St Athans Hotel – A Favorite for Families in London
About the Hotel
Historic Bloomsbury Location
The St Athans Hotel is in Bloomsbury, a 200-year-old Georgian townhouse near Tavistock Place. It is a 15-minute walk from the University College Hospital and within walking distance of the British Museum and Russell Square. The area is known for its literary history, including former residents like Charles Dickens and Virginia Woolf.
Simple, Eco-Friendly Rooms
Rooms at St Athans include single, double, twin, and family options, some with shared bathrooms and others with ensuite facilities. Each room has a wash basin, fresh linens, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel is certified by Green Tourism for its sustainable practices, such as recycled insulation and energy-efficient lighting.
Breakfast Spots Nearby
The hotel does not serve breakfast, but nearby options include Fork Deli for pastries, Ridings House for full English breakfasts, and Pret a Manger for quick bites. Waitrose supermarket, a minute away, sells baked goods and snacks. Most cafes open by 7:30 AM on weekdays.
Central Transport Links
The hotel is a 3-minute walk from Russell Square Tube Station (Piccadilly Line) and 8 minutes from King's Cross St. Pancras. Heathrow Airport is reachable via the Piccadilly Line (60 minutes), while Gatwick connects via Thameslink to King's Cross. Free street parking is available evenings and weekends.
Guest Services
The 24-hour reception offers luggage storage, taxi bookings, and printing for boarding passes. A guest lounge has free tea, coffee, and board games. The hotel is pet-friendly, with bike storage and repair kits available. Fire alarms in rooms meet 75db safety standards.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Washing machine
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor