Alhambra HotelEditor's Pick

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In the guesthouse-laden blocks south of King's Cross, Alhambra stands out. Its rooms are spotless and its staff focused like a laser beam on customer satisfaction. Alhambra shines like no other budget-friendly hotel in the 'hood.

The hotel’s exterior provides a hint that the Alhambra is different. The doorways and windows are studded with miniscule tiles. The hotel’s sign is beautiful, the gates are kept freshly painted, and flowers and greenery pour out of the hotel. It’s clear that this hotel is one where the details are carefully tended to.

The Alhambra’s rooms are pretty basic, with standard room furnishings. Beds and side tables are in blond wood, and bedside lighting is at the perfect height. Rooms feature flat-screen televisions and in-room safes. One of our favorite details is the blue-and-green tiling found in bathrooms, which freshens the rooms up significantly. Hallways are festooned with framed glossy photos of major London landmarks.

Best of all, the rates are quite good, not quite “bargain,” but vastly less expensive than most nearby midrange hotels.

» Alex Robertson Textor

Note: This hotel was visited by a EuroCheapo editor and is recommended based on cleanliness, location, price and overall quality. EuroCheapo did not charge this hotel to be listed.