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Goodenough College

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with restaurant, near Russell Square

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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

Room options

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Classic Apartment, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Apartment, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Single Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Men only, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Women only, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
London House - Mecklenburgh Square, London, England, WC1N 2AB

What's nearby

  • Goodenough College - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children - 6 min walk - 0.5 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) - 45 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 61 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 76 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 77 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 93 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 100 min drive
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • King's Cross Station - 14 min walk
  • Farringdon Station - 15 min walk
  • Russell Square Underground Station - 7 min walk
  • Farringdon Underground Station - 10 min walk
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lady Ottoline - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Noble Rot Lamb's Conduit - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lamb - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Redemption Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Perseverance - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Goodenough College

When you stay at Goodenough College, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of The British Museum and Russell Square. 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 7 minutes and Farringdon Underground Station is 10 minutes.

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 7-minute walk from Russell Square Underground Station and 13 minutes' walk from The British Museum.

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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 with a variety of options available. (9 reviews)
  • Good food options are available at reasonable prices on site. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great accommodation at a great price.
Dominic, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very enjoyable stay. Great price, clean room, good location and friendly staff. Would stay again.
Jonathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location and price on point!

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

8/10 Very good

Simple, clean, quiet accommodations in a college dorm. Close to train stations and very walkable, very helpful staff.
Patrick, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best-kept secret in London!

This place is AMAZING! A room that took me back to my first year uni days (but much bigger and nicer) in a wonderful area of Bloomsbury. Breakfast in the Great Hall, original art everywhere, beautiful outdoor spaces and lovely, helpful staff. I would stay there again in a heartbeat. And ridiculously cheap, too!
Angela, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, great room, good value. Easy reach of transport.
Salvatore, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good place
Luis, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great stay, friendly staff, excellent location
Massimo, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location (close to King's Cross and Russell Square stations) in a quiet area. My ensuite room was very clean and they provided towels and toiletries, you'll have to bring your own hairdryer though. Bed could be a little bit more comfortable but overall my stay was great. Friendly and helpful staff all around as well. The breakfast was a good option to have too and was very reasonably priced.
Rhea, 14-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

For someone needing clean, quiet accommodations in central London, this is a great value. The staff are extremely polite and helpful.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Reasonably good and priced food on site
Xirui, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was spacious and comfortable for a single person. They also helped me store my luggage until check-in.
Hitoka, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Philip, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Goodenough College provided an ideal opprtunity for me to stay in London while attending conference and doing research. It was clean, well appointed and ideally located. The scholarly atmosphere was also very nice, providing a haven from the busy city.
Robert, 6-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

It is a beautiful college and the room and location were perfect!
Steven, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

serves the purpose

very nice place to have a bed for the night. Only ten minute walk from Kings X station. No TV in the room, but not a necessity for me anyway.
Joe, 1-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

You are staying on a small college campus, so it is very safe & secure. There were some events going on, but overall the campus was quiet. Room was large, clean & comfortable & had good wifi. Very short walk to SoHo, West End & several Tube stations. There are a lot of bars/restaurants around but most of them close early due to it being a smaller neighborhood. Overall I would definitely stay again!
Brittany, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location. Reception staff were great and made me very welcome. The only downside is the lack of toilet and shower in the room- otherwise excellent and a really good price.
Alan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I really like the college atmosphere and the location close to Russel Square and the Brunswick Centre. A beautiful place with friendly and helpful staff and spacious rooms. I‘ve stayed here several times already and all the rooms I‘ve stayed in so far had refrigerators, some rooms also had a kettle. The beds are comfortable and the place is clean in general. The breakfast buffet is really good and affordable. Recommended!
Iris Eva, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay in London

Felt very safe as a woman travelling alone. Close to the city and Kings Cross station is a big pluss. Great service! Stayed there for five days.
Kaja, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved staying here. It was clean and felt very safe. As a woman travelling solo this is important. The only sound was tennis being played and parakeets. All staff helpful and the garden was delightful to relax in. The food was good and inexpensive. Breakfast an excellent option for a busy day in the city.
Wendy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice
Max, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I didnt know what to expect when i showed up to a college, but the room itself was spacious and the property/grounds were quite nice. If you can deal with being a short train/bus from main attractions (and a shared bathroom) then this place works
Daniel, 1-night trip