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Goodenough College

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

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Breakfast (GBP 10 per person)
Courtyard
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite
Courtyard
Garden

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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London House - Mecklenburgh Square, London, England, WC1N 2AB
  • Russell Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • The British Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Piccadilly Circus
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room, Men only, Shared Bathroom

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Men only, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Studio Suite, Ensuite

Executive Studio Suite, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Women only, Shared Bathroom

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Women only, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

London

At Goodenough College you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Russell Square and University College London. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .At the guest house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. English breakfast is available. .Within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class London City Centre guest house, attractions include The British Museum and The Strand.
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What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The British Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Leicester Square - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 7 min walk
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Redemption Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Perseverance - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sainsbury's Local - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Lady Ottoline - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Knockbox Coffee - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Goodenough College

Guesthouse with a restaurant, a short walk to Russell Square
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at Goodenough College.

This 4-star London guest house is smoke free.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Goodenough College offers 100 accommodations with free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a weekly basis and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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LSE Rosebery Hall - Campus Accommodation

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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee: GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 10 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Goodenough College Guesthouse London
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Goodenough College?

Goodenough College offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Does Goodenough College serve breakfast?

Yeah, English brekkie is available at Goodenough College.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Goodenough College?

No, Goodenough College does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Goodenough College?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Goodenough College?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Goodenough College?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Goodenough College Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 664 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 664 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 664 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 664 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 664 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Gillian

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed here before several times and loved the hotel, hence booking again. But this time I was put in student quarters( I didn’t realise I wasn’t in the hotel rooms !!!. No coffee or tea, no milk. No TV , very uncomfortable mattress (thin and could feel all the springs ). Breakfast not included. Charged £279 for the privilege of staying in a room for one night mid week(1adult) . Travel lodge would have been far superior to this. This was also more than I thought I was being charged too, I thought the cost was £230 , which was still far too much for such a poor standard. Very disappointing Some staff were lovely and some were downright rude. Not experienced that here before, usually the staff are all lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sam

Disliked: Room comfort
If you're traveling alone and want a fairly inexpensive, safe option near King's Cross - St Pancras, this place is pretty good. Otherwise, avoid it. The bed was narrow and uncomfortable, there was a smell of smoke in the hallways, and students were talking loudly, outside my window, all night (and I do mean all night: they were still at it at 5 in the morning).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would have given this property five stars except they were doing very loud renovations in the morning. But such is life! Overall, it is modest but wonderful, exactly what I was looking for. I would stay again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xirui

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably good and priced food on site
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great stay at goodenough college! Room was spacious, bed shockingly comfortable, the location is ideal, and as a solo female traveler I felt totally safe. I’d absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful college and the room and location were perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhupesh, Cheshire

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Feruz

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Randolph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very effective staff at both the College and Hotel

I have recent knee injuries so the climb up to my original room at the 4th floor of the Hotel was a struggle. But the magnificent Hotel reservations team managed to get me a single room at the College with attached bath at very short notice, intelligently moving the younger and fitter student to the attic room I had at the Hotel. The Hotel reservations staff member was called Zahari. I promised to make a personal statement of gratitude to him for his exemplary service standards and initiative to solve the problem I had. I also want to thank the front desk personnel at the Hotel for their very sensitive and kind attention to me during my stay and helping me move over to the College. The staff at the College were equally courteous and understanding. For the location, price and convenience for someone on a work trip and not needing a TV or other luxuries, I would recommend the College for a great and comfortable work trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Massimo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay, friendly staff, excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sandrine, PARIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un peu cher pour une résidence étudiante. Bruyant lorsque l'on se trouver côté "rue".
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Awful Stay

If there’s only one review you read, make it this one. Our accommodation was awful. They stuck us in a basement 5 minutes from where we checked in. The room was old, musty, had obvious water damage, and pest control units in the bathroom. We had booked a private double suite, and it was disgusting. Do not book here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the studious atmosphere and sense of history. Staff are really helpful. Amazing coffee in the area and grear cinema. Quiet streets.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

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

quiet neighbourhood in a central location

The hotel is located in the centre of London, within short walking distance from Russell Square and Holborn Tube stations or Kings Cross/ St. Pancrass railway station. Despite this, the surrounding area is very quiet which is because it's just next to Mecklenburgh Square Garden. Check-in was easily done, the room was clean and equipped with everything needed for a short stay and everything worked well. I can recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness

Basic Hslls not a hotel

Very basic. No TV. They are Halls of residence not a true hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
University accommodation at hotel standards but at university prices. Lovely grounds in a vibrant area and close to tube / bus routes. My new go-to place for London vacations.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tsvetomila

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024