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Royal National Hotel

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

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry

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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 (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Room options

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

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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

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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

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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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(83 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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

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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
(38 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(82 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
(97 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with a white comforter, a small bedside table with a cup of coffee, a notebook, and a smartphone.

Standard Plus Twin - Extra Bed

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

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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
(80 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a white sink, and a shower area.

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

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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

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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

  • ‪Fitz's Brasserie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe in the Gardens - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Tropea - ‬3 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 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

American ExpressJCB InternationalMastercardVisa

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 Sep 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal National Hotel on Sep 27, 2026 start from $151, 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. 1167 out of 3080 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1097 out of 3080 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 550 out of 3080 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 155 out of 3080 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 111 out of 3080 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, great location, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfy beds, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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

JEREMY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hao Jie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good service for the luggages holding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laure

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at the Royal Hotel and really enjoyed it. The room was clean and comfortable, staff were friendly, and the location was spot on for getting around. Good value for money and we would happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night 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

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to public transportation, restaurants and shopping. Good value in an expensive city!
Stayed 2 nights 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

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent triple room. Clean hotel, very big over 1000 rooms. Price good, breakfast good . Nice pub on site.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Amenities
Staff are friendly and really helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

Qian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent , great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 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

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and was newly renovated. Small but had 4 beds which was perfect for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here three summers now. Convenient location. Good access to underground. Good restaurants nearby. Easy to get to from Heathrow and st. Pancras station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

Kevin

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

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at The Royal National. The only thing to mention is you can get a bit of noise from the courtyard bar in the evening, but that's it. The room was nice and clean, and the breakfast was excellent. Something for every taste.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

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

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and updated.Breakfast buffet was good. Hotel was in good location to underground and walking to popular sites.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to Euston station, room clean, bed comfy & very helpful staff. Very efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026