LEICESTER HOUSE HOTEL, London – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
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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Getting around
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Amenities
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