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The Goodenough Hotel London

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with a restaurant, a short walk to Russell Square

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Exterior
Superior Single Room, Courtyard View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
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Helena Normanton Signature | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Dinner served

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is £178
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

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Superior Single Room, Courtyard View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Single Room, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • 189 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Single Room, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Dorothy Sayers Signature Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Dorothy Sayers Signature Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 498 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Virginia Woolf Signature Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Virginia Woolf Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 498 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Family Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Single Room, Courtyard View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Single Room, Courtyard View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Helena Normanton Signature | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Helena Normanton Signature

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Sofa bed - double
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double Room, Courtyard View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Double Room, Courtyard View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Eileen Power Signature Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Eileen Power Signature Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 498 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Double Room, Bathtub

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The British Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Leicester Square - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 8 min walk
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 10 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lucas Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Lamb - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Redemption Roasters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bloom Kitchen & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Racketeer - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Goodenough Hotel London

Upscale guest house near Russell Square
Near The British Museum and University College London, The Goodenough Hotel London provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and a library. The on-site restaurant, Great Hall, serves dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and a banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
  • Secured bike storage, tour/ticket information and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 65 individually decorated rooms have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate dining areas and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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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

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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

More

  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12 for adults and from GBP 9 for children

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
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
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Goodenough Hotel London pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Goodenough Hotel London?

As of 31 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Goodenough Hotel London on 31 Aug 2025 start from £178.33, 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 The Goodenough Hotel London?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Goodenough Hotel London?

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

What time is check-out at The Goodenough Hotel London?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Goodenough Hotel London located?

Located in London City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Russell Square and University College London. The British Museum and The Strand are also within 1 mile (2 km). Russell Square Underground Station is 8 minutes by foot and Farringdon Underground Station is 11 minutes.

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The Goodenough Hotel London Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 340 out of 705 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 705 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 705 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 705 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 705 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean, convenient place to stay for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and great room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cameron

Liked: Staff & service
Great neighborhood, strange hotel. More like a dorm room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel was clean , reception helpt me good and very nice people
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good set up and nice venue for breakfast during the weekend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice stay, and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Not far from shopping, dining and public transportation. Loved how quiet this area was.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nabil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service, comfortable clean room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice and comfortable rooms. The breakfast was good and staff were approachable and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, quiet neighborhood and if you don’t mind walking a bit, it's easy to get to the Thames and everything in that direction. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness
No air conditioning or elevators. This is not advertised by the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Excellent hotel

Excellent hotel, room very good, only point would be no lift, but good value for money, would use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madelaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely and spacious and excellent for 2 adults and child. Setting was very quiet but within easy reach of Kings Cross/St Pancras and main tube lines into central London.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a safe and quiet area. Room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was nice and good quality over at the college.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was below ground level with window facing back stairway, limiting privacy. Noisy above us late into evening. Breakfast options ( included) were below par.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grainne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spotless, friendly, comfortable, an excellent shower and a great location - highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

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

Very nice hotel on quiet square

Very nice hotel within walking distance from kings Cross station and in a quiet square
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful area to be in! Breakfast at the university college is beautiful and very peaceful in the morning. Nice restaurants and bars at walkable distance. Definitely enjoyed my stay here at the Goodenough Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Lovely staff. Options for breakfast both of which were good, location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING -- Best place i have stayed in London -- i years
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was unexpected to have to walk up 3 floors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel room was very nice. The staff member who checked us in was incredibly rude. He quite literally yelled at us as we checked in. He was unhelpful and treated us very poorly in all of our interactions with him.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay clean and we had a large suite. Close to a lot of places.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As a solo traveller I enjoyed a fabulous stay in one of the hotel’s single rooms. Comfortable, stylish and well equipped, I’d thoroughly recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

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

Nice hotel (get the right room!)

Nice hotel, good size room, clean and tidy. Only issue is we had a room on the ground floor close to reception so very noisy particularly on a morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025