Alhambra Hotel – A Favorite for Families in London
About the Hotel
Rooms at Alhambra
The Alhambra Hotel offers 55 rooms with central heating, carpeted floors, and flat-screen TVs. Most rooms include a small vanity table with a large mirror, doubling as a desk and bathroom counter. Some rooms have compact en suite bathrooms, while others share facilities on the same floor. Amenities include free WiFi, electric kettles, and unusually fluffy pillows. Reading lights on the headboards provide extra brightness.
Dining and Snacks
A free home-cooked or continental breakfast is served daily, featuring fresh lean bacon. The hotel offers a selection of drinks, including Coca-Cola, orange Fanta, and Lipton Ice Tea. Snacks include Cadbury's chocolate, croissants, muffins, and fresh fruit like apples or bananas. Complimentary tea and coffee are available in all rooms.
Location Highlights
The Alhambra Hotel is on Argyle Street, a quiet side street near Kings Cross and St Pancras stations. It's a 1-minute walk to Kings Cross Station and a 2-minute walk to St Pancras International, with Eurostar services to France and Belgium. The British Library is a 4-minute walk, while the British Museum is 20 minutes away on foot. Regent's Park is 1.5 miles from the hotel.
Transport and Access
The hotel is steps from Kings Cross Station, providing easy access to the London Underground. The Piccadilly Line offers direct service to Heathrow Airport. Euston Station is a 10-minute walk, and Covent Garden is accessible via the Underground. Chapel Market and Russell Square are within a 12-minute walk.
Services and Extras
The Alhambra Hotel provides free WiFi, luggage storage, and concierge services. A small computer nook with a desktop is available for guest use. The lobby has brochures and maps for tourists. The hotel is family-owned, with attentive service from staff who have managed the property for nearly 40 years.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Off-site car park
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor