Royal National Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near The British Museum

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Property amenity
Family Room
Lobby
Business centre
Cafe

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Laundry

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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)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(204 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(81 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(121 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(37 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Standard Plus Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(76 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Plus Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(90 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Plus Twin - Extra Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(46 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Plus Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(70 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Plus Triple - Extra Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Plus Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Plus Double Room

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

Standard Plus Triple Room

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

Standard Plus Twin Room - Extra Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Standard Plus Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Standard Plus Triple - Extra Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Standard Plus Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

City Sleeper Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

City Sleeper Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

City Sleeper Business Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

London

Heart of London.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

  • 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 City Airport (LCY) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blooms Pizza Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fitz's Brasserie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Noxy Brothers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe in the Gardens - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Royal National Hotel

3-star hotel near The British Museum
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 is 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 showers. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self 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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 17.50 for adults and 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, American Express, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Royal National Hotel to the airport?

Royal National Hotel is 10.5 mi (50-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal National Hotel on May 31, 2026 start from CA $169, excluding 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.

Does Royal National Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Royal National Hotel.

Does Royal National Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Royal National Hotel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 17.50 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Royal National Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Royal National Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Royal National Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 24.00 per day.

Does Royal National Hotel have a pool?

Royal National Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Royal National Hotel have a restaurant?

Royal National Hotel is home to Blooms Cafe, which features pizza.

Does Royal National Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Royal National Hotel to downtown London?

Royal National Hotel is 1.1 mi away from London.

Royal National Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1145 out of 3098 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1125 out of 3098 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 540 out of 3098 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 166 out of 3098 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 122 out of 3098 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. No air conditioning but that's fine in the middle of winter in the UK. Room was facing the courtyard so was very noisy until the pub/restaurant shut
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room is clean, firm bed and fluffy pillows. We arrived early but there were rooms available so we were lucky to be able to check in early. We had two rooms on the 2nd floor facing the courtyard and it’s quiet. Noticed there was no air conditioning in the room so it can be an issue if your stay is in the summer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable and clean even if rather ‘hostel like’ but cheap so no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Hilary

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room fab,clean and comfy,staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in was very busy but the staff managed it well . Staff very courteous and welcoming. Room was very clean loved the location Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

ashok

Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Courteous staff, excellent room and everythingbwas spotless.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Alison

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Needs a freshen up… rooms are tired. No batteries in TV remote, wi fi doesn’t work at night. Bathroom door sticks Woken by housekeeping at 08.20 asking when we were checking out! Feels impersonal, breakfast is reminiscent of a school canteen!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jenny

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

KATHLEEN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was basic but had everything you needed. It was clean and comfortable. The pub and restaurants were good and handy. Staff were courteous and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

angelique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The staff was really nice and helpfull, it's a big and busy hotel, elevators are quit small, so sometimes it's hard to get to the room. Breakfast was ok, enough choice, but not really delicious, good neighborhood, easy to get around.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location for our stay, check-in was busy but the staff were efficient and friendly. Always greeted when arriving/departing the hotel. Room for 3 adults was fine for our short stay. Would recommend and return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean. Beds and linens very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Stan, Bury

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jordan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

James

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Room looked like it hadn’t been refreshed in 20+ years, the TV was hanging off the wall and the bath was all cracked and showing the unfinished material underneath, people where up and down the hallway all night shouting and took 20+ minutes to check in. could have been so much better. tried to treat my girlfriend to a nice weekend in london but ended up being dissapointing for both of us and i feel to blame for it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Gareth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Gregory

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was as expected, fairly small but not bad for London. Everything was clean, bathroom was adequate. The temperature in the whole hotel was a little too warm. Overall good for the money. I'd recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was really clean, we had trouble with the heating which was sorted. Breakfast there was plenty of choice and more then one station to get the breakfast items from so you didn't que for long.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Rebekah

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026