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Royal National Hotel

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near The British Museum

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A bar area with wooden tables and stools, a bar counter with bottles and glasses, and a patterned floor.
A person reading a book at a table with a plant, a glass of orange juice, and a jar of honey.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, multiple light fixtures, and a tiled floor.
A grocery store with self-checkout kiosks, refrigerated sections, and shelves stocked with snacks.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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38-51 Bedford Way, London, England, WC1H 0DG
  • Place, University College London
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, SOAS University of London
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a coffee maker, and a view of a building through the window.

Twin Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a bedside table with a phone and a lamp.

Double Room

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

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A hotel room with three single beds, a desk, and a chair.

Triple Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with patterned curtains.

Family Room

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a small table with a chair, and a view of the city through the window.

Standard Plus Double Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a framed picture of a train on the wall, and a small table between the beds.

Standard Plus Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(99 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A person standing by a window with curtains, holding a cup.

Standard Plus Twin - Extra Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(53 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A person standing by a window with curtains, holding a cup.

Standard Plus Triple Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(84 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Standard Plus Triple - Extra Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, dark green walls, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

Standard Plus Family Room

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

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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. Oxford Street and Leicester Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University College London - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • SOAS University of London - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Birkbeck, University of London - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Russell Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of London - 3 min walk - 0.2 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
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe in the Gardens - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Noxy Brothers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Tropea - ‬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
  • Elevator
  • 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

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets 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

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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, American Express, 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 Nov 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal National Hotel on Nov 15, 2026 start from $137, 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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1205 out of 3132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1108 out of 3132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 557 out of 3132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 153 out of 3132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 3132 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are small. The staff is amazing. The location is right in the middle of everything. Steps away from the royal mile. I would come here and. There is a laundry up the block.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous situated hotel really helpful staff and will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable breakfast very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and parking!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good and clean hotel. Good location.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for exploring London
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, great location, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value stay in central London, you get what you pay for
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms Hotel was very clean breakfast was great variety of food staff were helpful nothing was a bother to them
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfy beds, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely busy hotel but staff managed it very well. Great price for a central location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old hotel rooms, a bit outdated but functional and not far from the city center and public transportation. Perfect hotel if you’re on a budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable rooms. Excellent staff who were very helpful. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and amazing location! No AC in the rooms, but it was still a great hotel and I would definitely stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were comfortable, the beds were great. My only quibble is with the lack of air conditioning, though a fan was provided upon request.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and very helpful staff, but rooms were dated and desperately needed air conditioning. Everything was very clean and breakfast was well organised and plentiful. Would probably stay again, but not in the height of summer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Very quick and efficient check in. Staff were helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night at the Royal National Hotel and found it convenient to explore downtown London on foot and by public transportation. All the staff were extremely helpful, professional, and kind. It was a pleasant experience all around.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel right in the heart of the action. Staff friendly and helpful. Great bonus having parking on site . Highly recommended!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good service for the luggages holding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are great location is super handy just check in/ luggage storage were overwhelmed due to hotel size and majority of guests seem big tourist group If you want to store your luggage with the hotel, give yourself a plenty time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds and good bathroom facilities. We were impressed by the filtered water fountains to refill out bottles. Unfortunately it can get a little noisey at night,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay in this hotel. Rooms were clean and there was everything there that we required. We didn't eat in the hotel so can't comment on that. Location was good, we got busses most places from bus stops outside the hotel in either way. I would stay here again as we had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, rooms were Small but very clean. Overall I would recommend the hotel to anyone but not to stay during the hot heatwave as no air con and very very hot rooms. Great location for hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026