Royal National Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near The British Museum

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Property amenity
Exterior
Reception
Lobby
Pizza

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, Russell Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3

Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(199 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

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

Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(117 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Family Room

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

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Plus Double Room

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

Standard Plus Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(89 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Plus Twin - Extra Bed

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

Standard Plus Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(61 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Standard Plus Triple - Extra Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

Standard Plus Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Plus Double Room

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

Standard Plus Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3

Standard Plus Twin Room - Extra Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Plus Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Plus Triple - Extra Bed

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Plus Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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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. Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University College London - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Russell Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tavistock Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of London - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The British Museum - 8 min walk - 0.4 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
  • ‪Blooms Pizza Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Noxy Brothers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bloomsbury Lanes - ‬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
  • 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

  • No 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, 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 Mar 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal National Hotel on Mar 22, 2026 start from $140, 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. 1115 out of 3069 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1121 out of 3069 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 537 out of 3069 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 175 out of 3069 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 121 out of 3069 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value hotel in good location Seamless check in and out
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

CORDELLA

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was clean but the window seems single glaze and the noise from traffic made it impossible to sleep. I wasn’t told it was an accessibility room so no bathroom shelving. Was also told that breakfast is till 11:30. I questioned this and it was confirmed . I went down after 10 to find them clearing up!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

8/10 Good

Tina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location near tube & bus links Room, beds & shower very good Breakfast good Some of the communal areas corridors etc need a bit of a refresh
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Anjanette

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay was verify comfortable. If breakfast is free ok. But not worth $18. Gives Carnival Cruise vibes.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Miriam

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was brilliant
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Elvira

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff was great. Despite the huge hotel very well organised. It was our wedding weekend and we had three rooms for our families and us. Our room was the standard plus and the extra was totally worth it. The hotel has two halves with the plus rooms in the newer area and felt like a different hotel. My brother had a standard double room and was very unlucky. First night of the three window didn’t close so was noisy and cold, they changed, second night they came back from the wedding and was full of water, machines inside, etc. The third room on three nights was ok. However I must say the manager was excellent, they apologised and refunded a night. They also provided on arrival a bottle of wine as congratulations for our day, which was a nice detail. The breakfast is busy but good for the price but a lot cheaper if booked with the hotel room. Location was amazing two mins from the British museum. Overall an amazing stay great price for the area and amazing service. If you pay a bit extra for the standard plus I would recommend the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheshank

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heydi

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel is very convenient for Tube, near to Euston and central London, bedrooms are spacious and clean, beds comfortable. Only downside was Check-in, not enough staff and long queues, took us about an hour standing in a queue that moved very slowly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Francis, Romford

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was modern and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

lovepreet

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vera

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Roy, Worthing

Disliked: Amenities
For a hotel in CentralLondon just over £100 for a night is a good price. The hotel is very large it’s clean comfortable and quiet. The rooms are a bit dated and my television didn’t work. However if you’re only here for a night or two, this hello is perfectly adequate and a good option. Breakfast again was adequate but nothing special.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Leonie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely, Staff are very polite and friendly. I did find the Buffett breakfast to be ok but very busy, somewhat manic. Overall Very happy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

damien

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent breakfast - clean room, just a bit noisy in the morning and a very busy hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025