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Reviews of Fox and Anchor

4 out of 5
Fox and Anchor
115 Charterhouse Street, London, England

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 96 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very happy with the place
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Alessandra. on Mar 22, 2024
Thank you so much for the good review! We'll hopefully see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience
An amazing property with loads of history.Americans would love it! Staff very welcoming Cleanliness excellent. This place has so much character.Room comfortable and spacious with separate bed room and sitting area and a terrace. It was a big surprise!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous!
We wanted somewhere near the Barbican hall 10 mins walk) We arrived to a packed pub & underwhelming checkin. But from there it was fabulous! Room lovely. Spotlessly clean, great decor & so comfortable. Aircon a bonus at my age lol. Wonky toilet seat part of 'quirky' ;) We ate in the pub, staff were so lovely & the food spot on. We sat in a little booth, it was cute. Wine good & all round great buzzing atmosphere. The walk to our concert was 10 mins. Coming back the pub was pretty much closed but the guys got us drinks to take up. Our room was so quiet... We didn't go for breakfast but can only imagine it wld be lovely. A really good option in the City & one we will definitely do again. Of course you can complain abt things however nothing spoilt our enjoyment of this stay! (Be mindful if you have mobility issues this is an old building, narrow stairs over 3 floors)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerico

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building and hotel room, great claw foot tub! Fantastic restaurant/pub with the greatest staff. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Ben

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a neighborhood bar. No front desk, no security, no where to get out and walk. This shouldnt be on Expedia.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful
This is a cute boutique hotel. It's part of the pub and takes you back in time to a different era. Our room was a charming suite with a copper bath tub, a skylight in the living room, and our own private patio with a living room setup. Rooms were romantic and comfy. We'll definitely return. Note, there are no elevators in this hotel. We were on the second floor so we only had to haul our luggage up one flight but that could've been more burdensome if we had to walk up another flight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Peter, New York

Traveled with partner
I'd say the reviews were a bit scrubbed or over rated. It was ok. Staff aloof. Not sure i'd stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Nice set of rooms, private, well appointed, terrific shower, & great area. Looking a bit tired (marks on carpet, sink tap handle falls off) & no breakfast Sat morning till 8.30am a bit disappointing.

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Sean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old fashioned property with modern facilities. Carpet could have been cleaner and the sofa had stains on it. Great location. Friendly helpful staff. I liked the place. I did break my toe on the bed leg but that was my fault not the hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little hotel, friendly staff, room was really nice with a comfy bed. Air con unit made a weird noise every now and then but apart from that couldn’t fault it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the room we were presented with, bath in the room, mini bar well stocked and above a pub, which we stayed during the week and wasn't noisy at all. Robes in room and food downstairs, nice touch. Worth the money, the check in was easy, there was mild confusion with trying to take food up to our room for my daughter who was wanting to take a bath, but other than that is was a GEM of a stay and will recommend! The tea and expresso in room were complimentary.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from The Fox & Anchor Team on Aug 4, 2022
Thank you for the lovely review and we hope to see you back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay in a quirky hotel
Lovely comfortable room with everything we needed and much nicer than staying somewhere more generic.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from The Fox & Anchor Team on Jul 10, 2022
Thanks for the lovely review!

10/10 Excellent

layla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from The Fox & Anchor Team on Jul 10, 2022
Thanks for the 10/10

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location , lovely pub and excellent rooms. Staff were superb.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

kieran

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from The Fox & Anchor Team on Feb 13, 2022
Our apologies for the issues you had during your stay. We hope you'll still think about us in the future at The Fox & Anchor.

10/10 Excellent

SIMON

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from The Fox & Anchor Team on Feb 13, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We hope to see you again at the Fox & Anchor.

10/10 Excellent

martin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from The Fox & Anchor Team on Feb 13, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We hope to see you again at the Fox & Anchor.

