Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a restaurant, 9-minute walk to The British Museum
VIP Access

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Executive Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing
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Lobby
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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66 Great Queen St, Covent Garden, London, England, WC2B 5BX
  • Place, Theatreland
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, King's College London
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪69 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
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  • Extra savings and perks for Rewards members

Room options

Executive Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(66 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in London City Centre, Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts is within a 5-minute walk of Royal Opera House and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like The British Museum. This 5-star hotel has 180 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Theatreland - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • King's College London - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • New London Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • London School of Economics and Political Science - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Holborn Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 11 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shakespeare's Head - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪wagamama - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sontag - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Tavern - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts

Luxury hotel with a restaurant, 9-minute walk to The British Museum
Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts features a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for GBP 90 per vehicle one-way. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. This luxury hotel also has laundry facilities.
35-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and slippers. IPod docks, minibars, and espresso makers are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 33.50 for adults and GBP 33.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

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 concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 70.0 per night

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 33.50 for adults and GBP 33.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 90 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 70.0 per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Middle Eight
Middle Eight Covent Garden Preferred Hotels Resorts

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts?

Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see close to Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts?

This hotel is situated in London City Centre within a 10-minute walk of The British Museum, Royal Opera House, and Covent Garden Market. You'll also find Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts have a casino on the premises?

No, Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a minibar, premium bedding, and slippers.

Are there hot tubs at Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, pets stay free at Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts.

Does Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts?

The closest major airport to Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts is London City Airport (LCY), which is 9.6 mi away (45 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 20.6 mi away (64-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts?

No, at Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1121 out of 1493 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1493 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1493 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1493 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1493 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very comfortable and modern. Restaurant and bar had nice wait staff who were frazzled and disorganized. We tried it once and then went out other evenings. Bar in particular was slow and limited.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prashant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to tube stop . Staff very friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location , nice size room with everything you need. Very quiet - Only negative was the outlook from the room window.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn't have breakfast. Bar was well stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

MR PAUL SILVERSTEIN

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, polite staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing staff. Room service food was amazing! All the little touches in the room were thoughtful and perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edelyn, Burnaby

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adi

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmela

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mallory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel! We greatly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Saq checked us in. It was our anniversary and he went out of his way to make us feel really special. Had a couple of cocktails at the hotel bar and the service there was great too. The room was really clean and lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillipa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was great with a welcome drink and lovely staff. Room was fabulous and the bed and pillows were super comfortable. We didn’t have breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was cleaned everyday. Glasses had lipstick marks though. Liked the bottled water replenished everyday. Enjoyed stay and will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorena, Chula Vista

Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice bar, no real desk space
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025