no frills at all, but a welcoming restful quaker ambience. If this is what you want, this is the place. And your money goes to a decent cause too more

The Penn Club is almost a home away from home. A Quaker facility, it expects Quakerly attitudes of peacefulness, friendliness, helpfulness. Signs abound - signups for the washer/dryer, signs for quiet hours in the library. There's a book-trade bookshelf - leave one/take one, that furnished me with reading for the plane home. Most surprising: A sign offering company for dinner... more

We stayed here recently for a trip to British Museum and Chinese New Year. This is not part of a chain of hotels it is primarily a Quaker Club. We found the the accommodation acceptable for us plus two teenagers but really enjoyed the extras that would not come with a standard hotel - games and books to use and... more

The Penn Club is primarily a club and some of the visitors are members. It is owned and directed by Quakers but others are entirely welcome. I've stayed here for 4 days and once you accept that it is not exactly like a commercial hotel it is easy to enjoy the quiet and simple rooms right near the British Museum.... more

My husband and I had to book a hotel room at the last minute for an extra night in London. Someone recommended the Penn Club. Let me first say that the hotel is lovely, with soft beds and comfortable rooms. HOWEVER - we didn't realize we were booking a room in a Quaker meeting house/hotel. Nothing against Quakers at all,... more

We stayed at the Penn Club in August 2007 for two days en route both to and from France and could not say enough good things about it. The rates were extremely reasonable for London, the staff was friendly and helpful, the rooms were simple, quaint, and charming. This is a Quaker-owned hotel and we had some wonderful conversations with... more