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The Goodenough Hotel London

4.0 star property
Discover a sophisticated retreat steps from the British Museum where travelers immerse themselves in London's rich cultural landscape

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The Goodenough Hotel offers a peaceful Bloomsbury sanctuary with a garden and library. Explore Russell Square and Tottenham Court Road, then return for dinner at the Great Hall. Enjoy WiFi throughout and attentive service from the praised staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Single Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room, Garden View

Single Room, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • Garden view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View

Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Helena Normanton Signature

Helena Normanton Signature

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • Garden view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • Garden view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Double Room, Bathtub

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Dorothy Sayers Signature Suite

Dorothy Sayers Signature Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • Garden view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Eileen Power Signature Suite

Eileen Power Signature Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • Garden view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Virginia Woolf Signature Suite

Virginia Woolf Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • Garden view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Dorothy Sayers Signature Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Double Or Twin Room With Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2

Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Eileen Power Signature Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

Family Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 3

Helena Normanton Signature Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 1

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Virginia Woolf Signature Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Double Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Located in London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London, The Goodenough Hotel London is near a metro station. The British Museum and Royal Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include London Eye and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. Check out an event or a game at Emirates Stadium, and consider making time for ZSL London Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our London travel guide
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23 Mecklenburgh Square, London Borough of Camden, London, England, WC1N 2AD

What's nearby

  • Beautiful view of the garden in Russell square with residential buildings view
    Russell Square
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A short walk between Euston Sq station and Euston Station.
    British Library
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The British Museum featuring interior views as well as a large group of people
    The British Museum
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University College London
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station
    9 min walk
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station)
    10 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Crown Plaza Club Lounge
    7 min walk
  • Project68
    7 min walk
  • The Lamb
    4 min walk
  • The Lucas Arms
    5 min walk
  • The Queens Head
    5 min walk

About this property

The Goodenough Hotel London

Upscale hotel near The British Museum
Near Russell Square and Royal Opera House, The Goodenough Hotel London provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and a library. The on-site restaurant, Great Hall, serves dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and coworking spaces
  • Multilingual staff, a front desk safe and a water dispenser
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket information and bike parking
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 65 individually decorated rooms have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in ECOsmart – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 for adults and GBP 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Great Hall

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 431 square feet of conference space
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 12 January 2026 to 1 April 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from GBP 9 for children

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Goodenough Club
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Goodenough Club London, England
Goodenough Mecklenburgh Square Guesthouse London
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Goodenough Hotel London pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Goodenough Hotel London?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Goodenough Hotel London?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Goodenough Hotel London?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Goodenough Hotel London located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Russell Square, The British Museum and Royal Opera House. Leicester Square and St. Paul's Cathedral are also within 2 miles (3 km). Russell Square Underground Station is 9 minutes by foot and Farringdon Underground Station is 11 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Goodenough Hotel London Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 366 out of 743 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 743 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 743 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 743 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 743 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean, convenient place to stay for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice stay, and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and great room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ATTILA

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

Great stay

Amazing customer service people. Helpful and nice. Room was clean, bathroom nice and clean. Location is good, quick walk to the British Museum. Highly Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location! Easy access to Kings Cross and St. Pancras station.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good set up and nice venue for breakfast during the weekend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel was clean , reception helpt me good and very nice people
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel in quiet neighborhood. Staff was helpful. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely quiet place to stay in central London.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice and comfortable rooms. The breakfast was good and staff were approachable and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Not far from shopping, dining and public transportation. Loved how quiet this area was.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nabil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service, comfortable clean room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grainne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spotless, friendly, comfortable, an excellent shower and a great location - highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryll

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed with 2 friend's room was lovely and big, beds were super comfy. Hotel felt grand! Having breakfast meant we had to cross the road, but lovely surroundings, breakfast was lovely. An allround fabulous overnight stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Excellent hotel

Excellent hotel, room very good, only point would be no lift, but good value for money, would use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay, the room was clean and a good amount of space for two people. Check in, check out was smooth and staff were kind and helpful with storing our luggage. We will definitely be back again as the area was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous suite and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Lovely staff. Options for breakfast both of which were good, location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a safe and quiet area. Room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was nice and good quality over at the college.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madelaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely and spacious and excellent for 2 adults and child. Setting was very quiet but within easy reach of Kings Cross/St Pancras and main tube lines into central London.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to Kings Cross Station. Wonderful staff in a pretty cool location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location quiet clean comfy room and bed. Good shower
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Wenlong

Convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024