Angus Hotel London
by the TopOfHotel team
Angus Hotel is a traditional budget hotel that pairs old-England charm with an easy-on-the-wallet price.
Angus Hotel is a traditional budget hotel that pairs old-England charm with an easy-on-the-wallet price.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Rooms are decorated simply, in line with the 2-star standard — basic furniture, comfortable beds and shower-only bathrooms, with free Wi-Fi. They run small, which fits the old central-London Victorian building. Guests note there's no elevator, so you'll take the stairs; ask for a lower-floor room if you've got a big suitcase. Cleanliness draws praise even though the amenities are limited.
Food and amenities
Breakfast is included in the rate — a full English or continental, served in the hotel's small dining room. Reviews call it tasty and a good way to start the day. A 24-hour front desk covers late arrivals, and beyond breakfast and Wi-Fi the amenities stay basic, which is exactly what the price reflects.
Location and getting there
The hotel sits on Argyle Square in Bloomsbury, London's literary and academic quarter. Euston Station is an 8-minute walk for the Northern and Victoria Tube lines plus National Rail; King's Cross/St Pancras is about 10 minutes on foot for the Eurostar. The British Museum is a 15-minute walk, and Russell Square Tube is just 5 minutes away. The surrounding streets have traditional cafes and pubs.
Things to know before booking
This is a 2-star hotel, so the rooms are very plain with limited amenities — set your expectations accordingly. The biggest practical catch is the lack of an elevator in the old building: every floor means stairs, and that's worth planning around if you're traveling heavy. Rooms are small, fine for sleeping and exploring but not for spreading out. None of this is hidden — it's the honest trade for the price.
Our take
Angus Hotel is best for backpackers and travelers on the tightest budget who don't need a smart room and can enjoy the charm of an old British hotel. This 2-star style isn't for everyone, but a room from about $71 with breakfast included, in Bloomsbury, is a hard deal to beat.
Score Breakdown
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The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Breakfast is included in the rate, and it's a proper full English — a real start to the day rather than a token continental tray.
- Bloomsbury location puts you within walking distance of the British Museum, UCL and Russell Square, in London's literary and academic quarter.
- Euston Station is an 8-minute walk, giving you the Northern and Victoria Tube lines plus National Rail; King's Cross/St Pancras is about 10 minutes on foot for the Eurostar.
- It has the atmosphere of a traditional British hotel — the kind of character a chain hotel simply can't reproduce.
- Cleanliness earns consistent praise from guests even though the amenities are limited, and a 24-hour front desk means late arrivals are no problem.
- This is a 2-star standard, so expect very plain rooms with basic furniture and limited amenities — comfortable beds and shower-only bathrooms, nothing more.
- The old Victorian building has no elevator, so you'll be carrying bags up the stairs; ask for a lower-floor room if you're traveling heavy.
- Rooms are small, in keeping with an old central-London building — fine for sleeping and getting out, less so if you want to spread out and linger.
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Insider Tips
- If you have a large suitcase, ask for a ground-floor or lower-floor room when you book — there's no elevator, only stairs.
- Eat the included breakfast before you head out; guests single it out as tasty and a good way to start the day, and it saves you a cafe stop.
- Walk the 15 minutes to the British Museum first thing — it's free to enter and right on your doorstep in Bloomsbury, with Russell Square Tube only 5 minutes away if you'd rather ride.