Leicester House Hotel

1 Leicester Street, Westminster Borough, London, United Kingdom (485 m from centre)

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In the heart of London's vibrant Soho district, Leicester House Hotel offers an unforgettable experience for discerning travelers. This historic hotel has been beautifully restored and features 15 stylish rooms, including three luxurious suites named after Karl Marx, Johann Strauss, and Emille. Our prime location puts you within walking distance to iconic cultural attractions like the National Gallery, Royal Academy of Arts, Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, Apollo Theatre, and Palace Theatre. The hotel is just a short stroll from Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square underground stations, with easy access to Heathrow and Gatwick airports via the tube in under an hour. With over 300 years of history, Leicester House Hotel has played host to many notable events and famous guests. Karl Marx once called this place home for three months, where he penned his influential book "Das Kapital". The hotel also welcomed Johann Strauss I, the father of classical music's waltz dynasty, during his first visit to England in 1838.

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Room description Karl Marx Suite Room info This gorgeous suite is named after the renowned historic figure Karl Marx. Following the European revolutions of 1848, the hotel became a refuge for political exiles from across Europe. In August 1849, Karl Marx, a prominent socialist leader and philosopher from Western Germany, arrived in London with his family. They stayed at Leicester House Hotel, where Marx began writing his influential work, "Das Kapital." They lived there for three months until 1850. This suite features a king-size bed and a bathroom with ceramic floors, separate bathtub and walk-in shower. It has wooden floors, a minibar with free water, a coffee machine, a kettle, tea and coffee. The room has 1 sofa bed, an armchair and a work desk. Children and extra beds Children: no more than 1	Karl Marx Suite	Show prices
Room description Double Room Room info This Standard Double room's special features are the bathtub. Providing free toiletries, this Standard Double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides air conditioning, soundproof walls, a minibar with complimentary water, kettle, tea and coffee, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 Queen bed.	Double Room	Show prices
Room description Twin Room Room info Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The twin room features air conditioning, soundproof walls, a minibar, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 2 beds.	Twin Room	Show prices
Room description Suite Johann Strauss Room info The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The suite features parquet floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a minibar, as well as a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 1 bed.	Suite Johann Strauss	Show prices
Room description Suite Emille Room info The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The suite features parquet floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a minibar, as well as a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 1 bed.	Suite Emille	Show prices
Room description Double Room - No View Room info Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides air conditioning, soundproof walls, a minibar, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.	Double Room - No View	Show prices

Area Info - Leicester House Hotel

Closest airports

London Heathrow Airport 23 km
London City Airport 14 km
London Gatwick Airport 47 km

Top attractions

Buckingham Palace 1.7 km
St James's Park 1.1 km
Piccadilly Circus 300 m
Churchill War Rooms 1.2 km
Madame Tussauds 2.7 km
Banqueting House 850 m
Trafalgar Square 550 m
Big Ben 1.4 km
Regents Park 2.7 km
British Museum 1.2 km
London Zoo 3.7 km
Somerset House 1.1 km
London Bridge 3.6 km

Natural Beauty

Queen's Wood 9 km
The Serpentine 2.9 km

Public transport

Victoria Coach Station 2.9 km
Smith Close 7 km
Charing Cross Station 600 m
Waterloo Station 1.9 km
Leicester Square Underground Station 250 m
Piccadilly Circus Tube Station 350 m

Ski lifts

Sandown Ski Centre Lift 29 km
Sandown Ski Centre Lift 29 km
Brentwood Park Lift 36 km

What's nearby

Centre Point Tower London 800 m
Neal's Yard 700 m
Seven Dials 550 m
Old Scotland Yard 800 m
Nelson's Column 500 m
London Transport Museum 800 m
London Film Museum 850 m

Restaurants & cafes

Ink Club 40 m
Level 5 40 m
Carlsberg Sports Bar 20 m
Joy King Lau 0 m
Jinli 7 m
Jinli Chinese Restaurant 7 m

Facilities - Leicester House Hotel

General	WiFi available in all areas
Services	Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Reception services	Safety deposit box, Luggage storage, 24-hour front desk, Private check-in/check-out
Cleaning services	Daily housekeeping
Miscellaneous	Non-smoking throughout, Fire extinguishers, CCTV outside property, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms, Security alarm, Air conditioning, Heating, Soundproof rooms, Lift, Non-smoking rooms

House Rules - Leicester House Hotel

Check-in	14:00
Check-out	12:00
Groups	When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Internet	WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Pets	Pets are not allowed.
Children and extra bed policy	Children ages 1 and older are allowed. Children from 1 year old to 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot. Children from 1 year old to 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed. Children from 4 years old to 17 years old stay for £90 per person per night when using an existing bed. People 4 years old and over stay for £90 per person per stay when using an available extra bed. Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management. Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
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