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The Lancaster

2.5 of 5
4-6 Bedford Place, London WC1B 5JD, England (Bloomsbury / Holborn)
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The Lancaster
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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42 reviews 42 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

If the expression "budget hotel, Russell Square area" fills you with dread prepare for a pleasant surprise. The Lancaster is one of five 'sister hotels' in Bedford Place and at an average of £86 per night is great value for money. We upgraded and were given a huge suite overlooking the garden. Loads of wardrobe / drawer space, new TV,... More

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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

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Bristol
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

The hotel is on a street of Edwardian houses that appear to all have been converted into hotels. You have to ring a bell to get in and they open the door without verbally checking who you are so I don't really see the point. The decor is fine, in the reception area there are comfy sofas and a desk... More

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Los Angeles, California, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

This is one of the worst hotels I have ever stayed in. The furnishings are bare and smelly. The walls are thin, I could hear my neighbour's bathroom bodily functions. The reception staff need a serious course on hospitality, they are rude and unhelpful. Would NEVER stay here again.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

My partner and I stayed for 3 nights at The Lancaster Hotel which is part of the Grange Hotel Group (the Group have several hotels within a short distance of each other in this area). It is a smallish hotel and on first impression it looked tired . The furniture looked as if it had seen better days . In... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

My husband and I stayed here last year and overall it was very pleasant experience but I have to say that it does look slighly outdated at the moment. It was comfortable and the views of London were great. Staff were very friendly and it was very clean. Would stay here again as it is right by the tube station... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

We stayed for one night and had secured a good price with a late booking. We booked a double with en-suite and the room was spacious and well equipped and had high ceilings and windows looking out to a garden - ground floor room 2. The bed was comfortable and the linen was clean. The en-suite was also very clean,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

Very nice hotel and quite reasonably priced (compared to other London properties). Rooms are not large, but most have beautiful views over Kensington Gardens or Hyde Park (the hotel has 18 floors). If more spacious accomodations are desired, I recommend one of the suites. The difference in price is about 85 pounds and well worth it. Besides the lovely views,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

The Lancaster is part of a small group of hotels referred to by the Grange as its townhouses. I made a last-minute decision to book a room in London and was really surprised to find a double room at the Lancaster on their main site for just £60. It was made very clear that there wasn't a bathroom but a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2013

Nice rooms! Friendly staff. Free wifi in rooms w strong signal. Shared toilets are very clean. Shower and basin in room. Comfy bef. Big flatscreen tv. Really nice place for the money! Super location near British Museum, Russell Square and University of London campuses

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  • British museum(9)
  • Very nice(6)
  • Grange Hotel(3)
  • Great location(3)
  • Tube station(3)
  • Russell Square(3)

Additional Information about The Lancaster

Address: 4-6 Bedford Place, London WC1B 5JD, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > London > Bloomsbury / Holborn
Amenities:
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Ranked #586 of 1,081 hotels in London
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
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