Reviews of Montcalm Royal London House, London City 5 stars
22-25 Finsbury Square, City , Islington, London, EC2A 1DX, United Kingdom
#270 of 1,015 hotels in London
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 8925 hotel reviews
8.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.8
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Comfort
8.8
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Location
9.0
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Facilities
8.5
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Staff
9.0
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Value for money
7.9
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Free WiFi
8.5
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Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Leslie
Ireland11 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Club Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Pool only open to kids until 12.
The location was excellent
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Heidi
Estonia24 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Club Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
The pool area is very small and kids are allowed only until 12:00 lunch time (for people without kids it can be of course a bonus). Somedays they clean the rooms in the afternoon.
The room is big enough. Floors are very soft. Bed is super nice and comfy. Morning buffe is ok, not very big choice but they can prepare additionally according the menu. Staff is friendly. Many bus stops around for different directions.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Deirdre
Ireland21 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Really enjoyed our 2 night stay. Would definitely recommend.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Club Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A bit confusing at Breakfast( what was on inclusive breakfast ) but Staff lovely and very approachable and helpful.
Location was ideal for our visit , flying into Standsted and connecting to Express to Liverpool St Station which is only a short stroll to hotel. Choice of tube and rail stations all very near . Excellent all round.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Coilin
United Kingdom11 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Club Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room had real issues with the air con / heating system. Was impossible to get (and keep) the room to a nice comfortable temperature. Long waits also for check in, check out, and breakfast
Location was great. Staff were very friendly. Bar & restaurant were very nice. Overall, it was very good - and we would certainly stay again
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Richard
United Kingdom7 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Excellent staff and location, very clean but need new beds.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I expected a better more comfortable bed. The twins in our room seemed old and the mattresses were uncomfortable and bed creaky.
Excellent customer service, friendly attentive staff.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Jennifer
United Kingdom4 reviews7.0Good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Club Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
With a hotel costing £300+ an evening I expect breakfast to be included as standard
Lovely hotel and staff are extremely welcoming.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Ian
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • People with friends
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing for us to dislike. One night was £230 but that's London prices.
Good location for us, short walk to Shoreditch. Helpful doorman, clean room and nice bathroom. We only stayed one night and didn't take breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Ibell
United States1 review8.0“good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Club Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
we specifically booked so we could use the pool it wasn’t mentioned that each guest only has 30 minutes
beds were comfortable breakfast was good
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Lisa
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Great hotel with wonderful amenities. Location excellent, as well as the service. Rooms clean and extremely comfortable.”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location, great service
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Amardeep
United Kingdom9 reviews8.0“Luvley hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Montcalm Club Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Price
Location and room
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Muoi
United States33 reviews13 helpful votes7.0“Comfy short stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Wi-Fi spotty in the rooms.
Great location, quick check in.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Marianna
Hungary22 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Coming from Budapest, a journey into the future.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
The beds were very soft.
The breakfast was on a super roof terrace, very special. The view from the breakfast table was great. There are many good examples of modern architecture in the area.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Patrick
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Great Night stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The only negative was the touch pad in the room for the lights wouldnt turn off. Meaning the backlight on it illuminated the room
Friendly helpful staff. Quality modern hotel
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Lauren
Ireland17 reviews7 helpful votes7.0“Good but for a five star I expect a better bed.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Our king size bed was two single mattresses put together. Both were old and springs were apparent. A very sunken experience. But worse was the bright blue glow from the services tablet in the wall - lights air con etc. There was no way to turn it off. It face the bed.
The location was excellent so handy for buses and Liverpool St Station, and the tube. Shoreditch and Spitalfields Market. The staff were gorgeous and friendly. Offered lemonade on arrival.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Niels
Netherlands15 reviews9.0“Great location, good price quality”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
-Breakfast a la carte was disappointing. One time cold English breakfast and waffle hard for the kids - when rooftop bar is rented out, downstairs bar still close early without a “late” drink for hotel guests
Additional breakfast buffet was unexpected and very good - close to public transport - hotel bars
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Gerry
Ireland16 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Location was perfect
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Ian
United Kingdom4 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast time was quite busy and took a while for the coffees to arrive
Excellent location and easily accessible. Staff were brilliant. The roof top bar was amazing. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Clive
United Kingdom1 review8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Club Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The breakfast arrangements and service from the staff was poor in comparison to previous stays
Rooms are really nice and the rooftop bar area is great
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Joanna
United Kingdom39 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Lovely hotel, warm welcoming staff”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Club Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast and housekeeping
Location and setting of the breakfast is excellent, service and quality not as good, if paying for breakfast would suggest a nearby eatery
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Brenda
United States5 reviews9.0“Perfect Hotel!!!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Club Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Can't think of anything we didn't like.
The hotel itself was immaculate, the staff was very attentive and went above and beyond especially January, she was wonderful. Hotel rooftop bar and restaurant was great. Beautiful views from the rooftop.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Denis
Croatia36 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
It is an quite old hotel, and it requires remodelling (except bathroom).
Location is perfect, and hotel is very quiet, breakfast was perfect, and staff as well!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Lauren
United Kingdom5 reviews8.0“Great location, beautiful breakfast!”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
For a 5 star hotel there wasn't a 5 star feeling. The room was comfortable but very average. I paid for access to the spa. Upon arrival we were asked if we were "members" we told them we were guests of the hotel and were told we could have 30 minutes max access. There was nobody in the spa. I wasn't expecting to be timed after paying an additional amount to access the spa.
The hotel overall was beautiful, welcomed in by the friendly staff. It was busy in the bar area as we arrived in the late afternoon. The comfy room and location were perfect for our needs. The breakfast was delicious!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Ackom
United Kingdom4 reviews9.0“Good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Club Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great
Excellent
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Uroš
Slovenia17 reviews8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Club Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room was in ground floor facing interior hallways with no view, and to bright to sleep due to light coming through glass door of bathroom.
Location, breakfast and staff
Stayed in May 2024
