Royal National Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near The British Museum

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In the heart of London, Royal National Hotel offers a perfect blend of comfort and eco-friendliness. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, grab a coffee at the cafe, or unwind in your room with WiFi - all just steps from The British Museum and Leicester Square.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (4)

  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Self parking (surcharge)
The current price is CA $233
CA $279 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26

Room options

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Standard Plus Triple - Extra Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Plus Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Standard Plus Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Plus Twin - Extra Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Plus Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Plus Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
38-51 Bedford Way, London, England, WC1H 0DG

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The British Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Leicester Square - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • London City Airport (LCY) - 46 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 55 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 61 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 72 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 81 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 108 min drive
  • London (QQU-London Euston Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • London Euston Station - 10 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 14 min walk
  • Russell Square Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • Euston Underground Station - 9 min walk
  • Euston Square Underground Station - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Russell Square Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blooms Pizza Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Marquis of Cornwallis - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fortitude Bakehouse - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Royal National Hotel

When you stay at Royal National Hotel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from University College London and Russell Square. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Blooms Cafe, which serves pizza. This eco-certified hotel is also within just a 10-minute walk of The British Museum and Tottenham Court Road. Fellow travelers like the central location for the sightseeing and because it's only a short walk to public transportation: Russell Square Underground Station is 3 minutes and Euston Underground Station is 9 minutes.

Languages

Arabic, English, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 1358 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Check-out time is 11:00 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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (GBP 24.00 per day)
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop

Working away

  • 5 meeting rooms

Services

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

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 30-inch TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Special features

Dining

Blooms Cafe - This café specializes in pizza.
The London Pub - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), 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

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

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs GBP 24.00 per day
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Hotel Royal National
National Royal
National Royal Hotel
Royal Hotel National
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Royal National Hotel London
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National Hotel London
Royal National Hotel London, England
The Royal National Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Royal National Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Royal National Hotel 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 Royal National Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Royal National Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 24.00 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal National Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are there restaurants at or near Royal National Hotel?

Yes, Blooms Cafe offers pizza.

What's the area around Royal National Hotel like?

Royal National Hotel is in London City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from Russell Square Underground Station and 9 minutes' walk from The British Museum. Travelers say the area is very safe and good for sightseeing.

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Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

8/10

Nice hotel! Great area in Russell square. I wish they allowed the option for pre check in! They require passports for all guests from out of the country. The check in process would be easier if that information could have been done in an online pre-check in.
1-night trip with friends

10/10

FUE UNA GRATA EXPERIENCIA. SUPER BIEN UBICADOS, CERCA A RUSSEL TRAIN STATION. NOS DIERON LA HABITACION 3 HLRAS ABTES DEL CHECK IN. LO UNICO MALO ES QUE COBRSN POR EL SERVICIO DE LIMPIEZA Y NO FUE ESPECIFICADO AL MOMENTO DEL CHECK IN
3-night trip

8/10

The hotel was what I expected. I booked it because we wanted to be close to the British museum and it was a decent price. It definitely needs a facelift and could use some updating. The staff were good enough to give me a room in what was deemed to be the “quiet” part of the hotel and the first night was quiet. However the second night, they hosted some kind of boxing match in the big room on the bottom floor. We watched dozens of young men in their boxing clothes head off into that room and then listened to the thumping bass music from their match until midnight. We were on the second floor. I can’t imagine what it was like on the first floor. So if you are wanting a quiet room, request your room in advance. Ask for the quiet side and then ask for the highest floor they can put you in. That’s my advice for you. That and have a noise maker app on your phone or some ear plugs.
4-night family trip

6/10

3-night trip

10/10

Great hotel, perfect for our trip to Shaftesbury Avenue. Comfortable room/beds, lovely bathrooom. Excellent breakfast with loads of choice.
1-night family trip

10/10

3-night family trip

8/10

Location was great. We ended up walking to most places like Soho and Covent Garden. But you still had the option of jumping on the Tube with several stations nearby. The hotel itself is very bare bones. No in room fridge, no ironing board, no luggage racks available in room. Tiny in room TV. Basically a room with beds and bathroom. Front desk had no sitting area. Staff was helpful and friendly. Overall good stay in London, clean and it was an affordable option for a no frills hotel.
3-night family trip

6/10

1-night business trip

8/10

1-night trip

8/10

Loved our stay at this hotel and would definitely stay here again! Breakfast was delicious - possibly the best English breakfast I’ve had at a hotel in a long time. Tasty sausages, thick bacon and scrambled egg that’s actually cooked and not runny! We arrived at the beginning of May during the ‘mini heatwave’ so the lack of air-con in the room was the only downfall for us :-)
2-night trip with friends

4/10

1-night trip

10/10

The hotel is convenientally situated a couple of minutes walk from the tube. We got a triple (single beds) room which worked well. You could hear traffic at night but that's to be expected in central London. Breakfast was the usual buffet style, we had no trouble getting seated and the food was filling for a busy day ahead. The hotel has a luggage store for customers which was really useful if you arrive early or want to explore a bit more after checking out.
1-night business trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

Good stay room was really clean, but loud from outside area. Brekfast ok but bit plain after few days it's boring
3-night business trip

4/10

1-night family trip

10/10

2-night family trip

10/10

Convenient to the tube and many other things.
2-night trip

6/10

This hotel is huge! I had to queue at reception to check in for over 20 minutes. The staff were friendly and helpful, but very slow in checking people in. Trying to find your room in the vast array of corridors is quite difficult even if you do try to follow the signs. For the price charged, the room was basic. No air conditioning or fan. Basic tea and coffee sachets. And a view of hundreds of other hotel windows. Carpets in the corridors were ripped and frayed and the wallpaper peeling. It didn’t detract from my stay, but for the price I would have expected a lot better. Prices in the on-site shop were astronomical, but there is a 24 hour Tesco a few minutes walk away. Hotel was adequate for my needs as was out for most of the weekend and only used the hotel to sleep, but I wouldn’t consider staying hee again.
2-night trip with friends

8/10

1-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

Lovely experience! Very comfortable and clean. Great access to central London
4-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

8/10

3-night trip

8/10

Everywhere was Clean and tidy check in and checkout was pretty straightforward breakfast was good overall a good trip
2-night trip

10/10

Great hotel in a central location and friendly staff. I would definitely stay here again!
4-night trip with friends