The Goodenough Hotel London

Hotels
8.1 (4334 reviews)
23 Mecklenburgh Square , London , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Soundproof rooms
Chapel/shrine
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds
Spacious rooms
Clean facilities
Great location
Thoughtful service
Cons:
High breakfast pricing
Noise from neighboring rooms
Stairs may be an issue for some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
8.34
Room was clean.
Service
8.51
Welcoming reception and thoughtful service.
Location
8.76
Quiet part of London, close to key locations.
Room Quality
8.3
Spacious rooms with comfortable beds.
Amenities
8.33
Well appointed rooms with necessary amenities.
Value for Money
7.29
Breakfast pricing is high for what is available.
Food and Beverage
7.34
Breakfast was decent but overpriced.
Overall Experience
7.91
Overall enjoyable stay but with minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 10:29

Property Description

Historic Elegance in Bloomsbury District
The Goodenough Hotel, a luxurious gem in the heart of historic Bloomsbury, offers a tranquil escape from the bustling London life.

Refined Accommodations and Modern Comforts
Individually designed rooms, newly refurbished to honor the Georgian era, provide a unique and peaceful stay. Free WiFi and a blend of modern amenities ensure a comfortable experience for every guest.

Convenient Location and Exquisite Design
Only 900 meters from King's Cross and St Pancras International stations, our hotel's prime location is perfect for exploring London. From luxurious suites to exquisite superior rooms, each corner of our hotel exudes sophistication and tranquility.

We can't wait to host you at The Goodenough Hotel for an unforgettable London getaway.

Important information:

Due to restrictions imposed by the property's listed building status, there is no elevator. However, a member of staff will be on hand to assist with luggage.

Payment will be requested in full upon check-in.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 10 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 4334 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.34
Service: 8.51
Location: 8.76
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.33
Value for Money: 7.29
Food and Beverage: 7.34
Overall Experience: 7.91
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Stephanie couple fr
9
Un séjour très agréable
Pros:

La taille de la chambre, la literie, le calme, les petits déjeuners et surtout la gentillesse et la disponibilité du personnel

Cons:

Rien

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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D9839RKcatherinet Business
10
Calm and peaceful hotel with kind service
Pros:

I’ve visited the Goodenough before and it’s a charming and peaceful hotel in a great location. The staff are kind and helpful especially Olu who helped me resolve my booking mistake with kindness and patience. Thank you!

2026-03-06 via Tripadvisor
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Don solo_traveller ch
8
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

Shower temperature adjustment diff not work - always very hot

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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JacobM2539 NONE
10
Week in London
Pros:

Wife and I spent the week in London. The Goodenough Hotel was ideally placed to get around without much hassle. Conveniently located near both bus and train stations, we were able to access all of our venues with ease. Room was lovely. Easy to sleep. No loud noises. Would recommend.

2026-03-05 via Tripadvisor
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Aimee family_with_children us
5
Decent location, clean, comfortable but wouldn’t stay again or recommend
Pros:

Decent convenient location, offered two singles, clean

Cons:

Front staff and breakfast attendee bordered on rude. Asked for pub recommendation nearby and instead of admitting didn’t know, directed us somewhere based on google search (we could have done that). Our room adjacent to entry and courtyard was loud.

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Gearold couple us
9
Very enjoyable.
Pros:

Convenient to our grandson’s dorm.

Cons:

It needs another chair in the room.

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Emma couple gb
5
Odd
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room was a windowless box in a back yard

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Vic890 Couples
10
Will definitely return!
Pros:

Nice room, clean and comfortable. The hotel is close to Russell Square, which is great for getting around. It’s a quiet place, and there’s a little square in the front that makes it feel calm and relaxed.

The reception staff were outstanding. Super friendly and helpful the whole time. Special thank you to Vlad for taking our luggage upstairs really appreciated that.

Overall, simple and very nice stay. Would come back.

