The Goodenough Hotel London

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Dates

February 2025

March 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Breakfast available
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
Covent Garden Market
‪4 min drive‬
London (LHR-Heathrow)
‪51 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
Breakfast available
Parking available

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

7 Mar - 8 Mar

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 clean accommodations and the location
9 minutes by foot from Russell Square and a 3-minute drive from The British Museum

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 public transport

No on-site parking available

Food and drink

Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: GBP 12 for adults and GBP 9 for children
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

Great Hall

Things to do

Bike parking
Bike storage

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Separate dining area
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

Banquet hall
Front-desk safe
Library
Water dispenser

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

Business centre
A meeting room

Outdoors

Garden

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance

Comprehensive food waste policy
Designated smoking areas
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drinks bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton sheets
Heating
Pillow-top mattress
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels

Entertainment

Smart TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Dining room
Free bottled water

Desk
Desk chair
Electrical adapters/chargers
Guidebooks/recommendations
Individually decorated
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-friendly workspace
Local maps
Phone
Safe
Soundproofing
Water-efficient toilets only

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 fire extinguisher, 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Business traveller

15 Oct 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mattia

15 Oct 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

12 Oct 2024

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

More than good enough.

Overnight stop more than good enough.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

2 Oct 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

30 Sept 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sandrine, PARIS

30 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Rien d'exceptionnel pour un 4 étoiles que je trouve un peu cher (comparé à d'autres).

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Edward

26 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Review

The third floor was quite a climb with to elavator available

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

24 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Ok Enough, better if you're on a lower floor.

No elevators, narrow stairs, old carpets in he halls. Just a heads up if you stay in floors 3 or 4. Room was nice and it's next to a park on a quiet street. Very near the train station for ease.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Travelled with family

20 Sept 2024

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

Very convenient to Kings Cross Station. Wonderful staff in a pretty cool location.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

paul

18 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

16 Sept 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

9 Sept 2024

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

The staff is amazing, and in particular Benjamin has been very helpful.

Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

8 Sept 2024

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Harald

Business traveller, Travelled with partner

7 Sept 2024

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

Great location,good service

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A

5 Sept 2024

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

It was just one night but it was wonderful! At check-in when I discovered there was no lift, the very kind gentleman at registration gifted me an upgrade to a ground floor room. Then he helped me with my two rolling bags to my room! Yes, I will gladly stay again. Beautiful and comfortable room. Very nice dinner in the restaurant at the college.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Travelled with partner

2 Sept 2024

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

A tremendously enjoyable stay in a truly beautiful space. After booking many months ahead of our stay, it was such an unexpected surprise to roll in near midnight exhausted from our flight and open the door to the Dorothy Sayers Suite - a generous upgrade from our initial booking. Gorgeously appointed room, with every luxury in place, beautifully decorated, and enormous view onto the quiet street and leafy park from our cavernous lounge and dining area. Centrally and conveniently located in the heart of Bloomsbury, quiet upmarket neighbourhood. Very professional staff. Bed so comfortable you didn’t want to get up in the morning! After this experience, I don’t think we’ll be booking anywhere else but here when we return next year. Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024