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Bedford Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Russell Square

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The Bedford Hotel offers a quiet escape in London's cultural heart. Relax in the garden or enjoy meals at Botanica restaurant, serving three daily meals. Guests appreciate in-room WiFi and can borrow books from the hotel's library.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is €159
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(115 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(88 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Single Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Garden View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Single Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(80 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(77 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the area

Map
Southampton Row, 83-95, London, England, WC1B 4HD

What's nearby

  • Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Russell Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University College London - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Theatreland - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The British Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 11 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Montague on the Gardens - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Antalya Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪All Star Lanes - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Verdi - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Bedford Hotel

Upscale hotel near Russell Square
The British Museum and Leicester Square are located near Bedford Hotel, which provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Botanica, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, outdoor furniture and meeting rooms
  • A lift, laundry services and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 184 rooms offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Baths or showers and hairdryers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and highchairs

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Covered parking on site (GBP 24 per day)

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 19 for adults and GBP 19 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Botanica

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1964
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50.00 per pet, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 19 for adults and from GBP 19 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: GBP 24 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 50.00 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Bedford Hotel London
Bedford London
Bedford Hotel London London
Bedford London London
Bedford Hotel London, England
Bedford
Bedford Hotel Hotel
Bedford Hotel London
Bedford Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is Bedford Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 50.00 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Bedford Hotel?

As of 20 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bedford Hotel on 23 Nov 2025 start from €159.37, 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.

How much is parking at Bedford Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 24 per day.

What time is check-in at Bedford Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bedford Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bedford Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Russell Square and The British Museum. Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus are also within 1 mile (2 km). Russell Square Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Holborn Underground Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Bedford Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 846 out of 1688 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 600 out of 1688 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1688 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1688 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1688 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Clean room, friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, lots of restaurants, small room
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We especially appreciated the friendly helpful staff and the excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great price, great staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

said

Breakfast was very good and caring staff
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price and location! Rooms are pretty small, but overall a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff on reception and in restaurant/ bar very efficient and courteous
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great breakfast. Rooms are very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location -- so close to dining options and the British Museum.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good restaurants nearby. 10 min walk to theatres.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is convenient for London city visiting. The reception and restaurant are modern and stylish. The breakfast is plentiful. The bedrooms are worn and need updating, but we were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable place in wonderful location: close to British Museum, Euston, St Pancras, and Kings Cross train and tube stations, and Fortitude Bake Shop (in alley behind Russell Square Tube station). Stay frequently!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gasper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding room, very comfortable and roomy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were wonderful. Room was cleaned every day.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giovanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great welcome from bright, charming female receptionist. Makes a change from often grumpy reception staff ... thumbs up!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pui Shan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location…
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iaroslav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and clean. Especially liked the restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are beautiful and we had the garden view for two weeks so it was quiet and pleasant. The manager was extremely helpful in choosing a room and I was so grateful. I will stay here again. I stayed here in the summer of 2024.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haruko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, all staffs were kind and friendly. i will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Lovely neighbourhood, close to park. Amenities nearby. Clean, cozy room.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyongmi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great options for breakfast. Room size was good. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Amenities
Lovely hotel, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025