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Goodenough College

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with a restaurant, 8-minute walk to Russell Square

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Breakfast (GBP 10 per person)
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Courtyard
Close to Russell Square and Tottenham Court Road, Goodenough College offers a tranquil retreat with a garden, coffee shop/cafe, and library. Unwind in the ballroom or enjoy the convenience of laundry facilities and 24-hour front desk; guests rave about the overall value and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Map
London House - Mecklenburgh Square, London, England, WC1N 2AB

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The British Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Leicester Square - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 6 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 7 min walk
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lady Ottoline - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lamb - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Redemption Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Knockbox Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Noble Rot Lamb's Conduit - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Goodenough College

Upscale guest house near Russell Square
Close to The British Museum and University College London, Goodenough College provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and a front desk safe
  • A ballroom, a 24-hour front desk and a reception hall
  • A banquet hall and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value and helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Heating, limited housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee: GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 18 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 10 per person

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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

This property does not have any lifts
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Goodenough College Guesthouse London
Goodenough College Guesthouse
Goodenough College London
Goodenough College London
Goodenough College Guesthouse
Goodenough College Guesthouse London

Frequently asked questions

Is Goodenough College pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Goodenough College?

Goodenough College doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Goodenough College?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Goodenough College?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Goodenough College located?

Located in London City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Russell Square and University College London. The British Museum and Leicester Square are also within 1 mile (2 km). Russell Square Underground Station is 7 minutes by foot and Farringdon Underground Station is 10 minutes.

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Goodenough College Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 323 out of 677 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 677 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 677 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 677 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 677 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation at a great price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Amenities
Excellent location, nice building, helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy staying here. Staff is extremely competent and helpful.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a real gem, I was lucky enough to stay here in the holiday season whilst the students were away. There was a little bar with very reasonably priced drinks and I got to listen to a jazz concert. Wonderful surroundings.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple, clean, quiet accommodations in a college dorm. Close to train stations and very walkable, very helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kumiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For me, this was the perfect base: close to two tube stations and in a very nice, safe part of London. The staff were extremely helpful and the place was clean. Yes, it is student accommodation, so there are no frills, but everything else is there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For someone needing clean, quiet accommodations in central London, this is a great value. The staff are extremely polite and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hitoka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and comfortable for a single person. They also helped me store my luggage until check-in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Goodenough College provided an ideal opprtunity for me to stay in London while attending conference and doing research. It was clean, well appointed and ideally located. The scholarly atmosphere was also very nice, providing a haven from the busy city.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

serves the purpose

very nice place to have a bed for the night. Only ten minute walk from Kings X station. No TV in the room, but not a necessity for me anyway.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Ok for a one night stay in Central London. Room very basic, which was as expected. Disappointing to only get given one saggy pillow, so I had to stuff a folded bath towel underneath to bolster. Shower was basically a hand-held so low on pressure.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Reception staff were great and made me very welcome. The only downside is the lack of toilet and shower in the room- otherwise excellent and a really good price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dajuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good for what I paid for. I only stayed for a nigh, I wouldn’t want to be there anymore than that. Maybe 2-3 nights max, it’s not the coziest place and it smells stale. The front desk guy who checked me in was really nice. The guy who checked me out, wasn’t so much. I would only recommend if it was for a night or two..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You are staying on a small college campus, so it is very safe & secure. There were some events going on, but overall the campus was quiet. Room was large, clean & comfortable & had good wifi. Very short walk to SoHo, West End & several Tube stations. There are a lot of bars/restaurants around but most of them close early due to it being a smaller neighborhood. Overall I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Diederik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most charming college locations in Londen. You would hardly call it a dorm. Wonderful Great Hall with long tables for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for an overnight stay for a work meeting nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bronte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed everything about this stay. Great location, easy walking distance to buses and trains
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Victoria Anne Zenona

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
No housekeeping nor garbage pick up for a week. No hairdryer even though the reception indicated there would be one. This should have been clear on the Expedia property description. Mattress extremely uncomfortable. Staff not friendly nor helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the cleanest hotel I’ve ever encountered!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, spacious rooms, loved the college dorm vibes

10/10 Excellent

Clyde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For what I was expecting, a simple, inexpensive location close to Russell Square tube and St Pancras international (for my Eurostar connection), I was very pleasantly surprised. I chose the one bed room with ensuite bathroom. Located across the small park from the other main college facilities, I was in William Goodenough House, adjacent to the main actual, higher graded and priced, hotel. 3rd floor with large window overlooking the park and tennis court. Stairs and elevator options. There was ongoing building/renovation work being done on the building adjacent, however, the noise was minimal and at a time of day that most people would not have been in their rooms. The room was spotless, and very spacious: double bed, desk/chair, tea/coffee facilities, small refrigerator (for my fresh fruits and pork pies!) and ample shelving and storage. Housekeeping only services the room once each week. This was fine for me, there were sufficient towels and toiletries for my 3 day stay. I did run out of coffee and milk, however, reported to the front desk and they delivered replacements within an hour. Well lit, and welcoming front desk area, and staff, for early or late comings and goings. I did not partake of the restaurant services offered at the College facilities. Overall, very pleasant and enjoyable visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet environment in centre of city
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience, a top floor flat with panorama view.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice residential hall in Central London

Not far from Euston Station. Located in a quiet area with some eateries around. Spacious room with big desk and washing basin. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

Great budget option in central London

The room was spacious, modern and clean. The location is very central. Staff were helpful. For the money, I cannot fault it, really a great option for a stay in central London. The breakfast was good, although not included in the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024