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The Goodenough Hotel London

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with a restaurant, 9-minute walk to Russell Square

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Exterior
Helena Normanton Signature | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Dinner served
Front of property
Superior Single Room, Courtyard View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
The Goodenough Hotel offers a peaceful Bloomsbury sanctuary with a garden and library. Explore Russell Square and Tottenham Court Road, then return for dinner at the Great Hall. Enjoy WiFi throughout and attentive service from the praised staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 30 of 30 rooms

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Single Room, Courtyard View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Single Room, Courtyard View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Single Room, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Single Room, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Helena Normanton Signature | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Helena Normanton Signature

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Single Room, Courtyard View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Single Room, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Double Room, Bathtub

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, Courtyard View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Double Room, Courtyard View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Dorothy Sayers Signature Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Dorothy Sayers Signature Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Eileen Power Signature Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Eileen Power Signature Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Virginia Woolf Signature Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Virginia Woolf Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Dorothy Sayers Signature Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Double Or Twin Room With Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2

Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Eileen Power Signature Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

Family Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 3

Helena Normanton Signature Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 1

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior King Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Living area | Smart TV

Virginia Woolf Signature Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Double Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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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

  • ‪Crown Plaza Club Lounge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Lucas Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Queens Head - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lamb - ‬5 min walk
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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), a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
  • Secured bicycle storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and 1 meeting room
  • 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 designer toiletries and showers
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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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 15 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
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • 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

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 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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Goodenough Club
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Goodenough Mecklenburgh Square Guesthouse London
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The Goodenough Hotel London Guesthouse London

Frequently asked questions

Is The Goodenough Hotel London pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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 Farringdon Underground Station is 11 minutes.

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The Goodenough Hotel London Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 352 out of 721 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 721 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 721 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 721 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 721 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 Excellent

Robert

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

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness
Over priced for the standard of hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

8/10 Good

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness
No air conditioning or elevators. This is not advertised by the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay clean and we had a large suite. Close to a lot of places.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room but no lifts - lots of steep stairs! Breakfast was served in small cramped basement. No air conditioning/ stifling
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favourite place to stay at whenever I am in London. Excellent location, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah

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

Nice hotel (get the right room!)

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

8/10 Good

Harald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location,good service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice accommodation with a boutique style hotel Really comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was unexpected to have to walk up 3 floors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Fantastic

Amazing stay. Excellent service and rooms. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

Great place in a quiet area of London

Just a 10 minute walk from Kings Cross. Property is down a very quiet street which is rare for London. Lovely, big bed and great shower. Only a short walk to Russell Square/Southampton Row, where there are ple ty of pubs & restaurants. We thoroughly enjoyed our mini break
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atsuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and everything looked new. We needed to go down the stairs from the back of the reception and go up the stairs to our room. The staff were friendly and helpful when carrying the luggage.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is well situated in a quiet, safe, and convenient neighborhood. Comfortable, welcoming room and wonderfully helpful and friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel however no lift so you need to be fit to climb the stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The experience was not great. The WiFi barely worked, cut out nonstop. Do not plan to work if you stay here and need internet. No elevator. Travel light, otherwise - may end up lugging a heavy suitcase up 4 flights or stairs. The 4th floor is quite warm and the fan sounded like a lawn mower.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quainr, convenient, friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Sasha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
A cheap hostel. But the shared bathroom had no place to put your stuff and the shower floor was pretty dirty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

D

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

Comfy quiet clean not very coeliac friendly

Lovely room but rather small. Big comfy bed and good shower. Lovely quiet area. Quite a good cooked breakfast but no gluten free bread for coeliacs like me.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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