The Goodenough Hotel London

4.0 star property

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Dinner served
Exterior
Front of property
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Virginia Woolf Signature Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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23 Mecklenburgh Square, London Borough of Camden, London, England, WC1N 2AD
  • Place, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Helena Normanton Superior Suite

  • Garden view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Small Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

King Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Dorothy Sayers Signature Suite

  • Garden view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Eileen Power Superior Suite

  • Garden view
  • 506 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Virginia Woolf Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in London City Centre within a short walk of Russell Square, The Goodenough Hotel London is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as The British Museum. This 65-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Russell Square - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University College London - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • British Library - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The British Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 9 min walk
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 10 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crown Plaza Club Lounge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Redemption Roasters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Lucas Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Noble Rot Lamb's Conduit - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Queens Head - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Goodenough Hotel London

Guests of The Goodenough Hotel London enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a library, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and wired Internet, along with 46-inch Smart TVs. Pillowtop beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Other amenities include minibars, fans, and safes.

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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 transportation

  • No onsite 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 15 for adults and GBP 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Great Hall

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 431 square feet of conference space
  • Coworking space
  • 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.
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • 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
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 46-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • 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 available

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 12 2026 to April 1 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per day

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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 9 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.0 per day

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, 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • 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

Are free cancellation options available at The Goodenough Hotel London?

The Goodenough Hotel London provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Apr 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Goodenough Hotel London on May 3, 2026 start from $279, 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.

What is there to do close to The Goodenough Hotel London?

This hotel is situated in London City Centre within a short 16-minute walk of The British Museum and also 10 minutes on foot from Russell Square. You'll also find Leicester Square and St. Paul's Cathedral within a short drive.

Does The Goodenough Hotel London have a casino at the property?

No, The Goodenough Hotel London doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Goodenough Hotel London?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does The Goodenough Hotel London have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Goodenough Hotel London serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Great Hall.

Does The Goodenough Hotel London allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Goodenough Hotel London.

What is the closest airport to The Goodenough Hotel London?

The closest major airport to The Goodenough Hotel London is London City Airport (LCY), which is 10.1 mi away (46 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 20.6 mi away (63-minute drive).

The Goodenough Hotel London Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 371 out of 751 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 751 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 751 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 751 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 751 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Room comfort
Breakfast - didn't have it so unable to comment further. Staff - pleasant. Room - Good condition generally - some small areas may need future attention - carpet. Laundry - didn't use service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dafydd

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, quiet hotel with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and tidy room, good shower
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daley Jared

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect spot to explore England. Only a 10 minutes from King's Cross, it allowed us to explore all of London as well as catch a train to Dover and Winchester. Able to check in early and quitr clean accommodations. Recommended for any future guests.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shrimoyee

Disliked: Amenities
No lift, rooms look like university dorms, no lounge or restaurant. And not super convenient location. Paying premium price for a single bed university dorm feels ridiculous
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tilly

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We really had hoped to leave a positive review on this hotel. First of all we would state all staff were friendly and, as far as they could be helpful. But there failings stem from management, design and direction. I guess from time to time you get a “challenging “ hotel stay - and this was one. We arrived early, which was our problem and waited 40 minutes to the official check in time. It was about 45-50 minutes later and, at reception, we were told that room had not yet be cleared to check in on the system. That is a system fault and does not meet stated terms. The to the room, about which more later. It was not in the building but a modern pod construction outside with an open air walkway to room. One in the room there appeared no door to the bathroom. When queried at reception we were looked at as if we were not all there. Problem - a sliding door which had no backstop and someone had retracted it so that it was neither visible nor accessible. Maintenance came, very pleasant, and fixed by sticking a finger or tool into some space in the upper rail recess; seemed to suggest to my wife she could have done same. Not only is she 75 years old, but the deficiency was a room service issue and should have been reported/dealt with buy housekeeping or maintenance before being cleared - another systemic failing. Then to cap it all, when leaving to checkout after two nights my wife fell over a step in the hotel just inside a door from outside into the main building!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ATTILA

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

Great stay

Amazing customer service people. Helpful and nice. Room was clean, bathroom nice and clean. Location is good, quick walk to the British Museum. Highly Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, stay was wonderful. Should be called the 'much more than goodenough hotel'!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaochuan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very clean which is important to me. The onsite laundry is also convenient, especially for my 10-day trip in London.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

michala

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Virginia Woolf suite which provided lots of space for our family of four. Excellent bedroom and bed. Larger bathroom than in some hotels here. We knew there was no a/c and despite the heat, we utilized fans and kept drapes closed when out and it was fine. Decent coffee in the room. Bloomsbury area south of the hotel (Lamb Conduit st) is lovely to wander and get a drink/food. We walked from Covent Garden in 20 mins. Walking north to Kings Cross was 10 mins - easy to hail a cab when with luggage. Hung out in Granary Sq (great for kids) and visited The Lightroom. Only quirk is breakfast set up located in basement where you check in. Space is teeny tiny but the staff don’t really let you grab and go (which would be ideal). Definitely worth the walk over to the college for breakfast - lots of space and choices. Just abit confusing initially. Overall, convenient location for Eurostar and hard to beat size of the suite. Very quiet setting given location to Kings Cross. Recommend.
Living room sofa bed set up in Virginia Woolf suite.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Toni

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely comfortable room in a quiet location. Good selection of breakfast items. Stairs are a lot if you have mobility issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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