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Carlton Hotel
2 stars

Carlton Hotel

Birkenhead Street, London, WC1H 8BA, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
See location+44 207 916 9697
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€61
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rate per night

6.2
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based on 5376 reviews
5,376 reviews
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Provider
Nightly total
Double room

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Overview

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Next to Kings Cross Station and the Eurostar service at St Pancras Station, The Carlton Hotel is an ideally located budget hotel in central London, complete with free Wi-Fi internet. Just 200m down the road is The British Library, and restaurants and bars are also within walking distance. Oxford Street, Covent Garden and Leicester Square are all approximately 15 minutes away by Underground. Well-equipped rooms all include a TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a private shower room. Hairdryers and ironing facilities are available from reception. The Carlton Hotel has friendly service, luggage storage and a 24-hour reception for late arrivals. Guests at The Carlton have easy access to the London airports from Kings Cross Station, which is just a 3-minute walk across the road.
Rating
6.2
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Based on 5,376 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Carlton Hotel

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • TV
  • Internet
  • 24-hour front desk
  • No smoking
  • Lift
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Heating
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Towels

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Lift

General

  • Family rooms
  • Storage available

Media and entertainment

  • TV

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying

Dining

  • Electric kettle

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Reviews of Carlton Hotel

6.2
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5376 verified ratings
Wonderful
470
Very good
624
Good
1113
Okay
794
Fair
956
Mediocre
585
Poor
834

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's excellent location, close to major transport links and attractions. However, many reviews highlighted issues with cleanliness and service, with several guests reporting unclean bathrooms and unhelpful staff. Overall, the hotel is seen as a budget option with potential, but improvements are needed in certain areas.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Service2.5 out of 10
Cleanliness2 out of 10
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8.0
Very good
Francis Rudolph, Sept 2018
Pros (+) Location is excellent.
Cons (-) Toilet is so small.
9.7
Wonderful
Zonia, Jul 2018
Pros (+) Nice complimentary breakfast and friendly staff!
Cons (-) Bathroom a little small.

Location

Birkenhead Street, London, WC1H 8BA

What's nearby

  • British Museum1.2 km
  • Leicester Square2.3 km
  • Strand2.3 km
  • Piccadilly Circus2.4 km
  • St. Paul's Cathedral2.5 km
  • Trafalgar Square2.5 km
  • Charing Cross2.6 km
  • Central London2.6 km
  • Oxford Street2.9 km
  • London Eye3 km
  • Big Ben3.3 km
  • Waterloo3.3 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Carlton Hotel

Low season

September

High season

June

Average price (weeknight)

€109

Average price (weekend night)

€86
Cheapest month to stay with an average 16% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 15% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Carlton Hotel

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Carlton Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Carlton Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in September and November.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Carlton Hotel, plan to stay on a Friday or Monday. The most expensive day is usually Thursday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Carlton Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was €117, while the most expensive was €117.
  • How long should you stay at Carlton Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.
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FAQs when booking at Carlton Hotel

  • Where is Carlton Hotel located?

    Carlton Hotel is located at Birkenhead Street in Camden, 3.5 km from the centre of London. British Museum is the closest landmark to Carlton Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Carlton Hotel?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Carlton Hotel.

  • Does Carlton Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Carlton Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Carlton Hotel from the airport?

    Carlton Hotel is 11.9 km from London City.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Carlton Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Carlton Hotel in London and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Carlton Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Carlton Hotel.

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Good to know

Value for money

6.7

Distance to city centre

3.5 km

Nearest airport

London City

Distance to airport

12.2 km