We had a great stay at the Fox & Anchor during a warm summer visit to London. The room was surprisingly spacious and very well-appointed, with excellent accessibility and a large, comfortable bathroom. Despite the lively pub downstairs, we were pleasantly surprised by how quiet the room was—perfect for a good night’s sleep. The air conditioning was a real highlight, especially given the heat during our stay. It kept the room cool and comfortable throughout, which made a big difference after long days exploring the city. The only downside was the WiFi. Unfortunately, it was patchy at best and often dropped out completely. Coming from Australia, we had hoped to rely on the hotel WiFi rather than burning through international data, so this was a bit disappointing. That said, the overall experience was very positive, and we'd still recommend the Fox & Anchor for its charm, comfort, and location - just be prepared with your own data plan if you need reliable internet.

The Wifi, or lack there of. Expect to use your phone data.

Great location and amazing building / pub. Rooms very nicely styled and claw foot baths and toiletries a lovely treat. Able to store luggage after checking out which was very helpful and transferring from international flight to visiting family at xmas so had a lot of luggage between us. Breakfast was delicious.

We were a family group travelling with adult children - first room was perfect the second had badly stained carpets in entrance and lights that didn’t work which reduced the luxury feel- also near fans which went on and off all night which could disturb some. Might be worth checking which rooms available and ask quieter room if an issue. I would recommend a bit of a spruce up to St Paul’s though .

The hotel sits above a bar in an old building. The rooms are extremely spacious along with the bathroom which had a shower and separate roll top bath. The interior of the rooms are beautiful and unique. Location of the hotel is great, with plenty of restaurants and bars around. The bed was big and very comfortable. It can be a little noisy in the evening from the people in the bar below, but we expected this due to the nature of the hotel and it didn't bother us.

The spotlight next to the wardrobe was very dim and could be brighter, especially since it was the ideal location to get ready with a full length mirror. One of the mornings we decided to try out the hotel's breakfast, but unfortunately I am Coeliac and they couldn't offer me any food so we had to go elsewhere which was pretty disappointing.

We soon felt very comfortable and at home in the Market Suite. Although the pub was busy we were greeted by a very nice manager in the downstairs bar, checked in and were given our key card and made our way to the first floor. The Market Suite is slightly strange in that you enter via the bathroom but this leads on to a comfy lounge and separate bedroom. I was pleasantly surprised that the lounge had access to a small roof terrace with seating. We went down to the bar mid evening for drinks. Standing room only at first on a busy Thursday eve, but having booked a table for dinner the same manager showed us to a cosy booth at the rear of the pub. We chose the London Platter. A freshly prepared mix of bar snacks to share and it was delicious. A few more drinks were enjoyed before heading back upstairs. I imagine it's quite a peaceful location being in a back street, but as the Market Suite is to the rear of the building it was completely quiet over night. We had the most lovely time and should we be attending the Barbican Theatre again would definitely stay here.

One minor point, the heated bathroom floor was incredibly hot. Almost too hot to walk on in bare feet. Perhaps not even required in August?

fascinating pub with rooms, close to Smithfield Market. Unique character and charm, a visit to the hostelry is an experience in itself ! Lovely, welcoming staff. Due to the licensing laws relating to the market, stout is even available with your breakfast! The accomodation is separate from the pub (next door), and consists of 6 boutique rooms spread over 3 floors. The rooms at the front can be noisy, (we understand), we were blissfully tranquil to the rear. The room was not huge but very comfortable. A very very well stocked fridge, including fresh milk, snacks and nibbles, high quality tea and coffee supplied. Breakfast was epic! Possibly the best back bacon I have ever eaten! A proper pot of tea and fresh orange

we had a couple of hardware issues in the bathroom, soon fixed! Bathroom and shower otherwise excellent. ~There might be some flexibility with the breakfast menu; I was with my son who has very fixed ideas on his "ideal breakfast", which was tricky as the extensive menu is apparently 'fixed items"

Good location close to Farringdon station. Lovely stylish room with a huge bathroom with roll top bath and separate shower. Bramley products (always nice!). Mixed view on staff - one was super helpful and helped with a charger as I'd forgotten mine. I'd already asked one member of staff behind the bar who said she couldn't help. Food was good in the pub.

There was no blind in the bathroom and I could see workers outside over the frosted section of the window, which as a bit off-putting!

Easy to find, lovely historic pub with a comfortable room and very tasty breakfast. Despite being an old place, it had all mod-cons and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. The air conditioning in the room was very welcome as it was a hot day. The staff were also able to keep our bags for us for a few hours after we'd checked out, which meant we could explore locally a bit longer before our onward travel. It was at the pricier end of our budget but I'd happily stay here again.

The cold tap in the bathroom ran warm and the window wasn't frosted which was a little disconcerting as the bathroom was overlooked by a balcony opposite.

The staff was very friendly and helpful, the room and the pub were lovely, very old and traditional but comfortable and had all you need. The breakfast was excellent! I really liked the big bathroom with both shower and huge bathtub. The Elizabeth line is a very short walk away. It was really quiet too.

Some amenities a little outdated

I live in a room in the attic. The room was unlike typical regular hotel rooms: the interior looked classic, and the furniture was cute and beautiful. The staff was super also very friendly when I was checking in and out of the hotel at their pub. The location is very well-connected and the area is convenient. The Farringdon tube station is just a few minutes walk and there is a 24-hr store just nearby where you can get snacks at night.

The room and the bathroom were a bit too dim. It is not a big problem, but when you need some light temporarily, you would have to use the flashlight on your phone.

Amazing room, quirky and interesting made our stay enjoyable. Staff very friendly, welcoming and helpful, thank you.

Just minor things. The light switches are not well located. No milk for tea , *there's a note saying to ring for it but the number wasn't answered and no milk was privided