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Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Middle Eight offers a luxurious, eco-friendly retreat in Covent Garden's heart. Enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast, gym access, and cocktails at the bar. Helpful staff and a prime location near Leicester Square enhance the experience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Classic Room (Chic)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(57 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Cosy)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (Superior Street)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Executive Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Deluxe Room (Urban)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts is in the entertainment district. Oxford Street and Kensington High Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Russell Square and Hyde Park. Check out an event or a game at Royal Albert Hall, and consider making time for London Eye, a top attraction not to be missed. Guests appreciate the hotel's convenience to public transportation: Holborn Underground Station is 3 minutes by foot and Covent Garden Underground Station is 5 minutes.
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66 Great Queen St, Covent Garden, London, England, WC2B 5BX

What's nearby

  • The British Museum - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Leicester Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • London Eye - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Holborn Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 11 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shakespeare's Head - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Redemption Roasters - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SOHO Coffee Co - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪All Bar One - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Covent Garden Market
A short walk from The British Museum and Russell Square, Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a business center and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All 180 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hair dryers and shampoo
  • 35-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 33.50 for adults and GBP 33.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

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 concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 70.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 33.50 for adults and GBP 33.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 90 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 70.0 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

Property is also known as

Middle Eight
Middle Eight Covent Garden Preferred Hotels Resorts

Frequently asked questions

Is Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of GBP 90 per vehicle applies.

Where is Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts located?

Located in London City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of King's College London, The British Museum, and Russell Square. Covent Garden Market and The Strand are also within 10 minutes. Holborn Underground Station is only a 3-minute walk and Covent Garden Underground Station is 5 minutes.

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Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1029 out of 1347 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1347 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1347 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1347 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1347 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with 5-star service. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property…definitely would stay again! Convenient access to the tube and tons of shops and restaurants. All the staff couldn’t have been nicer. Really great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Great short break. Lovely hotel, ideal location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am definitely staying here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and value for your money! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow what a great find, excellent hotel, gorgeous room and really convenient for central London
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qnarik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my sister loved this place! Beautiful place, clean and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I could rate the staff higher, I would! Excellent location within walking distance of Covent Garden and Holborn.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Bar was fantastic and ambiance was very inviting
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The friendly staff. Great welcome and recommendations on places to eat. It made our stay all the more enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern technology - great coffee bar - comfortable bed and couch.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came with my Girlfriend for our 10th anniversary. The staff, room, and facilities were all wonderful. We would definitely love to return if we are ever planning to stay in the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

sinead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was fantastic and conveniently located near the underground station and Covent Garden.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajshi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Incredible services highly recommend. Will be coming back !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, loved the decoration of reception,bar area. Room comfortable, everything very clean. Breakfast nice and personalized
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with friendly staff. Close to shops and restaurants- Covent garden. Highly recommend it for London visitors. I look forward to staying at the hotel again on my next stop in London.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atabay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Rivers. It was perfect for our stay with a little one (5 months old). 1 bedroom space with a separate living area and an indoor balcony. Room service was great. They accommodate breakfast in the room as well. Hotel is conveniently located walking distance all main attractions. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Komal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent bed comfort, internet access, transport access
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful hotel, excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Normand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An excellent 4 star hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Excellent staff at reception Breakfast was very good with very accommodating and friendly staff Great room accommodations
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

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