10/10 Excellent

Kentra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely gorgeous Market Suite, far better than the pictures showed! Heated floor in bathroom with the most glorious huge copper bath with lashings of very hot water. Full size bottles of shower gel/foam, shampoo and condition for both the bath and the large walk in shower. Super sweet little sitting room with plumfy sofa and a natty little roof terrace complete with plastic grass and seating for a smoke with your Gin & Tonic. Great super king bed and black out curtains throughout. The aircon was marvellous as was the heating mode. XL Bathrobes, huge white towels, great coffee pod machine and lots of lovely glassware j
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Response from Glendon Gunnings on Sep 8, 2020
Hi Kentra, We're so glad you enjoyed your stay with us! The Market Suite is definitely one of most sought after rooms and is constantly requested by our guests. We look forward to seeing you again! All the best, Glendon Gunnings Sales & Marketing Coordinator

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely beautiful hotel, friendly staff, great location. Would definitely stay again next time I visit London
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Response from The Fox & Anchor Team on Sep 4, 2020
Hi Gemma, We're so pleased that we were able to make your stay with us so enjoyable! We look forward to you booking with us again!

10/10 Excellent

Cuneyt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely decor and the vintage bath and basins were a real plus. The balcony garden was a welcome surprise.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Thom on Jan 7, 2020
Hi, Thanks for taking the time to write a review based on your recent visit. I'm absolutely delighted you loved our bedrooms and the terrace of the Market Suite! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Thomas Ryan Sales & Marketing Coordinator

8/10 Good

Julia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Thom on Jan 7, 2020
Hi Julia, Thanks for the 8 out of 10 rating. We hope to welcome you back again soon to gain the final two marks! Kind regards, Thomas Ryan Sales & Marketing Coordinator

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great staff
Friendly and easy-going staff. I was able to leave my bag for a time because the room wasn’t ready and I had to be out at a workshop. Everyone I encountered was pleasant and responsive. My room was large—the bathroom enormous, with a modern shower and a lovely old claw foot tub. It was a walk-up to the room (not a problem for me but others may want to know) and there was a step in the bathroom as well. Location was terrific: close to two different Tube stops, walking distance to a number of cafes and shops, decent pub just downstairs, and a street of food stalls during lunchtime close-by. I love being in the old City of London. My only critique: the WiFi wasn’t as reliable as I would have liked. I had to set up an account on the network because the secure connection wasn’t working or didn’t reach my room. Also, it can be a bit loud until the pub closes at 11:00 if you are in the front room near the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Thom on Jan 7, 2020
Hi, Thanks for taking the time to write a review based on your recent stay with us. It's great to hear that you found our team friendly and easy-going; they're a lovely bunch! I'm pleased that you loved your room and the huge bathroom accompanied by an ideal location. I'm sorry to hear about the WiFi, we have now upgraded our systems and this should no longer be a problem. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards, Thomas Ryan Sales & Marketing Coordinator

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good London Stay
Lovely and big room, lots of nice product to use and plenty of towels. The curtains were a bit damaged making it difficult to close them, including a broken skylight blind otherwise apart from the bed being a bit hard it was a good quality room and an enjoyable stay. I particularly liked that the rooms were separated from the pub so you didn't have to go through the bar to your room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Thom on Jan 7, 2020
Hi Harriet, Thanks for taking the time to write a review. I'm delighted that you loved our rooms and in-room amenities. I am sorry to hear you had issues with the curtains, I will follow up with the housekeeping team regarding this. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards, Thomas Ryan Sales & Marketing Coordinator

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Overnight at the Pub
It's fun staying at a pub. Fox & Anchor has done a really great job on the rooms, pretty bathrooms. Problem was the cigarette smoke wafting in from the sidewalk smokers 2 floors below. Even seeping through closed windows. And very noisy, with 24 hour construction happening in the area. Ask for alternative wifi if Guest Wifi doesn't reach your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Thom on Jan 7, 2020
Hi, Thanks for taking the time to write a review. I'm delighted that you loved our bedrooms and our pretty baths. I apologise for the smoking - this is very hard to contain but I must note that this is the first time this has been raised to us. Regarding the noise, this is from Smithfield Market. I'm glad the team were able to provide you with alternative WIFI. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards, Thomas Ryan Sales & Marketing Coordinator

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic little spot, bit noisey outside but that has nothing to do with the excellent spit that is Fox and Anchor. Will come back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Thom on Sep 6, 2019
Hi, Thanks for taking the time to write a review on your recent stay with us. I'm thrilled you enjoyed your time and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Thomas Ryan Sales & Marketing Coodinator

