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The Goodenough Hotel London

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with restaurant, near Russell Square

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Front of property
Dinner served
The Goodenough Hotel London offers a serene escape in the heart of Bloomsbury, with a charming garden and library to unwind. Explore nearby Russell Square and Tottenham Court Road, then return to enjoy dinner at Great Hall or relax with WiFi. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
$260 nightly
The total price is $312
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees

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Superior Single Room, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 189 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Dorothy Sayers Signature Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 498 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Virginia Woolf Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 498 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Single Room, Courtyard View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Helena Normanton Signature

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double Room, Courtyard View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Double Room, Courtyard View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Eileen Power Signature Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 498 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Double Room, Bathtub

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Double Or Twin Room With Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2

Eileen Power Signature Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Double Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

Single Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 1

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Dorothy Sayers Signature Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Helena Normanton Signature Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Living area | Smart TV

Virginia Woolf Signature Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 3

Superior King Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

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23 Mecklenburgh Square, London Borough of Camden, London, England, WC1N 2AD

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The British Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Leicester Square - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • London City Airport (LCY) - 21 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 59 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 64 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 67 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 77 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 97 min drive
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 10 min walk
  • King's Cross Station - 11 min walk
  • St Pancras International Station - 13 min walk
  • Russell Square Underground Station - 8 min walk
  • Farringdon Underground Station - 11 min walk
  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Crown Plaza Club Lounge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Redemption Roasters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Perseverance - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Lucas Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Lamb - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Goodenough Hotel London

The Goodenough Hotel London offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Russell Square and University College London. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Great Hall, which serves dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a garden. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. Public transportation is just a short walk: Russell Square Underground Station is 8 minutes and Farringdon Underground Station is 11 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 65 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Bicycle parking
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

Great Hall - This buffet restaurant serves dinner only.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 9 for children

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Goodenough Hotel London offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Goodenough Hotel London does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Goodenough Hotel London?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Goodenough Hotel London?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Goodenough Hotel London.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Goodenough Hotel London?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Goodenough Hotel London and nearby?

The Goodenough Hotel London has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Goodenough Hotel London?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Great Hall.

What's the area around The Goodenough Hotel London like?

The Goodenough Hotel London is a short 8-minute walk from Russell Square Underground Station and 9 minutes' walk from Russell Square. Travelers say that the guesthouse is in a great location.

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Reviews

The Goodenough Hotel London Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent and offered a good selection of options, with some reviewers describing it as lovely and very peaceful. (11 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Amazing customer service people. Helpful and nice. Room was clean, bathroom nice and clean. Location is good, quick walk to the British Museum. Highly Recommended.
ATTILA, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, clean, convenient place to stay for a few days.
Robert, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good set up and nice venue for breakfast during the weekend
Fred, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice location! Easy access to Kings Cross and St. Pancras station.
Shirley, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff and great room
Jayne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel in quiet neighborhood. Staff was helpful. Comfortable bed.
lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice stay, and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
Martin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stayed with 2 friend's room was lovely and big, beds were super comfy. Hotel felt grand! Having breakfast meant we had to cross the road, but lovely surroundings, breakfast was lovely. An allround fabulous overnight stay!
Cheryll, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice and comfortable rooms. The breakfast was good and staff were approachable and helpful
Kristin, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely quiet place to stay in central London.
Rex, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location! Not far from shopping, dining and public transportation. Loved how quiet this area was.
Julian, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pe

It is een excelent hotel, with nice and adequate staff. The Goodenough House with the nice, very large breakfast room (“Zweinstein-like”) , the garden opposite the hotel was nice tø visite. [ only the “courtyard” view was horrific… , a view at a wall…]
Frank, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, quiet neighborhood and if you don’t mind walking a bit, it's easy to get to the Thames and everything in that direction. Would stay again!
Alana, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Charming hotel

We had a very comfortable and pleasant 3 night stay at the hotel.The staff were efficient and friendly. Our room was clean and spacious and had everything we needed.The kettle and tea bags and the hairdryer were appreciated. We would definitely stay here again when we next visit London.
Helen, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Well priced and located

Good price and conveniently located for travel on subway and rail services. Breakfast was good. Room was clean and comfortable—hallway carpet a bit worn
Susan, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel in a safe and quiet area. Room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was nice and good quality over at the college.
Rachel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was lovely and spacious and excellent for 2 adults and child. Setting was very quiet but within easy reach of Kings Cross/St Pancras and main tube lines into central London.
Madelaine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spotless, friendly, comfortable, an excellent shower and a great location - highly recommend
Grainne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff. Options for breakfast both of which were good, location was great.
Kathy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a beautiful area to be in! Breakfast at the university college is beautiful and very peaceful in the morning. Nice restaurants and bars at walkable distance. Definitely enjoyed my stay here at the Goodenough Hotel.
Julie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING -- Best place i have stayed in London -- i years
paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel on quiet square

Very nice hotel within walking distance from kings Cross station and in a quiet square
Marianne, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great room but no lifts - lots of steep stairs! Breakfast was served in small cramped basement. No air conditioning/ stifling
Caroline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay clean and we had a large suite. Close to a lot of places.
Marie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quaint old
Antonia, 3-night trip