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About the Hotel

1 Leicester Street, London, United Kingdom, WC2H7BL
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Rooms & Amenities

Leicester House Hotel offers 47 rooms, including double rooms and suites. Rooms include open-plan bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, minibars, and free WiFi. The Karl Marx Suite features a king-size bed, a separate bathtub, walk-in shower, and a work desk. All rooms have soundproof walls, air conditioning, and tea/coffee facilities.

Dining Options

The hotel's restaurant, The Kitchen, serves French cuisine with a Vietnamese twist. Breakfast is available with room service. A drink area offers beer, wine, Costa coffee, and Twinings tea.

Location & Transport

The hotel is on Leicester Square in London's West End theater district, a one-minute walk from the tube station. It is a five-minute walk to Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus, and 20 minutes to Buckingham Palace. Nearby landmarks include Chinatown, Oxford Street, and the National Gallery.

Historical Significance

The building dates back to a Georgian townhouse and once hosted Karl Marx, who wrote part of 'Das Kapital' here in 1849. Austrian composer Johann Strauss also stayed in 1838.

Services & Facilities

Guests have access to concierge services, complimentary WiFi, and a small welcome desk with travel brochures. The hotel has two computer stations for easy check-in. Ironing facilities and soundproofed rooms are available.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
Double Room No View
2 persons
15 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Twin Room
2 persons
17 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Standard Double Room
2 persons
18 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Suite Emille
2 persons
27 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre
London600 m
Airports
London City (LCY) 15.0 km
London Heathrow (LHR) 27.2 km
Train
Charing Cross Railway Station600 m
Underground
Leicester Square tube300 m
Bus
Bus stop200 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

1 Leicester Street, London, United Kingdom, WC2H7BL
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1 Leicester Street, London, United Kingdom, WC2H7BL
Nearby
Square
Trafalgar Square
510 m
Museum
National Gallery
460 m
Square
Piccadilly Circus
330 m
Gallery
National Portrait Gallery
300 m
Seven Dials Covent Garden
Seven Dials
580 m
Restaurants
Five Guys
350 m
9-11 Villiers Street Charing Cross
Pizza Hut
160 m
19 Leicester Square Leicester Square
Viet Food
120 m
34-36 Wardour Street
Mr Wu
180 m
58 Shaftesbury Avenue
Kowloon
120 m
21-22 Gerrard Street
Hung's
80 m
27 Wardour Street
Bubblewrap
80 m
24 Wardour Street China Town
Hong Kong Buffet
70 m
14 Lisle Street
Shake Shack Leicester Square
120 m
1-2 Coventry Street
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