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Frances Gardner House, Bloomsbury, London

University residence
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Frances Gardner House exterior and courtyard
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Overview

Located just off the Grays Inn Road behind St. Andrew's Gardens (WC1X 0HD), Frances Gardner House provides good value for group and individual summer accommodation. Reception facilities, including check-in, are located at Langton Close, which is at the same location. The Langton Close facilities are open to all guests staying at Frances Gardner House.

Accommodation offered is single ensuite rooms only. Kitchens are shared with up to seven guests.

Within walking distance are several museums including The British Museum, Dickens House Museum, the Foundling Museum and Sir John Soane’s Museum. The Brunswick Centre and Exmouth Market are both conveniently located within walking distance, providing shopping and dining opportunities. The West End is easily accessible by bus and underground, and the Royal Courts of Justice, St Paul’s Cathedral and the City of London.

Important notes: Frances Gardner House does NOT have lift access to all floors. Please do let the management know if you require lift access when booking (in the additional information text box).

Construction work on the Eastman Dental site adjacent to Frances Gardner House will take place from July 2020 until October 2024 with working hours of Monday-Friday, 8 am-6 pm and Saturday 8 am-1 pm

There are window restrictors on all windows for H&S reasons. There is no AC on site.


Check in: 15:00 (3:00pm) Onwards (no arrivals allowed outside this window)

Check out: 10:00 (10:00am) - 10:00 (10:00am)



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Reviews

3.8
Based on 215 reviews
Room
3.4
Value
3.9
Service
4.2
Experience
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There were clearly issues with over booking/lack of rooms but the (very young and inexperienced) staff eventually managed to find me a room. They were courteous and polite at all times and kept me informed. My room was on the ground floor opposite the kitchen/social hub. Although I was concerned about noise-everything was quiet by bedtime and the other guests in my block: a group of Spanish research students were a joy to spend time with. Well done. I would definitely use your services again.

MarkH

We had a very pleasant stay in your clean and comfortable rooms. Very well-situated close to the railway stations and the rest of the city and yet very quiet. We couldn't believe we could sleep with the window open in the middle of London! Just a small remark about the kitchen. It seemed the fridges hadn't been checked for a while. It contained some bottles of sour milk and other substances, that didn't look or smell very nice. Apart from that: 10 out of 10! We'll come back!

Anon

Positives - the room was a great size with plenty of space for luggage. I didn't use the kitchen, but, it's nice to have the option. It's a 10 minute walk from Kings Cross, great location. Feels safe. Negatives - one small bath towel is provided (mine also looked like it was dirty, but it may have just been stained). Pillow was pretty much useless. Shower is just behind a curtain, and very small. No bath mat either.

SarahM

The rooms are super hot, regardless of the weather which actually affected my experience to a high degree. While adding AC might not be feasible, having extra fans might help immensely. Other than this the rooms were great. Super clean too :)

AvaD

The address is just a little difficult if you are not so young and reliant on public transport. As compensation there is an excellent place for breakfast, Andrew's, not too far away.

Anon

All as expected - thank you. Team at Porters; Lodge always very welcoming. It was extremely hot and you even provided a fan which was gratefully received! Thank you

Anon

The room was much too hot at night. A light near the bed would have been a big plus. Overall I was very happy with the accommodation.

JANEC

the room was perfectly suitable for our Contractor who was carrying out work at The City of London University and very good location.

Anon

Great location, quiet and clean. Facilities basic but fine for a short stay. Staff welcoming and helpful.

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Facilities & information

Summary

21st-century buildings

No parking

No smoking

No pets allowed

Lifts

Facilities

Free broadband access (wifi)

Outdoor terrace

Television

No luggage storage

24 hour security

Pool/snooker table

Linen included

Towels included

Common room

Iron/ironing board

Clothes dryer

Washing machine

Bicycle storage

Food

Electric oven

Electric hob

Microwave

Fridge

Freezer

Recreations

Recommended walks

Pub (walking distance)

Museums (walking distance)

Historic houses

Gardens

Tennis courts (walking distance)

Recommended restaurants (walking distance)

Theatre (walking distance)

Arrival information & directions

Address: Langton Close, Wren Street, Gray's Inn Road, London, LondonWC1X 0HD, United Kingdom

The reception office is open 24 hours a day. The reception is located on Langton Close, just before Frances Gardner House. 

Guests must present valid photographic identification such as a passport or driving licence when checking in.

No parking nor storage facilities available on site.  Re lifts - not all blocks have lifts - if you require a lift to get to your bedroom, please email or ring site to inform them.

Nearest Underground Stations:  Chancery Lane (Central Line) - 13-minute walk 0.6 miles;  Russell Square (Piccadilly Line) - 11-minute walk 0.5 miles; Kings Cross St Pancras (Northern, Victoria, Piccadilly, Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City Lines) - 10-minute walk 0.5 mile

Address: Langton Close, Via Wren Street, London, WC1X 0HD*

*It is recommended to search for the halls by this address or postcode as using 'Frances Gardner House' may not take you to the reception. Langton Close is a cul de sac off of Wren Street.  The reception has an orange and black University College London sign above the door and is up a short flight of stairs, please press the buzzer at the top and you will be let in.

 

 

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