Close to Russell Square and Tottenham Court Road, Goodenough College offers a tranquil retreat with a garden, coffee shop/cafe, and library. Unwind in the ballroom or enjoy the convenience of laundry facilities and 24-hour front desk; guests rave about the overall value and helpful staff.
London House - Mecklenburgh Square, London, England, WC1N 2AB
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
London City Airport (LCY) - 45 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 61 min drive
Luton Airport (LTN) - 76 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN) - 77 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 93 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 100 min drive
London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 12 min walk
King's Cross Station - 14 min walk
Farringdon Station - 15 min walk
Russell Square Underground Station - 7 min walk
Farringdon Underground Station - 10 min walk
Chancery Lane Underground Station - 11 min walk
Restaurants
Redemption Roasters - 3 min walk
The Lamb - 2 min walk
The Perseverance - 3 min walk
The Lady Ottoline - 4 min walk
Noble Rot Lamb's Conduit
About this property
Goodenough College
Goodenough College offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Russell Square and University College London. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. A snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and overall value. Public transportation is just a short walk: Russell Square Underground Station is 7 minutes and Farringdon Underground Station is 10 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
100 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (18 years old and younger) not allowed
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Snack bar/deli
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
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Weekly housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10 per person
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Goodenough College Guesthouse London
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Frequently asked questions
Does Goodenough College offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Goodenough College does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Goodenough College?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Goodenough College?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Goodenough College.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Goodenough College?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Goodenough College and nearby?
Goodenough College has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Goodenough College?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Goodenough College like?
Goodenough College is a short 7-minute walk from Russell Square Underground Station and 8 minutes' walk from Russell Square.
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Goodenough College Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was good, tasty, and affordable with a variety of options available. (9 reviews)
Good food options are available at reasonable prices on site. (5 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2025
great stay, friendly staff, excellent location
Massimo
Massimo, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2025
Best-kept secret in London!
This place is AMAZING! A room that took me back to my first year uni days (but much bigger and nicer) in a wonderful area of Bloomsbury. Breakfast in the Great Hall, original art everywhere, beautiful outdoor spaces and lovely, helpful staff. I would stay there again in a heartbeat. And ridiculously cheap, too!
Angela
Angela, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2025
Location and price on point!
Great location and very cheap. Good value for money.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2025
Reasonably good and priced food on site
Xirui
Xirui, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2025
It is a beautiful college and the room and location were perfect!
Steven
Steven, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2025
serves the purpose
very nice place to have a bed for the night. Only ten minute walk from Kings X station. No TV in the room, but not a necessity for me anyway.
Joe
Joe, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2025
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.
Phoebe
Phoebe, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 27, 2025
Great visit (again)
I really enjoyed my stay. I was welcomed warmly by the reception team and felt safe throughout my stay. My room was spacious and the fridge was a great help. The only slight downside was that the shower was not powerful at all. Otherwise a great trip and I would definitely stay again as the location is so convenient.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 16, 2025
Great location. Reception staff were great and made me very welcome.
The only downside is the lack of toilet and shower in the room- otherwise excellent and a really good price.
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 3, 2025
Clean and comfortable halls of residence
A very nice halls of residence, so don't expect TVs, drinks making facilities or similar hotel facilities. Also shared bathroom (all should not be a surprise).
However, rooms are very large and comfortable and there is a kitchen you can use.
Nicholas
Nicholas, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 25, 2025
Friendly and helpful staff. Surprised at the nice fridge in room. Water didn't drain too well from shower in room but would require a major realignment of the floor. Not greatest comfort level of bed. But I would stay here again.
Gregg
Gregg, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2025
It’s okay!
Not the closest to tube or bus stops. Info not clear as too which building you are actually in as there are two. The mattress as so lumpy and uncomfortable both in a double and single bed. The show had good pressure but in the first room before we moved the shower attachment was broken.
Jason
Jason, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2025
Oasis
This was an oasis in a very hot London. The garden is restful and peaceful. Staff are helpful, efficient and friendly. Freddie's provided excellent food and the best cup of tea I had in London. Have stayed before and will stay again. Just don't take a short cut through Coram fields. Adults must be accompanied by a child and if like me you don't realise this you will be politely but firmly challenged and asked to leave.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 22, 2025
great location
This college is really well located and was very nice with 24 hour reception. There was no real explanation given as to the facilities available so it was hard to know what was available. Reception were very helpful when asked for assistance.The room was quite a decent size but the ensuite bathroom was small. Was nice to have a small fridge. The big drawback was the lack of AC when it was quite warm outside. I would stay again due to the room size, location and reasonable price. It was also nice to have easy access to a laundry.
Verified traveler
8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2024
A simple, comfortable place to stay in a good location.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2025
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Michelle
Michelle, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2024
Fantastic place, especially if you are looking for something simple while doing sightseeing
Eygeney
Eygeney, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2024
Perfect for an overnight stay for a work meeting nearby.
Jeremy
Jeremy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2024
Beautiful and gorgeous locale.
bruce
bruce, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2025
I love the studious atmosphere and sense of history. Staff are really helpful. Amazing coffee in the area and grear cinema. Quiet streets.
Bruce
Bruce, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 17, 2025
Disappointed.
I thought i was booked ar London house where the food services was but when arrived I was directed to accomodations 10 min walk away. There was a fridge but no kettle or mugs in the room, nor fan in the room during a heat wave. i didnt get what was advertised. the single bed mattress was not comfortable.
Verified traveler
6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2024
This is an excellent stay with friendly staff and safe neighbourhood for walking about London, an absolute joy to have stayed here, thank you
Keirah
Keirah, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 12, 2025
Was okay
It was fine. Not a real hotel so it was very basic, but the room and bathroom and lounge were very clean. There was no air conditioning or fan so all of the rooms were very hot and the windows don’t open all of the way. There is currently a heatwave in London, so this made sleeping really uncomfortable as it was so hot and sticky with no breeze or any real ventilation. The bathroom also didn’t have a shower curtain, so water got all over the floor when you showered and ended up soaking the towel mat for the floor.
Margaree
Margaree, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2024
Enjoyed everything about this stay. Great location, easy walking distance to buses and trains