City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this London City Centre hotel, you'll find Russell Square and The British Museum. Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Russell Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
University College London - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Theatreland - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
The British Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Russell Square Underground Station - 4 min walk
Tottenham Court Road Station - 11 min walk
London City Airport (LCY) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
'The Level' Restaurant - 2 min walk
Caffe Tropea - 3 min walk
Cafe in the Gardens - 3 min walk
Pret a Manger - 2 min walk
Caffè Nero - 1 min walk
About this property
Bedford Hotel
4-star hotel near The British Museum
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 2 meeting rooms available. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Bedford Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star London hotel.
184 guestrooms or units
7 levels
Meeting rooms
Built in 1964
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Dry cleaning
Front desk (24 hours)
Express check-in
Express check-out
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Concierge
Library
Terrace
Garden
Elevator
Smoking in designated areas
Water dispenser
Bar or lounge
Coffee shop
Dining venue
Bedford Hotel offers 184 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.
This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 19 for adults and GBP 19 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Things to do
Library
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Entertainment
Smart TV with digital channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Refrigerator on request
More
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
LED lighting
Mobile key entry
Phone
Portable fan
Safe
Water-efficient showers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive smart lock details
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk, smart lock
Pets
Pets: GBP 50.00 per pet, per week
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Food and water bowls are available
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Property 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: approximately GBP 19 for adults and GBP 19 for children
Covered self parking fee: GBP 24 per day
Pet fee: GBP 50.00 per pet, per week
Service animals are exempt from fees
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
We should mention
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Property is also known as
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Bedford London London
Bedford Hotel London, England
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Bedford Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 860 out of 1707 reviews
10 - Excellent
860
Rating 8 - Good. 606 out of 1707 reviews
8 - Good
606
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1707 reviews
6 - Okay
160
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1707 reviews
4 - Poor
61
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1707 reviews
2 - Terrible
20
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Kevin
Travelled with family
Jan 18, 2026
Complete noise fest from start to finish…paper thin walls and fellow guests with a distinct lack of regard for others not to mention noise pollution from the main road and the quintessential cast iron man hole cover clunking all night every time a vehicle went over it…avoid like the plague…
Quiet with comfortable beds! Clean. Bathrooms aren’t made for large people but worked well for us smaller people. Great water pressure and always had hot water for a shower after a long day of exploring the city. Convenient to the tube!
Great location! Hotel is as expected for the price - we didn’t spend much time in the hotel itself but it’s perfect for transport and walking to so many key areas (Covent Garden, SoHo, the British museum, kings cross, etc)
Hailey
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Roberta
Jan 4, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good position , clean room
Roberta
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
ODED, Modiin Macabim Reut
Travelled with family
Jan 4, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room, especially the bathrooms, needs renovation.
The stuff was very good and friendly.
Breakfast was very good.
ODED
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Aimee F
Jan 2, 2026
Clean room, great location and friendly staff.
For being so close to the city centre the room was
Absolutely loved this hotel. It's so close to so many things! It felt like we were off the beaten path but within a half an hour's walk of any major attraction. Easy access to Metro. Lots of convenience stores, restaurants and shops right out the front door. Not to mention the British museum just a block away.
The room was clean efficient and had a good view of the garden which I liked. Ken, along with all the reception staff were outstanding. They were always willing to help with anything we needed and greeted us when we came in and when we left the property for our daily adventure. They were so professional and polite. I hate to say it but I just wasn't used to that level of service ...and I've been to all the MGM properties in Las Vegas including Bellagio, NoMad, Cosmo, etc. These guys are great!
Michael
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Scott
Jan 1, 2026
Scott
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ilza
Jan 1, 2026
Ilza
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Jodi
Dec 30, 2025
Jodi
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
2/10 Terrible
Edward
Dec 30, 2025
Edward
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Chris
Travelled with group
Dec 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros:
- Great location in central London
- Short walk to multiple Tube stations
- Room was large & quiet with big windows and a view of the courtyard and surrounding area
- Huge, Full English Breakfast was included in our room rate - great way to start the day!
- Very friendly staff!
Cons:
- Water pressure was weak in the shower and was hard to find a temperature "sweet spot"
- Very little storage space in the bathroom for toiletries
- Perhaps a bit pricey
- No fridge in room
Would I stay again? Definitely!