The Goodenough Hotel London

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near The British Museum

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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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • 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
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is CNY1,231
CNY1,478 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13

Why we love this property

Food for every mood
A restaurant, cafe, and bar create dining diversity at this guesthouse. Full breakfast includes vegetarian options for mindful morning fuel.
Royal comfort sleep
Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding complement pillowtop mattresses. Blackout drapes ensure deep slumber in curated, individual decor rooms.

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Single Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Helena Normanton Superior Suite

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Small Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

King Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Dorothy Sayers Signature Suite

  • Garden view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Eileen Power Superior Suite

  • Garden view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Virginia Woolf Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Brunswick Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Russell Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University College London - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The British Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • London City Airport (LCY) - 46 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 63 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 78 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 78 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 94 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 104 min drive
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 10 min walk
  • King's Cross Station - 12 min walk
  • London (QQS-St. Pancras International Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • Russell Square Underground Station - 9 min walk
  • Farringdon Underground Station - 11 min walk
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Crown Plaza Club Lounge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Redemption Roasters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Lucas Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Noble Rot Lamb's Conduit - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Queens Head - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Goodenough Hotel London

At The Goodenough Hotel London, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from The British Museum and Leicester Square. 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 9 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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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
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children's games
  • Children's books

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Coworking spaces
  • Conference space (431 square feet)

Services

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

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

  • Visual fire alarm
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 46-inch Smart TV

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Minibar
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in ECOsmart, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 12 2026 to April 1 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 40.0 per day

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 in London City Centre, a short 9-minute walk from Russell Square Underground Station and 16 minutes' walk from The British Museum. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Reviews

The Goodenough Hotel London Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

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

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8/10 Very good

It clean and basic
Emma, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, quiet hotel with friendly staff.
Dafydd, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

The room was in the old block outside and was nothing like the pics online. I was very clean and the staff were friendly
Chris, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Too much stairs, no elevator no bell boy
Uruz, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and tidy room, good shower
Gareth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful area
Bruce, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Location
Colleen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect spot to explore England. Only a 10 minutes from King's Cross, it allowed us to explore all of London as well as catch a train to Dover and Winchester. Able to check in early and quitr clean accommodations. Recommended for any future guests.
Kathryn, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was great, stay was wonderful. Should be called the 'much more than goodenough hotel'!
Kevin, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Breakfast - didn't have it so unable to comment further. Staff - pleasant. Room - Good condition generally - some small areas may need future attention - carpet. Laundry - didn't use service.
Nigel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, clean, convenient place to stay for a few days.
Robert, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really nice stay, and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
Martin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff and great room
Jayne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room is very clean which is important to me. The onsite laundry is also convenient, especially for my 10-day trip in London.
Xiaochuan, 8-night trip
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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
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8/10 Very good

Good set up and nice venue for breakfast during the weekend
Fred, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice location! Easy access to Kings Cross and St. Pancras station.
Shirley, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was clean , reception helpt me good and very nice people
Maria, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely quiet place to stay in central London.
Rex, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really nice and comfortable rooms. The breakfast was good and staff were approachable and helpful
Kristin, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely comfortable room in a quiet location. Good selection of breakfast items. Stairs are a lot if you have mobility issues.
Toni, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel in quiet neighborhood. Staff was helpful. Comfortable bed.
lisa, 1-night trip
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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
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4/10 Fair

Over priced for the standard of hotel.
Catherine, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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