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.
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
Starbucks - 7 min walk
The Perseverance - 6 min walk
The Water Rats - 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
Service animals welcome
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
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Smart television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Separate dining area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
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.
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
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.
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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, but service animals are welcome.
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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The Goodenough Hotel London Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Location
Breakfast
Luggage
Elevator
Accomodation Type
Shower
Universities
Square
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
Sep 2, 2025
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
ATTILA, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2025
Comfortable, clean, convenient place to stay for a few days.
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 5, 2025
Over priced for the standard of hotel.
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2025
Lovely staff and great room
Jayne
Jayne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2025
Nice location! Easy access to Kings Cross and St. Pancras station.
Shirley
Shirley, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2025
Very nice hotel in quiet neighborhood. Staff was helpful. Comfortable bed.
lisa
lisa, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 11, 2025
Good set up and nice venue for breakfast during the weekend
Fred
Fred, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2025
Really nice stay, and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2025
The hotel was clean , reception helpt me good and very nice people
Maria
Maria, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 7, 2025
Great location! Not far from shopping, dining and public transportation. Loved how quiet this area was.
Julian
Julian, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 15, 2025
Really nice and comfortable rooms. The breakfast was good and staff were approachable and helpful
Kristin
Kristin, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
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
Alana, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 14, 2025
Good customer service, comfortable clean room
Nabil
Nabil, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 22, 2025
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
Susan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 15, 2025
Excellent hotel
Excellent hotel, room very good, only point would be no lift, but good value for money, would use again.
Nigel
Nigel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2025
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
Frank, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
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
Madelaine, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 13, 2025
Lovely hotel in a safe and quiet area. Room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was nice and good quality over at the college.
Rachel
Rachel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2025
Very nice hotel on quiet square
Very nice hotel within walking distance from kings Cross station and in a quiet square
Marianne
Marianne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2025
Spotless, friendly, comfortable, an excellent shower and a great location - highly recommend
Grainne
Grainne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2025
Lovely staff. Options for breakfast both of which were good, location was great.
Kathy
Kathy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2025
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
Julie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 3, 2025
Central location and safe
Excellent choice for a great location , but ask for a lower floor if you’re not too good with stairs
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2025
AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING -- Best place i have stayed in London -- i years
paul
paul, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 23, 2025
Great room but no lifts - lots of steep stairs! Breakfast was served in small cramped basement. No air conditioning/ stifling