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Royal National Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near The British Museum

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Reception
Lobby
Pizza
Exterior

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

Room options

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Triple Room

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

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Twin Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Twin Room

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

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Double Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Double Room

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

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Triple Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Triple Room

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

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Family Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Family Room

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

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Plus Double Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Plus Double Room

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

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Standard Plus Twin Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Plus Twin Room

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

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Standard Plus Twin - Extra Bed | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Plus Twin - Extra Bed

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

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Standard Plus Triple Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Plus Triple Room

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

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Standard Plus Triple - Extra Bed | Extra beds

Standard Plus Triple - Extra Bed

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

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Standard Plus Family Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Plus Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Plus Double Room

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

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Plus Triple Room

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

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Plus Twin Room - Extra Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Plus Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Plus Triple - Extra Bed

  • Sleeps 3

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Plus Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

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. Piccadilly Circus 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) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fitz's Brasserie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blooms Pizza Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Noxy Brothers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bloomsbury Lanes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 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
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 10.2 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 Jan 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal National Hotel on Jan 25, 2026 start from $110.09, 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.

Royal National Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1072 out of 2975 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1083 out of 2975 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 521 out of 2975 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 177 out of 2975 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 122 out of 2975 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

anthony

Business traveler
A very large hotel, catering more tourists, rooms very basic, with thin walls so you hear everything from the rooms around you. Plenty for breakfest but the cooked was warm not hot, and no vegatarian option
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David, COLWYN BAY

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had recently been refurbished and was in excellent condition. Very clean, with comfortable bedding and a beautiful bathroom. Sadly, no air-con, which would be a problem in summer. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Hazel

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Was able to check in early which was great. Receptionist took the time to find us rooms close together. Such a huge hotel! Staff worked hard to make sure everything ran smoothly. Rooms felt secure. We were woken by fire alarm at 1.30 in the morning - staff got people out and back in efficiently.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanette

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent, bed and bathroom clean. Due to fact it has so many rooms the organisation was impressive. However whole place is generally badly run down and in need of repair.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean rooms, lovely breakfast, lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth Karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is perfect for a visit to London. it is central, with an underground station within a short distance as well as buses. The room was clean, replenished with fresh towels etc. Breakfast choices were excellent. The only slight problem was the TV didn't work for our two night stay despite reporting to various staff. It didn't detract from our stay because we were busy but it would have been nice to catch up on the morning news. Overall I would stay there on future occasions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darby

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thorvardur

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location balanced to price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just remember to open the window on a warm day. Otherwise great location, great price, good breakfast and the outdoor sports restaurant was such an amazing bonus!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert, Gainesville

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
So , do not stay in room 7259 there is extreme mold, that left me feeling dizzy after leaving the room. I would rank the hotel lower but Brandon was very helpful and was the only reason this is getting 3 stars. The location and included breakfast was very convenient. This hotel seems to be a converted nursing home. Location and Brandon -5 stars but the mold is just not acceptable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

Great location!

I have stayed here maybe 4 or 5 times now, the hotel is quite basic especially if you’re not in a plus room but it is good value for money, staff are friendly and the location is excellent. Very close to Russell Square tube station as well as a number of eateries.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

NAMIKO

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Basic but clean rooms. I appreciate how they have openable windows. I can’t stand turning up to a hotel room and finding the windows don’t open. There was a bad drains smell coming from the bathroom. Hotel was very busy with long queues for breakfast so I didn’t bother. Overall not a bad stay but what you get is basic when you’re paying almost £200 a night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel. Friendly staff and clean room. Lots of dinning and shopping options around.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

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

6/10 Okay

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Very basic Ibis style interior fur the room. Breakfast is a farce! Long queues to book in. They start to make excuses with signage about the 08:00 rush on check-in. Balshy service at breakfast. Food was ok though st breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room felt sparse, with furnishings limited to a small round table and a single chair, no luggage stand and no mini fridge provided, which was disappointing for this price range. Housekeeping began knocking loudly on the door as early as 7 am, including on checkout day. When I declined service, staff were abrupt and insisted I post a “do not disturb” sign, though I hadn’t expected housekeeping so early and assumed it wouldn’t be necessary. The location is the only redeeming feature; however, for rates over £200 per night, I truly expected a more comfortable and better-equipped experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and responsive to our requests upon arrival, since they quickly were able to move us into a room with a walk-in shower and add a roll away bed to accommodate three adult guests comfortably.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

hayden

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

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hop on hop off has stops right outside door but don’t tell u when buying only run 45 minutes so have to get back early
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd stay here. Room was good. Location is perfect. Check in can be slow. Due to size bag storage AM can be bery busy. Definitely use this hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025