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Bedford Hotel

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

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Garden
Business center
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
The Bedford Hotel offers a quiet escape in London's cultural heart. Relax in the garden or enjoy meals at Botanica restaurant, serving three daily meals. Guests appreciate in-room WiFi and can borrow books from the hotel's library.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(74 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Single Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(77 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Garden View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(85 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(111 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Single Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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About the neighborhood

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, Bedford Hotel is near a metro station. The British Museum and St. Paul's Cathedral are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Oxford Street and Kensington High Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Lord's Cricket Ground or Emirates Stadium. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient to public transportation: Russell Square Underground Station is 4 minutes by foot and Holborn Underground Station is 6 minutes.
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Southampton Row, 83-95, London, England, WC1B 4HD

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The British Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Leicester Square - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 11 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Montague on the Gardens - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪All Star Lanes - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Verdi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Antalya Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Swiss Butter - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Bedford Hotel

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Russell Square
The British Museum and Leicester Square are located near Bedford Hotel, which provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Botanica, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a water dispenser, and a reception hall
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 184 rooms boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and highchairs

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

  • Covered self parking on site (GBP 24 per day)

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 19 for adults and GBP 19 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Botanica

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1964
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50.00 per pet, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 19 for adults and GBP 19 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: GBP 24 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 50.00 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Bedford London
Bedford Hotel London London
Bedford London London
Bedford Hotel London, England
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Bedford Hotel London
Bedford Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is Bedford Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 50.00 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Bedford Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 24 per day.

What time is check-in at Bedford Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bedford Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bedford Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this eco-certified hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Russell Square and University College London. The British Museum and Tottenham Court Road are also within 15 minutes. Russell Square Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Holborn Underground Station is 6 minutes.

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Bedford Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 860 out of 1753 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 640 out of 1753 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1753 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1753 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1753 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mikal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location -- so close to dining options and the British Museum.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haruko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, all staffs were kind and friendly. i will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iaroslav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy rooom with windows that tou can open. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Amenities
Lovely hotel, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Merin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really good stay. The staff were kind and hospitable. The rooms were basic and met all of our needs. The English breakfast was good. I would definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a comfortable and well located hotel! We so enjoyed our stay! 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location & good value for money :-)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at the Bedford it’s well located and good value
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stafe was friendly and accommodating. The hotel restaurant's breakfast was nice. Good amount of dinning options nearby. The British Museum is only a 5 minute walk. My only negative comment is that the hotel rooms do not have air-conditioning.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

jer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vlad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Walking distance to the center. Good breakfast. Quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the windows open partially. It helped to cool down the room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bedroom bright and fresh. Good location. Good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very well situated hotel convenient for Transportation, walking to West End, British Museum and restaurants. Excellent breakfast buffet. Rooms are small and the shower in my room could not be adjusted because of a broken part.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Splendid neighbourhood, relaxed clean comfortable hotel with quiet courtyard and friendly helpful staff. We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for our needs. Nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joycelyn

Liked: Amenities
Hotel was not bad however the AC did not get as cold as I would like, but they did have a convenient grocery store a few steps away. The patio was great for morning coffee so overall it’s a great place. In Jesus Christ Name, Joy-Roman 8.28
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jane Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to hop on hop off Breakfast great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very enjoyable stay at this hotel. The location is highly convenient, with easy access to nearby attractions, dining, and transportation. The property was exceptionally clean, and the room was well-prepared and comfortable, ensuring a pleasant experience. The breakfast offered a good selection of fresh and well-prepared options, providing an excellent start to the day. The staff demonstrated professionalism and courtesy, which further enhanced my stay. Overall, this hotel offers excellent value for its location, cleanliness, breakfast quality, and service.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bedford is pretty much my go-to choice when staying in London. It’s walking distance from two underground stations which gives you quick access to most of the city. It’s surrounded by dining options ranging from budget fast food to bougie restaurants. The British Museum is a brief stroll away, and despite all that, it’s quiet. (I’ve only visited as a solo traveller, but it’s perfect for solo travellers.)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we stepped in the door, the staff were excellent. Nothing was too much trouble. The rooms were much larger than any other London accommodation I've stayed in and the location was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at Bedford hotel All staff very professional friendly Rooms clean the only I would say is the bathroom need of update and new shower Hotel great location Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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