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Bedford Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near The British Museum

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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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)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

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

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Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Garden View

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Garden View

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(80 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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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

  • Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children - 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

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Tropea - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪'The Level' Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Montague on the Gardens - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Antalya Restaurant - ‬1 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
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.

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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 Feb 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bedford Hotel on Feb 22, 2026 start from $169.93, 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.

Bedford Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 827 out of 1659 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 596 out of 1659 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1659 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1659 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1659 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

PAUL, WATERTOWN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Ken at the front desk was a pleasure to interact with. A real star!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were wonderful. Room was cleaned every day.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check in was easy and bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Great staff, great comfortable room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money. Room nothing special, amazing location and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Minghui

The room was in good condition. The staff is ok.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jean, Ottawa

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and location were perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and convenient location to all major tourist areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Amazing!!! Comfy bed. Good sized towels! Very happy!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, courteous and extremely helpful staff. Great location and good value. Would absolutely recommend, and will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward, New York

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price and location! Rooms are pretty small, but overall a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are beautiful and we had the garden view for two weeks so it was quiet and pleasant. The manager was extremely helpful in choosing a room and I was so grateful. I will stay here again. I stayed here in the summer of 2024.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the Bedford hotel was a lovely experience. The room was clean, great area, breakfast was great. However, the walls are thin. I mean, you can hear every conversation from all the other rooms around you. I can deal with some conversations during the day, but then you get to night. It really made me wonder how much sex people are having in an average hotel, and if this was some sort of swinger resort. Throughout the night, I heard probably I'd say about 10 couples, at least, banging at some point. Some of them were quiet but unfortunately placed in the rooms adjacent to me, and some of them were far enough away, but SCREAMING. I mean, I think I could even pinpoint which room it was coming from. Like I could hear if one particularly loud couple was 2 floors up and a little to the right of my room. The couple in the room next to me were 10/10 neighbors, very quiet, but clearly rekindling their marriage. I just about died when I heard the vibrator start. At first I found all this humorous, but at some point in the night, you have to get to sleep. So I was up texting my mother who's back at my home country 5 hours behind us. to guests looking for a place to sleep: bring sleep headphones or earplugs and you will have an incredibly pleasant stay. And for staff: take the hospitality pineapple, and place it on the front desk, upside down. So guests know what they got themselves into. Some of these people are definitely are getting off to the sounds of the others.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Lear

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

Good option in Bloomsbury

This is a nice option for a stay in London. Extremely central but quiet (with triple glazed windows facing the street, and a lovely garden view out back). I liked my view of the British Museum roof! The service is very good, and the breakfast is excellent. In short, highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Katja

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2-nights on a business trip. I didn’t eat at the hotel. The room had dated furniture and bathroom but was very clean. The location is perfect if you want to explore central London. Very walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

KAREN

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room, especially the bathroom was tired and in need of renovating. Rusty sinkholes, Shower over the bath with a dated shower curtain that sticks to you every time you move. Rusty door hinges. Saving grace was the breakfast was ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sree

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Convenient. Good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Great hotel in a great location with great staff

We were very happy with our stay at the Bedford Hotel. It's in a great location and it is well kept and looks freshly decorated. What made this a good stay was the friendliness and professionalism of the hotel staff. They were always extremely helpful and accommodating. We were able to store our bag for the day, even after we checked out - which was a huge, huge help to us! Overall it was a great stay and I'd recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

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

10/10 Excellent

Luanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We especially appreciated the friendly helpful staff and the excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025