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Goodenough College

4.0 star property
Upscale guesthouse, walk to Russell Square

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Garden
Courtyard
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast (GBP 10 per person)
Reception hall
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • BarBarBar
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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London House - Mecklenburgh Square, London, England, WC1N 2AD
  • Popular LocationRussell Square8 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe British Museum14 min walk
  • Popular LocationTrafalgar Square5 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)50 min drive

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Men only, Shared Bathroom

8/10 Good
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Women only, Shared Bathroom

8.9/10 Excellent
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Ensuite

8.2/10 Very Good
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in London City Centre, Goodenough College is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Russell Square and University College London. This 100-room, 4-star guesthouse has a restaurant and a bar/lounge, along with free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 8 min walk
  • The British Museum - 14 min walk
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 4 min drive
  • Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive
  • Piccadilly Circus - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 6 min walk
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • The nearest major airports are:<br />London City Airport (LCY): 39-min drive, 10 mi/16 km<br /> Heathrow Airport (LHR): 51-min drive, 18.7 mi/30 km<br /> Gatwick Airport (LGW): 89-min drive, 54.3 mi/87.4 km<br /> Luton Airport (LTN): 63-min drive, 33.9 mi/54.6 km<br /> Stansted Airport (STN): 67-min drive, 39.9 mi/64.3 km<br /> <p></p>

Restaurants

  • Redemption Roasters - 3 min walk
  • The Lamb - 2 min walk
  • The Perseverance - 3 min walk
  • Noble Rot - 4 min walk
  • Knockbox Coffee - 5 min walk

About this property

Goodenough College

Upscale guesthouse, walk to Russell Square
Guests of Goodenough College enjoy free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a library. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help secure valuables, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a garden.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other amenities include ironing boards, desks, and free toiletries. Weekly housekeeping is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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 elevator

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 18 and younger (only guests older than 18 are allowed)

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 10 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Goodenough College?

Goodenough College offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Goodenough College?

As of Jun 3, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Goodenough College on Jun 7, 2024 start from $212.37, 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 near Goodenough College?

This guesthouse is situated in London City Centre within a short 14-minute walk of The British Museum and also 8 minutes on foot from Russell Square. You'll also find Tottenham Court Road and Royal Opera House less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Goodenough College?

No, this guesthouse doesn't offer parking.

Does Goodenough College feature a casino at the property?

No, Goodenough College doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Goodenough College?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Goodenough College?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and a terrace at this guesthouse.

Are there hot tubs at Goodenough College?

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

Does Goodenough College have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Goodenough College serves an English breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Goodenough College allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Goodenough College.

Does Goodenough College have connecting rooms?

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

How far is the airport from Goodenough College?

The closest major airport to Goodenough College is London City Airport (LCY), which is 10 mi away (39 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 18.7 mi away (51-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Goodenough College?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Goodenough College.

Goodenough College Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 212 out of 459 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 459 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 459 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 459 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 459 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean,well presented and comfortable. The staff were first class,extremely helpful and welcoming. I wouid strongly recommend this accomodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesia

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

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Expensive and disappointing
Bathroom and bed clean but room not vacuumed and stains on carpet, curtains didn’t close across the windows. No lift so I had to walk up four floors (8 flights of steps) and then without any signage I had to find my way across a roof terrace to get to my room - no help or directions provided. No telephone in the room. Breakfast poor as no gluten free toast, cereal or porridge. Everything charged individually for example £1.50 for a few mushrooms! Room large and got warm when I put radiators on. Bed was comfortable but too small if there had been two of us. Very expensive - really not a hotel experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Olwen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sean

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not Goodenough
The booking as advertised looked great - nice, older student type lodging, so we expected the room to be spare, but clean. None of the above. The room was in the basement of the college, and my wife joked when they told us about the stairs that they're probably keeping us like Harry Potter when he was at the Dursleys. It literally was right at the bottom and was entered by a door that appeared to be a service closet. The space was large - two bedrooms (which was very handy as circumstances will show) and came with a bathroom, living room and kitchen. The main bedroom was from the first moment clearly mouldy. A local college was forced to remediate a whole wing of their student housing because of this very issue because of the potential health problems it raises. We were therefore forced to close that room off and use the second room which only had a bed designed for one person. We were therefore forced to squeeze in to a bed and hope that neither of us fell out. The living room had a chair, but no sofa, and so that wasn't an option. The bathroom was great, until we discovered there was a plumbing issue with the sink. It basically leaked all of the draining water into the cupboard below and seeped onto the floor. It was also coming away from the wall. We did talk to reception and their response was "sorry". It was already late in the evening and we had two options: stay or find another place. We reluctantly stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Victoria

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic economical accommodation in good location
I stayed for two nights. It was fine, but I'd mistakenly expected a kettle in the room and a TV - my fault for not checking the details properly. I couldn't even find a fork to eat the food I'd bought at the supermarket. So it is very basic. The room was big though. Loads of cupboard space if you come with luggage and even a fridge. Big comfy bed and towels also provided. The shared bathroom was extremely clean, no complaints at all, but there were some impressive cobwebs in the curtains, which I therefore didn't dare close!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located student-hall rooms that formed a safe, secure, welcoming base for my visit to London. Trains are easily walkable from here to link you with the rest of everything that London has to offer. Room was immaculately presented - would have been nice to have extra towels, but definitely not a problem for the price! Fridge was roomy enough to store plenty of food - and an electric kettle and toaster are available in the buttery (kitchen) down the hall. Super friendly and helpful staff are on the front desk 24hrs. Will stay again next year. ☺️
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Luz Estella

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023