The Goodenough Hotel London

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Dates

April 2025

May 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Housekeeping
Laundry
Free WiFi

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23 Mecklenburgh Square, London Borough of Camden, London, England, WC1N 2AD

Russell Square
‪9 min walk‬
The British Museum
‪16 min walk‬
Piccadilly Circus
‪6 min drive‬
London (LHR-Heathrow)
‪59 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Single Room, Courtyard View

13 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Double Room, Garden View

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Single Room, Garden View

10 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Dorothy Sayers Signature Suite

46 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

15 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

26 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Virginia Woolf Signature Suite

46 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Family Room, Garden View

30 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Single Room, Courtyard View

10 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Helena Normanton Signature

46 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Family Room, Courtyard View

30 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double Room, Courtyard View

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Eileen Power Signature Suite

46 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Double Room, Bathtub

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Gym

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

7 Apr - 8 Apr

About this property

Guesthouse with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Russell Square

Along with a restaurant, this guesthouse has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center.

The Goodenough Hotel London offers 65 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated accommodations have separate dining areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This London guesthouse provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Goodenough Hotel London's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Russell Square. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.

Free WiFi and wired Internet
Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
Full breakfast served daily for a fee
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean accommodations
Within a 15-minute walk of Russell Square and University College London

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and a meeting room are available.

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Goodenough Hotel London.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star London guesthouse.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Great Hall - This buffet restaurant serves dinner only.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

No on-site parking available

Food and drink

Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12 for adults and GBP 9 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Great Hall

Things to do

Bicycle storage
Library

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Separate in-room dining area
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

Business centre
Meeting room

Outdoors

Garden

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Egyptian cotton sheets
Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

Smart TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Separate dining area

Desk
Desk chair
Electrical adapters
Heating
Individual decor
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 9 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

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The Goodenough Hotel London Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Michael

24 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hotel staff friendly, great water pressure in shower, quiet location - the hotel is across a few old townhouses so rooms are a little hard to find with multiple stairways etc!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Wenlong

Travelled with family

22 Dec 2024

Convenient location.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Wenlong

22 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

20 Dec 2024

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

Great location quiet clean comfy room and bed. Good shower

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

14 Dec 2024

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

14 Dec 2024

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller

14 Dec 2024

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

Historic cozy hotel

The room is very small but extremely cozy and well appointed. It felt perfect on a rainy weekend in London. My room was on the third floor and the hotel has no elevators. However, the staff was more than happy to carry my bag us and then retrieve it at the end of my stay. The Hotel is in a lovely neighborhood and the hotel has an interesting history that is elegantly displayed around the hotel.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

wenlong

Travelled with family

13 Dec 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel manager is horrible.

The hotel manger is horrible . Rude and not respectful . Room is so dark , the restroom is so small. No elevator. The stairs are dangerous.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Hari Gangadhara

9 Dec 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Business traveller

7 Dec 2024

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

Wonderful night

Fabulous, comfortable and caring. Great stay!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Dec 2024

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

High value, reasonable price, Georgian style

Perfect, cozy place to stay while traveling alone. Be ready to do the stairs, but if you need a hand with your bags the staff will volunteer to carry them. Lovely location, historical interior, super clean. Loved it.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

29 Nov 2024

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

Easy walk from Kings Cross St. Pancras

Needed a hotel conveniently placed for stations and this was perfect.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh

Business traveller, Travelled with partner

29 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Gorgeous suite and friendly staff

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lauren

23 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

22 Nov 2024

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

Greatlicat

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

20 Nov 2024

Disliked: Staff & service

Hotel Goodenough was not good enough.

I travel significantly for busines and pleasure and this trip had both. Two core issues. One there is no elevator in this “hotel”. I do not have a more permanent disability but suffer from arthritis and a bad knee both of which can flare. The room I had booked was only available 3 floors up and there was no elevator. The front desk person was not into any thoughtful solutions. The main solution was to offer me a “family room” for somewhere in the 50-75 pounds extra. This room was also not on the main floor but only 1 floor away. The front desk person was less than helpful or accommodating and I was told this is a hotel in Europe. At 10 pm at night I left to get another hotel. Am still waiting for resolution on a refund with hotels.com. In the meanwhile, I would caution against staying here unless you have a confidence in your room and location. I would also encourage this property to come into 2024 and add an elevator or make it part of the written description of your property.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

3 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristina

31 Oct 2024

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

29 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location and cracking value. Lovely room with everything you needed. The only thing which was not 5 stars was the physical location of the breakfast hall and the quality of the food and service on offer. However this is really a minor issue for the price paid. The fact that the breakfast is served in the college 1 minute's walk away is stated on the website.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynn

23 Oct 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Derek

22 Oct 2024

Like: good decor, facilities, staff Not like: access stairs to 3rd floor room

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jim

Business traveller

19 Oct 2024

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

A nice, comfortable hotel, closer to the feel of a large guest house. My room was spotless and even though it was one of the small budget single rooms, it was nicely decorated and came with everything you would expect in a four star hotel. There is no bar or restaurant - although breakfast is served nearby. It’s a beautiful location - quiet, yet close to a huge number of bars and restaurants and cultural spots. My one complaint, and the reason I didn’t award five stars, is that my room was warm, even with the window open and heading off, in October. There was no AC and no fan and I imagine on a warm summer night that it could be oppressive.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024