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Goodenough College

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with restaurant, near Russell Square

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Breakfast (GBP 10 per person)
Garden
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Courtyard
Close to Russell Square and Tottenham Court Road, Goodenough College offers a tranquil retreat with a garden, coffee shop/cafe, and library. Unwind in the ballroom or enjoy the convenience of laundry facilities and 24-hour front desk; guests rave about the overall value and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free toiletries
$206 nightly
The total price is $248
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total includes taxes and fees

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Excellent
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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7.6 out of 10
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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
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Separate bedroom
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  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
London House - Mecklenburgh Square, 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 - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • London City Airport (LCY) - 39 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 51 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 63 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 67 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 77 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 89 min drive
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • King's Cross Station - 14 min walk
  • London (QQS-St. Pancras International Train Station) - 15 min walk
  • Russell Square Underground Station - 6 min walk
  • Farringdon Underground Station - 10 min walk
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lamb - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Redemption Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Noble Rot Lamb's Conduit - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Perseverance - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Goodenough College

Goodenough College offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Russell Square and University College London. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. A snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and overall value. Public transportation is just a short walk: Russell Square Underground Station is 6 minutes and Farringdon Underground Station is 10 minutes.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 100 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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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Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Weekly housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10 per person

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Goodenough College Guesthouse London
Goodenough College Guesthouse
Goodenough College London
Goodenough College London
Goodenough College Guesthouse
Goodenough College Guesthouse London

Frequently asked questions

Does Goodenough College offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Goodenough College 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 Goodenough College?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Goodenough College?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Goodenough College.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Goodenough College?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Goodenough College and nearby?

Goodenough College has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Goodenough College?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Goodenough College like?

Goodenough College is a short 6-minute walk from Russell Square Underground Station and 8 minutes' walk from Russell Square.

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Goodenough College Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was good, tasty, and affordable. (8 reviews)
  • Good food options are available on site at reasonable prices. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Location and price on point!

Great location and very cheap. Good value for money.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great visit (again)

I really enjoyed my stay. I was welcomed warmly by the reception team and felt safe throughout my stay. My room was spacious and the fridge was a great help. The only slight downside was that the shower was not powerful at all. Otherwise a great trip and I would definitely stay again as the location is so convenient.
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a great stay at goodenough college! Room was spacious, bed shockingly comfortable, the location is ideal, and as a solo female traveler I felt totally safe. I’d absolutely stay there again.
Phoebe, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Goodenough was good enough

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Cengiz, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly and helpful staff. Surprised at the nice fridge in room. Water didn't drain too well from shower in room but would require a major realignment of the floor. Not greatest comfort level of bed. But I would stay here again.
Gregg, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oasis

This was an oasis in a very hot London. The garden is restful and peaceful. Staff are helpful, efficient and friendly. Freddie's provided excellent food and the best cup of tea I had in London. Have stayed before and will stay again. Just don't take a short cut through Coram fields. Adults must be accompanied by a child and if like me you don't realise this you will be politely but firmly challenged and asked to leave.
Rebecca, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

great location

This college is really well located and was very nice with 24 hour reception. There was no real explanation given as to the facilities available so it was hard to know what was available. Reception were very helpful when asked for assistance.The room was quite a decent size but the ensuite bathroom was small. Was nice to have a small fridge. The big drawback was the lack of AC when it was quite warm outside. I would stay again due to the room size, location and reasonable price. It was also nice to have easy access to a laundry.
8-night trip

6/10 Good

If you're traveling alone and want a fairly inexpensive, safe option near King's Cross - St Pancras, this place is pretty good. Otherwise, avoid it. The bed was narrow and uncomfortable, there was a smell of smoke in the hallways, and students were talking loudly, outside my window, all night (and I do mean all night: they were still at it at 5 in the morning).
Sam, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Was okay

It was fine. Not a real hotel so it was very basic, but the room and bathroom and lounge were very clean. There was no air conditioning or fan so all of the rooms were very hot and the windows don’t open all of the way. There is currently a heatwave in London, so this made sleeping really uncomfortable as it was so hot and sticky with no breeze or any real ventilation. The bathroom also didn’t have a shower curtain, so water got all over the floor when you showered and ended up soaking the towel mat for the floor.
Margaree, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Disappointed.

I thought i was booked ar London house where the food services was but when arrived I was directed to accomodations 10 min walk away. There was a fridge but no kettle or mugs in the room, nor fan in the room during a heat wave. i didnt get what was advertised. the single bed mattress was not comfortable.
6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for an overnight stay for a work meeting nearby.
Jeremy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place, especially if you are looking for something simple while doing sightseeing
Eygeney, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Stayed here before several times and loved the hotel, hence booking again. But this time I was put in student quarters( I didn’t realise I wasn’t in the hotel rooms !!!. No coffee or tea, no milk. No TV , very uncomfortable mattress (thin and could feel all the springs ). Breakfast not included. Charged £279 for the privilege of staying in a room for one night mid week(1adult) . Travel lodge would have been far superior to this. This was also more than I thought I was being charged too, I thought the cost was £230 , which was still far too much for such a poor standard. Very disappointing Some staff were lovely and some were downright rude. Not experienced that here before, usually the staff are all lovely.
Gillian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A simple, comfortable place to stay in a good location.
Jonathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place & very friendly staff.
Stefan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

quiet neighbourhood in a central location

The hotel is located in the centre of London, within short walking distance from Russell Square and Holborn Tube stations or Kings Cross/ St. Pancrass railway station. Despite this, the surrounding area is very quiet which is because it's just next to Mecklenburgh Square Garden. Check-in was easily done, the room was clean and equipped with everything needed for a short stay and everything worked well. I can recommend this accommodation.
Stephan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

University accommodation at hotel standards but at university prices. Lovely grounds in a vibrant area and close to tube / bus routes. My new go-to place for London vacations.
Dan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot to stay if you are on your own. You are only a 10-15minute walk to a train station and a lovely area to walk around
tarni, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and gorgeous locale.
bruce, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed everything about this stay. Great location, easy walking distance to buses and trains
Bronte, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Awful Stay

If there’s only one review you read, make it this one. Our accommodation was awful. They stuck us in a basement 5 minutes from where we checked in. The room was old, musty, had obvious water damage, and pest control units in the bathroom. We had booked a private double suite, and it was disgusting. Do not book here.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room and good value

Lovely room, and great value. Room was very quiet with a wonderful view of the quad.
J R, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very effective staff at both the College and Hotel

I have recent knee injuries so the climb up to my original room at the 4th floor of the Hotel was a struggle. But the magnificent Hotel reservations team managed to get me a single room at the College with attached bath at very short notice, intelligently moving the younger and fitter student to the attic room I had at the Hotel. The Hotel reservations staff member was called Zahari. I promised to make a personal statement of gratitude to him for his exemplary service standards and initiative to solve the problem I had. I also want to thank the front desk personnel at the Hotel for their very sensitive and kind attention to me during my stay and helping me move over to the College. The staff at the College were equally courteous and understanding. For the location, price and convenience for someone on a work trip and not needing a TV or other luxuries, I would recommend the College for a great and comfortable work trip.
Randolph, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

No fuss, no frills accomodation in central London. Easy walk from the tube. Helpful staff & beautiful old grounds.
Sarah, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A college atmosphere and a spacious room made this a venue to revisit. Helpful and pleasant staff were welcoming and friendly.
Bernadette, 1-night trip