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Finding an ideal budget friendly hotel in London does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Grenville House Hotel, a nice option for travelers like you.
The hotel features a 24 hour front desk, and you can stay connected during your stay as Grenville House Hotel offers guests public wifi.
Close to some of London's most popular landmarks, such as Coca-Cola London Eye (1.4 mi) and Churchill War Rooms (1.6 mi), Grenville House Hotel is a great destination for tourists.
While visiting London, you may want to try some schnitzel at one of the nearby restaurants, such as The Wolseley, Balthazar, or The Delaunay.
If you’re looking for something to do, The British Museum (0.6 mi), Covent Garden (0.9 mi), and St. Paul's Cathedral (1.0 mi) are a nice way to spend some time, and they are all within walking distance of Grenville House Hotel.
Grenville House Hotel puts the best of London at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
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Languages Spoken
English
Location
4 Guilford Street Bloomsbury, London WC1N 1DR England
Grenville House Hotel
1.5 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
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It should be illegal for places like this to open. Here is my story. As soon as i walked in , there were a strong smell but since i wanted to save money. I didnt mind a lot .once i get in , that room and the bathroom were smaller than anything thay i could have thought off . It’s litterally a glorified closet. They said the wifi was £2 a pay but they give it to me for free . That wifi couldnt work. The signal was so weak all nigt - next thing ( AC / heat ) it was freezing so I asked them how to turn the heat on , they told me that it was intermittent and they only turn the heat on for coue hours a day. Mind you we are in the middle of the winter . 🥶 i almost die freezing that night- i was so cold 🥶. Next morning, i Missed the breakfast, it was 7:30 - 9 , the shortest breakfast time that I’ve ever seen. I miss it , I couldnt make it on time. At 11:01 , the lady open my room after knocking less than once - she saw me naked in the room and then close the door to tell me check out time is at 11 AM . Yes , she saw me naked after entering without almost knocking the door . She left and then came back at 11:05 to actually knock the door. She said the checking time is at 11 and im still here at 11:05 . I didn’t respond. I left the premises at 11:12 after filly checking out . At 11.37 AM , i came back because i forgot my charger and some stuffs - theybtold me that they threw them away - what type of people throws a phone and mcbook charger ? They only return the toothpaste.
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Room Tip:Please, dont go there - donate your money to the homeless
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For an experience into the days of the 1970s, dirty; broken mattress; dripping tap; broken cup and poor wiring, then this is the hotel for you. I was sent down to the mouldy-smelling basement to my room, having had to negotiate my suitcase around the Henry Hoover left in the middle of the corridor, to be faced with a thoroughly unpleasant room looking out onto the iron steps leading from the pavement into the basement well. The shower room was so small that when sitting on the toilet my knees were pressed up against the door; the toilet hung over the dirty shower; the floor was unhoovered; the shelving was incredibly dusty; the wiring was exposed; the mattress was broken, collapsed on one side. For the coffee-making facilities I was provided with a single cracked mug, which was frankly unsafe. What a fine example of the English hotel experience. Absolutely disgusting! Do not stay at this hotel.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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1 terrible. No change of linen. Not clean. No toilet paper. No tea or coffee which was advertised. Bed and pillows rock hard and evening lad at reception was very rude. When I asked for a fresh towel he was reluctant to get me one. When I asked a bout the milk he said the kitchen was locked. When I asked about the toilet paper he got it but said we should not be asking for it at this time of day, it is very late, it was 10-50pm. I told home this is no way as being late.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:AVOID. Don’t waste your time and money. Pay the extra for quality somewhere else.
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Well. I don’t know what to say. Me and my partner stopped here in November 2021 for two nights. The hotel was in a great location. Close to some shops and the underground. However that was just about the only perk.
Our room was outdated and not clean. The carpet had stains on it, there were hairs in the bathroom (not ours) the shower door didn’t fully close, there was lipstick on one of the glasses and the room was overall dusty. The bathroom was super small. You could wash your hands whilst sitting on the toilet if you wanted to. However saying that it was better than having a shared bathroom like other guest houses in the area. The bedroom was a fairly decent size it had a very small TV but better than nothing. The bed was very lumpy even though I’m sure it was, the bedding just didn’t seem clean to me. Everything about the room just felt to unhygienic to actually get a decent rest. On the 2nd morning I woke up with a cold sore. I’m unsure if it from the pillows, the cups or just a coincidence.
The free continental breakfast wasn’t much to write home about. It was a few cereals, bread and preserves. Drinks were instant coffee or orange juice. The man running breakfast was a friendly enough guy.
Overall for the price I wouldn’t ever stay here again. I’d rather pay and extra few £ and stay somewhere where I feel relaxed. The whole guest house needs a fresh coat of paint and and new carpets.
