The Goodenough Hotel London

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

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Exterior
Front of property
Helena Normanton Signature
Superior Single Room, Courtyard View
Dinner served

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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23 Mecklenburgh Square, London Borough of Camden, London, England, WC1N 2AD
  • Russell Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • The British Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Piccadilly Circus
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Single Room, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Dorothy Sayers Signature Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Virginia Woolf Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Single Room, Courtyard View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Helena Normanton Signature

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double Room, Courtyard View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Eileen Power Signature Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Bathtub

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

London

At The Goodenough Hotel London you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Russell Square and University College London. Highlights at this guest house include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and Smart TVs. .The buffet restaurant, Great Hall, is open for dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the guest house's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class London City Centre guest house, attractions include The British Museum and Leicester Square.

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The British Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Leicester Square - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 8 min walk
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 10 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crown Plaza Club Lounge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Redemption Roasters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Perseverance - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Water Rats - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Goodenough Hotel London

Guesthouse with a restaurant, a short walk to Russell Square
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and a meeting room are available.

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Goodenough Hotel London.

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

  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Goodenough Hotel London offers 65 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated accommodation has separate dining areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This London guest house provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 transport

  • No on-site 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
  • 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 centre
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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 full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from GBP 9 for children

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, 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
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. 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, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Goodenough Hotel London?

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

What makes The Goodenough Hotel London a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Goodenough Hotel London.

Does The Goodenough Hotel London serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is served weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Goodenough Hotel London?

No, The Goodenough Hotel London does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Goodenough Hotel London?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at The Goodenough Hotel London?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Goodenough Hotel London?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Goodenough Hotel London Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 717 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 717 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 717 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 717 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 717 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

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was nice and clean. Sofa bed was not very comfortable for my children however. We had a room on the top floor which was up 3 flights of stairs, obviously without lifts this was very hard to get to with luggage as the last set of stairs was very steep and tight. Breakfast was a strange experience, firstly we had trouble finding the breakfast room located in the college over the road, secondly it felt like we were back at school and had to be quiet whilst we were eating which was difficult with 2 children and thirdly I don't think it was worth the amount we spent on breakfast to be honest. Location was not too bad although we were expecting it to be a bit closer to Euston.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryll

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed with 2 friend's room was lovely and big, beds were super comfy. Hotel felt grand! Having breakfast meant we had to cross the road, but lovely surroundings, breakfast was lovely. An allround fabulous overnight stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location! Easy access to Kings Cross and St. Pancras station.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Bob

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Susan

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

Well priced and located

Good price and conveniently located for travel on subway and rail services. Breakfast was good. Room was clean and comfortable—hallway carpet a bit worn
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Denis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rapport qualité-prix faible

Les lits sont en fin de vie, tapis avec tâches, aucune isolation dans les chambres. Beaucoup de bruit, beaucoup d'étudiants en fête. Rapport qualité prix extrêmement faible.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Charming hotel

We had a very comfortable and pleasant 3 night stay at the hotel.The staff were efficient and friendly. Our room was clean and spacious and had everything we needed.The kettle and tea bags and the hairdryer were appreciated. We would definitely stay here again when we next visit London.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gina

Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Parkash

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint old
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Fred, Shinagawa-Ku

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good set up and nice venue for breakfast during the weekend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Not far from shopping, dining and public transportation. Loved how quiet this area was.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and great room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Central location and safe

Excellent choice for a great location , but ask for a lower floor if you’re not too good with stairs
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madelaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Lovely hotel in a leafy quiet road

Very nice clean accomodation. Staff were excellent, very friendly and helpful. Room was well appointed and clean. Would have been better if we could have worked out how do cast to the TV, instructions were given but it didn't work. Coffee machine seemed to be a bit temperamental. But small niggles, generally a very decent hotel. Best thing for us was the location, which was quiet, down a wide leafy street opposite a children's park. Lovely, quiet and safe. Ten mins walk from Kings Cross/St Pancras and ten mins from Russell Square and British Museum.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Travelled with partner
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

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Excellent hotel

Excellent hotel, room very good, only point would be no lift, but good value for money, would use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025