The Grand at Trafalgar Square

Hotels
8.4 (6395 reviews)
8 Northumberland Avenue , London , gb
+44 20 7839 8877

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Old room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.4
Many complaints about room cleanliness and maintenance.
Service
9.06
Staff were described as friendly and attentive despite other issues.
Location
9.41
Consistently praised for its excellent central location.
Room Quality
7.86
Rooms are old with some comfort issues noted.
Amenities
8.39
Amenities like the lounge for coffee received positive mentions.
Value for Money
7.85
Mixed feelings on value, especially with respect to room quality.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Food was good but bar prices were considered expensive.
Overall Experience
8.87
Overall a good experience with significant praises for location and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 08:27

Property Description

Luxurious Victorian Building in Central London

Free Health Club and Elegant Rooms
The Grand at Trafalgar Square offers a free health club, 24-hour room service, and complimentary bottled water, ensuring a comfortable stay. The air-conditioned rooms with high ceilings and Victorian elegance provide modern amenities like luxury bedding, iPod docks, and high-definition TVs.

Fine Dining at Boyd's
Indulge in fine dining at Boyd's, an elegant English brasserie with a décor of Italian marble. Whether enjoying a meal or networking, Boyd's Bar offers a sophisticated ambiance for guests.

Prime Location near London's Attractions
Located in London's West End, just steps away from Nelson's Column, the hotel is conveniently close to the National Gallery and St. Martin-in-the-Fields church. Don't miss the chance to experience luxury and convenience at The Grand at Trafalgar Square.

Important information:

Guests under the age of 21 years must be accompanied by a parent or official guardian.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • 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 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

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Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 6395 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.4
Service: 9.06
Location: 9.41
Room Quality: 7.86
Amenities: 8.39
Value for Money: 7.85
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 8.87
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Richard • couple • us
8
A nice, moderate place to hang your hat in a city that’s expensive for hotels, with a great location.
Pros:

Location location location! Half a block from Trafalgar Square, National Gallery, Charing Cross Station.
A modestly priced prix fixer dinner with decent food before an early curtain at the theatre.

Cons:

Having to walk up a flight (tho fairly short) of stairs for anyone needing a bit of assistance.

Ridiculous price for breakfast.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Harry • solo_traveller • hk
5
Pros:

The location is great and the staff are decent.

Cons:

The room is just too old. It's structural and there is Nothing you can do about it.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Glenn • solo_traveller • us
7
Cons:

Staff Turning off the ac in the room and having to wait 30 minutes or so when turning the ac back on for the room to get comfortable

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Xiaochen • family_with_children • au
9
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Aleksandra • solo_traveller • cy
8
Pros:

Perfect breakfast, great staff at restaurant,

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Eric • couple • be
9
Tres bon séjour
Pros:

Le petit dejeuner

Cons:

Le systeme d'éclairage depuis le lit on ne peut pas éteindre la lumiere principale

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Laurie • solo_traveller • au
10
​A Charming London Stay in an Unbeatable Spot!
Pros:

The Grand at Trafalgar Square was a fantastic base for exploring the city! The location is unbeatable—literally steps away from major London attractions and super convenient for jumping on the Hop-On Hop-Off (HOHO) bus. After long days of walking, coming back to an exceptionally comfortable bed was heaven. It has a wonderful, classic English charm that really adds to the experience. Would definitely stay again!

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Averil • couple • gb
8
Nice hotel.
Pros:

Location and very comfortable bed and pillows

Cons:

Scaffolding (which was I fact coming down).

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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farners • family_with_children • es
9
Fenomenal
Pros:

Ubicación

Cons:

Ruido del aire acondicionado

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Mattheis • couple • us
10
We had a lovely stay there - great location, wonderful food, and beautiful accomodations.
Pros:

The location was wonderful - right off Trafalgar and yet on a quiet street. Lots of activity and restaurants close by. Access to bus transportation and within walking distance of many attractions. The hotel itself was very lovely and comfortable. Breakfast and the room was great.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Gabriela • family_with_children • br
10
Hotel inesquecível.
Pros:

Localizaçao, café da manhã, beleza do hotel.

Cons:

Nada a reclamar.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Kristin R Dowty • solo_traveller • us
9
Can't go wrong at thr Grand
Pros:

Love historic hotel. Clean and comfortable. Perfect location to many sites and the underground. Near River for evening strolls. Enjoyed the lounge and availability of coffee. Showers were always hot.

Cons:

Small room, small closets. Breakfast wasn't the best, cold and over priced. An excellent breakfast place is 3 shops up the road.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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André • couple • ca
9
très bon séjour
Pros:

Le personnel très accueillant, l'hôtel est très propre, excellents petits déjeuners

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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MONICA • family_with_children • br
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Marcia • family_with_children • br
10
Excelente Experiência
Pros:

Excelente localização.

Cons:

Ar condicionado, assim como a maioria na Europa parece que nunca gela o suficiente para o calor local, mas funcionou dentro dos padrões europeus!

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Marilyn • couple • gb
9
Great location
Pros:

Great location, spotlessly clean , friendly helpful staff.

Cons:

All good 😊

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Fuat Serhan • family_with_children • tr
9
Quite Nice Hotel with Great Location
Pros:

location is great for both north&south bank, also quite secure and close to some great pubs.
staff was extremely helpful,
beds were comfy,
water/ice station at floors and coffee pods everyday was perfect.

Cons:

price, ergonomics in bathroom

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Bostock • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great location close to Trafalgar Square and easily accessible to Underground Station Charing Cross and only a 5 min walk to the Theatres.

Cons:

Would have been very happy with Breakfast included in price of the room.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee