Hotel Strand Continental

6.4
Good
(599 reviews)

143 Strand, London WC2R 1JA, United Kingdom

+44 20 7836 4880

Hotel Description

Hotel Strand Continental is a charming budget townhouse hotel nestled in the heart of London's vibrant Strand, at 143 Strand, London WC2R 1JA, United Kingdom. This prime location places guests in close proximity to an array of high-street shops, diverse restaurants, and lively pubs. Notably, the hotel shares a block with the renowned Somerset House arts centre, making it an ideal choice for visitors interested in the arts and culture. With Covent Garden just a 6-minute walk away and the South Bank only 10 minutes across Waterloo Bridge, guests will have easy access to some of London's most iconic landmarks and attractions. The hotel itself offers a practical and functional design, perfect for budget-conscious travelers looking for convenience and comfort. The rooms range from singles to 6-bed dorms, with family rooms also available, offering options for both solo travelers and larger groups. All rooms are equipped with washbasins and shared bathroom facilities, ensuring a convenient stay without compromising on comfort. For those seeking a more private experience, the hotel offers rooms with tea and coffee-making facilities and towels, adding an extra layer of comfort. Guests can start their day with a complimentary continental breakfast, setting a pleasant tone for the day ahead. The hotel features a cozy 1940s colonial-style bar, offering a relaxed atmosphere where guests can unwind after a busy day of sightseeing. Additionally, the in-house Indian restaurant is a highlight, with its flavorful dishes earning frequent praise from guests, particularly for its authentic Indian cuisine. As for amenities, the hotel offers a range of services to enhance the guest experience, including a 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi, and smoke-free rooms. The hotel is a rare find in the area, with many of the nearby accommodations lacking the convenience of an on-site restaurant or bar. Public transportation options are plentiful, with the nearest public transit just a 5-minute walk away, ensuring guests have easy access to all major attractions and key transportation hubs. Several nearby airports, including Heathrow, London City, and Gatwick, are easily reachable by taxi or public transport, making the hotel a convenient base for both local and international travelers. The hotel’s commitment to guest safety is evident through its health and safety protocols, ensuring that guests can relax knowing their well-being is a priority. For those looking to explore, the hotel offers easy access to a range of activities and experiences, from cultural visits to shopping expeditions. Top sights like the National Gallery, the British Museum, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Big Ben are all within a short distance, making it easy for guests to immerse themselves in the city’s rich history and culture. Whether guests are looking to explore London's famous attractions, enjoy a culinary experience, or simply relax in a comfortable setting, Hotel Strand Continental offers the perfect base for an unforgettable stay.

The Most Outstanding Trait

1. Walking distance to Savoy Hotel and Trafalgar Square

2. 5-minute walk to nearest public transit

3. One of the few hotels in the area with a 24-hour front desk

4. On-site restaurant serving authentic Indian cuisine

5. Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel

6. Smoke-free property for a healthier stay

7. Complimentary continental breakfast to start your day

8. Functional rooms with options for singles, dorms, and family rooms

9. Located close to major London landmarks and attractions

10. Convenient access to multiple airports via taxi or public transit


9.8 Exceptional

Location rating

Top sights

The National Gallery
8 min
lastminute.com London Eye
11 min
The British Museum
13 min
St. Paul's Cathedral
11 min
Big Ben
12 min

Nearest locations

Spring Restaurant
1 min
Côte Covent Garden
3 min
Violas - Restaurant in Covent Garden
3 min
YORI (Covent Garden)
3 min
Giraffe, Southbank
4 min
The Ivy Market Grill
6 min
Tuttons - Restaurant in Covent Garden
6 min
3 Henrietta street
7 min
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Good to know

Check-in14:00
Check-out10:00
Location rating9.8
Nearest airportLondon City Airport
Travel time to airport35 min

Location

143 Strand, London WC2R 1JA, United Kingdom

Airports:

Heathrow Airport

Taxi: 51 min

Transit: 59 min

London City Airport

Taxi: 35 min

Transit: 44 min

London Luton Airport

Transit: 1 hr 8 min

Taxi: 1 hr 13 min

London Stansted Airport

Taxi: 1 hr 6 min

Transit: 1 hr 32 min

London Gatwick Airport

Transit: 1 hr 4 min

Taxi: 1 hr 26 min

London Southend Airport

Taxi: 1 hr 16 min

Transit: 1 hr 23 min

Transit:

Temple

Walking: 5 min

Covent Garden

Walking: 8 min

Charing Cross

Walking: 9 min

Bond Street

Taxi: 17 min

Walking: 35 min

Tottenham Court Road

Walking: 17 min


Nearby locations

9.8

Exceptional Location

On the bustling Strand with high-street shops, restaurants and pubs, this budget townhouse hotel is on the same block as Somerset House arts centre, a 6-minute walk from Covent Garden and 10 minutes across Waterloo Bridge to the South Bank.

Top Attractions

Top Restaurants


Amenities and Facilities

Services

Front desk

Pets

No pets

Policies & payments

Smoke-free property

Food & drink

Restaurant

Bar

Breakfast

Wellness

No fitness center

No spa

Internet

Wi-Fi

Pools

No pools

No hot tub

Rooms

No air conditioning


Reviews

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Richard McArtney

2/5
I stayed here 20 years ago, and it is my most memorable stay in London. Furniture in the room was broken, very noisy all night in the hotel. Breakfast was just us! But, hey, it was cheap.

