Gresham Hotel Bloomsbury

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

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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Noelia • solo_traveller • es
7
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • es
1
Awful
Pros:

There is nothing to like about the ‘hotel’

Cons:

It felt unsafe, I wouldn’t recommend staying here as a woman, the door didn’t lock and looked broken in, there was a big gap under the door, the bedroom window was stuck open, curtains falling off, bed sheets smelt awful, it was filthy, the bathroom was dirty. We had to leave and book another accommodation and the host would not consider a refund due to the conditions and the need to relocate.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Dionysios • family_with_children • gb
1
Pros:

Disgusting place, filthy on every level and everywhere, I had to keep my socks on so I dont rough the filthy floor.

Cons:

Bloody disgusting and a health hazard, I'm reporting them to the council. I cannot believe what a 3rd world place it is, being managed by 3rd world owner's

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Emma • family_with_children • gb
1
Very very poor, would not stay here again.
Pros:

To be fair the hotel is in a great location for London.

Cons:

The greeting at reception was very poor, not a smile, happy greeting, we were just given the keys. We then went to our different hotel along the road where our room was. The decor is very dated and the carpet is threadbare but that's not the problem. When we got in the room it smelt of cigarettes really bad especially in the bathroom. There was no tea/coffee making facilities in the room, I'd even brought my own tea bags and there wasn't even a kettle to make it! There was a TV and beds that was it. There was a lot of dust and debris on the floor like it hadn't been hoovered and was covered in cobwebs. The bathroom has a lot of rust around the shower, the last thing we wanted to do was use it. Luckily we had lots planned for the weekend so literally only had to sleep there, but it was very poor. I definitely would not recommend staying there again, it wasn't that cheap and for what we got, other than the location it wasn't good value for money.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Emz111 • solo_traveller • gb
3
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The smell the dirt

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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sofi larrubia • solo_traveller • ch
1
Reacción alérgica almohada
Pros:

Es un techo donde dormir y bien ubicado si necesitas algo a última hora y con habitación individual

Cons:

Tema higiene es bastante dudosa, a parte tras despertarme me encontré con que me había dado una reacción alérgica en la parte de la cara que apoyé en la almohada... La ducha mejor que lo veais con vuestros ojos, 0 higiénico y un olor totalmente desagradable en los dos baños. Reservé porque necesitaba un sitio donde dormir a última hora pero sinceramente es preferible dormir en una habitación compartida que aquí.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Amy • solo_traveller • au
4
If you want somewhere to literally just shower (when it decides to spray on you) and have a mediocre sleep central to th
Pros:

The location was fantastic and the staff were friendly

Cons:

The room we stayed in had 2 beds and a bathroom, 4 cuck chairs (1 broken) + a tv. That’s it. There was no floor mat for the bathroom which would have been useful as the fan didn’t work in the bathroom and condensation was everywhere + the shower head sprayed water everywhere except the shower space. The cabinet the sink was in is falling to pieces. The walls and floors need TLC, carpet ripping, stained walls etc. The mattress was so old, flat and hard it would have been better sleeping on the floor. Why there was a TV in the room and no kettle when there are photos of the rooms with tea/coffee making facilities IN THE LAND OF TEA is beyond me. I wish I took photos.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Balazs Szaszan • solo_traveller • hu
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Heather • solo_traveller • ie
1
I would advise guests not to stay here
Pros:

The location was nearby where I needed to be for a work event.

Cons:

Everything else - on check in, the staff member was extremely rude. I was advised that there was an issue with the room I had booked, which I received zero communication on prior to arrival, and that they had booked me into a different hotel around the corner. On arrival at this hotel, I can only describe it as an utter shamble. The room was clearly not cleaned - stains in the bathroom (toilet & sink) and hairs on the bed. The furniture was very old and no concern or communication from staff. Please look at the pictures attached to this review before considering booking - and then don't book.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Tkach • extended_group • fr
5
Pros:

great location and cheap

Cons:

Never renovated old rooms with unrenovated shared bathrooms.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Rory • solo_traveller • gb
3
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Butler • solo_traveller • gb
4
Pros:

Great location for access to central London

Cons:

Very tired and needs upgrading

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • gb
6
Dated but clean. Good for a budget stay
Pros:

Room was clean. Basin in room was working fine. Plenty of spare blankets and a plug in heater available if needed. Very central location. Staff were pleasant when I checked in, which I appreciated after a day in London

Cons:

Hotel is generally very dated and tatty, but clean enough. Noisy outside but can’t be helped.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Gilles • solo_traveller • fr
2
Très mauvais
Pros:

Rien

Cons:

100€ pour une chambre de bonne sans tv sans wifi et avec des installations datant du siècle dernier. Très mauvaise prestation.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • gb
1
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • solo_traveller • gb
2
Yuk
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

Dirty dated smelly gross

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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tracey • couple • gb
1
Dirty
Cons:

It wasn’t clean dirty skirting boards cobwebs on the ceiling and light, curtains didn’t cover the window, the bed sheet stained with blood (even though they had been washed) the mattress was uncomfortable, only find two plugs next to the bathroom door.
Bathroom, very small if you were a larger person you wouldn’t have got passed the sink to get to the shower or the toilet.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Mattia Daldello • solo_traveller • it
5
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Goran • couple • gb
1
No les recomiendo este lugar en absoluto
Pros:

Es alojamiento súper sucio, incómodo, no es un lugar seguro, escucha absolutamente todo lo que pasa en las habitaciones de al lado o arriba no tiene privacidad, fue la peor noche de mi vida y aguantando la fiesta y sonido xxx de los adultos del piso de arriba

The accommodation is incredibly dirty and uncomfortable, and it doesn't feel safe. You can hear absolutely everything going on in the rooms next door or upstairs—there is no privacy. It was the worst night of my life, having to put up with a party and the explicit sounds coming from the adults on the floor above.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Nahia • couple • es
4
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee