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Royal National Hotel

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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

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, Russell Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Piccadilly Circus
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪37 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

  • Sleeps 3

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

Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(183 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
(75 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Triple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(105 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
(34 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(68 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(68 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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(39 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
(56 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Plus Triple - Extra Bed | Extra beds

Standard Plus Triple - Extra Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 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 next to popular attractions like Russell Square and University College London. 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

  • Russell Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The British Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Leicester Square - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Piccadilly Circus - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 4 min drive - 1.3 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

  • ‪Blooms Pizza Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Tropea - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bloomsbury Lanes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fitz's Brasserie - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Royal National Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
Royal National Hotel features free WiFi in public areas and a banquet hall. Self parking is offered for GBP 24.00 per day. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. This smoke-free hotel also has a vending machine.
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
Royal National
Royal National Hotel
Royal National Hotel London
Royal National London
Hotel Royal National London
Hotel National Royal
National Hotel London
Royal National Hotel London, England
The Royal National Hotel
Royal National Hotel Hotel
Royal National Hotel London
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 Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal National Hotel on Oct 19, 2025 start from $145.6, 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, just steps from Russell Square, and within a 10-minute walk of The British Museum and Tottenham Court Road. 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.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Royal National Hotel?

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. 1070 out of 3281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1228 out of 3281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 614 out of 3281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 215 out of 3281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 154 out of 3281 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location - nice bar and coffee/pizza place on site
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located next to a grocery store, shops, and restaurants. A souvenir stand near by offers items at half the cost of Piccadilly. Russell Station is 2min walk away. Half the hotel is renovated half us not. Reno side was nice. No AC!!! Made 33above unbearable. Otherwise an affordable well positioned location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Annabel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Understand a heat wave however really think need air con.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

MARGARET

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

Theatre family trip

Fir the size of the hotel the service and staff were excellent.,we really liked the extra security they had .breakfast was nice with lots of choice we would definitely stay there again as it was quite central for getting to places
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Dilhara

No air conditioning and rooms were sweltering on a 35 degree day. Apart from that rooms were ok. corridors were dated and not renovated
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

donald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Bed were comfortable but it was ridiculously hot in the rooms. So they need to re-evaluate their ventilation system.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms were quite tired looking. Also was really hot and windows had to be opened which was very noisy. We did get a fan which helped a little bit
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mitchell

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No air con but provided a fan, standard plus is a box room but provides everything you need
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

haluk

Traveled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bedrooms lacked air conditioning and the windows did not open much more than a crack which made it unbearable as the outside temps were mid 20's. We were only staying one night otherwise we would have demanded a fan. Other than that the rooms were basic and functional.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Pewaukee

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really nice, easy check-in/check-out, the hotel is in a very nice area where I don’t have to worry about anything. There was no air conditioning whatsoever, but I guess that’s a UK thing that I’m not used to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value for money in fantastic central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Monte

Traveled with partner
Way too crowded. Not close to anything. Can pick better.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Thilde Lennert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nailah

Traveled with group
Amazing service and area
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Juan Jose

There is no air conditioning in the rooms and on a hot day it becomes a Sauna. Good luck finding a seat in the lobby there are none.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

chee

Insufficient table top/ flat area for organising travelling stuff, had to use the floor or the beds to lay open luggages or personal stuff.hot water keeps rising temperature upon turn on and very difficult to get a comfortable temperature.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was small but everything was in great condition. The bathroom, shower were like new.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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