27-31 Charing Cross Rd, Westminster Borough, London, WC2H 0LS, United Kingdom
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Assembly Leicester Square Overview

First Impressions

Walking into Assembly Leicester Square, you immediately get that “this is exactly where I want to be” feeling. I mean, you’re literally steps away from Leicester Square’s buzz, but the hotel itself feels refreshingly calm — sort of like finding a quiet corner in the middle of a party. The three-star rating might sound modest, but honestly, this place punches above its weight in all the ways that actually matter when you’re exploring London.

Location That Actually Makes Sense

Here’s the thing about staying on Charing Cross Road — you’re not just near everything, you’re in the thick of it without the chaos. Leicester Square is right there for your tourist photos and late-night entertainment, but you can also duck into Covent Garden in about three minutes or catch a show in the West End without breaking a sweat. The couples who rate this location 9.7 aren’t exaggerating — when you can walk to the National Gallery, hop on the Tube at Leicester Square station, and grab dinner in Chinatown all within a five-minute radius, you know you’ve picked well.

The Room Experience

The rooms here are what I’d call “London practical” — they’re not massive (this is central London, after all), but every inch works hard. You’ll find everything you need without feeling cramped, and the room design actually feels thoughtful rather than just efficient. The windows give you glimpses of the city energy outside, which honestly adds to the whole experience of being right in the heart of things. What I really appreciated was how quiet it stays at night despite being on such a busy street — good soundproofing makes all the difference when you’re trying to sleep off a day of sightseeing.

Morning Fuel

The breakfast situation here is solid — they do both the full English/Irish spread and a buffet setup, so you can either go traditional with your bacon and eggs or mix and match depending on your mood. I actually found myself looking forward to breakfast, which doesn’t always happen at hotels in this price range. The timing works well too, especially if you’re planning to hit the major attractions early before the crowds descend.

Why Guests Love It

What really sets Assembly Leicester Square apart is how it gets the balance right — you’re staying somewhere that feels properly London without paying West End theater prices for the privilege. The staff seems to understand that most guests are here to explore the city, so they’re genuinely helpful with directions and recommendations rather than just polite. You know what really sold me though? Walking out the front door and realizing I could be at the British Museum, Buckingham Palace, or the Thames in under 15 minutes. That’s the kind of location that turns a good trip into a great one, especially when you’re not spending half your day on transport between your hotel and everything you actually want to see.

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Assembly Leicester Square Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Deluxe Double Room1 double bed for 2 adults
Suite1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Superior Double Room without Windows1 double bed for 2 adults
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Reviews of Assembly Leicester Square

  • Dunia from Spain (8/10)

    Great Location, clean and very helpful staff. Rooftop is great!

  • Patricia from United States (9/10)

    The location

  • Hussein from Mauritius (8/10)

    The Room was cleaned everyday, the location top-notch. Walking distance to major attractions and famous streets.

  • Andrew from United Kingdom (8/10)

    perfect location for Leicester square,
    breakfast in the roof top bar
    Great staff

  • Fionnuala from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Good location

  • Pat from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Very clean room, reasonable size, bathroom big as accessible. Plenty of hot water, good shower enough towels. Bed comfy. Staff very good, welcoming and helpful.

  • Mathias from Denmark (8/10)

    I loved the location and the room was well made.

  • James from Ireland (8/10)

    Room was quiet, warm, comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel is located 1 minute walk from Leicester Square and 1 minute from the Underground. Free Wi-Fi was excellent at all times.

  • Alexandre from Brazil (7/10)

    Great location and price

  • Bianca from Netherlands (8/10)

    Locatie, rooftop restaurant

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Neal’s Yard: 500 m
  • Seven Dials: 400 m
  • Nelson’s Column: 400 m
  • Banqueting House: 700 m
  • Trafalgar Square: 350 m
  • Whitehall Palace: 700 m
  • Piccadilly Circus: 450 m
  • London Film Museum: 650 m
  • London Transport Museum: 550 m
  • Centre Point Tower London: 700 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Garrick Arms: 20 m
  • Restaurant Street Burger: 20 m
  • Restaurant Garden Rooftop: 8 m

Top attractions:

  • Big Ben: 1.2 km
  • Sky Garden: 3.5 km
  • Regents Park: 3.4 km
  • London Bridge: 3.4 km
  • British Museum: 1.2 km
  • Somerset House: 1 km
  • Madame Tussauds: 2.9 km
  • St James’s Park: 1.1 km
  • Buckingham Palace: 1.6 km
  • Churchill War Rooms: 1.2 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Queen’s Wood: 8 km
  • Lake The Serpentine: 3 km

Ski lifts:

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

Public transport:

  • Metro Charing Cross: 400 m
  • Train Waterloo Station: 1.7 km
  • Bus Victoria Coach Station: 2.9 km
  • Train Charing Cross Station: 400 m
  • Metro Leicester Square Underground Station: 50 m

Closest airports:

  • London City Airport: 13 km
  • London Gatwick Airport: 46 km
  • London Heathrow Airport: 23 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen

General:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Food & Drink:

  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Accessibility:

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities:

  • Clothes rack

Languages spoken:

  • English

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided

Great for your stay:

  • Restaurant
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shower
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Bar
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House Rules at Assembly Leicester Square

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Groups:

  • When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.8

Comfort:

8.3

Location:

9.6

Free WiFi:

8.1

Facilities:

7.5

Cleanliness:

8.3

Value for money:

7.6