Bedford Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near The British Museum

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Meeting facility

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, Russell Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University College London
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

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

Single Room

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

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(94 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Garden View

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

Single Room, Garden View

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

Twin Room, Garden View

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

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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. Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Theatreland - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The British Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 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

  • ‪'The Level' Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe in the Gardens - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Tropea - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Montague on the Gardens - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 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 May 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bedford Hotel on May 31, 2026 start from $245, 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. 870 out of 1715 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 604 out of 1715 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1715 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1715 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1715 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great; especially appreciated Siobhan at the front desk. We ended up having to extend our stay an extra night and it went very smoothly. I had reserved a garden view room and didn't receive that so was a little disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leeann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, friendly, helpful staff. Rooms clean and comfy. Location cannot be beat. Such a wonderful neighborhood close to so much. This is my second stay and I will come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kieron

Staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The entire stay was a pleasure thank you. Friendly helpful staff, lovely clean bedroom, comfortable beds, sufficient tea and coffee. Breakfast was ample and delicious, again greeted by friendly staff. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our overnight stay with you and if in London again would not hesitate to revisit your hotel. Many thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Meredith

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

RITA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to two Metro stations which made getting around to the main sights so easy. Quiet and comfortable room with all the necessary needs. Clean and staff very friendly.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Zeinab

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sophie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

rachel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was our third visit to the Bedford Hotel. The staff were really lovely and the room was clean and well presented. The position of the hotel is ideal for exploring London.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Anne

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sioned

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Highly recommended. Turned up early and was allowed to check in to my room to freshen-up after a long journey before heading out to meet friends for brunch. Staff were friendly and helpful. Stayed in a single room facing Southampton Row. A bit noisy during the day (there was a protest on though!), but not too bad at night. I always take earplugs with me when I stay at Hotels, so this wasn’t an issue for me. The room was nice and clean, and surprisingly spacious for London! The bed was very comfortable and I had a really good night’s sleep. The location is great too and was able to walk everywhere I needed to go. Will definitely return. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Carl

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel has clearly undergone some extensive renovation work in the past few years and as a result, the interior of the building, particularly the lobby and restaurant areas, were very clean and modern. The staff were very friendly and attentive throughout. The location was extremely convenient for central London. Unfortunately, I had booked a single room which came with a conjoining door which connected to the next room. Some attempt had been made to seal this doorway, however all they had used was a single board of thin wood to separate the rooms, which offered absolutely no soundproofing. When my neighbour came back to their room, I could hear every word they said as if they were sitting next to my bed and as I tried to sleep, I could hear them loudly scrolling through TikTok until the early hours of the morning. This was not ideal as I had a very early start the next day and this greatly impacted on the quality of my sleep. Additionally, there was no cold water coming from any of the taps in the bathroom – only hot and extremely hot. Although this meant I able to take a shower in the morning, there was unfortunately no cold drinking water available during my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All staff very friendly .. smiley .including maintenance staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Loved
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good hotel. Staff friendly and helpful. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything is so nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything - all the staff were friendly and efficient, I had lunch with you - wonderful salmon. Great room. I'll be back. Fantastic reception staff who looked after me. They clearly loved their jobs and were so helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Annie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were really welcoming and check in was easy. Room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

paula

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
El hotel tiene muy buena ubicación. La habitación es amplia. La alfombra deberían eliminarla da sensacion suciedad. No es comodo el baño y la hora por el late check out me pareció carísima.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room with nice, quiet courtyard view, seamless check-in, attention to room details.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026