2026-02-27 via Tripadvisor
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Jennifer couple nl
7
Prima verblijf voor een paar dagen.
Pros:

Vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel, eenvoudig maar prima ontbijt, fijne douche. Ongeveer 10 minuten lopen naar metrostation. Omgeving is rustig.

Cons:

Geen lift aanwezig, kleine kamer.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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eka2026 NONE
10
definitely good enough
Pros:

wonderful neighborhood and well connected to transit so it's a perfect stay for a london trip. they were super accomodating

2026-02-25 via Tripadvisor
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dralu73 solo_traveller be
10
Aanrader in Londen
Pros:

Vlot in- en uitchecken, vriendelijke bediening, rustige kamer, goed bed, inloopdouche, bagage opslag, hotel op korte wandelafstand van St Pancras International

Cons:

Niets

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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klimbimi NONE
10
Lovely small hotel in central location
Pros:

I enjoyed being there. It is a quiet hotel in central location. The highlight is always the beautiful hall in which breakfast is served.

2026-02-23 via Tripadvisor
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Jean-Philippe family_with_children ch
7
correct
Pros:

emplacement assez calme pas trop loin du métro

Cons:

chambre petite
se déplacer pour le petite déjeuner dans un autre bâtiment

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Alexis couple fr
8
Great location in London
Pros:

Room, calm around the hotel, close to the train station

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
9
Superb
Pros:

The rooms are really clean and comfortable and the staff are always welcoming and helpful. Centrally located so really easy to access from the train stations.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Louise family_with_children gb
9
2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Magpie0605 Business
10
One night stay - brilliant night sleep
Pros:

Great location and convenient for arriving later in the day into King's Cross.

There are a lot of stairs up to the rooms, but once you're up in your room it's worth it for what you get!

I had a lovely overnight stay in a single room; check in was speedy and friendly. The room was great, super comfortable bed, great shower (with good amenities), very quiet. I loved the little touches (room spray, dental kit etc.) which I think a lot of hotels overlook these days.

I'll definitely return when I'm back in London.

2026-02-20 via Tripadvisor
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nikfik NONE
10
Lovely comfy stay for 1 night
Pros:

We were given a courtyard room and for 1 night it was perfectly adequate. No view from the windows, just a wall, but that did not matter for 1 night. Room was decorated perfectly and felt comfortable. Had plenty of amenities including iron and board, desk with USB connection, hairdryer, mini fridge, tea and coffee making facilities. We slept well and the area was quiet and mostly residential/student accom, the hotel is a 5 minute walk from Great Ormond Street hospital and no more than 10 minutes to Russell Square Tube station.which also has a 24 hour Tesco outside. The reception staff couldnt have been more friendly.

2026-02-19 via Tripadvisor
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Iffic22560 Family Pleumeur Bodou, Cotes-d'Armor, Brittany
10
Extremely satisfying experience at Goodenough Hotel
Pros:

In English Below:
Station Russell Square ; Localisation hyper pratique entre St Pancras et le British museum, accessibles à pieds, super resto à proximité: Ciao Bella, Honey & co. Personnel de grande qualité et petit déjeuner dans la grande salle juste extraordinaire. Le tout pour 950€ pour 4 jours, imbattable :-D

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Russell Square Station; extremely convenient location between St Pancras and the British Museum, both within walking distance. Great restaurants nearby: Ciao Bella, Honey & Co.
Excellent staff and breakfast in the main room was simply extraordinary. All for €950 for 4 days, unbeatable :-D

A very special thank you very much to Olu for your professionalism, warm welcoming and efficience for issue solving (I forgot my wallet in the room locker + we were upgraded because of a problem of noise in the first room thanks again).

2026-02-19 via Tripadvisor
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jpulji676452 NONE Cork, County Cork
6
Nice location, small room
Pros:

Nice location and area, staff was friendly, breakfast very good. Room size and appearance not presented appropriately on the booking.com, size was not sufficient for a comfortable stay really, but if you are not in need of much space and not spending much time in your room its fine. No elevator in the building so if you have lots of luggage it might be an issue.

2026-02-19 via Tripadvisor