4/10 Poor

Sean

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Disappointing
The shower leaked all over the floor and hand towels were needed to stem the flow going into the bedroom, the toilet wasn’t clean and had stains and hairs on which were not from me. Breakfast and staff we’re very good but what you see in the hotel details are not quite lived up to within the room. For 2 nights it was expensive compared to others that were available and the little extra niche things that are shown with the decor and bath etc are not in all rooms. I had the decor but no batch and as stated the shower was a complete let down.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fox and Anchor overnight stay
Great location and place to stay. My only quibble is the shower was not warm enough (i.e. luke warm) and the eggs and toast for breakfast were cold. If you cannot cope with stairs watch out. I was on the third floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Thom on Jul 19, 2019
Hi, Thanks for taking the time to write a review on your recent stay. We'd glad you loved the location of the hotel and the hotel itself. I'm sorry to hear that the shower wasn't hot enough, same with breakfast. Any problems the team are made aware of they are happy to fix. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Kind regards, Thomas Ryan Sales & Marketing Coordinator

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely pub stay in central London
Fox & Anchor is a lovely pub conveniently located in central London -- yet the rooms are still very quiet. The rooms are stylishly decorated with modern details and the giant copper tub makes a hot bath a great treat to unwind after a busy day sight-seeing. Rooms are comfortable and reasonably priced.Wifi is strong and so is the water pressure with plenty of hot water. It's a 5-minute walk from the Tube but on a fairly quiet dead-end street. A couple things to note: the rooms are up one or two flights of somewhat narrow stairs and there is no lift -- keep it in mind if mobility is a concern. Also, I arrived late my first night after coming into Heathrow at 9pm and the pub was closing in about 20 minutes (at 11pm) after my arrival. Since check-in happens at the pub, if you get there after 11pm you may miss your opportunity to check in at all. If those two points aren't a concern for you, I can definitely recommend this as a great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Thom on Jun 12, 2019
Hi Angie, Thanks for taking the time to write a review on your recent stay with us. I'm absolutely thrilled you loved our independently styled boutique bedrooms with each one having their own little quirks. Great to hear that you were able to make it to us before we closed, however, I can ensure you keys are left with a nearby business who will be able to assist with any check-ins post-closure of the pub. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Kind regards, Thomas Ryan Sales & Marketing Coordinator

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from Thom on Jul 19, 2019
Hi, Thanks for rating us 5 out of 5 - we're glad you enjoyed everything and look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Thomas Ryan Sales & Marketing Coordinator

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique Hotel over a Classic English Pub
Unique hotel in a well situated area. We were attracted to this property because of it being situated over a classic London pub in a good neighborhood. We were not disappointed in this, the pub was very cool and classic and the location very convenient. We had several meals (and beers) here. The room was well appointed in a classic English decor and we looked onto the street through classic bay window with diamond grid pattern that I’m sure is original. A word of caution though, it is across the street from two very popular night spots. The festivities go well into the evening and while it didn’t bother us, others might find it annoying. The bed was just OK in terms of comfort and the provided pillows were awful. Finally, be aware that access to the rooms is via a narrow, steep staircase.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Thom on May 8, 2019
Hi Edward, Thanks for taking the time to write a review on your recent stay with us.I'm thrilled you enjoyed our hotel and it's decor. I'm glad that you didn't have problems with the nightlife in the area. I'm sorry that you didn't like the pillows. We do look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Thomas Ryan Sales & Marketing Coordinator

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super quaint and cute ! Definitely a hidden gem :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Thom on Apr 25, 2019
Hi, Thanks for taking the time to write such a nice review based on your recent stay with us. It's fantastic to hear you enjoyed everything and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Thomas Ryan Sales & Marketing Coordinator

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is perfect! Nice room and nice bar with excellent food! Staffs are also nice and helpful. And there's no noise at night at all though there is a bar downstairs (maybe the reason is that my room is on the 2nd floor rather than 1st floor.) Would come back in the future XD
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Thom on Apr 25, 2019
Hi, Thanks for taking the time to write such a lovely review on your recent stay with us. I'm glad that you enjoyed everything - especially our unique boutique rooms and excellent seasonal British food! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Thomas Ryan Sales & Marketing Coordinator

