Royal National Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near The British Museum

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Property amenity
Pizza
Lobby
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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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
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room

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

Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(190 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

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

Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(112 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Family Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(35 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Plus Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(79 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Plus Twin - Extra Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(41 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Plus Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(58 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Standard Plus Triple - Extra Bed

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

Standard Plus Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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 Oxford Street 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
  • University of London - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The British Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tottenham Court Road - 7 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) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fitz's Brasserie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blooms Pizza Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bloomsbury Lanes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬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
  • 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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
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. 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 9.6 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 Royal National Hotel?

As of Dec 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal National Hotel on Jan 11, 2026 start from $94.43, excluding 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.

Reviews

Royal National Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1056 out of 3008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1093 out of 3008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 544 out of 3008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 187 out of 3008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 128 out of 3008 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

phillipa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Less than 10 mins walk to euston station 15 walk to St Pancras. 15 walk to oxford street.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Amenities
Great stay , would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annabel

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

Great

Great from start to finish, big but very well organised, we would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

JEANETTE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our stay was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Conveniently situated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Esther

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Neil

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Slowest check-in ever

Check-in took 45 minutes. Shower didn't work.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

Comfortable stay

The whole process was smooth from checking in till checking out. Rooms were clean, comfortable and modern. Easy walking distance for most places. Couldn’t fault the place for the 2 nights we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

meir

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Properly was average with very little room amenities. Just a hot water pot with 2 packets of coffee, no ice machine or way to keep drinks cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

RUPAK

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

6/10 Okay

Elvis

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
It was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was fine, staff was always helpful . It is a simple hotel and I wish they had tissues instead of using the toilet paper, there was no ice machine or frig so if you plan on keeping food there take a cooler you will need to ask for ice
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashutosh

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Traveled with family

Overall a good stay

Reception staff very friendly and overall the staff were very helpful. The room was nicely decorated,clean and a good size and the bathroom updated. The bed and pillows were comfortable. Only two problems really. No air-conditioning which meant our room was way to warm and when you opened the window it was extremely noisy but you are in central London.The second was the shower which did not stay straight when it was in the holder so you could not stand under it but had to take the shower hose/ head down and hold it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maryam

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
●Pros: -The breakfast was included and was great. -The location was perfect. -Cheking in and out were convenient. - nice and tidy beds and sheets. - spacious bathroom and bathtub ●Cons: -There were not even one single chair or sofa in the lobby. No area for sitting or meeting the visitors. - no air conditioning. - no window screen. - no fridge in the rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Comfortable and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rayna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really rated my stay at the royal national, we stayed in a refurbished room and found it to be clean, spacious for the area and equipped for everything we needed for our two night stay. The staff were all friendly and happy to help. Location was also great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Fahime

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The thing that I liked about the property was the location which gave us opportunity to walk around safe and sound. Shopping stores were close by and subway stations were easily accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025