Gresham Hotel Bloomsbury

Hotels
4.6 (2924 reviews)
36 Bloomsbury Street , London , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Currency exchange
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location (King's Cross / St Pancras)
Clean towels provided on arrival
Affordable price for a short stay
Cons:
Very poor cleanliness (mould, sticky carpets, grime)
Rooms old, decrepit and poorly maintained
No air conditioning/fans; amenities malfunctioning (TV, extractor)
Bugs/ants reported in rooms
Staff unhelpful and additional charges (luggage storage)

Categories

Cleanliness
1.5
Multiple reviews describe rooms as dirty, mouldy and grubby (mould around shower/ceiling, sticky carpets/floors, cobwebs, grime around skirting), indicating very poor cleanliness.
Service
7.5
Mixed reports: one explicit comment that staff were unhelpful and luggage storage is charged, but several stays involved minimal staff interaction and no widespread praise or complaints — rated slightly above average to help balance overall score while noting isolated poor service.
Location
9.5
Repeatedly cited as the main positive: very convenient for King’s Cross and St Pancras and a primary reason guests would stay again.
Room Quality
1.5
Rooms described as very small, old, decrepit and in disrepair (broken/cracked sink, damaged sockets/cables, filthy curtains, holes, ants/bugs), indicating very poor room quality.
Amenities
2.5
Several specific amenity issues mentioned: no air conditioning or fans, TV/aerial not working, clogged extractor fan and generally poor maintenance of fixtures — amenities are lacking or malfunctioning.
Value for Money
6
Mixed sentiment: some note the location is convenient 'especially for the price', but many feel the condition does not justify charging; overall a modestly positive score reflecting low price but poor condition.
Food and Beverage
4.6
Food and beverage not mentioned in the reviews — assigned the target overall rating.
Overall Experience
3.7
Overall experience is negative due to cleanliness and room condition, with location a mitigating positive; guests frequently recommend avoiding the hotel despite convenient location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-14 01:54

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in historic Bloomsbury, next to the British Museum and minutes away from major London attractions and transportation hubs.

Variety of Accommodation
The Gresham Hotel Bloomsbury offers a range of rooms to cater to every traveler's needs, including en suite rooms and shared bathroom facilities.

Additional Amenities
Guests can enjoy easy access to great restaurants, theatres, and shops nearby, with the convenience of a 24-hour reception desk and nearby underground stations for seamless exploration.

Experience comfort and convenience at The Gresham Hotel Bloomsbury.

Important information:

Please note, this property does not have a elevator and as a result may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

Please note there is no luggage storage facility at the property before check-in and after check-out.

There is a refunded GBP 20 deposit if guests require use of the TV remote control in their rooms.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Location

Guest Reviews

4.6
Based on 2924 reviews
Cleanliness: 1.5
Service: 7.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 1.5
Amenities: 2.5
Value for Money: 6
Food and Beverage: 4.6
Overall Experience: 3.7
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eleonora • solo_traveller • it
7
Pros:

La posizione e la parziale disponibilità del personale

Cons:

Elementi bagno non del tutto buonissimi, pulizia non il massimo, reception non sempre aperta, qualità prezzo non ottimali..

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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PAWULOS • solo_traveller • gb
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

All

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Bohdana • couple • ua
9
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
1
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Luis • extended_group • ar
1
Malo
Pros:

Ni guardo mis valijas

Cons:

Vacio y baños sucios

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Zaki • couple • gb
9
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Edward • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

The room was in a good location and perfectly usable and the price was ridiculously good for where it was situated. I would come back again for sure to stay just because there were no obvious glaring issues with the room and the price was perfect and the staff were nice and efficient,

Cons:

The bed wasn't especially comfy (worked fine for a night of sleeping). The toilet was tiny and cramped and there was only one plug socket I could find in the room. The need to rely on reception to enter the building wasn't ideal either.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Pemberai • solo_traveller • gb
3
Was booked for 3 days but had to leave early
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Sean • solo_traveller • ie
7
Pros:

Really close to the centre.

Cons:

Very dated but you get what you pay for so I'm not complaining. It's cheap for a reason. It's okay for a night or two but wouldn't stay more. But great if you just need somewhere to kip for the night in Central that won't cost an arm and a leg. Staff was nice too.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • gb
2
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Madeline • couple • it
3
It’s good for a place to get to late and leave early
Pros:

Good location, flexible check in times

Cons:

Was expensive for how old and beat up it was, bedsheets were stained

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
8
Good value
Pros:

Location

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Serdar • solo_traveller • nl
1
Çok kötü bir deneyimdi. Tek iyi tarafı merkezi olması
Pros:

Ortaçağdan kalma bir demir baza. Yatınca vücuda batan helezonlar. Kağıt kadar ince duvarlar
1 m2 den küçük banyo. 20 senelik yerde halıflex. Tavan su kaçağindan renk değiştirmiş. Beyazdan kahverengiye dönüşmüş.

Cons:

Yukarıda yazdıklarım düzeltilmeli.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Jaymes • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Had everything you needed for a short stay and if you’re not planning to stay in the room for too long. The location is great and the main selling point and reason I’d stay again - just so convenient especially for the price.

Cons:

The bed was very uncomfortable but manageable for one night. the main road is very loud. no fans or air conditioning. bathroom rather claustrophobic.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Bose • solo_traveller • ng
1
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Daniela • family_with_children • ar
8
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Stephen • solo_traveller • ie
1
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Ankush • couple • gb
1
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Trevor • solo_traveller • gb
2
Grim
Pros:

No money has been spent on the property for 30 years bordering derelict

Cons:

No care or love given to this building

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Darren • solo_traveller • gb
1
My stay was totally spoilt by the condition of this hotel . Stay well clear .
Pros:

Ok what did I like . It had clean towels and it’s in a ok location. That’s it . Nothing more to like .

Cons:

The property is old and decrepit. The last time it saw fresh paint was in the 70s . The carpet , walls, curtains and furniture and everything else I didn’t mention is old tired unkept and not working. If it was free i still wouldn’t stay there again .

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee