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The Penn Club

21-23 Bedford Place, London WC1B 5JJ, England
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4.0 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
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Paris
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The Penn Club is really well situated, right by Russell Square and a 10 min walk from the tube. The hotel is quaint and very calm. The twin room was spacious with high ceilings. Breakfast was nice and there are plenty of places in the hotel to work/read. It is a very calm place to stay and I would definitely... More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

I loved this place, it feels like you're coming home and not staying in a hostel/hotel in the city. The breakfast was amazing, everyone was really friendly and nice. The only problem I had was with the bed, but considering everything else that was great about this place, I will definitely come back.

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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012 via mobile

Ended up staying here as a result of a last minute online search. Arrived at 10am and I was expected to leave my luggage unattended in a hall way at my own risk. No thanks (I was on business and was carrying a lot of valuable products). I was stuck in my very basic room with no tv until the... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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I booked a twin room at the Penn Club upon the recommendation of a friend who stays here when she is in London. I was traveling with my mother, who is 80, and wanted to make certain to find a place that was clean and quiet. The Penn Club is both. Our twin room was spacious by the standards of... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012
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We always stay at the Penn Club when we go to London and did so this March again. It is peaceful, quiet, clean and has firm and comfortable beds. Breakfast is included. You can choose to sit at the shared table and chat with other guests or sit on your own. There is a fridge where you can store food.... More

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Victoria, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012 via mobile
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person found this review helpful

Clean,comfortable, great breakfasts with opportunity to speak to people if you're alone. Reminiscent of childhood stays in London...bathrooms etc. I was glad to be on the first floor as there is no lift..however, I would return here in a flash...very convenient for Heathrow.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
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I have visited the Penn Club a dozen times and have always found it a peaceful respite from the increasingly boorish London streets, largely due to its Quaker ethos. It's a great place for a good night's sleep and everything seems clean and well-kept - I particularly like the old-fashioned bathrooms in the middle of the building although the frosted... More

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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

I have stayed at the club a couple of times and will definitely go back. I'm not a member. The club is in a lovely quiet area and very central. Accommodation is as stated, plain and simple. If you wish you can take in your own food to eat in the dining room but there are lots of reasonably priced... More

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Beverley, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
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Whenever I visit London I like to stay here, as it is so calm and peaceful. As a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), I am comfortable with the quiet atmosphere of this Quaker-inspired place.. Unfortunately, as the Penn Club now attracts so many visitors, it is often difficult to reserve a room! My favourite accommodation has always... More

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Cranston, Rhode Island
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011
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The Penn Club is situated in a very convenient area - a close walk to the Russel Square tube stop and one street away from the British Museum. The staff, both at the reception desk and at breakfast, were very friendly. The rooms are very clean. So, Why did I only rate it 3 stars? For the right person, it... More

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Address: 21-23 Bedford Place, London WC1B 5JJ, England

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