College London
Arran House Hotel features free WiFi in public areas and a TV in a common area. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with securing valuables and luggage storage. This smoke-free hotel also has a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Electric kettles, portable fans, and free tea bags/instant coffee are also standard.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Arran House Hotel Hotel
Arran House Hotel London
Arran House Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Arran House Hotel?

Arran House Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Arran House Hotel?

As of Oct 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arran House Hotel on Oct 22, 2025 start from $255.07, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do within easy reach of Arran House Hotel?

This hotel is situated in London City Centre, just steps from Tottenham Court Road, and within a 10-minute walk of Russell Square and The British Museum. You'll also find Leicester Square and Oxford Circus less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Arran House Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does Arran House Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, Arran House Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Arran House Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Arran House Hotel?

Couples will appreciate amenities like free breakfast, a garden, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at Arran House Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Arran House Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Arran House Hotel offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Arran House Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Arran House Hotel.

Does Arran House Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Arran House Hotel?

The closest major airport to Arran House Hotel is London City Airport (LCY), which is 9.4 mi away (48 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 18.2 mi away (54-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Arran House Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Arran House Hotel.

Reviews

Arran House Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 302 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 302 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 302 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 302 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 302 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Li

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

Nice and cozy

Nice and cozy. Close to British Museum
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanisha

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Connor

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

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
C
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jose Luis

Liked: Cleanliness
the hotel does not have air conditioning
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

The staff were very friendly and the room was clean. I would happily stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and welcoming. The place is clean and safe
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Laura Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Basic amenities but comfortable. Breakfast included was a bonus. Very convenient and liked the options to walk to for food!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lesley

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Fine. Had not realised how many rooms shared a bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Faith

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was cute and unique. Great atmosphere and a fun place to stay for my family. Also a good value for its location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly efficient staff but this alter the fact that the hotel is in desperate need for a refurbishment. The room we had (room 18) had a double bed and a single, the bathroom was a prefabricated pod in the room to make it into an en-suite bedroom, unfortunately it had not been connected to the soil pipe correctly so had an open sewer smell constantly, there is a extractor fan in the pod which we had to leave on constantly to keep the smell from the bedroom. Management must have known of the problem as there was an air freshener in the pod to try and disguise the smell. Being an old property the floor boards had been lifted and replaced but were uneven loose and dangerous. There is a Tv in the room but the reception is terrible so the channels were pixelated or completely unwatchable. There is WiFi in the room but a very poor signal to the point of being unusable, I gave up on it and connected my iPad to my phone via hotspot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff, great value and good location with a basic breakfast into the bargain. Not particularly clean, but I've seen worse.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Martin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is a conversion of two townhouses and every room is different. This was my experience staying in room 30. The room was approximately twice the size of the small single bed it contained. A door opened onto a small, boxed-in exterior patio. Also attached was a shower and toilet cubicle (not all the rooms are ensuite). The one small window was painted over and had not been opened for years. This meant the only way of getting ventilation was to leave the patio door open which some guests might not feel safe. The radiator came on automatically in the morning and made the room excessively hot - it could not be turned off. The reading light over the bed and the shaver point did not work which I reported the next morning. By evening the defective bulb in the light had been replaced but the shaver point was still inoperable. The very helpful desk clerk offered their only three pin adapter but this had loose connections and did not work. He managed to get a working adapter from a sister hotel so I could shave. At this point the door lock to the room which was operated by a key card ceased to work, but they offered me a manual key so I could continue to get into the room. The carpet was badly frayed in one area. There were tea-making facilities and the continental breakfast was acceptable for this class of hotel. I paid approximately £130/night for this room. There are many cheap hotels in this area of London and it is unlikely I will return to this one.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Li

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very clean and comfortable hotel. Very comfortable large bed. Large modern flat screen TV. Good quality tea bags. Excellent reception staff always willing to help.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shal

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gareth

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Ross, Chicago

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, safe university neighbourhood. Public transportation near by. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely friendly staff, super choice of breakfast. Rooms very tired and need minor repairs but sheets clean and fresh and comfy bed. Room not really close to bathroom….
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlmelaine

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025