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, 4.2 out of 5, Very Good
View reviews4.2/5
Very Good
10786 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
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, 4.2 out of 5, Very Good
4.2/5
Very Good
10786 verified reviews
Review breakdown
Excellent
41%
Very good
40%
Good
12%
Fair
4%
Poor
3%
Good to know
- Close to public transport
- Friendly service
Rated by
Family –
41%
Couple –
39%
Solo –
15%
Business –
5%
Rated 4.2/5 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 100%.
- 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 90%.
- Positive: Great parking, according to 77%.
- Positive: Good access to the airport, said 97%.
- Positive: Good access to the airport, said 97%.
- Positive: Good access to the airport, said 100%.
Breakfast4.5/5User reviews, 4.5 out of 5
Tasty 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%.
- Neutral: Breakfast prices were ok, according to 57%.
Service4.3/5User reviews, 4.3 out of 5
Fantastic service
- Positive: 94% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 85% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: 78% found the restaurant service to be one of the best.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Positive: Management was excellent, said 71%.
- Positive: 83% said the concierge service was amazing.
- Positive: 86% said the concierge service was amazing.
- Neutral: Bar service was average, according to 56%.
- Neutral: Hotel security was average, thought 58%.
- Neutral: 60% found the room service acceptable.
- Neutral: 53% found the room service acceptable.
Cleanliness3.8/5User reviews, 3.8 out of 5
Clean
- Positive: 77% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 80% thought it was clean.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Positive: Management was excellent, said 71%.
- Neutral: 70% said the bathroom was clean.
- Neutral: Only 53% were satisfied with the booking process.
- Neutral: 53% found the room service acceptable.
- Neutral: 58% found the room service acceptable.
- Neutral: 69% found the room service acceptable.
- Neutral: 67% found the room service acceptable.
- Negative: Unclean dining area, according to 67%.
Room2.8/5User reviews, 2.8 out of 5
Room is all right
- Positive: 77% said rooms were clean.
- Neutral: Beds were acceptable for 59%.
- Neutral: 70% said the bathroom was clean.
- Negative: 53% complained about the bathroom.
- Negative: 71% said rooms were small.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 88%.
- Negative: 74% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 56% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: For 55%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 72% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 71% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 98% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 60% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 69% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
WiFi2.7/5User reviews, 2.7 out of 5
Regular internet service
- Positive: 83% thought it was a great value.
- Positive: 78% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 70% said the bathroom was clean.
- Neutral: Beds were acceptable for 59%.
- Negative: 75% said the wifi quality was bad.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 87%.
- Negative: 74% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 57% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: For 54%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 72% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 70% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 98% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 61% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 69% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
Comfort1.8/5User reviews, 1.8 out of 5
More comfort would be nice
- Neutral: Beds were acceptable for 59%.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 68%.
- Negative: 71% said rooms were small.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 88%.
- Negative: 69% thought it was too noisy.
- Negative: 71% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 58% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: For 57%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 67% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 98% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 63% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 79% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
- Negative: 58% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- 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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