Montcalm Brewery Townhouse

Hotels
London Premier
8.2 (4417 reviews)
42-46 Chiswell Street , London , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable stay
Cons:
Heating issues
Noise disturbances

Categories

Cleanliness
7.63
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, particularly regarding access and external areas.
Service
9.1
Staff were described as polite, helpful, and attentive throughout multiple reviews.
Location
8.64
Hotel's location was frequently praised for its convenience to sites and transport.
Room Quality
7.59
Rooms were comfortable but some guests noted issues with heating and dated furnishings.
Amenities
8.12
Some amenities were appreciated, but reviewed as needing an update, particularly the gym.
Value for Money
8.08
Overall value was somewhat questioned due to notable comfort issues for a 5-star hotel.
Food and Beverage
8.13
Breakfast was pleasant but could benefit from more variety according to guest feedback.
Overall Experience
8.3
While there were several issues, positive experiences with staff and services balanced the negative.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 10:23

Property Description

Luxurious Boutique Rooms
Indulge in boutique rooms at our 5-star hotel next to the Barbican, featuring free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and lavish amenities such as flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and rain showers.

Gourmet Dining Experience
Savor modern British cuisine and delightful afternoon teas at our gourmet restaurant. Watch skilled chefs in action at the bar's kitchen, offering a grill menu, hearty breakfasts, and convenient 24-hour room service.

Central Location
Located in the heart of The City, our hotel is just a mile from St Paul’s Cathedral and a short walk from Barbican Underground Station. Explore London with ease from our prime location.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at London City Suites, where luxury and convenience meet seamlessly.

Important information:

Please note that a GBP 50 deposit per night will be required upon check-in. This is to cover extras such as the minibar and will be returned upon check-out, providing no extras have been used.

The credit card used to make the booking must be presented upon check-in. If the booking is made by a third party, please contact the property directly to make alternative arrangements.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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 4417 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.63
Service: 9.1
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 7.59
Amenities: 8.12
Value for Money: 8.08
Food and Beverage: 8.13
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Carolee couple us
10
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Luis couple br
7
Hotel razoável
Pros:

Do café da manhã, da localização, da limpeza, do tamanho do quarto.

Cons:

Do colchão e travesseiros. Colchão exigindo troca. Tbem uma experiência ruim de quebra do ar condicionado no auge de um pico de calor muito mal conduzida pela equipe.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Joe solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Frank couple de
3
Das Hotel ist seine Sternezahl nicht annähernd wert, begründet durch simpelste Managementfehler.
Pros:

Die Lage war gut. Das Personal hat sich sehr bemüht, aus den teilweise katastrophalen Bedingungen (Frühstück besonders) noch halbwegs etwas zu machen.

Cons:

Das Frühstück war das schlimmste, was wir je erlebt haben. Eine halbe Stunde Schlange stehen, bis man einen Platz zugewiesen bekommen hat. 2 Kaffeeautomaten für 100 Leute und nur ein Durchlauftoaster. Tassen und Teller fehlten ständig. Wen man richtig essen will, reichen anderthalb Stunde nicht. Das sind grundlegende Dinge , die gar nicht funktionieren. Die Managementfehler kann auch das bemühte Personal nicht ausgleichen. Das Zimmer war extrem warm und in der Nacht nicht abzukühlen. Das Minidachfenster konnte man nur einen Spalt breit öffnen und die Klimaanlage hatte überhaupt keine Kraft. Am letzten Tag fand man es nicht mehr nötig, Wasser aufs Zimmer zu stellen.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Charlotte couple gb
9
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Tony solo_traveller gb
4
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Gábor couple hu
9
Pros:

Magas színvonalú kiszolgálás minden területen.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Roger solo_traveller gb
9
Excellent Alternative to Major Chains
Pros:

Excellent location for the Barbican Centre. Room spacious by London standards. Very comfortable bed. Very good breakfast included in price.

Cons:

Bathroom spacious with nice shower but nowhere to put clothes, etc. More hooks/shelves required.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Annkatrin solo_traveller de
8
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Damiano solo_traveller it
7
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Jem solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

location to Barbican

Cons:

Tired building and terrible breakfast. Waited 25 minutes to sit at a bar.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Mauschen 14 solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Frühstück und Personal top

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Spencer couple gb
7
Ideal for St Pauls and Barbican centre , great staff , needs a few improvement's though.
Pros:

location was great for what we wanted to do which is why we picked this hotel, transport links very good we arrived on the tube with an easy 10 min walk from station .

