Arosfa Hotel London by Compass Hospitality

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Compass Hospitality
9 (1732 reviews)
83 Gower Street , London , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.25
Multiple reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, including dirty walls and mold.
Service
9.75
Staff were described as friendly and helpful in multiple reviews.
Location
9.75
The location received high praise across several reviews, being noted as excellent.
Room Quality
7.75
Complaints about room size, cleanliness, and functionality were prevalent.
Amenities
8.75
Some amenities were noted but there were more complaints about their functionality.
Value for Money
8.75
Some found the breakfast pricey and bedding issues suggest a lower value perception.
Food and Beverage
9.25
Breakfast received positive remarks but was considered expensive relative to options.
Overall Experience
9.75
Despite some negativity, the overall sentiment was positive with recommendations to stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 20:36

Property Description

Historic Charm in Bloomsbury District:

Arosfa Hotel London by Compass Hospitality offers a unique stay in a 200-year-old Georgian townhouse once belonging to the renowned artist Sir John Everett Millais.

Cozy Rooms with Modern Amenities:

Each room at the hotel features small en suite facilities, free Wi-Fi, and a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels. Guests can also enjoy tea/coffee making facilities and complimentary toiletries during their stay.

Convenient Location for Sightseeing:

Situated in the heart of London, the hotel is a short walk from popular attractions like Oxford Street, The British Museum, and Regent’s Park. With nearby tube stations, exploring the city, including Oxford Street and Leicester Square, is a breeze.

Book now to experience a blend of history and comfort at Arosfa Hotel London!

Important information:

Due to the listed status and age of the property that do not permit a elevator, this hotel may not be suitable to guests with disabilities. If you have any such concerns please contact the hotel directly.

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please note the following Group and long stay Policies:
• Guests booking 5-9 rooms and guests booking 28 nights or more will be charged a 10% deposit at the time of booking.
• Guests booking 10 rooms or more will be charged a 20% deposit at the time of booking.
This payment is nonrefundable and nontransferable.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.
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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1732 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.25
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 7.75
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.75
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 9.75
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Alice • extended_group • us
3
So insanely hot I couldn’t do it.
Pros:

The location was good and it had charm.

Cons:

No air conditioning and the fan provided did nothing. It was hotter inside than outside. Even hotter in the room than the hallway. It was unbearable. I wanted to leave but I had already paid the nights. The staff was not always friendly or trying to please their guests.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Dominic • family_with_children • au
4
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Luke • solo_traveller • gb
2
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Anja • family_with_children • de
9
würde ich wieder besuchen, aber nicht bei sommerlichen Temperaturen.
Pros:

Das Zimmer war wunderschön eingerichtet, wir hatten Blick auf den winzigen Garten, das Frühstück war in Ordnung und bot einige Alternativen für Vegetarier, die nächste U Bahn Haltestelle war nur 6 min zu Fuß die Straße runter, einchecken und auschecken lief problemlos, es war sauber. Das Bett war hervorragend, sehr gut geschlafen

Cons:

Das Zimmer war in der ersten schlimmen Hitzewelle des Jahres sehr stickig, die Lüftung im Bad schien praktisch kaum zu funktionieren, die Tür zum Bad schloß nicht richtig, keine Klimaanlage, morgens 29 Grad im Frühstücksraum. Das Personal war ok, hat auf Anfragen reagiert, aber war ansonsten desinteressiert.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Chloe • solo_traveller • gb
7
Lovely design but loud fans
Pros:

Lovely design of the room and great for solo traveller. Staff nice and a good location.

Cons:

Overhead fan was extremely loud so couldn’t have it on for very long. Breakfast unavailable earlier on the Sunday which was a shame but can’t be helped

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Tamara • couple • de
5
Pros:

Sehr gute Lage und Ausgangspunkt! Schönes Viertel.

Cons:

Preis -Leistung. Extrem muffiger Geruch.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Muriel • solo_traveller • fr
6
Bonne localisation mais ..
Pros:

Bonne emplacement de l'hôtel. Le petit déjeuner est bon.

Cons:

Chambre petite et literie horrible ! J'ai eu mal au dos a cause du matelas. Quand je m'en suis plaint a l hôtel ils n'ont rien fait et proposer aucune alternatives.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • us
6
Great location. Solid for a short stay.
Pros:

Great location. Helpful pre arrival communication. Good amount of space and comfortable air conditioning.

