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Royal National Hotel

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near The British Museum

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Property amenity
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, multiple light fixtures, and a tiled floor.
A person reading a book at a table with a plant, a glass of orange juice, and a jar of honey.
A bar area with wooden tables and stools, a bar counter with bottles and glasses, and a patterned floor.
A grocery store with self-checkout kiosks, refrigerated sections, and shelves stocked with snacks.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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38-51 Bedford Way, London, England, WC1H 0DG
  • Place, University College London
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, SOAS University of London
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LCY-London City)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Laptop workspace, WiFi (free), alarm clocks, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Laptop workspace, WiFi (free), alarm clocks, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a coffee maker, and a view of a building through the window.

Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(207 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a bedside table with a phone and a lamp.

Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(81 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with three single beds, a desk, and a chair.

Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(123 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with patterned curtains.

Family Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(37 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Laptop workspace, WiFi (free), alarm clocks, bed sheets

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a small table with a chair, and a view of the city through the window.

Standard Plus Double Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a framed picture of a train on the wall, and a small table between the beds.

Standard Plus Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(94 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large framed picture on the wall, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Plus Twin - Extra Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(50 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a coffee maker, and a view of the outside.

Standard Plus Triple Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(78 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with three beds arranged in a row, a dark green accent wall, and a carpeted floor.

Standard Plus Triple - Extra Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, dark green walls, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

Standard Plus Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

London

Heart of London.Within a 10-minute walk of this London City Centre hotel, you'll find Russell Square and The British Museum. Oxford Street and Leicester Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University College London - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • SOAS University of London - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Birkbeck, University of London - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Russell Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bloomsbury Lanes - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • London (QQU-London Euston Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe in the Gardens - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blooms Pizza Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪TA’MINI Lebanese Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Noxy Brothers - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Royal National Hotel

3-star hotel near The British Museum
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 5 meeting rooms available. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Royal National Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 1358 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Royal National Hotel offers 1358 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered 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 17.50 for adults and GBP 17.50 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

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 17.50 for adults and GBP 17.50 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: GBP 24.00 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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Royal National Hotel to the airport?

Royal National Hotel is 10.5 mi (50-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 Royal National Hotel?

As of Aug 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal National Hotel on Aug 30, 2026 start from $141, 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 Royal National Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Royal National Hotel.

Does Royal National Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Royal National Hotel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 17.50 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Royal National Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Royal National Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Royal National Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 24.00 per day.

Does Royal National Hotel have a pool?

Royal National Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Royal National Hotel have a restaurant?

Royal National Hotel is home to Blooms Cafe, which features pizza.

Does Royal National Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Royal National Hotel to downtown London?

Royal National Hotel is 1.1 mi away from London.

Royal National Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1164 out of 3179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1147 out of 3179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 580 out of 3179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 167 out of 3179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 121 out of 3179 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

The location was excellent and the breakfast was very good. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hotel for short stay in London plenty of restaurants
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms were clean, bed comfortable, staff efficient and helpful, and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great l, room good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good business accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Staff were all really helpful friendly and super efficient - lovely stay thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was ideal
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel at a central location. Would recommend to others planning a London stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean very welcoming staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Conrado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful, very clean rooms. I used the laundry service twice and it was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very convenient access to transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness
Great budget hotel, very busy Clean comfortable beds good English breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good size, nice location. Convenient to King’s Cross and St. Pancreas.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were clean and the staff very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Blooms was great. Staff was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room and hotel . Breakfast was lovely and staff all seemed helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing hotel at a very reasonable price for central London. The room was very clean and quiet and comfortable. I loved it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were welcoming and helpful. It was a convenient spot for where I wanted to go. The room was clean and maintained throughout the visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Courteous staff, excellent room and everythingbwas spotless.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, warm welcome from Jennai on the front desk who gave us an early check-in and complementary wine when he heard it was my daughter's 21st birthday. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mohammadreza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is located in one of the most touristy locations, and this hotel is super busy. But the room and staff are great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Loved the location and close restaurant options. Very clean. Would highly recommend and stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect! It was small but worked well. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026