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Royal National Hotel

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

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Pizza
Twin Room
Exterior
Reception
Hallway

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$222
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

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38-51 Bedford Way, London, England, WC1H 0DG
  • Place, University College London
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3

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Twin Room

Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(190 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(76 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(111 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Plus Double Room

Standard Plus Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(71 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Plus Twin Room

Standard Plus Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(79 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Plus Twin - Extra Bed

Standard Plus Twin - Extra Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Plus Triple Room

Standard Plus Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Plus Triple - Extra Bed | Extra beds

Standard Plus Triple - Extra Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
Laptop workspace
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Plus Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Plus Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Plus Twin Room - Extra Bed

  • Sleeps 3

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Plus Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Plus Triple - Extra Bed

  • Sleeps 4

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Plus Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

London

Royal National 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 café, Blooms Cafe, serves pizza. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning English breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class London City Centre hotel, attractions include Leicester Square and Oxford Street.

What's nearby

  • University College London - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Russell Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of London - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The British Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tottenham Court Road - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • London (QQU-London Euston Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fitz's Brasserie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blooms Pizza Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bloomsbury Lanes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Marquis Cornwallis - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Royal National Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Russell Square
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 5 meeting rooms available. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Royal National Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 1358 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Royal National Hotel offers 1358 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (GBP 24 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 17.50 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Blooms Cafe
  • The London Pub

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 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 17.50 for adults and from GBP 17.50 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: GBP 24.00 per day

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, JCB International and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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National Royal
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Royal National Hotel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Royal National Hotel?

As of 21 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal National Hotel on 23 Nov 2025 start from AU$222.44, 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 Royal National Hotel?

Yep, Royal National Hotel has a covered self car park for GBP 24.00 per day.

Does Royal National Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, our visitors love the English brekkie here! Served daily from 6:30 AM to 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 Royal National Hotel?

No, Royal National Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Royal National Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Royal National Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves pizza.

What time are check-in & check-out at Royal National Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at Royal National Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Royal National Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1064 out of 3120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1140 out of 3120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 575 out of 3120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 200 out of 3120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 141 out of 3120 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were boiling hot and full of old, yucky furniture and had no air-con. Felt like a youth hostel. Absolutely not worth the price. Do not go here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, good services great location 5 min from the Tube
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcus, MESA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was more of a budget hotel with very few amenities, very spartan, two twin beds in a very small room. In the lobby they had no seating, chairs, or couches. Tiny bathroom with a sink so small that it was a joke. I know it's Central London, but this would have been a good hotel for $139 a night, not for $300 a night. I got misled by at least one online travel review site about the Royal National.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Check in nightmare but good overall

Check in was a nightmare. Totally understaffed and inefficient. Rooms were comfortable and ideal location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sookie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is in a good area . Access to transportation. And convenient stores and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin St

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, good breakfast. Just make sure your room in not on the first floor and facing the street to avoid street noise.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

GARY

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No major issues!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. No AC as expected, and our room faced a busy street so it was a little noisy at night, but not too bad.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

pamela

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value for a hotel in London. Parking was great. Lovely breakfast. Highly recommend, would defo return
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Fairly pleasant but hot

I stayed recently with my husband and our son. Check in was smooth and straightforward. The rooms are clean and relativity spacious but quite uncomfortable in the August heat as there is no air conditioning. We were given a small table fan but it didn't make much difference. The beds were fairly comfortable. Breakfast was well organised despite how busy it was. I'd like to see some more vegetarian options but that's personal preference. Our room was at the front of the hotel so it was quite noisy at night with the road traffic and the pub especially as it was a warm evening. My son struggled to slerp. Other than that our stay was pleasant but not sure I'd return in the summer heat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Zoe

Ideal place to stay so close to everything we wanted to go visit
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christina, Crestview

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and bathroom was clean and we felt safe in the hotel. Breakfast was good. Our only challenge was the lack of air movement in the room. We knew there was no air conditioning but it was hot and the room was very stuffy without any sort of fan making the room challenging to sleep in at night. Overall the hotel was great, just something to be aware of for summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

PO SHAN

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The rooms don’t have air conditioning. They don’t have fans or exhaust fans in the bathroom. This leads to a hot and humid room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay been 18 times took friends this time lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

Great overnight stay

We came to London to see a couple of shows and stayed just one night. For London the price was low so we were really surprised at the quality and the standard of service. Everything was spotlessly clean, the room was great and all the staff were so polite and helpful. We were able to leave our bags on both days very easily which was a great help. We had a drink in the bar and coffee and pastry in the coffee shop - both were good. We will certainly stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahram

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025