Bedford Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Russell Square

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Garden
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Business center
Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

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Southampton Row, 83-95, London, England, WC1B 4HD
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Piccadilly Circus
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(111 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(85 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room, Garden View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(78 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(77 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

London

City center stay.At this London City Centre hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Russell Square and University College London, both within a 5-minute walk. Also, The British Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Leicester Square is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The British Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Leicester Square - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 3 min drive - 1.1 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

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

About this property

Bedford Hotel

4-star hotel near Russell Square
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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), 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

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

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
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, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    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

Bedford Hotel London
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Bedford Hotel London, England
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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 Oct 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bedford Hotel on Nov 9, 2025 start from $179.01, excluding 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.

Reviews

Bedford Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 854 out of 1718 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 615 out of 1718 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1718 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1718 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1718 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Debra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Would have been lovely to have a mini fridge in the room possibly aircon too, it was a really hot weekend and we struggled to keep water in the room cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at Bedford hotel All staff very professional friendly Rooms clean the only I would say is the bathroom need of update and new shower Hotel great location Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were great, and the bar and breakfast were good. However, the room was dated and notably only the bar seemed to have air conditioning, making it extremely hot. The bathroom also seemed to have no ventilation, making it much worse.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was a bit warm as on 5th floor in hot weather and no air conditioning but they did provide a fan. Breakfast was wonderful, lovely communal spaces to relax in, especially the garden.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to the British Museum and Soho. Underground stations are close by too as well as Euston station. Only drawback is that there is no air conditioning in the rooms. I've stayed here in the fall and spring before and that was not a big deal, but in the summertime, it gets fairly warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deanna

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

Nice hotel!

Great location and excellent restaurant on site! Beautiful outdoor patio space. Small rooms with no AC.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ellen

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities
This hotel was well kept and the staff was friendly however, the lack of AC was tough and despite the hotel indicating there are portable fan(s), it was super warm in the rooms. The fan was quite small. It was also quite nosy at night, they didn't note that anywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

SK

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the botanic garden is beautiful & wonderful. Breakfast has enough choices. Staff generally is helpful! All utility looks clean & tidy. thanks to the supporting team for maintaining a decent & clean environment especially in this hot weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for our needs. Nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Glenda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

M H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Claudine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

An okay stay

We stayed as it was quite covenient for a concert we were attending. There was no air conditioning in the rooms, on a very hot weekend. Also on returning from the concert we found the bar closed at 11pm which was not ideal
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Mostly very good

Good location. Vehicle Access restricted by road works. Weather very hot. Room had no fridge or air conditioning. Breakfast room and food excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nada

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive staff convenient location nice restaurant clean and functional. My only issue is that it is on a main busy street and it was very hot. They brought in fans, but noise from street with windows open was bad.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

VALERIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

SULIMAN ALI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice external terrace to the rear.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well situated hotel with walking distance to sights. Only discovered the gorgeous garden area the night before we left.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Carmen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location off Russel Square and close to British Museum. Hotel infrastructure not prepared for 90 degree weather. No AC, windows barely open, no refrigerators in room unless requested (and we weren't told we could request one) difficult bathrooms with poor water pressure, very noisy street-side of building made it hard to sleep. Hotel in dire need of upgrades, friendly sympathetic staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah-Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lani

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only issue for us was the lack of air conditioning. Other than that, it was great. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly and they worked hard to meet everyone’s needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

Helpful and beautiful

Staff were very helpful getting us checked in early so we could go to our theatre booking, beautiful garden to sit in while having a drink. Excellent breakfast, thank you for a beautiful stay. We'll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025