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Guilford House Hotel

2.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, a short walk to Russell Square

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Enter through the distinctive red archway, flanked by a black fence and a white wall, to access the entrance.
A compact bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.
Relax in this cozy space with a comfortable bed, a compact desk area, and a wardrobe for your belongings.
Four single beds with striped bedspreads and matching pillows, a large mirror, and a radiator adorn this hotel room.
Enjoy communal dining in a spacious room with tables set for service, surrounded by black chairs and a simple design.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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6 Guilford Street, Russel Square, London, England, WC1N 1DR
  • Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • The British Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Piccadilly Circus
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Cozy retreat with a single bed, desk, and window.

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Two plush beds, each with crisp white linens, are complemented by a wooden headboard and a coat rack.

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Two single beds with matching bedding, a desk with chair and lamp, and a flat-screen TV.

Family Room, Multiple Beds

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

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Three single beds with matching bedding, a bedside table, and a flat-screen TV.

Family Room

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

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Cozy retreat with a single bed, white headboard, and red checkered bedspread, featuring a nightstand and framed artwork.

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cozy retreat with a single bed, bedside table, and dresser, perfect for a relaxing stay.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Restful retreat with a neatly made bed, bedside tables, and soft lighting.

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 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 Russell Square and The British Museum. The 14 rooms at this guesthouse include coffee makers and TVs and guests can enjoy free breakfast.
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What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The British Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Leicester Square - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive - 1.5 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

  • ‪The Lamb - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Redemption Roasters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Noble Rot Lamb's Conduit - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bloom Kitchen & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Belgo King's Cross - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Guilford House Hotel

Guesthouse with free breakfast, a short 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.

Languages

English, Italian

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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

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

Guilford Hotel
Guilford House Hotel
Guilford House Hotel London
Guilford House London
Guilford Hotel London
Guilford House Hotel London, England
Guilford London
Guilford House Hotel London
Guilford House Hotel Guesthouse
Guilford House Hotel Guesthouse London

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.

What is there to do around Guilford House Hotel?

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

Is parking available on site at Guilford House Hotel?

No, this guesthouse doesn't offer parking.

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.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Guilford House Hotel?

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.

Does Guilford House Hotel have connecting rooms?

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).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Guilford House Hotel?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at Guilford House Hotel.

Guilford House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 676 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 676 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 676 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 175 out of 676 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 180 out of 676 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Theresa

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for. The beds were clean and comfortable, the decor is dated and the buildings have a musty smell. The staff were polite and helpful. Breakfast was interesting and certainly not a continental but toast and cereal was available. The area for eating was very cramped and small but tables were cleared quickly and efficiently. Location is very central and very quiet. I would stay again due to the cost and the comfortable beds of the beds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Avoid!

In all my travels to England over the years I’ve never been in a worse hotel than the Guilford House Hotel. A rating of 5! Should be a 1. The gloomy room is like a jail cell, toilet and shower like a small broom closet (try toileting and showering in a phone booth), even though advertised for free internet the unfriendly receptionist wanted to charge me, no bed lamp, limited plug-ins, and the whole place stinks. If you expect breakfast, you better like peanut butter on toast with your instant coffee. On leaving I had to walk through a cloud of cigarette smoke at the front door created by the sons of the owners. Great hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathryn, Portland

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Desk clerk was rude about my not understanding his confusing instructions. WiFi not included in price but available for an extra charge. Room was dirty. Area behind toilet looked worse than any single guy bathroom. Photos are deceivingly nicer than the rundown, dirty room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Enrico

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's very dirty and the quality of the interior is old looking. We also found dirty male underwear in the wardrobe. We booked this hotel last minute as we needed to go to a party and didn't want to stay awake till 5am. I wouldn't recommend it for more than one night. Breakfast was very basic and served in bowels that looked dirty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

James

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

Cheap but dont expect a good nights sleep

Shocking quality of bed, just so old that you cant even sleep on it, i had to sleep on top of the mattress to make it even close to comfortable but i guess its cheap! Single glassed windows means you hear traffic and people all night
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Linda

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very bad shower just a trickle.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jon

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wanted no frills, and Guildford House Hotel didn’t promise frills! £50 for a double bed and en-suite from a static caravan next to Russell Square. I’d say the electrical fittings could have been fitted more securely, and the radiator could benefit from a valve you could adjust, but it was functional. The Wi-Fi was poor enough that I resorted to my phone's data in the end, and hot water needs to be run for a little while first, but at that price, the water isn’t staying in the pipes long enough to be a legionella risk. It does the job, and the business is honest, but this isn't for you if you’re expecting a large, shiny chain hotel with a cooked breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Don't book here

The hotel was tired and not maintained, our room was v basic, the sheets were clean but the room felt like it had not been aired and we all slept bad. The bathroom had a bad damp smell, the shower curtain smelt terrible. The breakfast was basic but they had used pots of peanut butter and Nutella out for use which was not sanitary. This was definitely not worth £200 and I'm very annoyed that we paid this money for this establishment.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cinzia

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lot of people smoking cannabis inside the hotel which smelled really badly with fumes, both in the corridor and in the room. Tried to mention it to the hotel and they basically told me they could not do anything like it is ok to have cannabis smoke throughout the propertly and just to open the window... Room quite dirty and def more of a 1 star hotel. Totally unsafe in general, I was actually shocked to have such a property booked via Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

John, Greenville

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was dark and dingy. There was an empty coke bottle in the bed. The shower drain overflowed into the room. The WiFi we had to pay for (£2.50 per day per device) was terrible and intermittent at best.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Clean, a little dated but very cheap.

Great value. Staff were fantastic. Room was very basic but clean and all you need for a brief stay. I was only sleeping there, much better than anything near this price (multi occupancy hostel, no thanks). Perfect for my one night to avoid the replacement bus service and be fresh for work in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Juvenal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

yvonne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel was basic, very old fashioned, my room was definitely in need of refurbishment, the curtains didn’t close properly, Noticed some fire doors were perminatly propped open. Unsafe for guests. Excellent helpful staff, very clean bed linen and white towels, comfortable bed but NO mattress or pillow protectors on bed. Had to go 2 doors down for reception and breakfast! NOT sure on security in hotel I stayed at only secure card entrance, internet had said 24 hours security, there were some cameras, SO presume they covered both Hotels ! Even though I once went to reception and there was no one there watching these cameras. OVERALL A VERY GOOD CHEAP HOTEL IN LONDON 😊
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Legitimately horrible hotel. Stay anywhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Catherine

Disliked: Amenities
I didn’t like having to go to one building and sleeping in another building where there was no 24 hour reception. I was put on 4 flight of stairs with no lifts. The place is a very old house that needs to be demolished. I felt unsafe while I was there. I left at 4:30 in the morning and had no breakfast. I believe that Camden borough should shut that place down as it seems to be more of a health hazard. I feel that I should get a refund for what I had. Would never go there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gray, Portsmouth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very close to gosh as my grandson was haveing surgery,,,,,,,,good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly team, very good location. Bathrooms a bit like holiday caravan bathrooms but fair for its star rating and price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Phil, fishponds

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was too small and not comfortable to use. Bloke manning reception took ages to open door on checking in
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just start by booking 1 night, and then reassess

It is passable, I suppose. They charge you for poor quality wifi. The breakfast is stale cereal and bread, instant coffee or tea, and juice. It isn't really worthwhile but I suppose it is something. They have a 36 hour cancellation policy, presumably instituted because so many people wanted to cancel immediately after arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandrina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay, will be visiting again as it’s close to my head office
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025