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St. John Hotel

1 Leicester Street, London WC2H 7BL, England
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St. John Hotel
Ranked #128 of 484 London B&B and Inns
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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Great food (a main reason to come here), somewhat design obsessed and superbly located hotel. Having lived in London for 15 years, I rarely actually stayed in a hotel, but this one worked out well - not a place for kids, yet very child friendly when we stayed, including in the restaurant (which had more than its share of journalists... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

quiet cool in this very commercial area. Good central location for visitors staying in london. I use the bar and restaurant most of the time. Feels very much like a family business with lots of attention to detail. Breakfast is great and slightly unusual. In warmer times you can sit on the small terrace outside

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

In the middle of the hustle & bustle of Soho and the awful crowds that are attracted by Leicester Square, the dining room at St John's hotel is positively peaceful. The food is brilliant - many small platters that can either be shared or sampled 2 or 3 a meal. I had langoustines, razor clams and a delicious rare cheese... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

Got a late deal here and always wanted to stay. The location is great, it is right next to Chinatown/Leicester Square. It was pretty quiet, staff were nice, check in was straight forward. That's where the good news ends though. The decor is minimalist, but not in a sophisticated or classic way, It feels more like a hospital or inside... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2012

conveniently located yes. underwhelming in the extreme? yes. i booked a table for 6 about 5 weeks in advance only to arrive and be given the table by the door and coat hangers (people reaching over you to get their coats....). not a huge problem in itself but every time someone comes in /out of the hotel the draft into... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

We stayed for one night only. Room was too small, with no desk or chair(s) to sit on. The bathroom smelt of stale cigarettes and the green floor was far too bright…in fact this was the first room we have stayed in with a bright green floor; the toilet holder handle came off in my hand and finally I had... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2012

Stayed for 2 nights in November and felt very let down. I travel to London most months for business and stay in many hotels. This did not fit my needs and was not the cheapest of rooms either! There was no desk and no where to sit other than the bed, the room was pokey with only just enough room... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2012

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2012

The hotel is in a very convenient location, just 3 minutes from the metro. In close proximity is London's China Town with restaurants and shops are also nearby Soho, West End and many museums. If you are looking for a solid accommodation in the center, then you are at the right address. But you have to reckon with more noise,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

St John is a small (15 rooms) hotel located 20 meters off Leicester Square. The rooms are clean and in very good condition, recently refurbished with a modern decoration reminding of a ship's cabin (funny green plastic floor). The service is good and includes free WiFi. The only main drawback is that being so close to Leicester Square it can... More

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Address: 1 Leicester Street, London WC2H 7BL, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > London
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Ranked #128 of 484 B&Bs / Inns in London
Price Range: £££
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