The Goodenough Hotel London

4.0 star property

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Dinner served
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar
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Virginia Woolf Signature Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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23 Mecklenburgh Square, London Borough of Camden, London, England, WC1N 2AD
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, University College London
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Helena Normanton Superior Suite

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Small Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Dorothy Sayers Signature Suite

  • Garden view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Eileen Power Superior Suite

  • Garden view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Virginia Woolf Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Goodenough Hotel London

Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and conference space.
The Goodenough Hotel London offers 65 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This London hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Goodenough Hotel London's great location. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of The British Museum. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 10 minutes by foot from Russell Square and a 3-minute drive from The British Museum
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available.

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 431 square feet (40 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Goodenough Hotel London.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star London hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Great Hall – This buffet restaurant only serves dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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.

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The Goodenough Hotel London Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 373 out of 756 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 756 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 756 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 756 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 756 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Dafydd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, quiet hotel with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was in the old block outside and was nothing like the pics online. I was very clean and the staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and tidy room, good shower
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean, convenient place to stay for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and great room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good set up and nice venue for breakfast during the weekend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location! Easy access to Kings Cross and St. Pancras station.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice and comfortable rooms. The breakfast was good and staff were approachable and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel was clean , reception helpt me good and very nice people
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Xiaochuan

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
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10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

ATTILA

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
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10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, quiet neighborhood and if you don’t mind walking a bit, it's easy to get to the Thames and everything in that direction. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel in quiet neighborhood. Staff was helpful. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Not far from shopping, dining and public transportation. Loved how quiet this area was.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marianne

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

Very nice hotel on quiet square

Very nice hotel within walking distance from kings Cross station and in a quiet square
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Grainne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spotless, friendly, comfortable, an excellent shower and a great location - highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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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