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Reviews of Elmwood Hotel 2 stars

19 & 20 Argyle square, Camden, London, WC1H 8AS, United Kingdom

#1012 of 1,012 hotels in London

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Review score

Based on 1319 hotel reviews

5.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.6

  • Comfort

    6.1

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    5.8

  • Staff

    7.9

  • Value for money

    6.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    7.0
    Convenient and comfortable place
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single
    • Stayed 1 night

    I only stayed for a night due to a work appointment. The location is ideal and very close to central London institutions and tube stations. My room was a bit noisy because it was facing Argyle Square Gardens, but it got quieter after 10pm.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    6.0
    Adequate for our situation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A as we knew we did not need food or the usual conveniences of an expensive hotel. Cleanliness was the biggest criteria for such a short stay.

    Somebody at reception when we got there to book us in- it was quiet-, and the location was perfect. Room small but adequate. We had to bear in mind that it was the location and convenience that we were paying for, in a busy area in London./

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    6.0
    Good location, but just another low cost hotel - you get what you pay for!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single
    • Stayed 1 night

    Its just another low cost hotel

    Great location for Kings Cross

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small room

    Location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    5.0
    Practical location for a short stay, area could be so much nicer than it is
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was tiny and cramped, beds were narrow, up 2 flights of stairs no lift, no a/c but a window which could be opened (but didn't feel safe to leave it open). Neighbourhood fairly unsavoury and didn't feel particularly safe (though we had no issues).

    Staff were helpful, pleasant and on the door 24/7, which was helpful in this neighbourhood. Location was very central, only 5 mins walk to St Pancras so very good for our early morning Eurostar connection.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2023

    7.0
    At least it is really good stay for short period.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms are bit narrow.

    The location is close to the underground, which is convenient to visit my friend.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2023

    5.0
    Well located budget hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were hairs on some of the bed blankets. It did make me wonder therefore when the blankets we're last washed, nothing was smelly though. Beds not overly comfortable, I didn't sleep well, though my children were fine.

    It was dry and quiet. It's a budget hotel in an excellent location. Friendly staff. I stayed in room 26, upstairs.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    7.0
    Nice hotel for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Main reason to stay in this area is te be able to catch early Eurostar. This is a simple hotel, about as cheap as you can get in that area (if you don't want to end up in a hostel). Within that range it meets expectations. Rooms are small, but clean, shower is hot. Staff are very friendly.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2023

    6.0
    Clean rooms and friendly staff made for a comfortable stay.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Sound tended to travel between rooms, so it was easy to hear other people moving around or talking in their rooms.

    Good location. The room was small, but had all the necessary facilities.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2023

    7.0
    Meh….Served my purposes for a short, last minute layover.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds were not very comfortable. Very small but clean room.

    Convenient location for a last minute short layover

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2023

    5.0
    Unsafe Neighborhood
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The blankets were scratchy and the hotel is across from a park where the individuals were sketchy and smoking weed. Had I been alone, I would never have stayed. The neighborhood did not feel safe at all. The booking said breakfast included. The night guy said 5£ per person, kids free. The morning reception guys says no, everyone pays. Breakfast was not worth the 5£ paid! Asked for two rooms as we were 2 adults and 3 younger kids. Rooms were on separate floors. I had to sleep separate from my spouse so we could keep the kids safe.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2023

    5.0
    Very basic
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Proximity to St Pancras

    Very basic, as expected, but bed was rather uncomfortable and noise from other guests arguing and vomiting did not make for a good night’s sleep. Although the latter is not necessarily the hotel’s fault, better sound insulation would go a long way.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    6.0
    Good for our specific needs
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Basement room very small. Bed poor. No AC.

    Staff, location for eurostar, cleanliness very good

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel only provided 1 pillow for the bed. Room was small.

    Single room very small but only booked for 1 night as I needed to catch the early morning eurostar to Brussels. Didn't pay for breakfast but a few fast food restaurants are nearby. The receptionists were pleasant and cordially. The room was OK for one night but I wouldn't book if I needed a longer stay. The single bed only had one pillow and old-fashioned sheets with a heavy hinderdown on top, but I didn't mind as I was only booked for the night.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    6.0
    You get what you pay for
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single
    • Stayed 1 night

    Being in London and on short notice, prices were understandably high for what was essentially a closet with a bed in it. The bed was harder than I'd have liked, and the tiny shower floor was dangerously slippery even when dry. It was otherwise exactly what I expected.

    It was exactly what I needed: A simple room at short notice to spend the night near King's Cross, London. The quality of the furniture was far from new or pristine, but the place was clean and quiet. The toilet/sink and shower were in separate tiny cupboards on either end of the small room, which I found interesting.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single
    • Stayed 1 night

    There is no airconditioning and it was really hot.

    The hotel is very close to the train station. I have rented only 5 hours to sleep and get my train early in the morning. The room was very small and I had to move the cupboard to find at least one plug for my phone charger.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms quite small

    Location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    6.0
    Great location and hotel good enough for a quick sleep between busy days in London
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    small room and the system of handing out keys to the reception every single time you go out of the building feels weird

    great location, very basic but has everything you need just to get some sleep between busy days, reception pleasant and helpful

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2023

    7.0
    Great value for location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are to small and you can hear other guests.

    Great option for one or two nights close to St Pantcras.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2023

    5.0
    Not recommended for longer than 2 nights
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Wi-fi did not work. I have to use the guest Wi-fi from the hotel nearby. Floors were sticky and looked uncleaned.

    This hotel is acceptable if you have to stay overnight in London in order to fly out. I would not stay longer. The price did not reflect the hotel. The only positive remark is the location: just 5 minutes from King's Crossing.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2023

    7.0
    It was a great deal and the location was great. Unfortunately there was construction going on right outside our window e
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some sockets didn't work, etc.

    Good location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    5.0
    sound proofing the floor boards/ceilings would help
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single
    • Stayed 4 nights

    noisy staircases and ceilings!

    Cleanliness was commendable in view of the age of the building an adaptations made for privacy.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    5.0
    Friendly basic accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast very basic-could offer brown toast.

    Good location for St Pancras Friendly staff

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2023

    7.0
    I have stayed here several times. This is not a luxury hotel, but comfortable, convenient and friendly and helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location close to Kings Cross/St Pancras. Staff are always friendly.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2023

    7.0
    Good location makes up for a lack of sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single
    • Stayed 1 night

    Unfortunately also due to its location the streets can be rather noisy outside especially on warm night with window open. Not really the hotel's fault though. Could do with a less noisy bed.

    Have stayed here before as it is in good location for walking to and from main train station. Perfect for one or two nights stay. Room size good for one person. Staff polite and helpful. Room clean but could do with a bit of a refurb.

    Stayed in June 2023

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