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Goodenough College

4.0 star property
Escape to an elegant oasis near The British Museum. Enjoy refined comforts like a coffee shop/cafe or unwind in style at this upscale guesthouse.

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Close to Russell Square and Tottenham Court Road, Goodenough College offers a tranquil retreat with a garden, coffee shop/cafe, and library. Unwind in the ballroom or enjoy the convenience of laundry facilities and 24-hour front desk; guests rave about the overall value and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is £159
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug

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About the area

Located in London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London, Goodenough College is near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hyde Park and Russell Square, while The British Museum and Tate Modern are cultural highlights. London Eye and Natural History Museum are not to be missed.
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London House - Mecklenburgh Square, London, England, WC1N 2AB

What's nearby

  • Goodenough College
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Coram's Fields and the Harmsworth Memorial Playground
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Charles Dickens Museum
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Brunswick Centre
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Foundling Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station
    7 min walk
  • King's Cross Station
    12 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Caffè Nero
    5 min walk
  • Redemption Roasters
    3 min walk
  • FRED
    5 min walk
  • Andrew's Cafe
    5 min walk
  • The Lamb
    2 min walk

About this property

Goodenough College

  • Upscale guest house near Russell Square
  • Close to The British Museum and Covent Garden Market, Goodenough College provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and laundry facilities.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • English breakfast (surcharge), a ballroom and a 24-hour front desk
    • A front desk safe, a banquet hall and meeting rooms
    • Smoke-free property and a reception hall
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 100 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Showers and free toiletries
    • Heating, limited housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee: GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 10 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Goodenough College pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Goodenough College?

As of 31 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Goodenough College on 16 Aug 2026 start from £159, 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.

How much is parking at Goodenough College?

Goodenough College doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Goodenough College?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Goodenough College?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Goodenough College located?

Located in London City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Russell Square and The British Museum. Oxford Street and The Strand are also within 1 mile (2 km). Russell Square Underground Station is 7 minutes by foot and Farringdon Underground Station is 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Goodenough College Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 331 out of 699 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 699 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 699 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 699 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 699 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable. Shower rooms and bathrooms were also clean and in good repair. All staff were friendly and helpful. The food available was good and reasonably priced. There was a little bit of noise into the early hours on one night from other residents, they were outside till late as the weather was so warm. Overall I had a very comfortable and pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet rooms, great facilities and well connected to shops/transport/London’s sight
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Massimo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay, friendly staff, excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Danielle Luafa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very spacious and staff were very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay. Great price, clean room, good location and friendly staff. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy staying here. Staff is extremely competent and helpful.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Location and price on point!

Great location and very cheap. Good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Xirui

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably good and priced food on site
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great room, good value. Easy reach of transport.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A simple, comfortable place to stay in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Eygeney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place, especially if you are looking for something simple while doing sightseeing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place & very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For someone needing clean, quiet accommodations in central London, this is a great value. The staff are extremely polite and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful college and the room and location were perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great stay at goodenough college! Room was spacious, bed shockingly comfortable, the location is ideal, and as a solo female traveler I felt totally safe. I’d absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lesia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location, comfortable, safe and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kaja

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

Perfect stay in London

Felt very safe as a woman travelling alone. Close to the city and Kings Cross station is a big pluss. Great service! Stayed there for five days.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bronte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed everything about this stay. Great location, easy walking distance to buses and trains
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Goodenough College provided an ideal opprtunity for me to stay in London while attending conference and doing research. It was clean, well appointed and ideally located. The scholarly atmosphere was also very nice, providing a haven from the busy city.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Reception staff were great and made me very welcome. The only downside is the lack of toilet and shower in the room- otherwise excellent and a really good price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

J R

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

Great room and good value

Lovely room, and great value. Room was very quiet with a wonderful view of the quad.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gabi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m so grateful for this place!! This was the perfect place to stay and for my first time to London by myself I felt so safe there. It was extremely clean, easily accessible, and everything I could’ve needed for a price that worked for me and made a trip to London possible. If you’re a solo traveler this is perfect and a major step above a hostile.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keirah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent stay with friendly staff and safe neighbourhood for walking about London, an absolute joy to have stayed here, thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Would stay again.

This space is basic but clean and comfortable. Bed comfortable as well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024