Royal National Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star eco-certified hotel near Russell Square

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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38-51 Bedford Way, London, England, WC1H 0DG
  • Russell Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • The British Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Piccadilly Circus
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Plus Triple - Extra Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

Family Room

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

Standard Plus Triple Room

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

Standard Plus Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(68 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Plus Twin - Extra Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

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

Standard Plus Family Room

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

Twin Room

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

Standard Plus Twin Room

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

Triple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(101 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Standard Plus Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Plus Twin Room - Extra Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Standard Plus Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Plus Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Plus Triple - Extra Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Standard Plus Triple Room

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

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

London

Heart of London.At this London City Centre hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Russell Square and University College London, both within a 5-minute walk. Also, The British Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Leicester Square is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The British Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Leicester Square - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Piccadilly Circus - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 4 min drive - 1.3 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

  • ‪Russell Square Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blooms Pizza Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Marquis of Cornwallis - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fortitude Bakehouse - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Royal National Hotel

3-star eco-certified hotel near Russell Square
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 the eco-certified 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.

Languages

Arabic, English, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Spanish

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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

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 Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal National Hotel on Aug 20, 2025 start from $134.14, 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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1221 out of 4083 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1528 out of 4083 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 783 out of 4083 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 335 out of 4083 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 216 out of 4083 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our needs. Room with 4 beds was perfect for teens. Super close to multiple breakfast spots and the underground as well as bus stops. Room was clean. Shower was excellent. Would have liked more space to store items and luggage. Also would have appreciated an ice machine, water fountain, air conditioning and American wash cloths. Staff was super attentive.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

H D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are always helpful and polite. Communal areas are open and clean. Nice rooms and a great breakfast. Our only negative is the ease of storing or collecting bags. It's can become very congested at time and we've had to wait a long time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tasha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location, especially if visiting with family. Plenty of amazing restaurants within a block or two. Hot showers and updated rooms made this a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Priscilla

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very convenient, close to bus and train stations- great restaurants nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rhona

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, close to a tube but easy to walk to busy spots of London Staff were lovely and everywhere was clean No fridge in the room and a slight lack of desk/chair in the room but not a massive issue
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul Haroian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent. Lots of dinning options. Short walk to the underground.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everywhere was Clean and tidy check in and checkout was pretty straightforward breakfast was good overall a good trip
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was convenient to the Russell Station tube which made it easy to get from Heathrow. Convenient to London's attractions. Only down side was the hotel is located close to a hospital, so we could hear sirens throughout the night, which was no fault of the hotel. Overall a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Logan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ade

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Had A Great Stay At Royal National!

Great hotel in a central location and friendly staff. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location, close to tube station. Excellent breakfast. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Xiangning, Indianapolis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was very, very clean and quiet at night. Breakfast buffet has a good selection but very crowded.. There is no sitting area or business space in the lobby so nowhere to do any work..
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darragh

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. We were able to walk to main attractions within 25 minutes. Room was rather basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was extremely busy, took around 40mins, more desks open would have been useful. A staff member was rude to my children for having a seat on the ground during this time, they were watching something on my phone, not bothering anyone. If they don’t want kids sitting around they should speed up their check in process… Also, bring earplugs, the windows of the rooms are single glazed in a very noisy area of central London. Despite this, we would stay again, the location and the room itself is ideal, modern and clean and good value for money.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time at the Royal National Hotel. It was clean and bright. Quiet at night. Check in was very busy but we were taken to another check in desk. Staff were pleasant and professional. The room was made up daily. The area outside felt safe and not overwhelming. Nearby places to eat. The Underground/tube was in walking distance. I would recommend and stay again if visiting London.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

On Ki

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The windows are non soundproof, very noisy during the nights. I wouldn’t recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025