43 evaluations from our group leaders & tour directors (2008–2026)
Group leaders: A (22 recent)Tour directors: A (15 recent)
What our travelers say
Group leaders return to the President Hotel trip after trip, and the reasons show up again and again in their notes: the Bloomsbury location puts groups within walking distance of the British Museum, Covent Garden, and a nearby Tube entrance, with a Tesco close by for last-minute snacks and supplies. Breakfast comes up in nearly every evaluation as a genuine highlight — hot, plentiful, and varied enough that more than one tour director called it among the best they'd encountered on a European itinerary. Staff are consistently described as friendly, patient, and efficient, with several leaders noting quick check-ins and keys ready on arrival, which matters when you're processing a coach full of students. The lobby water-filling station gets a surprising number of mentions as a small but appreciated amenity for groups trying to keep everyone hydrated.
What to expect: this is a large, straightforward three-star property — 523 rooms across seven floors — so it's built for groups rather than boutique charm. A couple of leaders flagged weak cell signal in some rooms and noted that in-room safes aren't standard throughout the building, so plan accordingly if your group relies on those. One evaluation mentioned a shower design that let water spill onto the bathroom floor, worth a heads-up for chaperones doing room checks. Otherwise the rooms are described as clean, modern, and in at least one case larger than the European norm, which students traveling with roommates will appreciate.
This hotel fits well for school and student groups needing a home base with easy transit access and a breakfast that can actually fuel a full day of sightseeing — several evaluators specifically noted it worked well for their group size and itinerary pace. The scale and location make it a strong match for larger cohorts moving in and out efficiently, and the recurring five-star marks from both group leaders and tour directors across multiple seasons suggest it holds up trip after trip rather than being a one-off good visit.
What group leaders & tour directors say
ExcellentGroup Leader· March 2026· DSLN
“Great location near a Tube entrance and a Tesco, making essentials easy to access. Rooms and bathrooms were clean and modern; housekeeping and front desk staff were wonderful. Breakfast had excellent variety. Cell signal was weak, and only some rooms included an in-room safe.”
ExcellentGroup Leader· March 2026· LAPP
“Breakfast was excellent and staff were friendly and efficient. Check-in was quick with keys ready on arrival. A minor room mix-up was resolved immediately. The lobby water-filling station was a standout amenity for refilling bottles daily.”
ExcellentTour Director· June 2026· LAPS
“Fantastic location with restaurants, a lovely park, and walking access to the British Museum and Covent Garden. The staff were exceptional—friendly and always helpful. Breakfast was great. A truly wonderful experience we would love to repeat!”
ExcellentTour Director· June 2026· DSLN
“A wonderful stay with an excellent location offering easy access to public transport and top attractions within walking distance. Staff were welcoming and professional. Rooms were clean and comfortable, and the breakfast selection was varied and plentiful.”
ExcellentGroup Leader· March 2026· DSLN
“One of the best hotels visited in three years of London trips. Rooms are larger than typical European hotel rooms, breakfast is hot and well-stocked, and everything is clean and modern.”
ExcellentGroup Leader· September 2025· LNLP
“Rooms were clean and check-in was seamless. The location worked well for our group. Breakfast stood out as one of the most extensive offerings encountered across any trip.”
