Title: The Play Pen - Holborn - by Frankie Says Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # The Play Pen - Holborn - by Frankie Says Apartment in London, 9-minute walk to The British Museum ![Apartment | 1 bedroom, Internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113390000/113382000/113381973/6fff0910.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Apartment | 1 bedroom, Internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113390000/113382000/113381973/w3000h1952x0y0-534ba288.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113390000/113382000/113381973/1b7c9a12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment | 1 bedroom, Internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113390000/113382000/113381973/225df0ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment | 1 bedroom, Internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113390000/113382000/113381973/a88dbcda.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to The British Museum and Leicester Square, The Play Pen - Holborn - by Frankie Says has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Play Pen - Holborn - by Frankie Says Apartment in London, 9-minute walk to The British Museum This smoke-free apartment building features free Wi-Fi in public areas. The apartment offers a private bathroom and a separate bedroom. This apartment offers 2 accommodations. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: High-speed internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom ### Living spaces - Living room ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - 2 units ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103100000/103092500/103092462/7f80ddbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Z Hotel Holborn London City Centre - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - 24/7 front desk 8.6 Excellent 558 reviews £95 includes taxes & fees 25 Dec - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is professionally cleaned If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts A mandatory cleaning fee is included in this property's rental rate ### Property is also known as The Play Pen - Holborn - by Frankie Says London The Play Pen - Holborn - by Frankie Says Apartment The Play Pen - Holborn - by Frankie Says Apartment London ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.52007%2C-0.11826&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=q8RIsyFE2WIBHEzdS_7l8DLeMv8=) London, England #### What's nearby - Theatreland - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Russell Square - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles - The British Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Covent Garden Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles #### Getting around - Holborn Underground Station - 5 min walk - Tottenham Court Road Station - 12 min walk - London (LCY-London City) - 47 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Square Pig - ‬3 min walk - ‪eat TOKYO - ‬1 min walk - ‪The Enterprise - ‬1 min walk - ‪The Fryer's Delight - ‬1 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Play Pen - Holborn - by Frankie Says pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The Play Pen - Holborn - by Frankie Says? > This property doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at The Play Pen - Holborn - by Frankie Says? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Play Pen - Holborn - by Frankie Says? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Play Pen - Holborn - by Frankie Says located? > Located in London City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Russell Square and The British Museum. Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus are also within 1 mile (2 km). Holborn Underground Station is 5 minutes by foot and Farringdon Underground Station is 6 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Play Pen - Holborn - by Frankie Says Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sezgi 25 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication Çok güzel temiz ve büyüklüğü yeterliydi ☺️ ##### Sezgi Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025