Arosfa Hotel London by Compass Hospitality

Hotels
Compass Hospitality
9 (1782 reviews)
83 Gower Street , London , gb

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 lift, 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:
• Please note that the name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property or guest may be asked to pay with alternative method.
• 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 non-refundable and non-transferable.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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1782 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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Ahmet extended_group fr
7
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Catherine solo_traveller fr
8
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Jenny couple gb
8
Comfy easy stay
Pros:

Lovely hotel
Clean and friendly

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Jennifer family_with_children fr
7
Très bon rapport qualité prix, avec un gros + pour la localisation de l'hôtel.
Pros:

La proximité avec la gare Saint Pancras. Une localisation idéale et centrale : de nombreux célèbres sites sont visitables à pied à partir de l'hôtel (Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market, la cathédrale Saint Paul, Tower Bridge (un peu loin mais faisable), China Town, Oxford Street, Soho). Un quartier calme, très beau et typiquement londonien. Le petit déjeuner anglais proposé chaque matin et très copieux !

Cons:

La chaleur dans la chambre située au 2ème étage (néanmoins 2 ventilateurs étaient présents ce qui était très appréciable). Il y aurait besoin d'un rafraîchissement dans la chambre (tapisserie déchirée, trou au plafond, peinture des murs abîmées). Le petit déjeuner continental en photo n'est pas celui présenté en salle (par contre les viennoiseries étaient très bonnes).

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Anne family_with_children fr
2
Ça aurait pu être formidable vue le lieu! Mais gâché par les bed bugs !
Pros:

La gentillesse du personnel

Cons:

Bruits incessants des sirènes d’ambulance jour et nuit ( l’hôpital universitaire est au bout de la rue) et impossibilité de laisser les fenêtres ouvertes la nuit : du coup chaleur +++ car pas de Clim !
Mais surtout des punaises de lits découvertes à la fin du séjour dans sa chambre côté cours: pas de solutions proposées pour ma fille !

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Urszula extended_group pl
10
Pros:

Lokalizacja smaczne świeżo przygotowane śniadanie.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Stephane family_with_children fr
7
Bien, bon hôtel et petit déjeuner mais manque d’insonorisation.
Pros:

Le petit déjeuner est très bien. L’hôtel est bien situé.

Cons:

L’insonorisation des chambres pourraient être améliorée. Par exemple la mise de juin sur les portes parce que si vous avez un bébé dans la chambre d’en face. Bon courage.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Gianluca couple it
9
Bella settimana nel quartiere universitario
Pros:

La posizione è la vicinanza a molti servizi. La colazione ottima, sia quella continentale che quella inglese

Cons:

La camera, pulitissima, era davvero molto molto piccola. Anche se con un po’ di organizzazione abbiamo trascorso il nostro soggiorno di sette giorni splendidamente

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
J
Juan family_with_children nl
7
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Izabel Cristina solo_traveller br
8
Boa experiência
Pros:

Excelente localização, com fácil acesso para vários pontos da cidade. O hotel é bem limpo. O café da manhã era razoável. A equipe foi cordial. O quarto tinha chaleira com cafés e chás para a comodidade, além de secador de cabelo e todos os itens de higiene.

Cons:

O quarto é muito pequeno, mas já esperava isso. Achei que o café da manhã deixou a desejar; só havia três tipos de frutas e dois tipos de pães. Talvez, para quem queria o café da manhã britânico, valeria mas a pena, mas para o meu caso, tinha pouquíssimas opções, bem distante de um café continental.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Silvia family_with_children dk
6
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
S
Steven solo_traveller gb
7
Budget hotel in great location.
Pros:

Location. Staff.

Cons:

Maintenance.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Sie family_with_children gb
9
A lovely hotel, friendly staff and good rooms and breakfast.
Pros:

Excellent location for visiting London sights. The hotel team were so very helpful and accommodating. Was able to leave luggage early and on check out day allowed us to leave bags until the afternoon. Lovely full English breakfast and good choice for continental breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing we noticed.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
E
Ellen couple nl
3
Waardeloze teleurstellende hotelkamer,matig ontbijt, redelijk vriendelijk personeel, locatie goed
Pros:

Ontvangst bij aankomst was vriendelijk. Kamer was direct teleurstelling. Locatie van hotel was goed.

Cons:

Tweepersoonskamer met aparte bedden was rampzalig, grootte van treincoupe. Geen kastruimte, paar hangers aan de muur. Erg benauwd, twee tafelventilatoren en een plafondventilator, kamer bloedheet. Heel lawaaiig, aan de straatkant. Badkamer piepklein. Na klacht reactie :"dat horen we vaker, hotel volgeboekt". Zagen kamers in hotel die er beter uitzagen, wij wellicht slechtste kamer en dat voor hoofdprijs : Euro 1.648,27 voor 7 nachten. Eerste keer, na al die boekingen jarenlang bij Booking, helemaal niet blij!

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Shaila solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Location. Cleaniness. Outside garden nice feature

Cons:

Small.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Brynmor solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Ideal location to euston station, wasn't sure what to expect but the staff were very welcoming and the breakfast was plentiful and included in the price

Cons:

Room.was in the basement with.no.view, bathroom.door kept catching on the floor so wouldn't open properly

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Ulrike family_with_children nl
7
Centraal en comfortabel
Pros:

De locatie ligt zeer centraal en dichtbij verschillende metrostations. Ook ligt het dichtbij St Pancras Int.

Cons:

De drukte van de weg was af en toe best heftig. Wij hadden ook wel de ramen openstaan omdat het erg warm was was.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Beth family_with_children gb
3
Meh
Pros:

Not worth the money

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple fr
3
Le petit dej buffet bien .. le British fut proposé .. ma fille l’a pris 1 fois/6 non payées je ne l’aurais pas pris
Pros:

La chambre ne fut pas tel que je l’aurais espéré comme les photos dans le descriptif.. 3e étage j’ai pu voir les autres chambres .. elles étaient bien .. la mienne .. pas du tout .. j’étais avec ma fille .. mais si je fut avec un amoureux !! Une calamité.. le descriptif pas la réalité du vendu .. et .. choisi .. et il est vrai .. la confirmation.. après vérification . La prochaine fois .. je commande en directe avec l’hôtel
une vrai différence.. un lit 1.30-1..50.. qui prendrait
ça ? Si j’avais puis avoir les photos de la chambre, j’aurais été plus attentive à ce que j’aurais pu choisir.
Mais entre 1 lit double 180cm et 1 de 80 et un autre lit de 1.30-50m ça n’existe pas en France .. surtout si je fus en couple .

Cons:

La chambre !! Elle est penchée non compensée avec le lit !! Porte avec 3-4 ça de décalage !! Dommage si amoureux .. Pas de Clim malgré heureusement 1 ventilateur !! La promiscuité !
Enfin, soit …. je m’attendais à une chambre comme sur les photos que j’ai vu et à aucun moment, je n’ai vu la photo dont, j’ai dû faire la mienne pendant six jours

2026-07-20 via Nuitee