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About the Hotel

3-5 Charing Cross Road, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 0HA
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Steps from Theatreland
Great
8.7
/10

Location

The Z Hotel Leicester Square is located just steps away from the iconic Leicester Square, putting guests in proximity to London's most popular theaters, restaurants, and nightlife. The hotel is only a 2-minute walk from the subway station, allowing easy access to all major London attractions. Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden are both within a mere 10-minute stroll.

Rooms

The hotel offers a range of rooms that cater to different needs, including superior double and twin rooms, as well as family rooms that accommodate up to four guests. Each room features a luxurious bed with a memory foam mattress, a flat-screen TV, and a complimentary cheese and wine welcome pack. The compact design maximizes space while maintaining a comfortable environment for all guests.

Dining

Guests can enjoy a selection of freshly prepared meals at the in-house Z Café. The café serves breakfast and light snacks throughout the day, featuring seasonal dishes and local ingredients. The hotel also offers a special promotion on cheese and wine served in the evenings.

Business Facilities

The Z Hotel Leicester Square provides convenient business facilities including meeting rooms equipped with high-speed internet and audio-visual equipment. Guests can utilize the printing services available at the front desk for their professional needs. The central location allows easy meetings and networking opportunities within the city.

Entertainment

The hotel is surrounded by entertainment options, with world-renowned theaters just a short walk away. Leicester Square itself is known for its cinemas and live shows, ensuring that guests have ample options for evening activities. Additionally, the vibrant local area offers bars and restaurants for evening gatherings.

Highlights

Location: Steps from Leicester Square

Rooms: Superior double and family rooms

Dining: In-house Z Café with seasonal dishes

Business: Meeting rooms with high-speed internet

Entertainment: Close to theaters and nightlife

“This hotel lands you right in the heart of the action, near the National Gallery and Leicester Square. I think it balances location and price, which is a win in central London. Its multilingual staff impressed me; and the air-conditioned rooms offer a welcome retreat.”
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The hotel provides a selection of rooms—doubles, family rooms, and suites—with perks like free cancellation, breakfast options, and great value deals
Without Window Double Room
2 persons
1 Queen-size bed
Shower
Heating
Club Double Room
2 persons
1 Double bed
Street view
Shower
Heating
Double Room
2 persons
1 King-size bed
Street view
Shower
Heating
Club Queen Room Mobility accessible
2 persons
1 Queen-size bed
Street view
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Amenities & services

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Facilities: Great
8.6/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Grocery shopping service

Dining

  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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The Z Hotel Leicester Square Location

3-5 Charing Cross Road, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 0HA
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3-5 Charing Cross Road, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 0HA
Nearby
Square
Trafalgar Square
1400 ft
Museum
National Gallery
1400 ft
Square
Piccadilly Circus
1300 ft
Gallery
National Portrait Gallery
700 ft
Restaurants
Pizza Hut
500 ft
19 Leicester Square Leicester Square
The Halal Guys
200 ft
14-15 Irving Street
The Moon Under Water
300 ft
28 Leicester Square
Burrito Cafe
600 ft
38 William IV Street wc2n 4dd
Tossed
800 ft
100 St. Martin's Lane
Rosetta
600 ft
38 William IV Street
McDonald's
300 ft
84-86 Charing Cross Road 24 Cambridge Circus
Chipotle Mexican Grill
700 ft
181-185 Wardour Street
Page Common - Page8
500 ft
8 Saint Martin's Place National Portrait Gallery
Explore London
Local Highlights
Top Attractions
Activities
Dining
Entertainment
National Portrait Gallery
National Portrait Gallery
3 minutes' walk
Home to portraits of historically significant British figures, offering free admission to its permanent collection.
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square
5 minutes' walk
Famous public square featuring iconic statues, fountains, and cultural events year-round, perfect for a relaxing stroll.
Covent Garden
Covent Garden
9 minutes' walk
Vibrant market and entertainment hub with shops, street performers, and dining options, ideal for families and couples.
The British Museum
The British Museum
17 minutes' walk
World-class museum housing countless historical artifacts, offering free admission and guided tours for deeper insights.
Outdoor Yoga in Jubilee Gardens
20 minutes' walk
Relaxing outdoor yoga sessions in a scenic park setting. Classes are available seasonally; check for schedules.
Thames River Boat Tours
20 minutes' walk
Exciting boat tours on the Thames River showcasing London landmarks. Tickets can be booked online or at the pier.
Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut
2 minutes' walk
Casual pizzeria renowned for its wide range of pizzas and family-friendly atmosphere. Reservations not required.
The Halal Guys
The Halal Guys
1 minute' walk
Famous for its delicious halal street food. Quick service with vegetarian options available, perfect for a meal on-the-go.
Burrito Cafe
Burrito Cafe
3 minutes' walk
Trendy spot offering customizable burritos and fresh ingredients. Great for casual dining or a quick bite.
The Moon Under Water
The Moon Under Water
1 minute' walk
Lively pub with a relaxed vibe, perfect for after-work drinks and sports viewing. Family-friendly with a varied menu.
Trafalgar Studios
5 minutes' walk
Acclaimed theater hosting diverse performances, ranging from plays to musicals. Check the schedule for family-friendly shows.
Getting around town
City Centre
London4 min  ·  1000 ft
Airports
London City (LCY)22 min  ·  9.0 mi
London Heathrow (LHR)41 min  ·  17.0 mi
Train
Charing Cross Railway Station5 min  ·  1400 ft
Underground
Leicester Square tube3 min  ·  700 ft
Bus
Bus stop4 min  ·  1000 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Hungarian, Romanian, Polish, Hindi
Number of rooms:
94

