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The Goodenough Hotel London

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with a restaurant, a short walk to Russell Square

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Stylish townhouses with symmetrical facades and balconies.
Relax in this stylish room featuring a large bed, flat-screen TV, and cozy fireplace.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a variety of appliances and ample counter space.
Stroll through historic streets lined with classic buildings featuring traditional architecture and ornate ironwork.
Relax in a classic living room with a comfortable seating area, fireplace, and large mirror.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$376
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug

Explore the area

Map
23 Mecklenburgh Square, London Borough of Camden, London, England, WC1N 2AD
  • Russell Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • The British Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Piccadilly Circus
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Single Room, Courtyard View

Superior Single Room, Courtyard View

Superior Single Room, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Garden View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Garden View

Single Room, Garden View

Single Room, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Dorothy Sayers Signature Suite

Dorothy Sayers Signature Suite

Dorothy Sayers Signature Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Virginia Woolf Signature Suite

Virginia Woolf Signature Suite

Virginia Woolf Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Garden View

Family Room, Garden View

Family Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Courtyard View

Single Room, Courtyard View

Single Room, Courtyard View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Helena Normanton Signature

Helena Normanton Signature

Helena Normanton Signature

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Courtyard View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Family Room, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Sofa bed - double
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Courtyard View

Double Room, Courtyard View

Double Room, Courtyard View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Eileen Power Signature Suite

Eileen Power Signature Suite

Eileen Power Signature Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Bathtub

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Double Room, Bathtub

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

London

At The Goodenough Hotel London you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like The British Museum and Russell Square. Highlights at this guest house include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and Smart TVs. .The buffet restaurant, Great Hall, is open for dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the guest house's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class London City Centre guest house, attractions include Leicester Square and St. Paul's Cathedral.
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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

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 8 min walk
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 10 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lucas Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Lamb - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Redemption Roasters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bloom Kitchen & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Racketeer - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Goodenough Hotel London

Guesthouse with a restaurant, a short walk to Russell Square
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and a meeting room are available.

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Goodenough Hotel London.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star London guest house.

  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Goodenough Hotel London offers 65 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated accommodation has separate dining areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This London guest house provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12 for adults and GBP 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Great Hall

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12 for adults and from GBP 9 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Goodenough Hotel London?

The Goodenough Hotel London offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Goodenough Hotel London?

As of 12 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Goodenough Hotel London on 10 Aug 2025 start from NZ$376.23, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What makes The Goodenough Hotel London a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Goodenough Hotel London.

Does The Goodenough Hotel London serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is served weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Goodenough Hotel London?

No, The Goodenough Hotel London does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Goodenough Hotel London?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Goodenough Hotel London?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Goodenough Hotel London?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Goodenough Hotel London Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 338 out of 697 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 697 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 697 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 697 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 697 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a safe and quiet area. Room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was nice and good quality over at the college.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas, West Lothian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely quiet place to stay in central London.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice stay, and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ionel

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great hotel option. Convenient and lovely. But heads up— there is no elevator. If you have big luggage, thick can be hard. Staff were amazing and helped us with our suitcases. The staff are so welcoming and helpful. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Lovely staff. Options for breakfast both of which were good, location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

boaz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel (get the right room!)

Nice hotel, good size room, clean and tidy. Only issue is we had a room on the ground floor close to reception so very noisy particularly on a morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay, the room was clean and a good amount of space for two people. Check in, check out was smooth and staff were kind and helpful with storing our luggage. We will definitely be back again as the area was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grainne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spotless, friendly, comfortable, an excellent shower and a great location - highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice hotel on quiet square

Very nice hotel within walking distance from kings Cross station and in a quiet square
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay clean and we had a large suite. Close to a lot of places.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel however no lift so you need to be fit to climb the stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING -- Best place i have stayed in London -- i years
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had to laugh at the name, but it turns out it is the last name of the person who started the hotel and the college. It was a short walk to the British museum, which i recommend. Lots of character and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet and relaxed

Stay in their townhouses next to University. Quiet neighborhood. Near British Museum and train stations.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025