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The Penn Club

21-23 Bedford Place, London WC1B 5JJ, England (Bloomsbury / Holborn)
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The Penn Club
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Edmonton, Alberta
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW via mobile

I was in London on business and needed an affordable, clean & safe place to lay my head at night in the Russel sq. area. The Penn Club fits the bill in all areas. It's centrally located, close to shops and restaurants and the "tube" and the wonderful British Museum, which I visited in my off hours. I highly recommend... More

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Tiverton, United Kingdom
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

This Quaker B&B is a clean, simple, no frills place to stay very near the British Museum. The full breakfast is included and is very good. I like the spaciousness, with large rooms in the elegant building, a reading room and a television lounge. The beds are very comfortable, and there is a range of room to suit all budgets..

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Orinda
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17 reviews 17 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

While not in the most centrally located part of the City, this basic small,delightful Quaker B and B offers everything the traveler on a limited budget could want! Close to the Tube, Bus lines, good food and the British Museum, it is a great base for exploring the City. the rooms, while small, are clean and fully appointed. The food... More

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Ann Arbor, MI
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31 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

We much enjoyed our 1-night stay in the Penn Club with its great location near the British Museum. It was quiet and clean with a well-appointed room (except it would be nice to provide a second towel rack , and the large buffet breakfast was very good.. It seemed a bit expensive for a non en suite room (97 pounds),... More

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North Wales
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26 reviews 26 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

The Penn Club isn't a luxurious hotel, a chambre d'hotes, a cosy homestay or a hostel. The furnishings are plain and simple, the paintwork slightly chipped, the carpet slightly old. However it is a safe, calm, clean and friendly place to stay within 10 minutes walk from Euston and St. Pancras, a stones throw from the British Museum and very... More

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Vancouver, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

The Penn Club was perfect for us. It is quiet, central, clean and affordable and all the people who work there are friendly and helpful. However, it isn't particularly nice, the furnishings are old and quite ugly, the internet is really slow, the beds quite uncomfortable, and the library (which I was really looking forward to) smelt a bit strange.... More

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Preston, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

Before you stay here it is important to understand that this is not your average run of the mill accommodation. A clear Quaker ethos is central to the club, therefore you will find nothing showy, ostentatious, or tawdry. Expect instead slightly dated but quality furnishings, an atmosphere of gentle calm, total cleanliness, and simple fitness for purpose. The guests are... More

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Sweetwater, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013 via mobile

We have stayed at The Penn Club twice and would recommend it to anyone wanting a Bloomsbury location at a reasonable Price. If you are looking for an American style accommodation, this isn't it. There is no elevator and the stairs are steep but the rooms are clean and well maintained. The staff is helpful and the breakfast is great.... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013 via mobile

We stayed at The Penn Club as we could walk to the theatre and it seemed a quiet place in the heart of London. Our room was very disappointing, we felt we had been stuck at the back of the hotel. Our room was cramped with the bathroom a sort of big box extension in the middle of the room,... More

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richmond
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

London is very expensive. My husband researched Friends accommodations, and based on the website we booked. The Club is in an excellent location (one tube ride from LHR), close to many fine amenities, and very quiet. It was clean, homey, comfortable, and very well kept. Each morning we enjoyed a full breakfast, cooked to order, and used the fridge and... More

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Also Known As:
The Penn Club Hotel
The Penn Club Hotel London
Penn Hotel London
Address: 21-23 Bedford Place, London WC1B 5JJ, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > London > Bloomsbury / Holborn
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Ranked #284 of 1,076 hotels in London

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