Reviews and Ratings

What past guests shared about their stay
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The Z Hotel Leicester Square enjoys a fabulous location right in the heart of the Theatre District and close to Soho and Covent Garden, making it easy to walk to many attractions. Guests consistently find the hotel clean and modern, and the beds and showers are particularly comfortable. Some guests have noted that certain rooms lack storage space. You'll also appreciate the complimentary bottles of water.
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Review score
Based on 380 verified reviews
8.7/10
Great
91%
Recommend
Location
9.8/10
Staff
9.4/10
Breakfast
6.8/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.0/10
Pros
Excellent location
Helpful staff
Well-lit area
Cons
Small rooms
Guest reviews
based on 380 reviews
8.7/10
based on 1218 reviews
8.7/10
Reese from United States
Single
Queen Room without Window
4 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:January 28, 2026
6/10

Acceptable Stay, but Several Issues

convenient locationchemical odorsmall room
The location was convenient enough for my needs during this short trip
I found the room had a strange chemical odor that seemed to linger. The air conditioning did not help at all. It made it worse. the room was quite small. It barely fit my luggage.
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aiden from ireland
Single
double room
3 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:January 02, 2026
9/10
central locationgood sheets
the location was central. it was opposite the national portrait gallery!!! the room's bed sheets felt very good.
I found no shelves or drawers. There was little space for clothes.
0 Helpful
Alan from United Kingdom
Single
Queen Room
3 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:December 20, 2025
9/10
friendly staffrenovated roomcentral location
The front desk staff was friendly and helpful . I got a completely renovated room it was very functional. The location is central to the Theater District.
The room lacked any shelves or drawers for clothing storage so I had to live out of my suitcase.
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Alex from United Kingdom
Single
Double Room without Window
2 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:December 19, 2025
6/10

adequate stay central location

central locationfriendly stafffree watermissing windowhigh temperaturesleep deprivation
the location was very central. it made it easy to access many attractions. the hotel was also clean and the staff were friendly. i appreciate the complimentary bottles of water in my room.
my room had no window. the temperature seemed stuck at 23c. i felt hot all night and could not sleep.
0 Helpful
Christian from Germany
Single
Queen Room
3 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:November 24, 2025
9/10

Excellent Experience at Good Location

good locationmodern roomcomfy bedexcellent service
Location is very good. The room was neat and modern. They fit many things in a small room. The bed was comfy. Staff let me check in early. I left my luggage when I checked out. Shaheen and Sergio give excellent services.
The room booked never mention no window. The temperature stay at 23c, and I sweat all night.
Location
9/10
The hotel nears Leicester Square tube station. Many attractions stay at walking distance. This location offers easy access to various places. The vicinity includes nice spots.
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David from United Kingdom
Single
Double Room
4 nights in August 2025
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Reviewed:October 13, 2025
6/10

Adequate But With Some Issues

chemical smellsmall room
The room smelled strongly of chemicals. This odor permeated our clothing and lingered even after our stay. The air conditioning did not help remove the smell. We lacked a window, so proper ventilation was impossible. the size of the room was small. Our suitcases took up most of the floor space.
0 Helpful
Jacob from United Kingdom
Queen Room
3 nights in August 2025
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Reviewed:August 23, 2025
9.0/10

excellent stay near national portrait gallery

helpful manageraccessible roomgreat locationwindow absence
I found the staff cute in both the morning and evening. Sergio, the manager, was very helpful i am disabled. the location was superb i would stay there again. the room was super clean it had great tea and coffee making facilities and a comfortable bed. the wall tv worked perfectly.
the room i booked did not mention there was no window which was a surprise to me. the temperature stayed at 23c all night and i felt uncomfortably warm. i couldn't sleep well because of this lack of ventilation.
Facilities
9/10
the tea and coffee facilities in the room worked perfectly there was a kettle with assorted teas and instant coffee. cups, saucers, and teaspoons were provided the hotel had a well kept appearance.
Rooms
9/10
the queen room featured a very comfortable bed i found the sheets to be clean and crisp. the lighting system in the room was very good with options for both bright and dim settings it worked well.
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FAQs
About The Z Hotel Leicester Square
What is the distance from The Z Hotel Leicester Square to major tourist attractions?
The hotel is 300 meters from Arts Theatre, 400 meters from Charing Cross, 300 meters from Trafalgar Square, and 200 meters from Leicester Square Underground Station.
What are some nearby dining options to The Z Hotel Leicester Square?
Nearby restaurants include Wagamama, Leicester Square Kitchen, Hamburger Union, Chiquito, J Sheekey, Vespa Italian Restaurant, and L' Ulvio, all located within 0.5 km.
What amenities are included in rooms at The Z Hotel Leicester Square?
Rooms include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an electric kettle, and free toiletries.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Z Hotel Leicester Square?
Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out is at 11:00.
Does The Z Hotel Leicester Square provide any accessibility features?
The hotel offers wheelchair access and facilities suitable for guests with limited mobility.
What languages are spoken by the staff at The Z Hotel Leicester Square?
The staff speaks English, Spanish, French, and Hindi.
What is the nearest airport to The Z Hotel Leicester Square?
London City Airport is located 14 km from the hotel.

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