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MacDonald

2.0 star property
Travelers can explore London on rented bikes, store luggage securely, and interact with helpful staff who make city adventures easier and more enjoyable

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MacDonald, in central London near Russell Square and Tottenham Court Road, offers a convenient base for city exploration. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, bike rentals for nearby attractions, and secure luggage storage. Multilingual staff help visitors maximize their London experience.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Down duvet
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Down duvet
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Down duvet
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Down duvet
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Down duvet
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Ensuite | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Down duvet
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Down duvet
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Down duvet
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Courtyard View | Down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Courtyard View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, MacDonald is near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hyde Park and Russell Square, while London Eye and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at Emirates Stadium, and consider making time for ZSL London Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Guests appreciate the hotel's convenience to public transportation: King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station is 3 minutes by foot and Russell Square Underground Station is 11 minutes.
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45-46 Argyle Square, Kings Cross, London, England, WC1H 8AL

What's nearby

  • St Pancras Chambers - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • British Library - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University College London - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The British Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Standard Rooftop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

MacDonald

Hotel near Russell Square
Close to The British Museum and Tottenham Court Road, MacDonald has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Bike rentals, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the overall value and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at MacDonald have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Blackout drapes/curtains and local maps
  • 21-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between midnight and 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between midnight and 1:00 AM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Air conditioning is not provided
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

MacDonald Hotel London
MacDonald London
MacDonald Hotel
MacDonald Hotel
MacDonald London
MacDonald Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is MacDonald pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at MacDonald?

As of Jan 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at MacDonald on Jan 22, 2026 start from $60.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

MacDonald doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at MacDonald?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available from midnight– 1:00 AM for a fee of GBP 20.

What time is check-out at MacDonald?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is MacDonald located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of University College London and Russell Square. The British Museum and Tottenham Court Road are also within 1 mi (2 km). King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station and London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

MacDonald Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 900 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 340 out of 900 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 194 out of 900 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 900 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 900 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
よかったです
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Good location and value for money - perfect for 1 night's stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, safe and nice service. But Important to know there is no elevator. You have to carry ur luggage so be prepared. Also I didn’t understand some rooms are shared bathroom and shower with the floor. So read what you book.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kazuto

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
駅に近くとても便利です。 シャワーとトイレは共同で、シャワールームには脱衣スペースがほぼなく着替えが極めて困難でした。トイレも設備の老朽化が進み、スムーズに水洗できないことがしばしばありました。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kätevä sijainti ja siisti hotelli
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a double room en suite before early start to St Pancras for Eurostar. It’s not going to win any design awards but it was absolutely perfect for requirements. Clean sheets and room, hot water, plenty of plug sockets, comfy bed and friendly staff behind the desk. Best of all was how close it was to St Pancras. Less than a 5 minute walk. There are steps to the entrance and also to rooms so please be aware of that. Will definitely stay here again if getting early train.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marcelo

Liked: Amenities
Simple hotel but clean. I'll be back! I enjoyed my stay overall. I think management should try to do something to silent the noise from slamming doors.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with easy access to the tube and inter city rail lines. Beware, there is no elevator. My room was up 54 stairs on the 3rd floor so don't stay here if that is a problem for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Aurelie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour professionnel d une nuit. Convient parfaitement. Ai dû prendre une chambre quadruple car période chargée mais prix raisonnable par rapport à la concurrence autour d Argyle square
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was immaculately clean and bed was very comfy. The area is quite and location is great. Staff were friendly too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a clean bed for the night, might have been 5 stars if there was a bath mat and if the towels had been a decent size and not threadbare
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Kings Cross station.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Minna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hyvä sijainti

Sijainti oli todella hyvä. Seinät ovat kuin paperia, kadulta kuului ihan kaikki. Onneksi oli rauhallinen katu. Yhteinen WC/kylpyhuone yllättävän ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money, especially being so close to St Pancras
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
God beliggenhed og stille
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mathilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel sans prétention mais qui correspond parfaitement aux attentes. Personnel sympathique.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap, in a great location, no frills but also no problems
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

yong

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a terrible hotel. There is no elevator, no shower and toilet in the room. Only one shower and one toilet every each floor for 8 rooms. Noise all day and night. This is terrible experience in my lifetime.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Fab location, great travel stop over
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old out of date hotel. Needs gutting and starting again. Sharing showers and toilets are a thing of the past. They crammed as many rooms in to make profit which was not put back into the property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value and prefect location..

Great little hotel minutes from kings cross station. Very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms cleaned daily with fresh towels. The hotel itself is very quiet but can occasionally hear noise from the street but it didn't bother us. Very good value, would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness
OK for the price in central London. Used as a one night stay ready for an early Eurostar train the next day
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No frills but perfectly located by Euston station
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient pl
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025