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Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Take a packet of anti bacterial wipes!!!!!!!!
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I don't really know where to start with this one to be honest. Very out dated hotel. Could do with updating for a start. The room was tiny, the shower room if you could call it that was suitable for anyone under 5ft 5. No mattress protector on the bed. The wall above the bed had a good cm of dust. The shower had hair in the plug hole. The walls clearly are made of paper I was woken by the nxt room snoring. I wouldn't waste any money staying here. I have nothing good to say about it. It was more like staying in a hostel. Can't pass comment about breakfast we didn't stay for that. Couldn't wait to leave.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I booked through a website which had good reviews for this place! Then a few days prior to my visit, I looked deeper into it. Seriously, I do not know how this place is still open! It's disgusting. It smells, it's dirty, it's in desperate need of a make over. There's dust everywhere. You can smell how unclean it is as soon as you enter. The toilet was dirty, the sink was filthy, the shower leaked from every part. The shutter door in the shower was all cracked & broken. A rotten egg smell came up through the shower plug. I gave up attempting to shower. The pillows are filthy & the quilt was so old & dirty. The bedding looked clean but didn't smell fresh. Cracked cups, water left in kettle & less than a quarter of toilet roll. We clocked out for 7.30am. I did not attempt to try the breakfast. The lack of cleaning everywhere put me off.
Upon returning to my room on the night, I had to show a couple of guests where their room was! Check in was in a completely different building, next door. Spot Henry the hoover! After reading reviews here, he seems to be left in random corridors! He was in reception when I got there! Clearly unused. As I checked out, I was not asked how my stay was. I handed over the card & left. It was the perfect timing as someone was about to check in! He followed me out & asked about my stay. Fair to say, the young man walked away in search of somewhere else. Yes, it's a cheap stay (£120 for 2 people) but it really isn't worth it. I've itched since I came back!
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Book elsewhere. A question asks if pets are allowed, I'm unsure but I sure did smell like wet dog!
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The room was filthy; mouldy shower curtain, dirty carpets, pillow that smelled of smoke and tattered stained curtains. Found the left over hot cross buns from the previous occupants in the dresser drawer. More concerning was the appalling fire safety procedures. The alarm sounded at 01:30 am and it took 10 mins for the staff to show up. When they did show, they didn't appear to check what had happened nor did they appear to be following any kind of procedure. The emergency exit route was part blocked by a bike that had been left in the central hallway. Considering that guests appear to be allowed to smoke on the premises, I have serious concerns about the fire safety of the property. The radiator was on full blast with no way of turning it down so the room was exceptionally hot. I don't mind basic facilities but I do expect the hotel to be clean and safe. This was neither.
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Really would not book- unsafe fire procedures and filthy rooms.
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Believe the reviews - give this place a wide berth!!!! It’s horrible. Dirty room, dirty mugs, stained and manky carpet which had clearly not been hoovered in a while. The bedding seemed clean once I’d picked a couple of hairs off it but there was no mattress protector and the bed was rock hard so I hardly slept. ‘Breakfast’ was a joke. Jars of instant coffee and tea bags on the table to make your own. Just a few cereals, some bread and a toaster. Definitely no hot option (I didn’t see any reference to it being just Continental when booking but may have missed it). The only positives are the location and the fact my room was actually reasonably quiet, oh and the TV reception was good (unlike the Farringdon Travelodge!) but as someone else said, the TV was tiny. I was charged £108 for the night which was an absolute ripoff given the state of the place. I arrived quite late and couldn’t be bothered trying to change hotel but certainly won’t be back. It is a very basic hostel at best. In fact I’ve stayed in much nicer hostels! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!!
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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Filthy, not clean,health hazard. Shower did not work. Shoes stuck to carpet. Sheets unsanitary. Breakfast consisted of powdered coffee and sliced bread. This place needs to be visited by health officials and removed from this site. Majority of unsuspecting tourists will be visitors from abroad, what a welcome to the UK!
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Trip type: Traveled solo
Room Tip:Avoid at all costs.
Will scar your visit.
People running this place are exploiting the budget end...
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My mum and Aunty booked this hotel for a trip to London with Family. To say it was disgusting is an understatement. Checked in and out again within 5 minutes. Dirt everywhere, used dirty cups in room, dirty socks in the bedside table.
And to top it off, the staff couldn't understand what was wrong and why I wanted to leave!!!
Do yourself a favour DO NOT BOOK THIS PLACE.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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There are more places to choose from in the London area.
PRICE RANGE
$75 - $141 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
grenville hotel london
LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandLondonBloomsbury
NUMBER OF ROOMS
13
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