Bedford Hotel

4.0 star property
Upscale eco-certified hotel, walk to The British Museum

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
Reception
Hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Restaurant
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • BarBarBar
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Southampton Row, 83-95, London, England, WC1B 4HD
  • Popular LocationRussell Square2 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe British Museum6 min walk
  • Popular LocationTrafalgar Square4 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)55 min drive

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Room options

Twin Room, Garden View

8.5/10 Very Good
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

8.1/10 Very Good
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, Garden View

8.7/10 Excellent
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

8.5/10 Very Good
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room

8.4/10 Very Good
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in London City Centre, Bedford Hotel is adjacent to Russell Square and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like University College London. This 184-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 2 min walk
  • The British Museum - 6 min walk
  • Trafalgar Square - 4 min drive
  • Piccadilly Circus - 4 min drive
  • Big Ben - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 11 min walk
  • The nearest major airports are:<br />London City Airport (LCY): 42-min drive, 8.7 mi/14.1 km<br /> Heathrow Airport (LHR): 55-min drive, 20.2 mi/32.5 km<br /> Gatwick Airport (LGW): 98-min drive, 54.4 mi/87.5 km<br /> Luton Airport (LTN): 62-min drive, 33.7 mi/54.2 km<br /> Stansted Airport (STN): 68-min drive, 40 mi/64.4 km<br /> <p></p>

Restaurants

  • ‪Antalya Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tropea - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪All Star Lanes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Bedford Hotel

Upscale eco-certified hotel, walk to The British Museum
Bedford Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking is offered for GBP 24 per day. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and securing valuables. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a garden.
Smart TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and hair dryers are also available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (GBP 24 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Botanica

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • Built in 1964
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 50.00 per pet, per week
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: GBP 24 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 50.00 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Bedford Hotel London
Bedford London
Bedford Hotel London London
Bedford London London
Bedford Hotel London, England
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Bedford Hotel London
Bedford Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Bedford Hotel?

Bedford Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Bedford Hotel?

As of Jun 15, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bedford Hotel on Jun 16, 2024 start from $195.49, excluding 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.

What's there to see close to Bedford Hotel?

This hotel is situated in London City Centre, just steps from The British Museum and Russell Square. You'll also find Covent Garden Market and Leicester Square less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Bedford Hotel?

Yes, covered parking is offered for GBP 24 per day.

Does Bedford Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, Bedford Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Bedford Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Bedford Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a smart TV as well as a bar and a restaurant with al fresco dining.

Are there hot tubs at Bedford Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Bedford Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Bedford Hotel serves an English breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Botanica.

Will Bedford Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Bedford Hotel for a fee of GBP 50.00 per pet, per week. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Bedford Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Bedford Hotel?

The closest major airport to Bedford Hotel is London City Airport (LCY), which is 8.7 mi away (42 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 20.2 mi away (55-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Bedford Hotel?

No, at Bedford Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Bedford Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1859 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1859 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daisuke, New York

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely good value for money. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was substantial. All in all a very pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, spacious room. Tasty breakfast with plenty of choice. Really helpful, friendly staff and the hotel is in a very good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Con

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bedford is Centrally located in London’s West End. Close to the Underground stations, shopping, nightlife, and pubs. Front desk is very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for great price!
They allowed me to check in super early which was much appreciated. Great location and value for money! Very very clean. And clearly very eco friendly!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great stay, lovely hotel, staff were excellent and food was also excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only suggestion I would make to the hotel staff is to improve the soundproofing around the communicating doors between rooms. We were wakened at 4:30 one morning by the voice of our neighbour making a phone call, and ditto on another evening around midnight.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice comfortable stay, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024