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The Goodenough Hotel London

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Russell Square

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Superior Single Room, Courtyard View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 649
AED 778 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May

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Superior Single Room, Courtyard View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Single Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Single Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Dorothy Sayers Signature Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Dorothy Sayers Signature Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Virginia Woolf Signature Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Virginia Woolf Signature Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Family Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Single Room, Courtyard View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Single Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Helena Normanton Signature | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Helena Normanton Signature

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Family Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double Room, Courtyard View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Double Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Eileen Power Signature Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Eileen Power Signature Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Double Room, Bathtub

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
23 Mecklenburgh Square, London Borough of Camden, London, England, WC1N 2AD

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The British Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Leicester Square - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 6 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 8 min walk
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 10 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lucas Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Lamb - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Redemption Roasters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bloom Kitchen & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Racketeer - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Goodenough Hotel London

Upscale guesthouse near Russell Square
Near The British Museum and University College London, The Goodenough Hotel London provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a library. The on-site restaurant, Great Hall, serves dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and secured bicycle storage
  • A banquet hall, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 65 individually decorated rooms have perks such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate dining areas, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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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 12 for adults and GBP 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Great Hall

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • 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
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • 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
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets
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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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 9 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

Is The Goodenough Hotel London pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Goodenough Hotel London?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Goodenough Hotel London?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Goodenough Hotel London?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Goodenough Hotel London located?

Located in London City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Russell Square and University College London. The British Museum and Royal Opera House are also within 1 mi (2 km). Russell Square Underground Station is 8 minutes by foot and London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) is 10 minutes.

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The Goodenough Hotel London Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 316 out of 643 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 643 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 643 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 643 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 643 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice stay, and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely quiet place to stay in central London.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a safe and quiet area. Room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was nice and good quality over at the college.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful area to be in! Breakfast at the university college is beautiful and very peaceful in the morning. Nice restaurants and bars at walkable distance. Definitely enjoyed my stay here at the Goodenough Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Lovely staff. Options for breakfast both of which were good, location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay, the room was clean and a good amount of space for two people. Check in, check out was smooth and staff were kind and helpful with storing our luggage. We will definitely be back again as the area was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING -- Best place i have stayed in London -- i years
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great hotel option. Convenient and lovely. But heads up— there is no elevator. If you have big luggage, thick can be hard. Staff were amazing and helped us with our suitcases. The staff are so welcoming and helpful. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay clean and we had a large suite. Close to a lot of places.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, peacefull, felt safe. Green enviroment. And walking distance from the tube.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Wenlong

Convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location quiet clean comfy room and bed. Good shower
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous suite and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Atsuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and everything looked new. We needed to go down the stairs from the back of the reception and go up the stairs to our room. The staff were friendly and helpful when carrying the luggage.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet surrounding in centre london, great staff, confortable room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel staff friendly, great water pressure in shower, quiet location - the hotel is across a few old townhouses so rooms are a little hard to find with multiple stairways etc!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful night
Fabulous, comfortable and caring. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy walk from Kings Cross St. Pancras
Needed a hotel conveniently placed for stations and this was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place in a quiet area of London
Just a 10 minute walk from Kings Cross. Property is down a very quiet street which is rare for London. Lovely, big bed and great shower. Only a short walk to Russell Square/Southampton Row, where there are ple ty of pubs & restaurants. We thoroughly enjoyed our mini break
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to Kings Cross Station. Wonderful staff in a pretty cool location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie Acheritogaray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfec!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel however no lift so you need to be fit to climb the stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

jon

Mediocre service, few room amenities. No real welcome or staff help with luggage Stay was ok, unlikely to return
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favourite place to stay at whenever I am in London. Excellent location, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Harald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location,good service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024