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City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Russell Square

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Lobby sitting area
Lobby lounge
Twin Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hallway
Daily English breakfast (GBP 19 per person)
City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel in central London offers a practical base near The British Museum. Enjoy on-site shopping, a café, dry cleaning, free high-speed WiFi, and an on-site bar and restaurant. Previous guests praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(110 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Plasma TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(141 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Plasma TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Business Single Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Business Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Plasma TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
38-51 Bedford Way, London, England, WC1H 0DG

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 - 4 min walk
  • London (QQU-London Euston Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel

Upscale hotel near Russell Square
Located close to The British Museum and Leicester Square, City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel provides shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, concierge services, and a vending machine
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 272 rooms offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 40-inch plasma TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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 19 for adults and GBP 19 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Accessibility

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

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch plasma TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

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, smart lock

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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 19 for adults and GBP 19 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 24 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

City Sleeper At Royal National
City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel Hotel
City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel London
City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 24 per day.

What time is check-in at City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is steps from University College London and Russell Square. The British Museum and Tottenham Court Road are also within 10 minutes. Russell Square Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Euston Square Underground Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 828 out of 1721 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 628 out of 1721 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1721 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1721 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1721 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and knowledgable staff, clean room and great breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salomon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best property I’ve stayed at
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

MYOUNG GOO

Liked: Staff & service
Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time staying at the hotel. Attentive and friendly staff. Lots of good eating places and pubs within walking distance.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly located for those who want to see London
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JULIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great facilities and breakfast, comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and the hotel was in great condition and very clean. The rooms were spacious and the hotel is close to the nearest tube station across the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phedre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly located next to the tube and areally nice park close to the college so lots of interesting shops and eateries to eat at the room was very cozy and nice the staff was incredible
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Special little touches for a special birthday celebration and the staff were so polite, welcoming and helpful they couldn’t do enough to make our stay enjoyable. Great location for getting around central London. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic location, clean and comfortable room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a cuple of days
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice, comfortable, staff was really nice and helpful. Variety of options for eating nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very convenient to all we wanted to do. Rooms were very clean and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ansea Dilina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff was professional , clean room, breakfast was good
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room for London. Comfy beds, good bathroom. Very near Tube. Good food options nearby- close to Fortitude Bakery which defiantly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, easy access to transportation and walkable for much of central London. The room, service, and breakfast are a real deal for the price. Rooms are modern, with good beds and bathrooms. Maid service was fine. Nothing fancy, but a perfectly good 3-star hotel for people staying for a few days to a few weeks.
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haiqing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little bit noises for sleeping
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet room on 7th floor facing courtyard. Great breakfast. Plenty of choice. Very friendly staff. Definitely stay again. Russell Square tube station a few minites walk away. Abba and MJ amazing. Overall fabulous trip to London
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I thought the staff was so helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean with daily housekeeping and change of towels, you can open the window and have fresh aire every day. Breakfast is amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were very accommodating when I needed to stay an extra night as well as having a room available so I can check in early. It’s very close to the tube and multiple bus stops. I never once felt unsafe. Would absolutely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice property worth the upgrade to city sleeper for a treat
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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