Victory House Leicester Square

Hotel Description

So I’ve stayed at Victory House a handful of times now, and honestly? It’s one of those places that just gets Leicester Square right. You know how most hotels in this area either try too hard to be fancy or completely give up and lean into tourist trap territory – well, this one actually finds that sweet spot in between.

The location is pretty much perfect if you want to be in the thick of things without dealing with the absolute chaos of being right on Leicester Square itself. Leicester Place is this narrow little side street that somehow manages to feel tucked away even though you’re literally a 30-second walk from all the cinemas and restaurants. I mean, you can still hear the street performers and weekend crowds, but it’s more like background buzz than full-on sensory overload. The building itself has this sort of understated elegance – not trying to scream “boutique hotel” at you, but clearly a step up from your standard chain place.

What I really appreciate is how they’ve thought about the details that actually matter when you’re exploring London. The rooms aren’t huge (this is central London, after all), but they’re smartly designed with proper storage and – thank god – decent lighting for getting ready. The beds are genuinely comfortable, which honestly surprised me the first time since so many 4-star places seem to phone it in on mattresses. Staff knows the neighborhood inside and out too, which is refreshing. Last time I was there, the front desk guy gave me this whole rundown on which entrance to use for the National Gallery to skip the tourist queues, and pointed me toward this little Vietnamese place on Lisle Street that I never would’ve found otherwise.

You’re basically at the center of everything here – Covent Garden is a quick stroll, you can walk to most West End shows, and if you need to get anywhere else, Leicester Square tube station is right there with access to basically every line you’d need. I’ve brought friends here who were visiting from out of town, and they loved being able to walk to dinner in Chinatown, then catch a late show, then just stumble back without dealing with night buses or expensive Ubers. The 7.9 rating feels about right – it’s solid and reliable without being extraordinary, but sometimes that’s exactly what you want. Honestly, for the price point and location, I keep coming back because it just works. No nasty surprises, no weird quirks you have to work around, just a well-run place that lets you focus on actually enjoying London instead of dealing with hotel drama.

Rooms

• Superior Double Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Deluxe Double Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Suite with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child

Facilities