City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Russell Square

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Lobby sitting area
Lobby lounge
Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Daily English breakfast (GBP 19 per person)
Hallway

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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38-51 Bedford Way, London, England, WC1H 0DG
  • Russell Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • The British Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Piccadilly Circus
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(125 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(98 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Business Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

City Sleeper Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

City Sleeper Business Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

City Sleeper Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

London

Heart of London.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 - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The British Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Leicester Square - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Piccadilly Circus - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • London (QQU-London Euston Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blooms Pizza Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Tropea - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fortitude Bakehouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pavilion Roastery - ‬1 min walk

About this property

City Sleeper at Royal National 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. WiFi is free in public spaces. City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel also features a vending machine, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 272 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel offers 272 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch plasma televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 24 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 19 for adults and GBP 19 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch plasma TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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
  • Self parking fee: GBP 24 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

City Sleeper At Royal National
City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel Hotel
City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel London
City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

How close is City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel to the airport?

City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel is 10.6 mi (43-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel.

Does City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 19 for adults and GBP 19 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel?

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

Does City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel have a pool?

City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel does not have a pool.

Does City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel to downtown London?

City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel is 1.1 mi away from London.

City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 796 out of 1680 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 614 out of 1680 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1680 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1680 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1680 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This was one of the most TERRIBLE, AWFUL, HORRENDOUS experiences I have ever had at a hotel, and I have been traveling around the world for decades. When we checked in, we were told they didn't take American Express, which was not clear when I made the reservation. I offered to pay in cash, and they said they didn't accept cash. The management was extremely rigid and unaccommodating. We tried to work with them, and they just kept saying, This is our policy, we can't do that. They made no attempt to work with us or try to help us. I was finally able to pay the hotel bill, but it required me to become overdrawn from my bank account by thousands of dollars. The management of this hotel has the philosophy that they are always right and the customer is always wrong. They never apologize and never compromise. They run the hotel like the government of the former Soviet Union. Another thing that went wrong was that they put us in rooms that faced a courtyard with an outdoor pub. It was extremely noisy at night, past midnight. One night, there was loud carousing from people that went well past 2:30am. The hotel allowed this and did not intervene to stop the noise. They did change our rooms the next day. The worst aspect of this hotel is that they it's all about their policies and not about the needs of the customers. This hotel does NOT deserve the rating of 4 stars and excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rossleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nora

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gay

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and bathroom were very clean. Breakfast had a variety of food items, the receptionst was very friendly and the assitant manager, Dining Services was very professional. He went over and beyond to assist the guests. Specifically he arranged lroom service delivery for my friend who was ill and unable to go for breakfast in the dining room . Kudos!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konstantina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was excellent, staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean, comfortable and great location for visiting London
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was huge and busy... But the rooms were quiet, clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

short stay

Good location, but disappointed for price not to even have water in room! Service a breakfast also wasn’t great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Savannah

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room a good size and bathroom modern. Lot of noise from the street below during the night; windows were closed. Chechin was more getting processed than made to feel welcome.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Tianhong

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

City sleeper....i dont think so.

Fire alarm going off twice after midnight. No advice.no help.false alarm but of course you have to tske no chances.lifts stopped which is sensible but when your on the 7th floor....goodness k ows what would happen if you were disabled. They need to review how this works.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Billy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was great for visiting sites as the underground was close by. The lobby was nice, the breakfast was fresh, the room was showing wear in places. No A/C but the fan provided helped. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard, Auburn

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marcello

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Our stay started off on a decent note—the room was stylish and comfortable. But for a hotel in 2025, the lack of double-glazed windows and air conditioning was disappointing. The shower pressure? Barely enough to make it feel like a real shower. Then came the real disruption. After returning from dinner around 00:20, the alarm suddenly blared through the building. Confusion set in as we were forced to evacuate, standing outside for nearly an hour with little explanation. The hotel staff didn’t offer much reassurance or updates, leaving guests wondering when—if—we could return. Overall, the experience was far from seamless. The room had potential, but the inconveniences piled up, making this stay less than ideal. Would I go back? Absolutely not.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

chris

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

Good value

Great location & good value for London hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was so nice, except for the shower drain smelled and was constantly making noise! The hallways were noisy too even late into the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

eyyub

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

Enough

Standart business hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025