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The Z Hotel Trafalgar

Google (1223) 4.5
Tripadvisor (217) 4.2
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Visitors frequently praise the Z Hotel Trafalgar for its superb central London location and friendly, helpful staff. However, a common complaint is that the rooms are extremely compact, often described as tiny, with some guests finding the air conditioning ineffective during warmer periods and the beds uncomfortable or difficult to navigate for couples.

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53-59 Chandos Pl, London WC2N 4HS, UK
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020 3841 0872
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Website
www.thezhotels.com

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About this place The Z Hotel Trafalgar

The Z Hotel Trafalgar is a mainstream budget hotel at 53-59 Chandos Place, between Charing Cross station and Covent Garden. It's gay-friendly, not a gay hotel. Z Hotels are known for very small, efficiently designed rooms, with a bed wall-to-wall, a compact shower and a large TV, and some rooms have no windows. What you're paying for is the location at a lower price than neighbouring hotels. Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery and the West End theatres are a few minutes away. Old Compton Street, the centre of Soho's gay bars, is about a 10-minute walk. If you're tall, claustrophobic or travelling with lots of luggage, check room sizes before booking.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Air conditioning Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Reservation required WiFi Year-round

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1,223 reviews

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Jade Wilkinson
Jade Wilkinson Jun 2026
★★★★★

Beautiful hotel, room was nice and clean, a good size room for what we needed, there was some mould on the bathroom ceiling in room 328 but didn't put me off. Location is great, very close to the theatres i was visiting. Would stay here again

Gypsy Rose
Gypsy Rose Jun 2026
★★★★★

I was given a complimentary upgrade to a Z Queen inside room on a higher floor. These rooms are windowless and compact with a private bathroom; a step up from a capsule hotel. The room and lobby were clean and comfortable for the most part.

Jamie
Jamie Jun 2026
★★★★★

Bed had a huge dip in the mattress so was an uncomfortable nights sleep. Needed an iron for my work shirt, was informed it would be brought to my room but never arrived. Very good pizza from the bar though. Friendly service.

A & N “Flip Flops” Phillips
A & N “Flip Flops” Phillips Jun 2026
★★★★★

This place is absolutely perfect for a short 1 or 2 night stay a stone throw from west end theatres. Our room was windowless but this made it very quiet. The room was small and cosy. Be aware that there is very limited privacy when using the en suite toilet. Staff were super helpful and friendly. Breakfast was ok. The free tea, coffee and an evening glass of wine with cheese and biscuits, were a great touch.

Pedro Iñiguez
Pedro Iñiguez Jun 2026
★★★★★

Amazing location and bedrooms for a very affordable price. You don’t need more than that!

Michael C
Michael C Jun 2026
★★★★★

Good option IF you can secure a low rate. Positives:
- Superb central London location - essentially Covent Garden. - Although very small and basic, rooms are functional, with AC. - Strong free WiFi.
- Staff are welcoming. Negatives: - Rooms are *extremely* compact with only one side of the bed accessible. If sharing, be prepared! - Disappointingly, rooms are showing signs of wear and tear - needs maintenance! 
- Curtains do not block out light properly. 
- TV’s need better remotes and channel list need fixing. Tip: Booking direct gives you a free glass of wine and cheese board every day, plus unlimited tea and coffees from the bar.

Andy Goodchild
Andy Goodchild Jun 2026
★★★★★

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Last updated on 8 November 2026

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