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Royal National Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Russell Square

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Twin Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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38-51 Bedford Way, London, England, WC1H 0DG
  • Place, University College London
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3

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Twin Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(190 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(76 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(111 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Family Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Plus Double Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Plus Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(71 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Plus Twin Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Plus Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(79 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Plus Twin - Extra Bed | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Plus Twin - Extra Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(41 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Plus Triple Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Plus Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(58 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Plus Triple - Extra Bed | Extra beds

Standard Plus Triple - Extra Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Standard Plus Family Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Plus Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Plus Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Plus Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Plus Twin Room - Extra Bed

  • Sleeps 3

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Plus Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Plus Triple - Extra Bed

  • Sleeps 4

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Plus Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in London City Centre, Royal National Hotel is adjacent to Russell Square and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like The British Museum. This 1358-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • University College London - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Russell Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of London - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The British Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tottenham Court Road - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • London (QQU-London Euston Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fitz's Brasserie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blooms Pizza Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bloomsbury Lanes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Marquis Cornwallis - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Royal National Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Russell Square
Royal National Hotel features free WiFi in public areas and a vending machine. Self parking is offered for GBP 24.00 per day. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. This smoke-free hotel also has a banquet hall.
30-inch TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other amenities include coffee makers, phones, and wardrobes or closets. Housekeeping is available on request.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (GBP 24 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 17.50 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Blooms Cafe
  • The London Pub

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 17.50 for adults and GBP 17.50 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: GBP 24.00 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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

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.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

Hotel Royal National
National Royal
National Royal Hotel
Royal Hotel National
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Royal National Hotel London
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National Hotel London
Royal National Hotel London, England
The Royal National Hotel
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Royal National Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Royal National Hotel?

Royal National Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal National Hotel?

As of Nov 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal National Hotel on Nov 23, 2025 start from $120.18, 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 is there to do near Royal National Hotel?

This hotel is situated in London City Centre within a 10-minute walk of The British Museum and Russell Square. You'll also find Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Royal National Hotel?

Yes, covered parking is offered for GBP 24.00 per day.

Does Royal National Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Royal National Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Royal National Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Royal National Hotel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and concierge services plus some guestrooms include city views.

Does Royal National Hotel have a hot tub?

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

Does Royal National Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Royal National Hotel serves an English breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Blooms Cafe.

Will Royal National Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Royal National Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Royal National Hotel?

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

How close is the airport from Royal National Hotel?

The closest major airport to Royal National Hotel is London City Airport (LCY), which is 9.6 mi away (46 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 20 mi away (55-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Royal National Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Royal National Hotel.

Reviews

Royal National Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1061 out of 3104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1132 out of 3104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 572 out of 3104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 199 out of 3104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 140 out of 3104 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We needed a short over night stay after getting off Eurostar at St. Pancras at 9:00 PM before catching a train at 10 AM at Euston. Very convenient, good price, very present, friendly and helpful staff. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Check in nightmare but good overall

Check in was a nightmare. Totally understaffed and inefficient. Rooms were comfortable and ideal location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sookie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is in a good area . Access to transportation. And convenient stores and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin St

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, good breakfast. Just make sure your room in not on the first floor and facing the street to avoid street noise.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

GARY

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No major issues!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. No AC as expected, and our room faced a busy street so it was a little noisy at night, but not too bad.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

pamela

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value for a hotel in London. Parking was great. Lovely breakfast. Highly recommend, would defo return
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Fairly pleasant but hot

I stayed recently with my husband and our son. Check in was smooth and straightforward. The rooms are clean and relativity spacious but quite uncomfortable in the August heat as there is no air conditioning. We were given a small table fan but it didn't make much difference. The beds were fairly comfortable. Breakfast was well organised despite how busy it was. I'd like to see some more vegetarian options but that's personal preference. Our room was at the front of the hotel so it was quite noisy at night with the road traffic and the pub especially as it was a warm evening. My son struggled to slerp. Other than that our stay was pleasant but not sure I'd return in the summer heat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Zoe

Ideal place to stay so close to everything we wanted to go visit
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christina, Crestview

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and bathroom was clean and we felt safe in the hotel. Breakfast was good. Our only challenge was the lack of air movement in the room. We knew there was no air conditioning but it was hot and the room was very stuffy without any sort of fan making the room challenging to sleep in at night. Overall the hotel was great, just something to be aware of for summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

PO SHAN

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The rooms don’t have air conditioning. They don’t have fans or exhaust fans in the bathroom. This leads to a hot and humid room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

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

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay been 18 times took friends this time lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

Great overnight stay

We came to London to see a couple of shows and stayed just one night. For London the price was low so we were really surprised at the quality and the standard of service. Everything was spotlessly clean, the room was great and all the staff were so polite and helpful. We were able to leave our bags on both days very easily which was a great help. We had a drink in the bar and coffee and pastry in the coffee shop - both were good. We will certainly stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahram

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Perfect location, great all rounder, good price.

The standout for me, aside from the location, is the incredible plumbing. Silly as it sounds you can fill a deep bath with scalding hot water in about 90 seconds, as an engineer at heart i find it so impressive that a hotel this size can do this 24/7. Staff are brilliant and so attentive. Rooms arent anything special but the amenities are all there and they are clean, and again with everything within a 20 min walk, from theaters to restaurants to the major train stations, its a great choice. After 2 stays, this is now my "go to" for a night a the theatre in London.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Liusaidh

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and very convenient for Euston Station and the British Museum etc. But rooms were noisy both from the street (sirens and traffic) and you could hear talking (not shouting, literally just people having conversations) from the neighbouring rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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