Cons:

Air conditioning was broken in our room , not great during warmest May ever ! We did get moved to be fair but the new room was tired looking with a broken plug in sink .
Breakfast could of been organised better , one coffee machine broken big Q for it , not fixed on the second morning !
Big Q for brekkie over 20 min wait to be seated , they know how many people they have staying so can use that as an excuse !

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Claire solo_traveller ie
8
Hidden gem
Pros:

Location great nearby moorgate, barbican and Liverpool street station.
A hidden gem with great attentive staff.
Like a 5 star hotel with the staff reception and conceirge.
There is a lounge with drinks for club members.
A great breakfast served which kept us going all day we were so full. Great options and buffet.
Lots of sections to the hotel.
Would recommend this hotel chain.

Cons:

Unfortunately our first room in the townhouse had no working ac and had a very uncomfortable first night sleep 14 weeks pregnant. We were provided a fan that night but due to being on ground floor there was no window to open no ventilation and difficult to stay in the room.
We asked to move room which was done very swiftly and dealt with very professionally.
Unfortunately there was a heat wave which made it more unbearable.
We got given access to the lounge for free drinks for few hours to apologise.
We were also met by the duty manager on check out to offer a discount on further stay.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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william couple gb
7
Great location for Barbican shows, jugged hare, parking. Sunday breakfast waa chaos and the obvious solution to the stag
Pros:

Location for Barbican theatre/ jugged hare/ parking excellent.

Cons:

A/c in 1st room waa broken. Staff at reception changed our room promptly and were helpful, excellent nights sleep, great.
At breakfast, there was 1 of 2 slow coffee machines broken = 15 min queue for a coffee= v slow to clear people out as they were all waiting fir a coffee = 30 people queueing to get a table to even sit for breakfast = joke. A filter coffee pot would have solved the whole issue. The coffee from the machine was horrid, or ‘shithouse’ in Australian parlance.
I let the reception know as we got to the queue for Sunday breakfast with an 8 person Q and left past ?50 people waiting to be seated, but they were mostly arsenal fans, so that was funny. Reception said it was a different dept. I said they too would have a crappy review!

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Andrea couple it
8
Pros:

Ottima colazione. Camera dimensioni normali.
Problema nella doccia risolto dalla manutenzione. Acqua e prosecco di benvenuto.

Cons:

Pulizia migliorabile.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Karl couple gb
6
Nice hotel but not 5 star
Pros:

Lovely staff and good location. Did the job though and had a comfy bed.

Cons:

Property claims 5 stars which it certainly isn’t. Feels a bit tired and breakfast a bit of a shambles with huge queue but food average

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Dean solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Convenient to tube lines & most major attractions.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Dimitrios couple gr
9
Μια εβδομάδα σε μουσεία και βόλτες στην πόλη
Pros:

Εξαιρετικό πρωινό, θέση λίγο πριν το city, ήσυχος δρόμος, με συγκοινωνία που μπορούσε να σε πάει στα περισσότερα τουριστικά μέρη. Το προσωπικό ήταν πολύ καλό, το δωμάτιο μικρό παρόλα αυτά η σχέση τιμής παροχών ήταν εξαιρετική. Νομίζω ότι η επίσκεψη για τουριστικούς λόγους, όπως η δική μας, βρήκε ένα πολύ καλό κατάλυμα. Θα ξαναπηγαίναμε πάλι.

Cons:

Το δωμάτιο ήταν μικρό, καμία σχέση με το αναμενόμενο για ξενοδοχείο 5 αστέρων, όμως και η τιμή του ήταν για ένα τέτοιο δωμάτιο. Αυτό δεν ισχύει για τις παροχές σε αυτό. Τέλος πάντων ο χώρος είναι το θέμα και εάν κάποιος θα είχε σκοπό να μένει αρκετό χρόνο στο δωμάτιο, αυτό δεν του κάνει.
Αν και δεν ήταν στο πακέτο, το εστιατόριο δεν είχε πολλές επιλογές. Η περιοχή έχει όμως καλά εστιατόρια (κυρίως ιταλικά) με λογικές τιμές (για Λονδίνο).
Υπόψη το ξενοδοχείο έχει και άλλα δωμάτια για τα οποία πιθανόν δεν ισχύει το σχόλιο.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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hachich solo_traveller br
9
Hotel confortável e bem localizado, com uma equipe excelente.
Pros:

A gentileza da Raissa, funcionária da recepção e das comodidades do quarto e do café da manhã

Cons:

Das filas para o café da manhã

2026-05-30 via Nuitee