Albany Hotel

Hotels
5.1 (1035 reviews)
34 Tavistock Place , London , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Basic budget accommodation
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Rude staff
Old facilities
Lack of cleanliness

Categories

Cleanliness
2.72
Numerous complaints about the overall dirtiness of the rooms and bathrooms.
Service
5.23
Mixed sentiments about staff being rude and less helpful.
Location
8.73
Good access to metro and other local amenities noted positively.
Room Quality
3.72
Worn out furniture, dirty beds, and various structural concerns highlighted.
Amenities
3.72
Limited amenities and issues with shared bathrooms; no personal toiletries.
Value for Money
6.73
Some guests felt the place was acceptable for budget constraints despite numerous issues.
Food and Beverage
5.73
No specific mention of food quality or availability.
Overall Experience
4.22
Overall dissatisfaction with cleanliness and service overshadowing minor positives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 10:47

Property Description

Central Location in Bloomsbury
Albany Hotel, nestled in historic Bloomsbury, offers a cozy stay just minutes away from Russell Square Underground Station.

Comfortable Rooms with Essential Amenities
Relax in rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and complimentary WiFi access. Shared bathroom facilities are available for your convenience.

Convenient Access to Transportation and Attractions
With Euston, King’s Cross, and St Pancras Railway Stations nearby, exploring London is a breeze. Plus, being a short tube ride away from Covent Garden means entertainment and dining options are endless.

Book your stay at Albany Hotel now and experience the charm of Bloomsbury!

Important information:

A surcharge of 20 GBP applies for arrivals after check-in hours. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

5.1
Based on 1035 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.72
Service: 5.23
Location: 8.73
Room Quality: 3.72
Amenities: 3.72
Value for Money: 6.73
Food and Beverage: 5.73
Overall Experience: 4.22
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Maria • couple • fr
5
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Jero • solo_traveller • gb
2
Bad
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Very bad experience. The accommodation was dirty. The bed could not have been more uncomfortable — you are only paying for the location. There are huge cracks in the walls, and you can hear absolutely everything around you. I recommend that you do not visit this place. I asked for a refund after seeing the conditions, and they rejected my request. Very bad.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
4
Read the fine print very carefully
Pros:

The location

Cons:

There was no verification upon check-in. I wasn’t asked for ID and was just handed a key to a communal room. Granted it was for my exclusive use but this wasn’t made clear

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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LAURA • couple • gb
1
Worst hotel weve ever stayed in
Pros:

Location was the only positive.. near to Euston Station and Phoenix Theatre for the show we were seeing

Cons:

Everything. By far the worst hotel we have ever stayed in and ive stayed in hostels during my travelling days. Believe all the bad reviews. We only stayed one night for a show, but were very glad to leave in the morning. We barely slept as the bed was so uncomfortable and you can hear everything in the other rooms. It is a very dirty place. The hotel needs a health and safety check, i'm sure it's in breach of so many rules. I would say you get what you pay for, but I wouldn't say it was cheap.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Shanane • solo_traveller • in
6
Pros:

An okay hotel, nice staff, small room with bathroom in hallway shared

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Breure • family_with_children • nl
1
Flinke hygiënische tegenvaller met slechte bedden
Pros:

de locatie is vlakbij St Pancras waardoor het gemakkelijk is om met openbaar vervoer te reizen (metro, trein en bus)

Cons:

Schimmel en spinneraggen zaten in de slaapkamer en douche.
Matras van het bed was super dun en alle veren waren voelbaar

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Timothy Da Silva • couple • gb
3
Staff were terrible
Pros:

The property was in a good location

Cons:

Very old and rundown
Wasn’t clean
Needs lots of work

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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michael • couple • gb
1
Rubbish
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Tried to charge extra money

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Heather • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Clara • couple • es
4
Si valoras algo más que el precio... busca otra cosa
Pros:

Lo más interesante fue el precio y las facilidades a la hora de hacer tanto el check-in como el check-out. Además, muy buena ubicación. A 10 min caminando del British Museum y a 5 tanto de King's Cross como de Russel Square.

Cons:

La verdad es que para el precio tan bajo que pagamos (respecto al resto de Londres) poco podemos decir, pero apenas cumple los mínimos de limpieza y comodidad.
Un punto muy importante es que en la reserva especificaba que había baño privado pero no es así. Hay dos baños compartidos (uno por planta, con 3 habitaciones cada una). Lo que cuentan como baño privado es un lavamanos en la habitación que goteaba sobre la moqueta porque no cerraba bien.
La habitación era muy vieja y poco higiénica. Había tazas para el desayuno que no apetecía demasiado usar. La ventana no se mantenía abierta y los colchones eran como dormir sobre los muelles. El día que nos íbamos (suerte que no lo vimos antes) vimos una telaraña enorme llena de basura en una esquina de la habitación, que se tapaba con el carrito de las cosas del desayuno.
Es un hotel para coger si sólo te fijas en el precio y apenas te fijas en el estado de la habitación.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Jasmina • solo_traveller • gb
1
Avoid.
Pros:

Rude reception/ ownet, no hot water in the morning, no electricity. Disgusting, this place should be shut down

Cons:

Dirty place, rude staff, had to call and knock on the door for 20 min until someone came to let me in

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Liam • family_with_children • gb
6
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Charis • solo_traveller • gr
8
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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SEYEDABAZAR • solo_traveller • gr
2
Not recommended sadly.
Pros:

Nothing. Only staff in some cases.

Cons:

I am writing to report several issues I experienced during my recent stay. The bed was extremely noisy and appeared to be broken, making it impossible to turn over comfortably. In the bathroom, only hot water was available, which prevented me from taking a proper shower. Additionally, there was no lift in the building, and the apartment was old and noisy throughout my stay.

Overall, this was a very disappointing experience.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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david • solo_traveller • gb
3
Pros:

Old school needs up grade for the prices

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Carlsson • solo_traveller • se
5
Pros:

Läget
Rena lakan

Cons:

Mycket låg standard
Inte rent

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Felix • solo_traveller • nl
1
Never again.
Pros:

Perfect location.

Cons:

I have never seen a room so dirty. The sheets and pillow smelt horrific.

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
4
Would not stay here again.
Pros:

Location was good although not as near to Kings Cross as indicated.

Cons:

Tiny room, everything tired and worn.

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee