Paid
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

Location

Guest Reviews

5.1
Based on 1092 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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Krall solo_traveller gb
1
Grottyp
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything we didnt stay here it was really dirty and felt damp and smelled.of cigarettes

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Luca solo_traveller it
5
Pros:

la posizione è molto comoda con varie fermate della metro vicino , il centro è raggiungibile con 15 minuti a piedi. l'hotel è molto vecchio ma il rapporto qualità prezzo per Londra va più che bene., ha quasi lo stesso prezzo di un ostello!
vicino ci sono bar e ristoranti dove poter mangiare e king cross o il British museum sono 10 minuti a piedi. per 2 o 3 notti se ci si accontenta va più che bene.

Cons:

lo staff non si è mai visto , le stanze sono vecchie !

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Danny family_with_children gb
1
a mess
Pros:

nothing at all.

Cons:

staff was very rude to me. the rooms are small and they do false advertisement. had to give the man £20 at the door for the keys. bad service and again rude. curtains was dirty, an orange was rotting in the wardrobe. the cups dirty and walks peeling off of the wall. shower room had damp on the ceiling.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Brian solo_traveller gb
7
Nice
Pros:

Clean bedding

Cons:

Basic

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Vladimir extended_group gb
1
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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AHMED extended_group dz
6
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Melissa May solo_traveller gb
2
Way too uncomfortable and not worth it.
Pros:

Location was great for Euston train station which is why I booked this place. Bed linen was clean and so was provided towel. Owner was nice and helped me when I needed it. Soap and a tea and coffee sachet provided.

Cons:

Even though my stay wasn’t that expensive, I still honestly think it was too expensive for what it’s worth. I was not at all comfortable and hardly slept in the duration of my stay for some of the reasons listed below.
-Shared bathroom
-Old damp smell
-Extremely dusty room and dust in the air, not good for my asthma at all (I left my phone on the table for 1 minute and it already had a thick layer of dust covering my screen)
-No fan in the room in the peak of the summer heat which I think is a bare minimum (I was on the top floor too where heat rises)
-Wooden bed panels kept collapsing and mattress falling through (ended up putting my mattress on the floor and sleeping on the floor to prevent that from happening)
-Doors are insanely squeaky, not at all sound proof and close with a loud bang which causes noise disturbance
-Wardrobe doors wouldn’t stay closed
-TV didn’t work at all (all channels kept saying “unavailable”)

Despite the necessary location, it was not worth the money and I will not stay here again. It’s simply too uncomfortable.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
1
Misleading
Pros:

With respect nothing

Cons:

Didn't like how Ahemed the owner, after assuring me that 2 adults and two children will be looked after for the asking price provided, he tried to make it look like my mistake and charged an extra £100 knowing that I wasn't in a position to refuse with no other options after travelling there, that's why I spoke with him not once but twice just to reaffirm the asking price was correct, because I couldn't access the family room, he assured me all was fine, then on arrival, he denied all knowledge and demanded more money, obviously I was very disappointed, further more his colleague was very rude and raised his voice to my girlfriend, after receiving more money his attitude changed, I didn't expect high quality for the original price, no windows opened no air, the smell of cigarettes smoke, the TV didn't work, the bathroom was dirty and that cost me £375, luckily the weather was great, so we got out every day. I will definitely not stay again

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Samy couple ro
1
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Abdulkadir solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Tsuyoshi solo_traveller jp
9
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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suk yan alice solo_traveller gb
1
I booked four days but I changed to another hotel for the rest of next day.
Cons:

Dirty clothes wardrobe. Water tap leaping. Share bathroom. Broken carpet. Mattress is not comfortable .

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Nigel solo_traveller gb
5
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Russell solo_traveller gb
7
Quite close to station. Good value for money for the area.
Pros:

Bathroom in family suite is fairly modern and has a window which was nice.

Cons:

Beds could be a bit more comfortable and furniture updated.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Anthony solo_traveller gb
1
Shocking / horrific
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Worse place I have ever stayed in it’s not worth a. 1 star this place is absolutely disgusting

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Claudia solo_traveller es
1
No os hospedéis aquí
Pros:

Absolutamente NADA.

Cons:

La actitud del hombre que lleva el hotel es pésima e incluso borde. Las instalaciones están sucias y descuidadas. Había telarañas, polvo y roturas en moqueta y paredes.
Los baños son compartidos y al menos diría que son la zona menos sucia del hotel (menos mal) pero la experiencia en sí no la recomendaría.

Dejamos las maletas antes del check-in y al volver para instalarnos no había nadie en el hotel. La puerta estaba cerrada y en plena ola de calor en Londres tuvimos que estar esperando durante 15’ hasta que alguien entró y pudimos acceder. Al de un rato, el hombre volvió y de malas formas nos explicó cuál era nuestra habitación.

El precio del lugar es barato pero no justifica el trato ni la falta de higiene.

No volvería y no recomiendo el hotel a nadie.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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John family_with_children gb
1
Disappointing and disgusting!!!
Pros:

Nothing! Very poor quality, unclean property!

Cons:

The night porter letting us into the property late at night wearing nothing but a pair of underpants and demanding £20.00 in cash!!!!!!!!

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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La Bailarina couple be
10
Wow, really – I’d definitely recommend it
Pros:

Everything. Very clean room and bathroom. Nice and quiet for a good night’s sleep. Absolutely brilliant

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Nick solo_traveller ie
7
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
Дзебчук couple gb
1
2026-07-11 via Nuitee