Reviews of Montcalm Brewery Townhouse 5 stars
42-46 Chiswell Street, Islington, London, EC1Y 4SB, United Kingdom
#621 of 1,083 hotels in London
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 2883 hotel reviews
7.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.5
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Comfort
8.5
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Location
8.8
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Facilities
8.0
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Staff
8.8
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Value for money
7.8
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Free WiFi
7.8
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Reviewed: 2 May 2025
Petras
Lithuania8 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“-”- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
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Good location, tasty breakfast.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 29 April 2025
Victoria
United Kingdom7 reviews8.0“Great clean hotel, friendly staff and great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There was a lot of noise from doors banging in the corridors
Lovely and clean, friendly staff and excellent choice at breakfast
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 25 April 2025
Olga
Germany10 reviews7.0Good- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The hotel is not 5star
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 12 April 2025
Bernd
Germany2 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio (2 Adults)
- • Stayed 1 night
Incessant aircon ventilator noise all night
Great location right next to the Barbican and very close to Farringdon and Liverpool Street. Nice integrated old pub and historical setting.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 4 April 2025
Susan
United Kingdom28 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Room was a little tired - furniture a bit scruffy, could do with a bit of a refurb. Odd music playing in the hallway all the time, which was unnecessary. Our room was a long way from the speaker so didn't disturb us, but glad our room wasn't near the overhead speaker!
Location only 5 mins walk away from Moorgate station, so very convenient for getting out/about and linking with the tube/train network. Very quiet in the room considering its on a main road - no disturbance at night from road traffic/pedestrians, which is great for a City hotel.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 20 March 2025
Judith
United Kingdom12 reviews8.0“Comfortable and extremely convenient”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Quite surprised there was no bar on-site for a quiet after-concert drink (as opposed to the crowded Jugged Hare, albeit the pub was very close). It was advertised as having a bar. No instructions that we found as to how to lower the air conditioning temperature, plus we had an issue with the toilet failing to stop flushing. Staff did come promptly to sort this but you don't like to have to constantly request staff help, however willingly given.
Extremely convenient (for a concert at The Barbican). Room was clean, quite luxurious and comfortable. Staff very willing to help with anything. Breakfast was good. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 6 March 2025
Susie
United Kingdom7 reviews8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
hotel bar was closed very early
Excellent location, felt safe at all times, convenient for travelling, space for working in the room - very tasteful decor.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 28 February 2025
Simon
United Kingdom63 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Overall a very comfortable and enjoyable stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathroom fittings ie shower/bath control and plug need attention. No pot towel in kitchen area.
Location, professional staff, comfort of room.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 24 February 2025
David
United Kingdom11 reviews7.0“Definitely one I'd come back to.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Bed mattress was too soft for my taste. The main room was small but that's what you tend to get in London
An affordable hotel in a quiet part of London (at least it is at weekends). Excellent breakfast. Friendly staff.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 21 February 2025
Suzie
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0“The hotel is in a fantastic location, staff were lovely, making it easy to explore the area. However, the beds felt a bi”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Beds and bedding could have been better
Great location
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 15 February 2025
B
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Perfect stay and location for the Barbican.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Loved it all.
Atmosphere and brilliant staff. Lovely rooms and comfy beds. Also tea and coffee making. Gorgeous underfloor heating in the bathroom.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 14 February 2025
Vanessa
United Kingdom8 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Massive bathroom but towel rail is over the toilet on opposite side of room / far from the bath. No where to hang towel near the bath. Lots of wasted space in bathroom
Great stay, was there for friends wedding so very convenient. Nice clean and spacious room with heated bathroom floors.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 4 February 2025
Simon
United Kingdom63 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“A very enjoyable stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location, professional and helpful staff, room facilities.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 26 January 2025
Teresa
United Kingdom11 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Convenient for the Barbican, calm, clean, with excellent staff. Fabulous breakfast too. Thank you.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 12 January 2025
Troncoso
United Kingdom7 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Very good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It’s a bit difficult to get to your room, as they have many corridors and wings and rooms..
Location, staff, comfy bed and bathroom
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 28 December 2024
Emer
United Kingdom28 reviews6 helpful votes9.0“A very enjoyable and comfortable stay at this very nice hotel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I can’t think of any negatives.
The staff at reception were very friendly and helpful and having mulled wine and mini mince pies to greet guests was a nice touch. My room was very comfortable and had everything that I needed and expected. Breakfast was also very good with lots of choice.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 9 December 2024
Rebecca
United Kingdom40 reviews4 helpful votes7.0“Great stay in central london”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Great stay in central London
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 8 December 2024
Deirdre
United Kingdom51 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Nice comfortable hotel in good location”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The bathroom was small but otherwise there was nothing else I didn’t like.
Nicely appointed room. Good location within a short walking distance from 2 tube stations.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 2 December 2024
Cliff
United Kingdom22 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Central location and staff very helpful
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 1 December 2024
Spurling
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
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Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 18 November 2024
Lilian
United Kingdom4 reviews8.0“Perfect for our needs.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Air conditioning didn’t work. Breakfast staff glum looking. Had to wait a while to be taken to room.
Location was excellent for the Barbican. Breakfast choice good.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 18 November 2024
Garry
United Kingdom21 reviews8.0“Great hotel, comfortable”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Interconnecting doors between the two rooms, where, when opened, this could create a much larger shared room for families. Although there were the two doors, we could clearly hear the people talking next door through these. They need some sort of soundproofing to reduce this. Wasn't at all keen on the £50 deposit - comparable up-market hotels we've stayed in don't require this from clearly well-behaved guests. Must add up to quite a lot of short-term extra money?
Very nice room, good facilities, good location. Great breakfast, helpful and friendly staff. Liked the biscuits too.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 4 November 2024
Patrick
Belgium8 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Had a great stay, would recommend”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
The room was very warm in the morning, tried to adjust the AC but I didn't seem to get it right. Might be my own fault. But that's about the only thing I can think of.
Super friendly staff! Nice location, really well maintained. Rooms are bit 'dated' but comfortable. Very large bathroom, don't know why, but they're really big. Good shower, good bed.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 4 November 2024
Andris
Latvia4 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“With small improvements - excellent hotel”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Scrambled egg was not has to be. Bed was 1,60m narrow and mattress in our room is too long time in use.
Good location, nice style, helpful personal., Very good and variety quality breakfast.
Stayed in November 2024
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