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About the Hotel

20 Tavistock Place, London, United Kingdom, WC1H 9RE

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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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
Top Floor Single Room
2 persons
7 m² 
1 Single bed
Heating
Lower Ground Floor Twin Room
2 persons
9 m² 
2 Single beds
Heating
Top Floor Double Room
2 persons
8 m² 
1 Double bed
Heating
Lower Ground Floor Quadruple Room
2 persons
13 m² 
2 Single beds
Heating
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Tips on navigating the city

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City Centre
London 2.1 km
Airports
London City (LCY) 15.1 km
London Heathrow (LHR) 29.6 km
Train
St Pancras Railway Station600 m
Underground
Russell Square Tube Station300 m
Bus
Bus stop500 m

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
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Location

20 Tavistock Place, London, United Kingdom, WC1H 9RE
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20 Tavistock Place, London, United Kingdom, WC1H 9RE
Nearby
Library
British Library
580 m
Church
St Pancras Old Church
580 m
Gallery
Wellcome Collection
580 m
Restaurants
Seacole Social
10 m
15 Tavistock Place Kings Cross
49 Cafe
150 m
49 Marchmont Street
Moreish cafe deli ltd
70 m
76 Marchmont Street Bloomsbury
The Observatory
100 m
64 Marchmont Street
Lord John Russell Pub
110 m
91-93 Marchmont Street
Pitted Olive
160 m
3 Leigh Street
San Marzano
150 m
98 Marchmont Street
Wing Wing
150 m
30 Woburn Place
Crazy Salad
170 m
33-35 Woburn Place
Starbucks Lynton House
200 m
Travistock Square Lynton House
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