President Hotel
3 star hotelHotel56-60 Guilford Street, London, WC1N 1DB, United KingdomA contemporary hotel in charming and historic Bloomsbury, The President is a cosy and comfortable hideaway overlooking London’s famous Russell Square.
When it comes to food and drink, you’re spoilt for choice, with three bars, two cafes and a carvery.
Arriving in London
0.6 mi from London St Pancras Int’l
While you are in London
1.3 mi from Madam Tussauds
User reviews, 4.3 out of 5, Very Good
View reviews4.3/5
Very Good
11669 verified reviews
Good to know
- Close to public transport
- Friendly service
Very good city hotel. Close to Kings Cross. Good for sightseeing with access to public transportation.
Hotel facilities
- Bar
- Car parking
- Concierge and porterage facilities
- Internet access
- Laundry facilities
- Restaurant(s)
- Safe
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning service
Rooms
The rooms are pretty and well appointed, with TV, free wi-fi and en-suite bathroom, and plenty of extras on request.
Location
With a location like this, you won't need to set foot on public transport to see the city's sights. You’re six minutes from the British Museum and less than 15 minutes from Oxford Street, Covent Garden and the bright lights of the West End.
Our hints & tips
Dine at the Atrium Bar and Restaurant, day or night. From light bites and hearty main meals to signature cocktails and coffee, relax in ambient art deco surroundings.
Arriving in London
0.6 mi from London St Pancras Int’l
While you are in London
1.3 mi from Madam Tussauds
User reviews, 4.3 out of 5, Very Good
4.3/5
Very Good
11669 verified reviews
Review breakdown
Excellent
47%
Very good
38%
Good
9%
Fair
3%
Poor
2%
Good to know
- Close to public transport
- Friendly service
Rated by
Couple –
48%
Family –
34%
Solo –
15%
Business –
3%
Rated 4.3/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Very good city hotel. Close to Kings Cross. Good for sightseeing with access to public transportation.
Excellent City Hotel
Excellent Romantic Hotel
Review Highlights
Location4.9/5User reviews, 4.9 out of 5
Great location
- Positive: Near to public transport, according to 99%.
- Positive: 97% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: 98% thought it was easy to get to the train station.
- Positive: 97% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Positive: 95% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: Easily accessible by car, said 81%.
- Positive: City centre within easy reach, said 92%.
- Positive: Good access to the airport, said 100%.
- Neutral: Parking was ok, according to 62%.
Breakfast4.5/5User reviews, 4.5 out of 5
Tasty breakfast
- Positive: 74% were happy with the price of the breakfast.
- Positive: 98% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: 98% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Positive: 100% thought it was easy to get to the train station.
- Positive: City centre within easy reach, said 92%.
- Positive: Great parking, according to 78%.
- Positive: Good access to the airport, said 92%.
- Positive: Great parking, according to 88%.
- Positive: Good access to the airport, said 100%.
Sustainability4.5/5User reviews, 4.5 out of 5
Great efforts to be sustainable
- Positive: 74% were happy with the price of the breakfast.
- Positive: 87% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: 93% found the restaurant service to be one of the best.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Neutral: 59% thought the management was tolerable.
- Neutral: Only 50% were satisfied with the booking process.
- Neutral: 58% found the room service acceptable.
- Neutral: 58% found the room service acceptable.
- Neutral: 53% found the room service acceptable.
- Negative: Bar service was unacceptable, according to 57%.
Service4.4/5User reviews, 4.4 out of 5
Fantastic service
- Positive: 94% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 89% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: 87% found the restaurant service to be one of the best.
- Positive: Hotel security was great, thought 79%.
- Positive: 75% were happy with the room service.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Neutral: Housekeeping was ok, according to 60%.
- Neutral: Bar service was average, according to 61%.
- Negative: 56% said the booking process was inefficient.
- Negative: 75% were unhappy with the laundry service.
- Negative: 75% were unhappy with the laundry service.
Cleanliness4.2/5User reviews, 4.2 out of 5
Clean
- Positive: 83% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 89% thought it was clean.
- Positive: 77% said the bathroom was clean.
- Neutral: Dining area was clean enough, according to only 52%.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 69%.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 87%.
- Negative: 74% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: For 55%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 70% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 71% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 98% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 62% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 72% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
- Negative: 69% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
WiFi3.4/5User reviews, 3.4 out of 5
Regular internet service
- Positive: 83% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 78% said the bathroom was clean.
- Positive: 72% said the bathroom was clean.
- Neutral: For only 58%, the bathroom was ok.
- Neutral: Only 55% thought the shower was ok.
- Neutral: Only 60% said the rooms were modern.
- Neutral: 57% said the view was so-so.
- Neutral: 52% said the view was so-so.
- Negative: 62% said the wifi quality was bad.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 84%.
- Negative: 64% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 95% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 66% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
- Negative: 71% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 56% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
Room3.1/5User reviews, 3.1 out of 5
Room is all right
- Positive: 83% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 77% said the bathroom was clean.
- Neutral: For only 57%, the bathroom was ok.
- Neutral: Only 57% thought the shower was ok.
- Neutral: Only 59% said the rooms were modern.
- Neutral: 58% said the view was so-so.
- Negative: 71% said rooms were small.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 85%.
- Negative: 65% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 67% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 95% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 73% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 66% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
- Negative: 69% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
Room2.7/5User reviews, 2.7 out of 5
Room is all right
- Positive: 75% said rooms were clean.
- Neutral: Beds were acceptable for 54%.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 61%.
- Negative: 71% said rooms were small.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 87%.
- Negative: 76% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 58% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: For 68%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 78% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 73% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 96% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 51% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 67% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
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