Premier Inn London Holborn

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Premier Inn
6.7 (723 reviews)
Red Lion Street, Holborn, London, England, WC1R 4PS , London , GB

Facilities

Elevator
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Express check-out
Smoke-free property
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Front entrance ramp
Express check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, attentive staff (named staff praised)
Comfortable beds and good room size
Very good breakfast and accommodating chefs
Validated/nearby parking and reasonable rates
Pitcher of fresh water at reception (eco-friendly)
Event/party nights and good DJ
Cons:
Mixed/unsafe-feeling location for some guests (police presence, local youths)
Occasional tobacco smell in rooms
Inconsistent mid-stay room cleaning
Some rooms feel dated

Categories

Cleanliness
5
Generally reported as clean and tidy, but one guest noted a persistent old tobacco smell and another mentioned less-thorough mid-stay cleaning.
Service
7.5
Repeatedly praised — staff frequently described as warm, welcoming and very helpful (Katriana, Sobia, Jay, Dee, Breda called out by name).
Location
4
Mixed feedback: some find the location pleasant and convenient with good parking options, while at least one guest felt unsafe due to local street incidents and police presence.
Room Quality
6.5
Rooms and beds described as comfortable with good-sized rooms and showers; some rooms feel dated but overall satisfactory.
Amenities
6
Useful amenities noted (validated parking nearby, pitcher of cold water at reception, event nights/DJ) — practical but not exceptional.
Value for Money
5.5
Perceived as reasonable for the brand with fair parking rates; value slightly tempered by location concerns and occasional service/cleaning shortfalls.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Breakfast repeatedly praised as fresh and hot with standout staff/chefs (Dee, Breda) accommodating dietary needs.
Overall Experience
6
Overall positive guest experiences driven by strong staff and good breakfasts, tempered by location concerns and occasional cleanliness/room-dating issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-09-05 02:16

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Premier Inn London Holborn, your ideal base for exploring the heart of the city.

Prime Location: Nestled in the vibrant London City Centre, our hotel is just a short stroll from iconic landmarks such as The British Museum and Russell Square. Enjoy easy access to cultural hotspots like The Strand and Covent Garden Market, all within a 15-minute walk.

Comfortable Accommodations: Our hotel features 153 smoke-free guestrooms designed for your utmost relaxation. Each room is thoughtfully appointed to provide a cozy atmosphere where you can unwind after a day of sightseeing.

Convenient Amenities: Start your day right with a delicious buffet breakfast available for a fee. With a 24-hour front desk and express check-out, we're here to accommodate your needs and ensure a seamless stay.

Book your escape to Premier Inn London Holborn today!

Important information:

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Guest type

    LGBTQ friendly

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

6.7
Based on 723 reviews
Cleanliness: 5
Service: 7.5
Location: 4
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 6
Value for Money: 5.5
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 6
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claudiagT5939ZV • Family
10
Really friendly team and fab location
Pros:

Had a lovely stay at the Premier Inn in Holborn with our family. Great Location for Covent Garden and walking over to Oxford street. Took our daughter to London for her birthday weekend. Chaabi from the breakfast team was really kindly and made my daughter a massive hot chocolate (I thought the coffee machines did hot chocolate as well but they did not) and he made her day! Thank you!

2025-11-30 • via Tripadvisor
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A1601GTannj • NONE
10
Another excellent Premier Inn experience
Pros:

We stayed at Premier Inn ,Holborn because it was the nearest to the theatre we were going to. We always look for a Premier Inn to stay at because the standard is consistently high and PI Holborn was no exception. The room and food were of the expected high standard and all the staff were extremely friendly, helpful and approachable. Javed booked us in. He was absolutely spot on. He was everything you want and expect after a long journey. He is a real credit to Premier Inn. We will be back down in London early next year and there is no doubt at all about where we will be staying.

2025-11-28 • via Tripadvisor
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LewisBaskerville • NONE
8
Good overall
Pros:

I stayed here whilst taking my son to Great Ormond Street Hospital. The hotel was good overall and a good location for the hospital. On arrival all of the check in machines were out of order and reception was unmanned. After a few minutes wait someone did appear and check us in and they were friendly. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was good but could be improved with better quality fruit, better pancakes (they were a bit dry), and some maple syrup (there were two empty bottles). I would happily stay here again. I've stayed in about a dozen different Premier Inns and this was about 4th best.

2025-11-27 • via Tripadvisor
2
287libertyj • Family
10
Yasmina
Pros:

Wanted to shout out Yasmina on the front desk specifically. She was kind and helpful and welcomed us warmly. Made a wonderful start to our day.

2025-11-22 • via Tripadvisor
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Passport811499 • Family • Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
8
Great location, friendly staff
Pros:

Well located on a fairly quiet back street in a great location. The hotel is good, staff are friendly(especially Sabina). Little things I noted were cleanliness issues like grubby lift walls, tired looking stairwell paint but on the whole not too bad. The room we stayed in was fine but the carpet was sticky in places and again looking tired. Good tv channels. Great breakfast !

2025-11-17 • via Tripadvisor
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F8204ZCcourtneyw • NONE
6
Overall okay but let down by a few things
Pros:

The hotel was in a good location, was easy to walk to most locations/tube stations to get around, the location was quiet in the evenings. We checked in online however on arrival the screen wouldn't work to get us a key card, however staff were quick to answer the support button. The room and bathroom overall were clean and tidy. The bed was quite creaky, and too short for my partner who is 6'1. We had one meal in the restaurant in the evening due to the rain, and it was very poor. The restaurant was empty, only another 2 guests present, and the food tasted frozen. Typically used to when Premier Inns are attached to 'chain pubs' and was looking forward to a decent meal however this was not what was received, I think the restaurant is run independently by the hotel which seemed to make a big difference.

