In the heart of Bloomsbury, Grenville Hotel offers a charming retreat near Russell Square and The British Museum. Enjoy continental breakfast, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and appreciate the helpful staff that previous guests have raved about.
4 Guilford Street, Russell Square, London, England, WC1N 1DR
What's nearby
Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
The British Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
St. Paul's Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
London City Airport (LCY) - 42 min drive
Luton Airport (LTN) - 43 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN) - 48 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 57 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 96 min drive
London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 12 min walk
King's Cross Station - 13 min walk
Farringdon Station - 14 min walk
Russell Square Underground Station - 8 min walk
Chancery Lane Underground Station - 10 min walk
Farringdon Underground Station - 10 min walk
Restaurants
FRED - 4 min walk
The Lady Ottoline - 4 min walk
The Lamb - 3 min walk
Redemption Roasters - 4 min walk
The Perseverance - 4 min walk
About this property
Grenville Hotel
Grenville Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Russell Square and The British Museum. Also, St. Paul's Cathedral and Leicester Square are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Russell Square Underground Station is 8 minutes and Chancery Lane Underground Station is 10 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
17 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
WiFi in public areas*
WiFi in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
16-inch TV
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
WiFi (surcharge)
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
WiFi is available in guestrooms for GBP 2.50 per day (rates may vary)
WiFi is available in public areas for GBP 2.50 per day (rates may vary)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Grenville Hotel
Grenville Hotel London
Grenville London
Hotel Grenville
Grenville House Hotel London, England
Grenville Hotel Hotel
Grenville Hotel London
Grenville Hotel Hotel London
Frequently asked questions
Does Grenville Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Grenville Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Grenville Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Grenville Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Grenville Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Grenville Hotel?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What's the area around Grenville Hotel like?
Grenville Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Russell Square Underground Station and 9 minutes' walk from Russell Square.
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Grenville Hotel Reviews
Reviews
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5.0/10
Cleanliness
5.8/10
Staff & service
4.8/10
Amenities
4.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
4.4/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
6/10 Good
Sep 23, 2025
OK for one night passing through
Maurizio
Maurizio, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2025
Excellent Base of Operations
Really lovely hotel with character. Loved the oddly shaped rooms. They were clean and the bed was AMAZING. I have mobility issues and they were brilliant, offering a room on the ground floor.
This hotel is not suitable for someone in a wheelchair though as the reception is up 10 steps, but otherwise 10/10.
Olliver
Olliver, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 27, 2025
The receptionist was very helpful the room was adequate for an overnight stay.
David
David, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 21, 2025
Sticky dust central
The sheets were dirty when I arrived and the receptionist suggested I use the sheets from the other bed. There was a layer of sticky residue on door handles, and the layers of dust started flaking into geological patterns. Honestly, the dirtiest place in London.
Vera
Vera, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 25, 2025
Helpful staff
Convenient location
Catherine Patricia
Catherine Patricia, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 12, 2025
Disappointed and Misled
This is not a hotel and should not be advertised as one. The top floor is difficult to reach—even for someone in good shape, and the narrow staircase is essentially impossible for those with limited mobility. The room is outdated, with stained carpets and a bathroom that doesn’t match the photos. Breakfast is very basic: just toast with jam or Nutella, instant coffee, cornflakes, and cheap orange juice. Overall, I was extremely disappointed with this place.
Denis
Denis, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 30, 2025
When we got to the Greenville Hotel there was a sign on the door that said to go next door to the Guildford hotel which we did an actually stayed in that hotel. The staff were pleasant the facilities were okay and we were happy with what we got.
Roy
Roy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 23, 2025
Nice cheap hotel in good position friendly guy on the reception
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 19, 2025
Stains, unrepaired damage and bed bugs!
The room was very poor. It it tired, scruffy and in a generally poor state. The bathroom was terrible. Although it didn't appear to be actually dirty there were stains and damaged things everywhere. The window didn't open and the extractor fan didn't work. Finally I have returned home to find I have bed bug bites over my body. I will be reporting them to the environmental health authority for the area.
Ciaran
Ciaran, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 11, 2025
Could do better
We booked on a budget and did not expect frills but the room was cramped rather than small and while clean it looked neglected. The shower pressure was low and the toilet ran a lot after flushing. The mattress felt worn out.
Breakfast was basic but ok for the price and the staff member was polite and cheerful.
Fiona
Fiona, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2025
The reviews of this place have been pretty harsh, so I booked with an open mind! Room was clean, and hotel small and certainly not fancy, but it absolutely met my needs for price point and location. There is a trick to using the hot water, and instructions are provided - on the desk in room. No frills, cheapest accommodation I could get in this area - will happily book again. Thank you.
Damon
Damon, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 13, 2025
Convenient but very noisy, dusty and not very comfortable. If price is low worth it but best in mind very dusty noisy and food for breakfast very minimal
Aidan Thomas
Aidan Thomas, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 16, 2025
Great location just few minutes walk from kings Cross. The staff was nice and helpful. The breakfast was not good and too basic.
Tarek
Tarek, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 14, 2025
Room stank of sewage
Dean
Dean, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Apr 6, 2025
This property to be honest how it receives it’s ok to run as a guest house!
It’s incredibly outdated, expensive, with a hideous bathroom, broken window, tv that doesn’t start, wifi that is limited, kitchen that is worse than a restaurant kitchen, what era is this place stuck in ?
Poor, definitely wouldn’t not book again.
The only positive thing were the reception staff which were welcoming and accommodating
Alexandra
Alexandra, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Mar 2, 2025
Nothing
The rooms are not good as expected and not worth the money
mariam
mariam, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Feb 20, 2025
Cheap and nasty
Tiny room. Really dirty needs refurbishing. Tiny shower
Stale smell throughout the building didn't even want to have breakfast as so dirty.
Jackie
Jackie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 3, 2024
Had all required friendly staff
Helped with issues with room key
Ashley
6/10 Good
Jan 16, 2025
Get what you pay for
We needed a one night stay in a particular area .this did the job for us , it was cheap ,ok but wasn't fantastic.you get what you pay for .we could have paid three times as much so can't complain, would we stay again yes but not for more than two nights .breakfast was ok , bathroom not sure about !
Dave
Dave, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 30, 2024
A cheap Bed in London.
Jackson
Jackson, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Feb 17, 2025
No waste your money!
Horrors! I felt unsafe and I leave before complete my check out.
Diego
Diego, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Dec 3, 2024
Basic, which is fine for the price but room wasn't clean.