Bedford Hotel

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

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Garden
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
Lobby
Reception
Double Room, Garden View

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$289
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

Explore the area

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Southampton Row, 83-95, London, England, WC1B 4HD
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University College London
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(125 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(92 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Single Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room, Garden View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

Single Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(84 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(80 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Twin Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the area

London

Bedford Hotel puts you in the heart of London, steps from Russell Square and within a 10-minute stroll of The British Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Botanica, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. English breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class London City Centre hotel include Royal Opera House and Covent Garden Market.

What's nearby

  • Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Russell Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University College London - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Theatreland - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The British Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪'The Level' Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Tropea - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Antalya Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Montague on the Gardens - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Bedford Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Russell Square
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 2 meeting rooms available. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Bedford Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star London hotel.

  • 184 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1964
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Bedford Hotel offers 184 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Fridges and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 50.00 per pet, per week
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 19 for adults and from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, JCB International and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bedford Hotel?

Bedford Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Bedford Hotel?

As of 8 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bedford Hotel on 22 Feb 2026 start from AU$289.18, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Bedford Hotel?

Yep, Bedford Hotel has a covered self car park for GBP 24 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Does Bedford Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, travelers enjoy the English brekkie here! Offered weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bedford Hotel?

No, Bedford Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bedford Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bedford Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bedford Hotel?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Bedford Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

Bedford Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 836 out of 1675 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 600 out of 1675 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1675 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1675 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1675 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CLAIRE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, and staff very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

samana

Considering the price, I was not impressed and I am aware that Lindon
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is convenient for London city visiting. The reception and restaurant are modern and stylish. The breakfast is plentiful. The bedrooms are worn and need updating, but we were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, lots of restaurants, small room
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

pia

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Manuel Campuzano

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff on reception and in restaurant/ bar very efficient and courteous
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable place in wonderful location: close to British Museum, Euston, St Pancras, and Kings Cross train and tube stations, and Fortitude Bake Shop (in alley behind Russell Square Tube station). Stay frequently!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Clean room, friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great breakfast. Rooms are very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel, helpful staff and superb location. Spotlessly clean. Booked a larger single room, very comfortable with great view of Southampton Row. Have often stayed in single rooms with no view or facing brick walls so this was a definite plus for me.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good restaurants nearby. 10 min walk to theatres.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were wonderful. Room was cleaned every day.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check in was easy and bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Great staff, great comfortable room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money. Room nothing special, amazing location and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Minghui

The room was in good condition. The staff is ok.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jean, Ottawa

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and location were perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and convenient location to all major tourist areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Amazing!!! Comfy bed. Good sized towels! Very happy!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, courteous and extremely helpful staff. Great location and good value. Would absolutely recommend, and will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025