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
1 km from London St Pancras Int’l
While you are in London
2.1 km from London Eye
User reviews, 4.3 out of 5, Very Good
View reviews4.3/5
Very Good
10803 verified reviews
Good to know
- Close to public transport
- Friendly service
Very good for traveling with friends. 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
1 km from London St Pancras Int’l
While you are in London
2.1 km from London Eye
User reviews, 4.3 out of 5, Very Good
4.3/5
Very Good
10803 verified reviews
Review breakdown
Excellent
40%
Very good
40%
Good
13%
Fair
5%
Poor
3%
Good to know
- Close to public transport
- Friendly service
Rated by
Family –
44%
Couple –
38%
Solo –
10%
Business –
8%
Rated 4.3/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Very good for traveling with friends. Close to Kings Cross. Good for sightseeing with access to public transportation.
Excellent City Hotel
Excellent Romantic Hotel
Review Highlights
Sustainability5/5User reviews, 5 out of 5
Great efforts to be sustainable
- Positive: Near to public transport, according to 100%.
- Positive: 97% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: 98% thought it was easy to get to the train station.
- Positive: 99% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: City centre within easy reach, said 94%.
- Positive: Easily accessible by car, said 84%.
- Positive: Great parking, according to 87%.
- Positive: Good access to the airport, said 100%.
- Positive: Good access to the airport, said 100%.
Location4.9/5User reviews, 4.9 out of 5
Great location
- Positive: Near to public transport, according to 100%.
- Positive: 97% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: 97% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Positive: 99% thought it was easy to get to the train station.
- Positive: City centre within easy reach, said 95%.
- Positive: Easily accessible by car, said 79%.
- Positive: Great parking, according to 88%.
- Positive: Good access to the airport, said 100%.
- Positive: Good access to the airport, said 100%.
Breakfast4.5/5User reviews, 4.5 out of 5
Tasty breakfast
- Positive: 87% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: 75% found the restaurant service to be one of the best.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Positive: Hotel security was great, thought 78%.
- Positive: 86% said the concierge service was amazing.
- Neutral: Breakfast prices were ok, according to 60%.
- Neutral: Bar service was average, according to 66%.
- Neutral: 60% thought the management was tolerable.
- Neutral: 53% found the room service acceptable.
- Neutral: 53% found the room service acceptable.
- Negative: 71% said the booking process was inefficient.
Service4.4/5User reviews, 4.4 out of 5
Fantastic service
- Positive: 94% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 88% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: 79% found the restaurant service to be one of the best.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Positive: Hotel security was great, thought 82%.
- Neutral: Housekeeping was ok, according to 56%.
- Neutral: Bar service was average, according to 54%.
- Neutral: 61% thought the management was tolerable.
- Neutral: 65% found the room service acceptable.
- Neutral: 67% found the room service acceptable.
- Negative: 59% said the booking process was inefficient.
Cleanliness3.8/5User reviews, 3.8 out of 5
Clean
- Positive: 77% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 80% thought it was clean.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 65%.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 59%.
- Negative: Unclean dining area, according to 70%.
- Negative: 59% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: For 61%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 77% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 73% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 93% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 59% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 67% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
- Negative: 67% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
WiFi3/5User reviews, 3 out of 5
Regular internet service
- Positive: 83% thought it was a great value.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 61%.
- Negative: 68% said the wifi quality was bad.
- Negative: Unclean dining area, according to 77%.
Room2.8/5User reviews, 2.8 out of 5
Room is all right
- Positive: 77% said rooms were clean.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 65%.
- Negative: 70% said rooms were small.
- Negative: 75% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 89%.
- Negative: 58% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: For 60%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 72% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 97% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 60% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 70% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
- Negative: 57% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- 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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