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Royal National Hotel

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

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The Royal National Hotel sits in the heart of London, combining comfort with eco-friendly practices. Travelers enjoy a hearty breakfast, visit the onsite cafe, and connect with WiFi in their rooms, all while staying just steps from The British Museum and Leicester Square.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$254
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(110 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
(70 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

Map
38-51 Bedford Way, London, England, WC1H 0DG

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 near The British Museum
Close to Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus, Royal National Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and 5 meeting rooms
  • A vending machine, concierge services and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 1358 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 30-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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National Royal
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Royal National Hotel London
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National Hotel London
Royal National Hotel London, England
The Royal National Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Royal National Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 17 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal National Hotel on 23 Nov 2025 start from NZ$254.17, 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.

How much is parking at Royal National Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 24.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Royal National Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Royal National Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Royal National Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is steps away from University College London and Russell Square. The British Museum and Leicester Square are also within 1 mile (2 km). Russell Square Underground Station is only a 3-minute walk and Euston Underground Station is 9 minutes.

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Royal National Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1060 out of 3101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1131 out of 3101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 572 out of 3101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 198 out of 3101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 140 out of 3101 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

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff really friendly, great location, clean and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arianna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel at a good price. Happy friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Italian restaurant and close to the tube.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Amenities
Great stay , would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel. Friendly staff and clean room. Lots of dinning and shopping options around.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hua

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Very clean room, amazing hotel Slightly disappointed by breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jailene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, nice property, 5 minute walk to Russell Station. Lots of restaurants and convenience stores area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Room spotless, staff helpful. Room very hot so had to sleep with the window open which meant lots of road noise.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Amenities
Great location, friendly and helpful staff, pleasant rooms for short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Raafat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The single beds width extremely small. Breakfast starts at 6.30 am so not ideal if someone has early flight. One hour from Heathrow. Location is good and hotel clean. Also breakfast was good and downstairs area is lively. Staff are cooperative and polite.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel! highly recommeded. shout out to wen
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing place to stay and good food options on site. Parking available too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean, Staff courteous and helpful. Able to store luggage after checkout which was very helpful. Close to coffee places and great transport connections and location. We got the triple toom overlooking main road Wolburn so expect some car noise.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, good wifi. My only negative was the room was noisey through the window that was on the court side
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly and the location was perfect for where we needed to go. Perfect location for the underground with the station being so close
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

JEANETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our stay was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location balanced to price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025