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Thom on Apr 25, 2019
Hi, Thanks for taking the time to give us such a great rating based on your recent stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Kind regards, Thomas Ryan Sales & Marketing Coordinator

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
As loud as a factory floor, all night long.
I wanted to love this hotel. It's so cool looking. Great pub downstairs, etc. The thing that kills it is the noise. It's across the street from a market that has all night activities and deliveries. The beeping of trucks backing up is incessant, supplemented but the noise of things being dumped. (The pub itself gets kegs of beer slammed onto the sidewalk at 6:00 AM.) It was so noisy in the main room that I had to make a nest on the floor of a little space by the bathroom, just to get one more door between me and outside. The staff is super nice, but the noise makes the place untenable as a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Fox and Anchor Management Team on Feb 25, 2019
Good afternoon, Firstly, from myself and the team at the Fox and Anchor I would like to apologise that your most recent stay with us didn't meet expectations. We pride ourselves on trying to make our guests feel welcome and looked after throughout their stay with us. I'm sorry to read that the noise from the nearby market was too loud for you. Although we cannot change the noise from the street, especially being in the centre of London; We do however have a number of rooms that are located towards the back of the Hotel that some guests find a lot quieter. We would hate to think that this issue would prevent you from staying with us again as we would love to welcome you back. Please feel free to get in touch with us should you have anymore questions or concerns. Kind regards, Carenza Wilson Deputy Manager

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property has old charm. It’s like stepping back in time..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Thom on Feb 16, 2019
Hi, Thanks for taking the time to write a review on your recent stay with us. I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the old charm of the Fox & Anchor. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Thomas Ryan Sales & Marketing Coordinator

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful rooms and comfortable bed in a great old hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Thomas Ryan on Jan 15, 2019
Hi, Thanks for taking the time to write a review on your recent stay with us. I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our beautiful & comfortable bedrooms and loved the feel of the pub/hotel itself. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Thomas Ryan Sales & Marketing Coordinator

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness
Bit too much style over substance. Steps very steep so top floor not suitable for anyone that stuggles on their feet, shower did not turn on at all and reception not reachable unless stairs navigated again....so a sink wash only and no attempt to recompense for one of the critical things needed....
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Thomas Ryan on Jan 17, 2019
Hi Craig, Thanks for taking the time to write a review on your recent stay with us. I do apologise that you found the stairs to be steep, unfortunately we cannot alter this due to the building being Grade II listed. Our team are more than happy to help with luggage if needed. I also appologise in regards to your shower not working, reception can be reached via the phones in the rooms, and again, they would have been happy to come up to attempt to fix the issue if they were notified. However, I hope this has not affected your view on the Fox & Anchor and we really do hope to welcome you back soon. Kind regards, Thomas Ryan Sales & Marketing Coordinator

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic pub/rooms. Loved to whole experience. Staff were very welcoming the room was clean. Amazing bed, best nights sleep I've had for a while.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Thomas Ryan on Jan 15, 2019
Hi Chris, Thanks for taking the time to write a review on your recent stay with us. I'm delighted that you found the experience to be lovely. It's fantastic to hear that you were very happy with our team and found the rooms clean. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Thomas Ryan Sales & Marketing Coordinator

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room, clean and had a nice personal feeling. Staff lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Thomas Ryan on Jan 15, 2019
Hi, Thanks for taking the time to write a review on your recent stay with us. I'm delighted to hear that you found you enjoyed your room and found it to be clean with personal touches. It's fantastic to hear that you found our team to be lovely. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Thomas Ryan Sales & Marketing Coordinator

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had the ‘Smithfield’ room which was at the top and the front of the pub, so it was a little noisy from revellers in the street below and the market opening up in the morning. However, the room was lovely, the bed was comfortable and it felt really snug and luxurious. The room was pretty big considering the building’s dimensions. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Thomas Ryan on Jan 15, 2019
Hi, Thanks for taking the time to write a review on your recent stay with us. I'm delighted that you loved your room and found it to be luxuriously snug. I do apologise in regards to the little amounts of noise that you experienced due to patrons of nearby bars. We really look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Thomas Ryan Sales & Marketing Cooridnator