2025-11-16 • via Tripadvisor
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mariasB6960LZ • NONE
8
Nice hotell overall
Pros:

Fantastic service, especially from a wonderful woman named Danielle. Easy to check in and out. Dated rooms but clean. Great location on a calm street but easy access to restaurants and the tube. The wifi wasnt very good but it worked.

2025-11-06 • via Tripadvisor
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lauraaU3041YN • Family
4
Not the best
Pros:

Firstly I would like to say the staff were lovely and very helpful. Probably need more on as they were having to be everywhere at the same time!!
Room was ok .. the shower was broken and the shower doors didn’t close and flooded the bathroom.. odd noises too and didn’t sleep a wink

2025-11-02 • via Tripadvisor
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C3681OVscottm • Family • Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England
10
Family London Visit
Pros:

Thank you for a lovely stay. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Room was spot on. Food very good value and tasted great with plenty of choice.
First rate experience all round. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

2025-10-31 • via Tripadvisor
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G8620JCandream • Family
10
Great central hotel with good sized family rooms
Pros:

Excellent family room - 2 adults and 10 and 13 year old children.
Staff were all very pleasant and helpful. Hotel is very well located for all the ' touristy' things, we walked everywhere .
I would highly recommend this premier inn.

2025-10-30 • via Tripadvisor
R
ralucam684 • Solo travel
10
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Pros:

Good locatiob,good staff,rooms clean,breakfast nice*****************************************************

2025-10-27 • via Tripadvisor
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hayleybN8999MZ • Friends getaway
10
Holborn is excellent
Pros:

Staff couldn't do enough, we didn't book an early check in but a lovely lady stored our backpacks and when we checked in the gentleman at the desk helped us with directions to our theatre trip including bus times etc. breakfast was perfect, fresh and very tasty. I cannot fault the staff or the venue. Would definitely book again.

2025-10-23 • via Tripadvisor
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A3291SDmuratk • Friends getaway
4
Good location but
Pros:

I stayed at the hotel for the first time based on a friend’s recommendation. Unfortunately, our experience at Premier Inn London Holborn was disappointing. Our room was on the ground floor, and the windows were locked — something we were not informed about beforehand. The room also didn’t match the photos shown at the time of booking. Because the windows couldn’t be opened, the air in the room felt stuffy and unpleasant throughout our stay. I would recommend offering first-time guests a healthier and more comfortable room option.

2025-10-22 • via Tripadvisor
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Wilton2 • NONE • Edinburgh, Scotland
8
A Very Good Stay
Pros:

Booked a 2 night stay. Had a nice room on 5th floor. Was nice and quiet and had good nights sleep. Very comfortable bed - as always. Very good shower. Had breakfast 1 morning. Breakfast had a good selection of both cooked and non cooked items. Was very good apart from the strawberries in the fruit - still frozen. All the staff we met were very friendly and helpful.
WiFi - no info in the room on how to access.
Hotel is well located for restaurants and pubs plus only a few minutes from Holburn Tube Station. Good situ for attractions as well.
Overall a very good stay.

2025-10-20 • via Tripadvisor
J
J3815NZbeckyb • Business
4
Stay somewhere else if you can
Pros:

Horrendous - room right on the road opposite a pub. The noise with people right outside the window was terrible - did not feel safe.

The room itself was old but ok.

The shower had zero pressure and the usb port and plugs did not work. I was here for work and ended up with a dead phone and laptop.

I did request a room change which was refused - terrible service

2025-10-14 • via Tripadvisor
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Karen-h-64-lincoln • Couples • Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
10
Lovely hotel
Pros:

Highly recommend.
Ideally situation, quiet to traffic.
Very clean, room lovely.
Staff all excellent, we left a bag in restaurant, remembered whelks we left, went back and staff had out behind reception. Thank you whoever did this.
All staff prof and helpful.

2025-10-11 • via Tripadvisor
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T9919SLjanem • Couples
2
Dishonest
Pros:

I left my pyjamas under the pillow in my room (yes my stupid mistake) however I went back the following day and housekeeping hadnt found them! Really? That means either they left them under the pillow for the next guest to find (unlikely) or housekeeping took a shine to them and stole them or threw them away, but either way housekeeping definitely found them! I am really disappointed at the lack of honesty displayed by the hotel. Premier inn have gone right down in my estimation and I’ll think twice before booking with them again!

2025-10-11 • via Tripadvisor
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Resort583235 • Business
2
Poor experience.
Pros:

Bit of a shocker I’m afraid. New chef in the restaurant was clearly under trained. Two meals sent back ahead of mine due to being under cooked or inedible. Final straw for me was overhearing the wrong starter had been made for me. I cancelled my order and went out to eat. Wasted 35 minutes. Only 7 covers in the restaurant so not busy at all. I hope no-one was ill afterwards.

Asked for an iron and ironing board. Got the iron. Ironing board was without a cover so I was presented with a towel.

Breakfast. Stood waiting to be checked in for 5 mins. No-one about so proceeded to help myself (I’d paid for breakfast). Coffee was dishwater and overtopped the mug when being served. Cooked breakfast was sloppy.

For £260 plus for the night, this was a really poor experience.

2025-10-09 • via Tripadvisor
F
FRANCISCO • family
8
Pros:

El hotel bien y bien ubicado el almuerzo muy básico ,lo malo que para que te la limpieza se lo tienes que avisar todos los días para que la limpie,el sábado se escomusica por la noche

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
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RAFAEL • family
6
Pros:

Buena ubicación.
Las camas adicionales eran muy incómodas, no se podía ni dormir.

2025-08-18 • via Nuitee