Room 1

Service 1

Location4

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Matthew Bond

5/5
Absolutely brilliant hotel. Stayed for 1 night and we enjoyed the whole experience. Fantastic location, lovely interior, superb staff, clean surroundings, the room although slightly small, did not spoil our time, supplied with a range of tea and coffee, water in a bottle and lovely chocolate. The room was clean and modern. Breakfast was out of this world, spoiled for choice with a huge range of varieties including continental and a full English breakfast plus so much more. Nobody watches what you eat and you can Absolutely enjoy everything if you have the appetite. I would stay here again, thoroughly good stay.

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Zack Schleif

2/5
The location for this hostel was amazing, it’s near SOHO, which is a great theatre district. Despite the location and access to restaurants and public transit. The actual room was not the greatest. We had just a bunk bed in our hostel room. We did not have heat in our room until we talked to the front desk. The beds themselves were not very comfortable. We booked our hostel through hostel world and the pictures on the site were not what it looked like in person, at all. The rooms were cramped, they did not have bathroom pictures, nor pictures of the washrooms. As well the sink in our room, the hot water sometimes worked. The bathrooms were extremely cramped and really cold, not very clean either. This is a good place to just sleep, and not necessarily shower.

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Douglas Costa

2/5
LOCATIONFIRST OF ALLYou have to understand something, this hostel is trash, BUT...If you don't care about the minimum comfort, this place is barely okay because of location and price.It's really close to everything.The bathrooms are lame and they didn't have even lamps.The shower is horrible.The room was so hot.I read some reviews about the hotel in the winter.I wouldn't go in the winter if I was you.At reception they gave me a sheet and that is it.The room never was cleaned during the 3 days I stayed there.Really, I can't describe how awful it was even I try my best.The place is a fire hazard.Every night I went bed thinking how to manage out of the building if something happened.I would come back?If I'm alone, probably.But just because I don't care that much about comfort and I spent the whole day outside ,I only came back to sleep.

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Abra Greene

1/5
HOSTEL - NOT a hotel. No amenities. No WiFi except for in the tiny office area. Paper-thin walls, loud slamming doors on rooms, squeaking springs/hinges, etc. SO LOUD. Decaying shower and toilet rooms. Tiny rooms with no lamps and broken everything. No mattress covers (gross); lumpy, weird mattresses and pillows (only 1). Windows thin and barely functioning, curtains old and falling apart. Everything pretty unpleasant and cheap and old. IF you are fine with a funky youth hostel, and you can sleep through anything, then cool! If not, pay the extra £50 to stay elsewhere. I don’t know how they get away with being classified as a “2-star hotel”. The small Indian restaurant seems really popular = the only place that anyone is enjoying themselves in this building. Good thing: Hostel staff were nice.

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Tacey

1/5
DO NOT - I REPEAT!! - Do not stay here!!! The pictures are very deceiving! I’d like to know where they put the new mattresses that they show on the beds. The mattresses that we were presented with and had to make ourselves were clearly old (70’s or older) and had never been cleaned so they were stained and broken. Luckily the pillow cases were on the pillows. I made the mistake of looking at the pillow. Don’t! Never been washed, disgusting! The shared showers and toilets are barely functional and leaking. The building is old and clearly not kept up. It is cheap but you definitely get what you pay for. Only good thing, location. But there are far better places that won’t take your money and not even provide a clean bed!

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Sarah Çilesiz-Khalil

2/5
We recently stayed at the Strand Continental Hotel from 18th to 23rd August, and I must say our experience was incredibly disappointing. Here's a summary of the significant problems we faced:Misleading Information: We were led to believe that this was a family-friendly hotel, but it was actually a hostel with conditions entirely unsuitable for family accommodation.Structural Issues: We encountered damaged doors, windows, locks, floors, and a narrow staircase. There was no option to stay on a lower floor, despite no elevator.Hygiene Concerns: Mold in the bathroom, a clogged and smelly toilet, unpleasant cigarette odor, and unclean mattresses and blankets made our stay very uncomfortable.Ventilation Problems: The room was unbearably warm due to poor ventilation, and the bathroom was damp and stuffy.Unprofessional Staff Behavior: Invasive housekeeping and inappropriate staff appearance were concerning.Equipment Malfunctions: Broken bathroom fixtures, lighting, and insufficient storage space were more headaches during our stay.Miscellaneous Issues: Limited WiFi, loud restaurant noise, and unsightly bags outside the room further added to our discontent.We had asked for relocation or a refund but were offered no satisfactory solution. Our stay was filled with inconveniences that went far beyond minor issues. I strongly advise against choosing this place, especially for families looking for comfort and basic amenities.Photographic evidence of these issues was provided to the booking agency, but our complaint was met with indifference. The only positive aspect was the location, but that in no way compensates for the host of problems we endured.Overall, our stay at the Strand Continental Hotel was a distressing experience that we wouldn't wish on anyone. Think twice before booking here.

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Linda B

4/5
Superb location, friendly staff, rooms nice and clean. I felt comfortable and safe. Easy to walk home after a show. Shower/toilets are shared and a little tired but excellent value for money staying here! I’ve had many weekend trips to see the shows!

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Panagiotis

2/5
Tiny rooms and bathrooms pretty dirty. The building is old and needs to be renovated. Would not recommend it for a long stay, especially for families. Rather a cheap solution at the heart of London. Staff very kind and excellent location.

Room 2

Service 4

Location5

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toni s

3/5
Location was perfect. Five minute walk from Trafalgar and main tube lines. Kettle with coffee/tea/sugar in the room. Could have provided more pillows and the beds were a tad uncomfortable but after walking all day I slept (eventually). …