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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
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪47 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
(192 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
(83 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
(18 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
(2 reviews)
  • 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. 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
  • University of London - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The British Museum - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tottenham Court Road - 9 min walk - 0.5 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 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal National Hotel on Jan 30, 2026 start from $102.65, 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. 1086 out of 2998 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1087 out of 2998 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 525 out of 2998 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 177 out of 2998 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 123 out of 2998 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff polite and helpful. Guests lead to their breakfast tables which was essential with so many guests.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, comfy beds, efficient breakfast service and close to the sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alejandra

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

james

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room 3055 (handicapped) the safe was waaaay to low…couldn’t use it…can’t get down or back up, the shower opening is not wide enough for maneuvering in when you’re handicapped…Wensy was very helpful when the desk refused to help us with luggage (I am on a motorized wheelchair) as we had arranged for the day before, front desk check in was far too slow when we arrived and the food smells in our room started at 5 am and continued till 8 at night which was strong and nauseating at times…the food was good though, too reiterate the front desk was frustrating and not helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Szilard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ovepriced budget-hotel with poor amenities, poor service and limited low-quality breakfast. No minibar/fridge inside room, only liquid soap (and they will never refill it), too little storage space for clothes and luggage, single-sided breakfast. The room equipment is overall basic, but functional, budget-hotel category. The price per night is above mid-range, which is odd. Even according to London's standards, this hotel offers too little for the price charged. Cleanliness uneven: clean bed sheets, hotel is very clean overall, excellently clean bathroom, but water heater was dirty, dust unwiped from furniture. Elevator only works with the room's magnetic card, which demagnetizes frequently. It happened to me twice during my 6-night stay. Heavy English breakfast. Limited. It's all the same every day. Poor quality ingredients. Literally everything is the cheapest, lowest quality from the ham slices down to the sausages. Overcrowded mass-accommodation: you have to wait for ages to take the tight elevator, which in general is full with people. As for breakfast: you have to stand in line to wait for a table and you have to maneuver between the crowd to get seated. Location is good: near Russel Square, close to the British Museum and not far from Euston Train Station.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shomaila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, spacious room, friendly staff, parkin available, Near to the station best place to live worth it for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David, COLWYN BAY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money. Clean, convenient and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haida

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Silvia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1good
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointed

Disappointed by amenities in room. I double socket not near beds. One shelf between beds, most of room on shelf taken up by large phone. Shower was very dated, turning hot and cold taps to get temp right. Toilet roll holder broken. Ripped paper in hall outside our room however staff very helpful and not worst hotel I have stayed at.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Philip

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

8/10 Good

Sheila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room comfortable and lovely duvet and pillows. Shower difficult to get right temperature as too hot. Excellent onsite evening food in “ The London Pub” and breakfast provided a good selection but was basic table and chairs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

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

Great place to stay

Very good hotel excellent breakfast Room good but my wife complained that there was no mirror and shelves close together for using straighteners or for grooming your hair otherwise very good Great pub on site lively place good meals for around £25
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t have breakfast included but the room was very clean (they cleaned it everyday) and had everything we needed. The staff was really kind and attentive. Our window didn’t close properly but we managed with the heating:))
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Fran

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michiela

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Firstly we are talking about the centre of London so the price reflects the location and convenience to the theatre district. The hotel was uninviting, the lobby was bland with no seating and poor signage to rooms. The corridors to the rooms were very dated with peeling dirty wallpaper and felt like a hostel. The room was extremely dated and uninspiring. No artwork. There was literally one plug socket no USB. The bathroom has not be reburbished from I would say the 70s and you need a step ladder to get in the bath. In fairness though it was clean enough. The room was hot with no air conditioning. The window which was filthy did open though although our position was overlooking ugly roofs and was near a pub or club and music was playing until about 2 am so couldn’t sleep. The breakfast was fair with traditional English and some yogurts and pastries . The environment however was like a college cafeteria with plastic white tables and chairs crammed in with hardly any room between seats. The staff were pleasant enough though. We stayed for one night to go to the theatre so it was manageable and the price reflected the location but I would probably prefer to stay in a premier inn if it was available
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Declan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Convenient location. Helpful staff. We didn’t have breakfast there. Modern facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel at a good price. Happy friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Clive

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

There are downsides to very large hotels

Booking in was horrendous. I had to produce my booking and id and was made to feel like I was some sort of criminal. Rest of staff were pleasant and friendly. Limited plug sockets and none next to the bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Leigh Anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great area to stay, close to the Underground and buses. Would have been nice to have more space to put your suitcase like a luggage rack. Also ice machines would have been great.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel! highly recommeded. shout out to wen
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025