A budget B&B on Gower Street, London, within walking distance of the British Museum and Covent Garden's shops and theatres.
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About The Garth Hotel - B&B
The British Museum is a short walk from the door, and Covent Garden's shops, restaurants and theatres are within easy reach too, making The Garth Hotel - B&B a handy base for exploring central London on foot. The surrounding streets have plenty of pubs, restaurants and other eateries nearby for evenings out.
The hotel itself has 18 rooms, and guests get breakfast, free WiFi and drinks available in the room. There's a bar and restaurant on site, along with a garden, a lift, and luggage storage for those arriving early or leaving late. Free on-site parking is a useful bonus for a central London property. Rooms tend to be on the smaller side, in keeping with many hotels in this part of town.
The property also functions as a wedding venue, and staff are generally described as friendly and helpful, though contacting the hotel directly can sometimes prove tricky. For a straightforward, well-placed stay near the museum and theatre district, it does the job.
What guests say
Our stay here was a terrible experience. We visited in October 2024, and it remains the worst accommodation I've ever stayed in. When we arrived, we found out that our room was in the basement. That alone wouldn't have been a problem, but the room had an unbearable musty sewer smell that was simply unacceptable. The wallpaper was peeling off the walls, and the window overlooked a tiny enclosed courtyard. The listing stated that the room had a private bathroom, but in reality, this meant that you had to leave your room and use a bathroom across the hallway. The only thing that made it "private" was a curtain you could pull across the corridor next to the room. The bathroom itself also had an unpleasant smell. When we raised these issues, the owner was not particularly helpful. He told us that this was what you get for this price in London and that everything was clearly shown in the photos. The pictures certainly didn't convey just how poor the condition of the room was, and of course, they couldn't show the smell. When I asked if we could be moved to a room on an upper floor, he said it wasn't possible. When I requested a refund, he simply referred me to Booking.com. I contacted them as well, but I kept hitting dead ends. In the end, we accepted the loss and moved on, but it's an experience we'll never forget—and not for the right reasons.
a month ago · via Google
Steer clear of this hell hole, truly the worst hotel I've ever been to. First of all, bed bugs. Didn't realise we had been biten, and a week ish later they appeared on our bodies. Only possible place we could have gotten them. Our neighbour in the room next to us was literally screaming and groaning all night for two nights in a row. He came home, turned TV on very loud, and starting making these horrible noises. The next night we called reception, as it not only scared us, but stopped us from falling asleep. He came up, knocked on our door first, then knocked on his door. Of course he didn't open it. Said he'd ring him, we hear his phone ring then immediately he must have hung up. Nothing was done and he kept groaning and screaming all night. Also had a horrible smell of mold in bathroom. The mini fridge also had a smell totally different. Made whole room smell like rot. Had to ask for it to be removed. Also door super hard to open, wasn't told how to open it, and got stuck outside with another group for almost 30 mins. Had to call, weren't responding however. Have to twist a weird way and pull. Weren't told about it in advance. Location, convenient. Not worth it at all however.
a year ago · via Google
We arrived at the hotel, only to find that it was being renovated. We got no notice of this, even worse, we got automated messages before and during the "stay" about whether we were enjoying our stay. We had to find another hotel, luckily we found one, but the lack of information is unacceptable. This whole ordeal could have been prevented if it were communicated. We have tried several numbers to contact the hotel, none of them picked up. The location was fine, but there are other hotels in the very same street. I have never heard of such a bizarre situation. I cannot give an honest review of the room, because we never stayed there, but if the communication skills are anything like the rest, I would not recommend staying here
a year ago · via Google
I would like to share my experience at this hotel. My daughter and her friend are currently staying there. They are two young people on their first trip to London. I wanted to find a BBB hotel for them. One that is well located and allows them to save on transfers and be close to everything. Not only that, but the room had a small renovated bathroom and faced the street. Some aspects could be improved, such as cleaning under the beds, but nothing that would interfere with a satisfactory experience. The main point is to highlight the kindness, education and good disposition of the receptionist who helped them at all times. Without a doubt, it is a place to get to know London, be well located and not have to spend a fortune! Thanks to SHREY y SHASHWAT !!!
a year ago · via Google
Some guests say this hotel has friendly and helpful staff, and is conveniently located.
Other reviews mention the rooms can be small and it can be difficult to contact the hotel.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 69 Gower Street, London, WC1E 6HJ Get directions
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- 69 Gower Steet, London
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- London