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The Goodenough Hotel London

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

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A multi-story building with large windows, a balcony, and a black iron fence.
A buffet area with a variety of food items, a pizza menu sign, and a kitchen area with appliances.
A neatly arranged bedroom with a large window, a bed with floral pillows, a tray with a bottle and glasses, and a chessboard with miniature buildings.
A nighttime view of a building with a white facade, black iron fence, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A living room with two beige sofas, a glass coffee table, and a lamp. There are framed pictures on the wall and a window with curtains.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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23 Mecklenburgh Square, London Borough of Camden, London, England, WC1N 2AD
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, University College London
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a television, and a fireplace.

Single Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Double Room

A hotel room with two single beds, a bench, a small table, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Helena Normanton Superior Suite

A traditional living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

Helena Normanton Superior Suite

  • Garden view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Small Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

Small Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for King Room

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large window, a bed with floral pillows, a tray with a bottle and glasses, and a chessboard with miniature buildings.

King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Junior Suite

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a bench.

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Dorothy Sayers Signature Suite

A well-lit living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table. Large windows with curtains allow natural light and views of greenery outside.

Dorothy Sayers Signature Suite

  • Garden view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Eileen Power Superior Suite

A living room with two blue sofas, a coffee table, and a view of a garden through large windows.

Eileen Power Superior Suite

  • Garden view
  • 506 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Virginia Woolf Signature Suite

A living room with two beige sofas, a glass coffee table, and a lamp. There are framed pictures on the wall and a window with curtains.

Virginia Woolf Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

London

London City Centre stay.A stay at this London City Centre hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Russell Square and 2 miles (3 km) of The British Museum. Oxford Street and St. Paul's Cathedral are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • St Pancras Chambers - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University College London - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • British Library - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The British Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 9 min walk
  • King's Cross Station - 10 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lucas Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bloom Kitchen & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Fromagerie Bloomsbury - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Lamb - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bench Bistro - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Goodenough Hotel London

4-star hotel near The British Museum
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available.

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 431 square feet (40 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Goodenough Hotel London.

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

  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 431 sq ft of conference space
  • 40 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Goodenough Hotel London offers 65 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This London hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 18 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 46-inch smart TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 9 for children

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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. No onsite parking is available. 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, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Goodenough Hotel London to the airport?

The Goodenough Hotel London is 10.1 mi (46-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 The Goodenough Hotel London?

As of Nov 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Goodenough Hotel London on Nov 15, 2026 start from $261, 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 The Goodenough Hotel London have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Goodenough Hotel London.

Does The Goodenough Hotel London offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Goodenough Hotel London, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15 for adults and GBP 9 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Goodenough Hotel London?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Goodenough Hotel London?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Goodenough Hotel London?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Goodenough Hotel London have a pool?

The Goodenough Hotel London does not have a pool.

Does The Goodenough Hotel London have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Goodenough Hotel London have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Goodenough Hotel London to downtown London?

The Goodenough Hotel London is 1.3 mi away from London.

The Goodenough Hotel London Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 385 out of 787 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 787 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 787 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 787 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 787 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and well maintained Staff friendly and helpful Well situated for site seeing restaurants etc. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super helpful staff, very clean. And we loved the area too
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms don’t look anything like the pictures, they have no air-conditioning, overall there’s no way this should be a four star hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, quiet hotel with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet; attentive, friendly staff (our compliments to Olu), and the new single beds are very comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice stay, and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
There was no air conditioning, you asked me if it worked well and to write a review. The room was like a sauna, the windows were wide open when we arrived and the curtains open to let the sun in. Didn't sleep at all. I request a refund from the hotel! Please contact me to arrange this
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

The property was under construction. The room was very worn and very basic. Very small bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Goodenough!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, stay was wonderful. Should be called the 'much more than goodenough hotel'!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It clean and basic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean, convenient place to stay for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and great room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was in the old block outside and was nothing like the pics online. I was very clean and the staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely quiet place to stay in central London.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good set up and nice venue for breakfast during the weekend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice and comfortable rooms. The breakfast was good and staff were approachable and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING -- Best place i have stayed in London -- i years
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice hotel on quiet square

Very nice hotel within walking distance from kings Cross station and in a quiet square
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and tidy room, good shower
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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