Albany Hotel

Hotels
5.1 (1004 reviews)
34 Tavistock Place , London , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

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
Cashless payment available
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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 1004 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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Marc • solo_traveller • fr
7
bonne adresse pour un séjour sans prise de tête ou mauvaise surprise
Pros:

Le caractère un peu vétuste mais agréable de l'établissement . La discrétion du personnel et la simplicité qui n'exclue pas une certaine recherche dans la déco (tableaux, rideaux).

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Rafael • solo_traveller • br
8
Ótimo custo benefício!
Pros:

Praticidade e simpatia do funcionário.

Cons:

Parece um pouco antigo, mas nada que comprometa a experiência

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Zoe • family_with_children • gb
5
Cheap and cheerful, ideal if you just need a place to sleep for a night
Pros:

Close to Tube/Train station and amenities. Easy enough to find. Check in was easy too. Front door was kept locked at all times. Was literally a place to shower and sleep for us as working at a local music venue all day/night so did the job we wanted it for.
We knew it was "cheap and cheerful" Decor is old, furniture is old, but was generally comfy, shower was hot and got to have a brew after a long day on our feet. Bed sheets were clean. Staff were friendly. Its dated, could do with a revamp but then you pay twice as much so can't have it both ways.

Cons:

Not the hotels fault but Tube line must run under it as they ran till early hours then started again about 5am.
The plastic bag over the fire alarm and smell of cigarette smoke was a bit of a worry.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Zayyana • couple • ng
10
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Jahromi • couple • cy
1
It was dirty, on booking it wasnt clear that we have shared bathroom and bo parking. The room was extremly dirty and the
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • extended_group • gb
5
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Andressa • solo_traveller • br
8
Gostei, ótimo custo benefício
Pros:

O lugar é limpo e a localização é excelente.
Na rua tem vários restaurantes, supermercado e estação de trem.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • couple • gb
6
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • gb
1
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Not expensive, great location, attentive staff, doing renovations so some more work to do to get a better recomdation.

Cons:

Bed to soft for my liking.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Nurettin • couple • tr
1
Booking.com portföyünden bir an önce çıkarmadı gereken bir cehennem.
Pros:

Hiçbir beğenilecek yeri yoktu.
Cehennem gibi bir deneyimdi. Gece 2’de otelden çıkıp başka otel aradık.

Cons:

Konuşan resim resmen aldatıcı
- çok koku var
- buz gibi ısıtıcılar çalışmıyor
- temizlik berbat
- tuvaletler kirli
- ilgisiz çalışan
- tv komandası çalışmıyor
- oda içinde küf kokusu var
- odalarda haşhaş , ot ve sigara içilmiş
- otelin girişi itibari ile bu kolu sizi karşılıyor
- booking.com böyle bir oteli bana sunduğu için ayrıca kızgınım.

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
N
Nazir • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Jayben • family_with_children • gb
9
Nice place to stay
Pros:

Clean and cheap

Cons:

All good

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
G
Gómez • couple • es
2
Pros:

La ubicación.

Cons:

Fue un hospedaje vergonzoso, de primeras por las imágenes parece que el baño es privado a excepción de una en la que se ve una puerta donde realmente se encuentran, sin embargo cuando marcas la habitación que deseas desde un primer momento te salen las camas y el baño, no destaca que sea compartido.
Fuera de eso, que lo puedo llegar a entender culpabilizándome de una mala elección, nuestro hospedaje nada más abrir la puerta estaba armonizando por olor a sustancias que no voy a nombrar.
Nos dejaron unos pocillos en la habitación con café y leche CADUCADOS (Adjunto foto).
Las paredes parecían de papel pero acerca de eso yo misma sabía que era un hotel barato, pero también la luz estaba fundida (Adjunto foto), una cosa es un precio barato por un lugar decente y otra esto.

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Stephan • couple • ch
10
Top Lage und super Preis!
Pros:

Lage und Preis

Cons:

Betten

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Stephan • extended_group • ch
10
Top!
Pros:

Lage

Cons:

Matratze

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Rosanna • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

A great location close to the tube and lots of amenities around. The bed sheets seemed relatively clean and cheap for the location.

Cons:

Decor had 70s bed sit style vibe, shower not working and a very soft squeaky bed. Carpets in need of a hover.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Drake • family_with_children • fr
8
The hotel was always a pleasure to return to after a busy day sightseeing.
Pros:

Near two underground stations, peaceful and safe neighborhood, excellent eating opportunities, helpful staff, clean, quiet and a great value for the price. A nice historical curiosity: apparently, Lenin lived in the address next to the hotel in 1908. There is a plaque on the building.

Cons:

Maybe a bed more firm.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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GILLIAN • solo_traveller • gb
7
Cheap convenient budget hotel.
Pros:

Basic accommodation within easy reach of King's Cross station. Furniture bit shabby and wardrobe door held shut with a chair, but chose it for its convenience and only stayed three nights.

Cons:

Furniture rather shabby.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee