Alhambra Hotel

Hotel convenient to The British Museum

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In the heart of London, Alhambra Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with a beautiful garden and on-site shopping mall. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, and enjoy multilingual staff assistance for your city adventures. Guests rave about the hotel's prime location near Russell Square and Tottenham Court Road.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (5)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hair dryer
$79 nightly
$94 total
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 18 of 18 rooms
Hand-held showerhead
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Standard Double Room, Ensuite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Standard Double Room, Ensuite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Excellent
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
Bathroom shower
Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Excellent
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
Bathroom sink
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Standard Triple Room, Ensuite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

Very good
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Bathroom shower
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Room amenity

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Good
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
Standard Single Room, Ensuite | Bathroom shower
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Room amenity

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Excellent
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Hair dryer, towels
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Room amenity

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Extra bed)

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
Bathroom shower
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Room amenity

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Very good
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Bathroom shower
Quadruple Room, Ensuite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Quadruple Room, Ensuite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Room amenity

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Good
  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
Hand-held showerhead
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Triple Room, Ensuite (Extra Bed)

Excellent
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Miscellaneous
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Quadruple Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Twin Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Triple Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Single Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Double Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room, Ensuite (Extra Bed)

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Shared Facilities

  • Sleeps 2
Interior detail
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Basic Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
Interior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Basic Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Map
17-19 Argyle Street, London, England, WC1H 8EJ

What's nearby

  • St Pancras Chambers - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • British Library - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University College London - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • London City Airport (LCY) - 41 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 54 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 73 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 79 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 100 min drive
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • London (QQS-St. Pancras International Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • King's Cross Station - 4 min walk
  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • Euston Underground Station - 10 min walk
  • Russell Square Underground Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Booking Office 1869 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Alhambra Hotel

When you stay at Alhambra Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from The British Museum and Oxford Street. Also, Leicester Square and Russell Square are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and overall property condition. Public transportation is just a short walk: King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station is 3 minutes and Euston Underground Station is 10 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 52 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 16
    • Check-out time is 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

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 16

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 4 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1890
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Shopping mall on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night

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.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Frequently asked questions

Does Alhambra Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Alhambra 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 Alhambra Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Alhambra Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Alhambra Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Alhambra Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Alhambra Hotel and nearby?

Alhambra Hotel has a garden.

What's the area around Alhambra Hotel like?

Alhambra Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station and 20 minutes' walk from The British Museum. The local area is considered walkable as well as being good for public transport.

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Alhambra Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property is located near many restaurants, cafes, and food options, making dining very convenient. (8 reviews)
  • The property's Wi-Fi connection was good and reliable. (7 reviews)
  • Breakfast options were a good deal and enough for two to share, with snacks also available for purchase. (4 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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8/10 Very good

Easy check-in, staff friendly and attentive, room was spacious and clean with sufficient amenities, close to Kings Cross Station and plenty of shops around, very pleased based on the rate I paid.
Tony, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent value for an excellent hotel stay.
Clifford, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location for the train station and underground
Elaine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and room was really clean and comfortable.
Andrew, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It's a really convenient stay for Kings Cross Station. Friendly staff. Place feels secure. it was quiet. The rooms are basic but clean and the room rate was great. Would definitely stay here again.
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff welcome you to this nice hotel. So handy for Kings Cross and St Pancras stations. Good WiFi. If you just need a place to stay in London this does the job.
Iain, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very helpful friendly staff
TRACY, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and staff very friendly
Jenny, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything perfect
Neil, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean room
Richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

All well!
Mattias, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very good. The room was very clean and had everything available. The shower was lovely and hot and it was a very pleasant stay.
Nicola, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful staff great location I will definitely stay here again
Gary, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful and friendly staff, decent size room for the location and price and very convenient for Kings Cross
Natalie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very handy for King's Cross and St Pancras stations. Clean room at a reasonable price. Shared shower and toilet but en suite was available at an upgrade. Perfect for what I needed.
Iain, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel and staff within a few mins of kings x Hotel really clean
Karen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Stayed here a few times now. If you want a simple, affordable, clean space that has a comfortable bed? This is perfect. I’m only ever sleeping here, so I don’t need fancy. Just clean and practical :)
Charlotte, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great overnight stay while working in London. Have stayed many times before and always excellent service and clean room and facilities
Gavin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is very conveniently located for travelling on the Euro star! Nothing fancy but great value (particularly against other hotels in this area).
Jake, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room were small but spotless. Very close to the train station. Felt very safe. It’s a family owned hotel so would definitely support them in the future.
Juan de Dios, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay! Great staff.
Sandra, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean and great location to King’s Cross.
Samantha, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff and great location.
Damian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed here a few time great little hotel
Liz, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location, clean, easy check-in
Louise, 1-night trip