Royal National Hotel

3.0 star property

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Property amenity
A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a round table, and large windows offering a view of the street.
A bar area with wooden tables and stools, a bar counter with bottles and glasses, and a patterned floor.
A person reading a book at a table with a plant, a glass of orange juice, and a jar of honey.
Two people standing in front of a glass door with a view of a green outdoor area.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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38-51 Bedford Way, London, England, WC1H 0DG
  • Place, University College London
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, SOAS University of London
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LCY-London City)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(205 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(81 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(123 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(37 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Plus Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(76 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Plus Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(94 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Plus Twin - Extra Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(47 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Plus Triple Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(78 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Plus Triple - Extra Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Plus Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in London City Centre, Royal National Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Russell Square and within 15 minutes 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
  • SOAS University of London - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Birkbeck, University of London - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Russell Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bloomsbury Lanes - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • London (QQU-London Euston Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fitz's Brasserie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe in the Gardens - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blooms Pizza Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Tropea - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Royal National Hotel

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.

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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

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

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National Royal
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Royal National Hotel London, England
The Royal National Hotel
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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 Aug 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal National Hotel on Aug 16, 2026 start from $126, 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 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 Oxford Street and Leicester Square within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Royal National Hotel?

Yes, covered parking is offered for GBP 24 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 plus some guestrooms include a city view and bathrobes.

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.

Does Royal National Hotel have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Royal National Hotel?

The closest major airport to Royal National Hotel is London City Airport (LCY), which is 10.5 mi away (50 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 19.9 mi away (58-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Royal National Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Royal National Hotel that offer a balcony.

Royal National Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1175 out of 3184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1149 out of 3184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 573 out of 3184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 164 out of 3184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 123 out of 3184 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hotel for short stay in London plenty of restaurants
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms were clean, bed comfortable, staff efficient and helpful, and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Staff were all really helpful friendly and super efficient - lovely stay thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was ideal
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean very welcoming staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel at a central location. Would recommend to others planning a London stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness
Great budget hotel, very busy Clean comfortable beds good English breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good size, nice location. Convenient to King’s Cross and St. Pancreas.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were clean and the staff very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Precious

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WiFi was slow but overall a good stay. This is a quite busy hotel with lots of people. Also it is close to the Russell Square underground station which is good but you may have to transfer to another line pretty often in order to get to most places around London. So not a bad location but just keep that in mind!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Clean hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, warm welcome from Jennai on the front desk who gave us an early check-in and complementary wine when he heard it was my daughter's 21st birthday. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room and hotel . Breakfast was lovely and staff all seemed helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect! It was small but worked well. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Danny

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Courteous staff, excellent room and everythingbwas spotless.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thao Phan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Loved the location and close restaurant options. Very clean. Would highly recommend and stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in Luggage storage good although lifts very busy to basement
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room fab,clean and comfy,staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Naoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Subway stations are near the hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026