Cons:

Hospitality fine. Food meh. All we needed.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Frédéric • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Line • couple • no
1
Pros:

Sentralt

Cons:

Vi fikk et kjempelite og slitt rom. Tapeten falt av veggen og det var ikke rent. Det var kjempevarmt, og kun to bordvifter til «hjelp». Hadde booket to senger, men fikk en liten 1,20 seng til to personer. Ikke verdt pengene. Fant et mye bedre hotell oppi gata som vi byttet til, som i tillegg var billigere.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Cristina • solo_traveller • br
9
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • es
8
Very pleasant.
Pros:

Location close to tube and main railway stations. My room was tiny but confortable, facing a back garden which made it silent.

Cons:

Breakfast was expensive as it did not take into account what you were having. Continental and full english breakfast should not cost the same.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Abi • solo_traveller • gb
6
Good location, nice to have breakfast available, few bits missing in the room.
Pros:

Great location close to Euston station, breakfast was continental buffet and cooked to order, I didn’t have time for cooked sadly but continental was nice enough, only issue there was no cutlery so I was buttering my toast with a spoon.

Cons:

I had a single room so it was small but fine, bed is enclosed at the ends so not good for tall people. My main issue was there was no drinking water and I arrived very late and thirsty, happy to drink tap water but I couldn’t get any cold water from the tap, despite running it both sides, it was warm or hot. TV didn’t work. Wall lamp above bed didn’t work.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Sean Henry • solo_traveller • gb
8
Better than its peers.
Pros:

Delicious cooked breakfast. Very good free wifi. Bed very comfortable. Tea and coffee facilities in room (and nice biscuits). Room service very good (you just have to leave the sign on the door if you want it).

There are many hotels similar to this - organised around a staircase in an old townhouse - in this part of London. This may be the best of the bunch.

Fantastic location for visiting Birkbeck, and right opposite huge bookshop. The ceiling fan made up for the lack of A/C. Kindly offered to look after my luggage on the last day.

I would stay here again.

Cons:

Light not working in bathroom (I did not ask for it to be fixed). One of the servers at breakfast was rather brusque.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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sarahmZ4382UX • Business • Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
4
Too small and very noisy
Pros:

I am just thankful my stay was only for 1 night! Had about 2 hours sleep due to noise from both inside and outside the hotel - my room was on the main road side. Yes, there is internet but it’s hit and miss - not saying this is the fault of the hotel owners though. The room I was in was really small - for a double room I’d have expected something slightly bigger. It all needs a bit of an overhaul with re decorating and newer furniture. For £170 per night I was really disappointed - regardless of London prices.

2026-06-10 • via Tripadvisor
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Sarah • extended_group • ch
7
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • us
7
Location, location, location. Clean room, nice staff, good breakfast & coffee maker
Pros:

Honestly, the coffee maker was really amazing. My girlfriend is very particular about her coffee, but even she was impressed. English breakfast was enjoyable. Staff was super nice, looked after our bags while we went out. Was a little nervous leaving bags in the hallway, but everything was fine when we came back. The grounds and room were clean. Easy to get to, centrally located within walking distance of the tube, restaurants, shops, etc. Well-positioned to accommodate improvising with the tube strike. I liked that it had cable so I could wash trashy British TV we don't have in the states.

Cons:

Room was quite small, which I suppose is probably typical for the area. A bit cramped for two people - probably should have gotten a bigger room. For some reason I thought the room had A/C (this was an oversight on my part); it had been hot the week before we arrived, but it was in the 50s (Fahrenheit) outside, but the room was a bit warmer/sometimes unpleasant.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Serra • family_with_children • pt
6
Great location and staff, room needs some TLC
Pros:

The hotel has an excellent location, the staff is very nice and accessible, the bed was comfortable and the sheets clean.

Cons:

The room was very rundown. The holder for the showerhead and the shower door were broken sometime in the past and never repaired. LED light strips were installed to give some more light to the room but, again, were broken sometime in the past and never repaired. The carpet was clean but old as was the wallpaper.
The size of the room is what it is but with a little bit of work the room would go from a 5 to an 8, easily.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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ATSUSHI • couple • jp
9
総合的に良かったです
Pros:

対応が丁寧で、清潔でした。立地もよく、翌日からの長距離電車移動の宿として良かったです。

Cons:

ちょっと狭いのと、窓が開かなかったこと

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee