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City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel

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

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City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel in central London offers a practical base near The British Museum. Enjoy on-site shopping, a café, dry cleaning, free high-speed WiFi, and an on-site bar and restaurant. Previous guests praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €146
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(117 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Plasma TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(148 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Plasma TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Business Single Room

Business Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Plasma TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

City Sleeper Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

City Sleeper Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

City Sleeper Business Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • University College London - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Russell Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of London - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The British Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tottenham Court Road - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • London (QQU-London Euston Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fitz's Brasserie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blooms Pizza Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bloomsbury Lanes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Noxy Brothers - ‬2 min walk

About this property

City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel

Upscale hotel near Russell Square
Located close to The British Museum and Leicester Square, City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel provides shopping on-site, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a lift
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services and a front desk safe
  • Luggage storage, a reception hall and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 272 rooms feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 40-inch plasma TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 24 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 19 for adults and GBP 19 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Accessibility

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

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch plasma TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

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
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 24 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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.

Property is also known as

City Sleeper At Royal National
City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel Hotel
City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel London
City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel?

As of 13 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel on 4 Jan 2026 start from €146.01, 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 City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 24 per day.

What time is check-in at City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is steps away from University College London and Russell Square. The British Museum and Tottenham Court Road are also within 10 minutes. Russell Square Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Euston Square Underground Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 791 out of 1643 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 603 out of 1643 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1643 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1643 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1643 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room safe and secure with excellent friendly staff and a great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aysha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful, room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff. Very busy hotel but breakfast was relaxed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are newer compared to the rest of the Royal National Hotel. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aysha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay yet again for a night, comfy bed, hearty breakfast and lovely staff. The room was spotless, I felt right at home!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is great. The room was clean and comfortable Great value for the money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, clean,good size, location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Kind staff, clean room, excellent location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and knowledgable staff, clean room and great breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, spacious and clean with a bath which was lovely after a hard days shopping in London!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salomon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best property I’ve stayed at
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

MYOUNG GOO

Liked: Staff & service
Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was kept very clean and all the staff were very courtaeous and good mannered
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Persephone

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JULIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great facilities and breakfast, comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for buses ,trains and underground.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time staying at the hotel. Attentive and friendly staff. Lots of good eating places and pubs within walking distance.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly located for those who want to see London
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and the hotel was in great condition and very clean. The rooms were spacious and the hotel is close to the nearest tube station across the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marlene mary-ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, check in and baggage storage process a little chaotic. TV not working and had to ask three times to get sorted. Staff courteous on the whole. Very comfortable bed and quiet to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margery

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and cleaned daily. The luggage storage is a huge plus. The courteous staff allowed us to check in early which was greatly appreciated as we had taken an overnight flight.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phedre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly located next to the tube and areally nice park close to the college so lots of interesting shops and eateries to eat at the room was very cozy and nice the staff was incredible
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely first impression. Mattheu was inviting, engaging and helpful. He expedited our checkin and gave great suggestions for food, transportation and activities. The room was clean and nice. Nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025