The Goodenough Hotel London

4.0 star property
Bloomsbury's cultural oasis beckons with a garden retreat, literary nooks, and easy access to London's iconic museums and bustling streets

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Exterior
Helena Normanton Signature
Dinner served
Superior Single Room, Courtyard View
Front of property
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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • 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
  • Separate dining area
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is CA $258
CA $310 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 8 - Aug 9

Room options

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Showing 15 of 15 rooms

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 drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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 linens
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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 drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Dorothy Sayers Signature Suite

Highlights

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

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 linens
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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 linens
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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 drapes/curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, Garden View

Highlights

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

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 drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Helena Normanton Signature

Highlights

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

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 linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double Room, Courtyard View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Eileen Power Signature Suite

Highlights

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

Double Room, Bathtub

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
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

  • ‪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

The Goodenough Hotel London puts you just a 5-minute drive from Russell Square and The British Museum. 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.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 65 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

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

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
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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

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

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Special features

Dining

Great Hall - This buffet restaurant serves dinner only.

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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12 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.

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, 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

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
Elevator
Luggage
Shower
Accomodation Type
Universities
Square

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was great, with good options and quality food available. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

4/10 Fair

Over priced for the standard of hotel.
Catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

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, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Needs TLC / Investment

A nice space and location. The decorations and ammenities for the room are well done. However, it needs some maintenance and new carpet. The carpet was all stained and disgusting in our room and hallways. And there were chips and repairs in the walls that were not touched up with paint. And there is NO A/C.
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel

Excellent hotel, room very good, only point would be no lift, but good value for money, would use again.
Nigel, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Great room but no lifts - lots of steep stairs! Breakfast was served in small cramped basement. No air conditioning/ stifling
Caroline, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel in a safe and quiet area. Room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was nice and good quality over at the college.
Rachel, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Historical building near kings cross

The hotel is a beautiful historical building and got a great room the issue is because is a historical building there is no air Conditioning which for me is a problem they provided a fan and thanks god it Was not super Hot, the personnel was amazing helping but there is no elevator
Anna M, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spotless, friendly, comfortable, an excellent shower and a great location - highly recommend
Grainne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel on quiet square

Very nice hotel within walking distance from kings Cross station and in a quiet square
Marianne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff. Options for breakfast both of which were good, location was great.
Kathy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING -- Best place i have stayed in London -- i years
paul, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

This hotel is trying to price itself to look like it's at the quality end of the market, but it fails to deliver. A stuffy attic room with cheap, lumpy foam rubber filled pillows and no lift doesn't justify the price tag. So - no, it isn't "good enough."
Ewan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay clean and we had a large suite. Close to a lot of places.
Marie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

As a solo traveller I enjoyed a fabulous stay in one of the hotel’s single rooms. Comfortable, stylish and well equipped, I’d thoroughly recommend this accommodation.
Lucy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Hannah, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location quiet clean comfy room and bed. Good shower
Kenneth, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Convenient location.
Wenlong, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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!
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, peacefull, felt safe. Green enviroment. And walking distance from the tube.
Penny, 3-night trip