Business Details
50+ Years
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Your Eco-Friendly Stay in Central London
St Athans Hotel is a family-run, eco-friendly budget hotel located in the heart of London's Bloomsbury district. Established in 1964, our hotel combines historical charm with modern sustainability practices, offering guests a unique blend of character and environmental responsibility. The Geyer family, through three generations, has maintained a commitment to providing clean, comfortable, and affordable accommodation while preserving the architectural integrity of our 200-year-old Georgian townhouses. Our property features original artwork by Stefan Geyer, showcasing the family's creative heritage. We prioritise accessibility by offering ground-floor rooms for guests with mobility needs and maintain rigorous cleanliness standards across our shared bathroom facilities.As central London's first and only Green Tourism-certified B & B, we actively implement permaculture design principles to reduce our environmental impact. Our strategic location provides easy access to major transport hubs and cultural attractions, with our online concierge service facilitating bookings for local tours and events. We maintain transparency about our no-frills approach, clearly communicating our amenities and policies to ensure guest expectations align with our offerings.
Services
Single Rooms
Double Rooms
Family Rooms
Ensuite Accommodation
Online Concierge Service
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- Family-run for over 60 years with generational hospitality expertise
- Central London's first Green Tourism-certified B & B
- Original artwork by resident artist Stefan Geyer
- Strategic location near major transport hubs and attractions
- Accessibility provisions with ground-floor rooms available
Associations and certifications
- Green Tourism
What people say
Friendly staff
Unique artwork
Clean facilities
Great location
Eco-friendly practices
Services
Single Room Shared Bathroom
Compact single occupancy room with comfortable bed and wash basin. Shared bathroom facilities located outside the room on corridor or between floors. Fresh linen and towels provided. Free Wi-Fi available throughout the property. Ideal for budget-conscious solo travellers seeking central London accommodation.
Double Room Ensuite
Comfortable double occupancy room featuring ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. Includes TV, wash basin, fresh linen and towels. Free Wi-Fi access available. Designed for guests seeking private facilities while maintaining our eco-friendly ethos in central London's historic Bloomsbury district.
Family Rooms
Spacious rooms accommodating families with multiple beds including doubles with singles or bunk beds. Available with shared or ensuite bathroom options. Fresh linen, towels and free Wi-Fi provided. Designed to comfortably host groups of 3-5 people while maintaining our historic character and eco-friendly principles.
Online Concierge Service
Digital booking platform for London attractions, tours and transport. Offers discounted tickets for theatre, museums, hop-on hop-off buses and day trips. Facilitates airport transfers and provides local event information. Enhances guest experience by simplifying London exploration from our Bloomsbury base.
Green Tourism Certified Stay
Environmentally responsible hotel certified by Europe's leading eco-tourism scheme. Implements permaculture principles, energy-saving measures and supports environmental charities. Offers educational resources about sustainable practices while maintaining historic charm and accessibility in central London's cultural district.
People
Hans Geyer
Co-Owner
Third-generation hotelier managing daily operations. Oversees sustainability initiatives and guest services. Maintains family tradition of hospitality established in 1964. Provides local expertise and historical knowledge of Bloomsbury's cultural heritage.
Stefan Geyer
Resident Artist
Award-winning artist creating original works featured throughout the hotel. Combines creative vision with environmental consciousness. Produces mosaics, stained glass and paintings that enhance the property's unique character while supporting the family business.
Karl Geyer
Co-Owner
Family member involved in hotel management. Focuses on maintaining historical integrity while implementing modern sustainability practices. Contributes to the property's unique character through attention to architectural details and guest experience.
Questions
Does St Athans Hotel offer airport transfer services?
Yes, we can arrange airport transfers through our online concierge service. Available for all London airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted.
Are there tea and coffee facilities in the rooms?
No, we don't provide in-room tea/coffee facilities. However, free 24-hour tea and coffee are available in our guest lounge area.
Is the hotel accessible for guests with mobility issues?
We can arrange ground-floor rooms for guests with mobility needs. Our building has no elevator, so please inform us at booking to ensure appropriate accommodation.
Does the hotel have air conditioning?
No, our historic Georgian buildings don't have air conditioning. We provide fans during warmer months and maintain good ventilation throughout the property.
Can I store my bicycle at the hotel?
Yes, we offer secure bicycle storage for guests. We also provide an air pump and basic repair kit for cyclists exploring London.
Are pets allowed at St Athans Hotel?
Yes, we welcome pets. Please check our 'Pets Welcome' page for specific guidelines and requirements before booking with animals.
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Reviews (6)
Legel S.
Jan 18, 2022
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Pretty expensive for what you get. Comfortable quiet room with good shower, but the internet was in and out the entire time. Meaning it was very slow at times, just not able to be connected to, or occasionally working as intended. Management was not helpful or knowledgeable about anything related to the wifi when asked to investigate the issues. The fire alarms throughout the building also kept going off for whatever reason, once at 4 AM for a few minutes (there was no fire lol)
Komal Hansora
Jan 06, 2022
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It is a cute little place with affordable rates. The rooms were clean and hygienic. It is closer to the central london so a perfect place for youngsters to stay near the central at a cheaper price. The staff was friendly and very helpful.
Brian Anderson
Dec 30, 2021
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Outstanding stay. The staff was very nice and accommodating. It was easy to walk places from here and many restaurants and places to shop around the hotel.
Kelly Charlton
Dec 21, 2021
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Clean, convenient, comfortable and great value for your money in London. Although St Athans Hotel is not a luxury hotel we enjoyed our stay and the staff was super nice and helpful. The hotel is about half-way between St Pancras/Kings Cross train stations and the British Museum with a 15 minute walk either way. Super convenient location in a lovely neighborhood.
Sara Ann
Nov 30, 2021
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If you are a single male looking to stay here I would advise you not to as they will refuse due to protocol which apparently is from police but the police said to me they are unaware this was the rule they set as for friendly I think not and also they need some work on customer service and need to learn not be so judgemental would not stay here if you pay me one Million pounds
Ioana Iancu
Sep 11, 2021
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We paid 70 for a night in a double room. Our toilet was shared with other 3 rooms, we had a sink in our room. The shared bathroom was pretty small, you could just take a step in and a step out. The sheets were pretty clean but the drapes smelled pretty bad and the bed was right next to the window. Also you should know that at night you can hear every sound from the house so if you find yourself hard to fall asleep than I might not recommend it. For a night in London it was fine. We chose not to take a shower because I didn't find it quite clean.
