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The Goodenough Hotel London

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with a restaurant, a short walk to Russell Square

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Helena Normanton Signature | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
Superior Single Room, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
Reception
Virginia Woolf Signature Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Single Room, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Superior Single Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

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

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Single Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Single Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Dorothy Sayers Signature Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Dorothy Sayers Signature Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

Highlights

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

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Virginia Woolf Signature Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Virginia Woolf Signature Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Family Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Single Room, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Single Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Helena Normanton Signature | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Helena Normanton Signature

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Courtyard View

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Family Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double Room, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Double Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

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

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Eileen Power Signature Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Eileen Power Signature Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Double Room, Bathtub

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 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 - 0.5 miles
  • The British Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Leicester Square - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

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), 1 meeting room, and a banquet hall
  • Tour/ticket assistance, secured bicycle storage, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, a water dispenser, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 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

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

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

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 The Strand 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. 335 out of 680 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 680 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 680 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 680 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 680 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

Comfortable, clean, convenient place to stay for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Lovely staff and great room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

The hotel was clean , reception helpt me good and very nice people
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

Good set up and nice venue for breakfast during the weekend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Great location! Not far from shopping, dining and public transportation. Loved how quiet this area was.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Really nice stay, and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Good customer service, comfortable clean room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Really nice and comfortable rooms. The breakfast was good and staff were approachable and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Room was lovely and spacious and excellent for 2 adults and child. Setting was very quiet but within easy reach of Kings Cross/St Pancras and main tube lines into central London.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

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

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

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

10/10

Spotless, friendly, comfortable, an excellent shower and a great location - highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

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

10/10

It was unexpected to have to walk up 3 floors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING -- Best place i have stayed in London -- i years
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10

The hotel room was very nice. The staff member who checked us in was incredibly rude. He quite literally yelled at us as we checked in. He was unhelpful and treated us very poorly in all of our interactions with him.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great stay clean and we had a large suite. Close to a lot of places.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Nice hotel, good size room, clean and tidy. Only issue is we had a room on the ground floor close to reception so very noisy particularly on a morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

As a solo traveller I enjoyed a fabulous stay in one of the hotel’s single rooms. Comfortable, stylish and well equipped, I’d thoroughly recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

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

Great location quiet clean comfy room and bed. Good shower
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10

Convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Clean, peacefull, felt safe. Green enviroment. And walking distance from the tube.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025