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Bedford Hotel

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near The British Museum

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A modern cafe with a counter, seating area, and decorative hanging lights.
A wall with dense green foliage and a section with white leaf patterns.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a tree.
A reception desk with clocks labeled 'LONDON' and 'PARIS,' and a person handing over a card.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, a TV, and potted plants on shelves.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Southampton Row, 83-95, London, England, WC1B 4HD
  • Place, October Gallery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bloomsbury Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a wardrobe, and a window with natural light.

Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(144 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of buildings through a window.

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(99 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a tree.

Double Room, Garden View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a tree.

Single Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(101 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a tree.

Twin Room, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(85 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT GARDEN VIEW

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT STANDARD

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

London

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this London City Centre hotel, you'll find Russell Square and The British Museum. Also, Oxford Street is within half a mile (1 km) and Leicester Square is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Art Workers Guild - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • October Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bloomsbury Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Russell Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University College London - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fitz's Brasserie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe in the Gardens - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪'The Level' Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Great Court Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Bedford Hotel

4-star hotel near The British Museum
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 2 meeting rooms available. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Bedford Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star London hotel.

  • 184 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1964
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Bedford Hotel offers 184 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Refrigerator on request

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self 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

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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 available
Express check-in available

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 50.00 per pet, per week
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 19 for adults and 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Bedford Hotel to the airport?

Bedford Hotel is 8.7 mi (42-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bedford Hotel?

As of Aug 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bedford Hotel on Aug 23, 2026 start from $192, 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.

Does Bedford Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bedford Hotel.

Does Bedford Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Bedford Hotel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 19 for adults and GBP 19 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Bedford Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Bedford Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bedford Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 24 per day.

Does Bedford Hotel have a pool?

Bedford Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Bedford Hotel have a restaurant?

Bedford Hotel is home to Botanica, which features garden views and al fresco dining.

Does Bedford Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Bedford Hotel to downtown London?

Bedford Hotel is 0.9 mi away from London.

Bedford Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 902 out of 1761 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 599 out of 1761 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1761 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1761 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1761 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful and central place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu was good, staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel on a great location. Very clean and quiet. Delicious breakfast and super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rajat

Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tor Gunnar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and good rooms for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great reception staff, better than expected for the price and star rating
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, centrally located.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were really comfortable The location was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and amazing staff!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LuAnn F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely stay here again! No complaints. Great location, too.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel at great location very close to main attractions in central and west London.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, perfect place to rest
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

T Sherry Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu was good, yet average.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location close to British Museum.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff, wonderful location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maryam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good Toilet very small and fixtures outdated Sink didn’t drain Otherwise, location is excellent and a good Hotel overall
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and cost.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of shops and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good staff, great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and great value. The hotel is somewhat aged but well kept. Good location. The restaurant had a nice garden where we had drinks in the afternoon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Begüm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Hotels location was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome by the front desk staff & pleasant stay .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed here before, it suits what I need from a central London Hotel, clean, comfortable, and central to most of the places I visit. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel and the neighborhood. So many good places to eat nearby and a lovely garden back of the dining room. We’ll be back in the fall.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026