Albany Hotel

Hotels
5.1 (1074 reviews)
34 Tavistock Place , London , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Daily housekeeping
Parking garage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Basic budget accommodation
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Rude staff
Old facilities
Lack of cleanliness

Categories

Cleanliness
2.72
Numerous complaints about the overall dirtiness of the rooms and bathrooms.
Service
5.23
Mixed sentiments about staff being rude and less helpful.
Location
8.73
Good access to metro and other local amenities noted positively.
Room Quality
3.72
Worn out furniture, dirty beds, and various structural concerns highlighted.
Amenities
3.72
Limited amenities and issues with shared bathrooms; no personal toiletries.
Value for Money
6.73
Some guests felt the place was acceptable for budget constraints despite numerous issues.
Food and Beverage
5.73
No specific mention of food quality or availability.
Overall Experience
4.22
Overall dissatisfaction with cleanliness and service overshadowing minor positives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 10:47

Property Description

Central Location in Bloomsbury
Albany Hotel, nestled in historic Bloomsbury, offers a cozy stay just minutes away from Russell Square Underground Station.

Comfortable Rooms with Essential Amenities
Relax in rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and complimentary WiFi access. Shared bathroom facilities are available for your convenience.

Convenient Access to Transportation and Attractions
With Euston, King’s Cross, and St Pancras Railway Stations nearby, exploring London is a breeze. Plus, being a short tube ride away from Covent Garden means entertainment and dining options are endless.

Book your stay at Albany Hotel now and experience the charm of Bloomsbury!

Important information:

A surcharge of 20 GBP applies for arrivals after check-in hours. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • 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 3 years 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.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

5.1
Based on 1074 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.72
Service: 5.23
Location: 8.73
Room Quality: 3.72
Amenities: 3.72
Value for Money: 6.73
Food and Beverage: 5.73
Overall Experience: 4.22
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Nick • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
Дзебчук • couple • gb
1
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Kieran • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Maximilian • solo_traveller • gb
6
You get what you pay for. Would stay again if I needed to do an overnight in central London.
Pros:

Good location at a fair price.

Cons:

Dingy rooms, slightly messy

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Brendan • solo_traveller • gb
7
It suited my needs
Pros:

Helpful staff
Good value for money

Cons:

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2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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kimberley • couple • gb
3
Disappointing
Pros:

Good location, check in staff was nice

Cons:

Beds were terribly uncomfortable, didn’t look like it had a proper clean in a few years. Advertised as having parking but it doesn’t. It’s shared bathroom which isn’t stated anywhere on the booking either

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Estibaliz • solo_traveller • es
6
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Dan • couple • gb
5
Cheap (for London) but fine.
Pros:

Cheap and cheerful. Really great location. Passable.

Cons:

Very dated. Smells of cigarette smoke. Some of the plugs in the room didn't work. Not really an issue but the 'flat screen TV' was tiny and didn't work. Lots of stairs.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Frédérique • family_with_children • fr
3
Si vous avez les moyens, réservez un autre hôtel.
Pros:

La situation géographique

Cons:

La vétusté de l'établissement et le manque de propreté dans la chambre. La chaleur dans la chambre (pas de ventilateur) et l'hôtel est très bruyant.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Norman • solo_traveller • gb
8
Perfect for a one night stay
Pros:

Location
Comfortable
Very helpful host
Great value for money

Cons:

Toilet downstairs

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Cristiane • solo_traveller • br
9
Bom demais
Pros:

Exatamente como descreve

Cons:

Lugar limpo e seguro

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Alberto • family_with_children • it
3
Never again
Pros:

Location is located near public trasport and easy to reach.

Cons:

The rooms was dirty, and bad finished.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Carine • solo_traveller • be
4
Pros:

Vriendelijke ontvangst

Cons:

Heel verouderde kamer, vuil tapijt, slechte matras. De badkamer was vernieuwd.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • za
7
Basic but did the trick 😁
Pros:

Very convenient to the underground and train station. Some lovely little restaurants close by. Great for a sleep and go. Coffee and tea available in the room and comfortable beds.

Cons:

Was all fine really. Was a shared bathroom but wasn’t a problem, was rather hot during our stay and had to sleep with windows open on a fairly noisy street. No fridge to keep things cool.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Kunle • family_with_children • gb
1
I can’t sleep in the room
Pros:

This is the most useless hotel I ever seen in life, can’t even sleep in the room that was offered. Different picture from what is online.

Cons:

It’s place for pigs not human. I didn’t even sleep in the place I rushed out and start looking for another hotel

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • solo_traveller • gb
7
Characterful and intriguing.
Pros:

Not applicable

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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giuseppe • family_with_children • gb
1
Orribile
Pros:

Non mi é piaciuto niente

Cons:

Tutto vecchio e sporco

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Eilis • family_with_children • au
1
Horrible, I left property within an hour
Pros:

I like that I left within an hour

Cons:

The property is horrible, it smelt like wet mouldy carpet. Worst place hotel I’ve been to

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Inka • solo_traveller • pl
8
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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John • family_with_children • gb
1
Unsatisfactory
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Very poor. As soon as we entered our room we went to complain but the manager was nowhere to be seen. Room was filthy, carpet dirty and frayed, dirty walls, poor quality bed and pillow. On our last morning we woke up with ants infestation of ants, all over our bed, bags and clothes. I have sent a complaint email to the hotel and I definitely wouldn’t recommend to keep a dog in.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee