Guilford House Hotel

2.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, 9-minute walk to Russell Square

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Property entrance
Property amenity
Hair dryer, towels
Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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6 Guilford Street, Russel Square, London, England, WC1N 1DR
  • Place, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

London

Guilford House Hotel places you in London City Centre, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as The British Museum and Russell Square. The 14 rooms at this guesthouse include coffee makers and TVs and guests can enjoy free breakfast.

What's nearby

  • Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • City, University of London - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University College London - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The British Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 7 min walk
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪FRED - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lady Ottoline - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lamb - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Noble Rot Lamb's Conduit - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Redemption Roasters - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Guilford House Hotel

Guesthouse with free breakfast, 9-minute walk to Russell Square
Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage.
16-inch TVs are available for entertainment, and guests can stay connected with WiFi. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, hair dryers, and desks.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (GBP 2.50 per night)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 16-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: GBP 2.50 per night (rates may vary)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

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

Property is also known as

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Guilford House Hotel Guesthouse
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Guilford House Hotel?

Guilford House Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Dec 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guilford House Hotel on Jan 4, 2026 start from $72.49, 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 around Guilford House Hotel?

This guesthouse is situated in London City Centre within a short 15-minute walk of The British Museum and also 9 minutes on foot from Russell Square. You'll also find St. Paul's Cathedral and Leicester Square within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Guilford House Hotel?

No, there isn't parking available at the guesthouse.

Does Guilford House Hotel include a casino on the premises?

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

Is there an indoor pool at Guilford House Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is Guilford House Hotel good for couples?

Amenities at this guesthouse that appeal to couples include free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk.

Are there hot tubs at Guilford House Hotel?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Guilford House Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

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

Does Guilford House Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Guilford House Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Guilford House Hotel?

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

How close is the airport from Guilford House Hotel?

The closest major airport to Guilford House Hotel is London City Airport (LCY), which is 10 mi away (42 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 19.2 mi away (58-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Guilford House Hotel?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Guilford House Hotel.

Guilford House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 712 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 712 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 184 out of 712 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 183 out of 712 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 190 out of 712 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mary Jane

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was the positive. Close to tube station. Hot room, very small and uncomfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

JOHN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Marty

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is really run down, worn out carpets, torn curtains, dirty showers.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Bradley

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel needs a remodel.

Nice staff. -no water pressure -no ventilation or ac. -no hot water at times. -bathroom to small to be functional.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Claire

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Zoe

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Fine if just sleeping there

The carpet was loose, causing us to fall down the stairs. Breakfast was just cereal and toast - fine. The room, curtains were falling down, rusty screws in the bathroom, chewing gum like substances stuck to sink, hand soap empty and fell off the wall, coat hooks on the back of the bathroom door were right at eye level and frankly dangerous, bathroom wasn’t level so water didn’t drain properly after a shower, toilet leaked, hole in bed box, loud buzzer could constantly be heard, tv turned itself on randomly during the night, mouldy pillow in cupboard
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Ok for what it is

It was fine for a two star. breakfast room very small and breakfast very basic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

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

2nd to 4th august

Absolutely perfect for what we wanted to do Basically drop iur bags and sleep there 10 minutes walk from kings cross station so perfectly handy for us As we went to wembley and tottenham hotspur stadium for concerts there It was cheap for london and served a purpose for what we needed it for its perfect tho if you are not staying in the hotel all day like us we literally dropped our bags and slept there Staff are very friendly as well A costa coffee luterally across the road
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lizzy

Liked: Staff & service
Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathryn

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lack of cleanliness throughout room very hot to hot to sleep, bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was in a good area and accessible to the place we wanted to get to and from. The interior of the property is very dated, which didn't bother us, but the room was very small for 3 people, and the bathroom was extremely small. The pictures online of the rooms dont show how dated and small it all is. The room was so warm as well and had no ventilation, really. Cleanliness of the room is also very basic. Not sure we would re-book this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

martin

It was okay ,basic accommodation ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Staff & service

Reasonable stay

Good stay for the price. Can understand previous feedback but we found this to be a reasonable stay for the money. Room wasn’t great but had all the amenities we needed prior to getting a train the following day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was a mess. Surprised it's on Expedia. First, they charge for Wifi, 2.5L per day. The bathrooms are coverted closets literally, can barely move. Breakfast is a joke-stale cereal, some bread and instant coffee. Room key doesn;t work for the front door half the time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
reasonable price, great location 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamid Mohammedali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good service good staffs Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Be aware!!!

If you are in a budget, this place maybe an option, but I don’t recommend this place to stay, is pretty close from Russell Station(opens at 5:30am becareful), but if you go in summer time be ready to suffer with the head on the rooms, specially the ones on the basement. Please think twice and spend 100$ for something better!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Vicki

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025