Royal National Hotel

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Big-city energy in green Bloomsbury

The Royal National Hotel runs on the kind of busy, communal momentum that comes with being the UK’s largest hotel, with a bold Brutalist exterior that’s easy to spot in Bloomsbury. Days start simply with a breakfast buffet, then the neighborhood’s parks, gardens, and pedestrian-friendly streets keep exploring easy on foot. When it’s time to unwind, there’s a traditional on-site pub that keeps the atmosphere lively.

  • British Museum on foot

    Step out and stroll to the British Museum in about three minutes from the hotel.

  • Pub nights and live sport

    Settle into The London Pub with comfort food, craft pours, and big games on screen.

  • Bowling next door

    Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes sits in the same complex, just steps away
$103 nightly
The total price is $124
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees

Amenities

  • Russell Square Tube one minute away
  • King’s Cross, Euston, St Pancras walkable
  • Classic red buses pass along Southampton Row
  • Blooms Coffee and Pizza with stone-baked pies
  • Pizza Hatch for grab-and-go slices
  • Secure underground parking with courtyard access
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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
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(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a coffee maker, and a view of a building through the window.

Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
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(207 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a bedside table with a phone and a lamp.

Double Room

7.4 out of 10
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(83 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with three single beds, a desk, and a chair.

Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(124 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with patterned curtains.

Family Room

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

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  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a small table with a chair, and a view of the city through the window.

Standard Plus Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(82 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a framed picture of a train on the wall, and a small table between the beds.

Standard Plus Twin Room

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

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A neatly made bed with a white comforter, a small bedside table with a cup of coffee, a notebook, and a smartphone.

Standard Plus Twin - Extra Bed

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a coffee maker, and a view of the outside.

Standard Plus Triple Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(82 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a white sink, and a shower area.

Standard Plus Triple - Extra Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, dark green walls, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

Standard Plus Family Room

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • University College London - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • SOAS University of London - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Birkbeck, University of London - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Russell Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bloomsbury Lanes - 2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • London City Airport (LCY) - 50 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 58 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 72 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 82 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 98 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 112 min drive
  • London (QQU-London Euston Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • London Euston Station - 10 min walk
  • St Pancras International Station - 14 min walk
  • Russell Square Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • Euston Underground Station - 10 min walk
  • Goodge Street Underground Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Fitz's Brasserie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe in the Gardens - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Tropea - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Noxy Brothers - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Royal National Hotel

  • When you stay at Royal National Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Russell Square and The British Museum. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Blooms Cafe, which serves pizza. Also, Oxford Street and Leicester Square are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers like the central location for the sightseeing and because it's only a short walk to public transportation: Russell Square Underground Station is 3 minutes and Euston Underground Station is 10 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 1358 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (GBP 24.00 per day)
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop

Working away

  • 5 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 30-inch TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Special features

Dining

Blooms Cafe - This café specializes in pizza. Open daily.
The London Pub - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 17.50 for children

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs GBP 24.00 per day
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
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.

Also known as

Hotel Royal National
National Royal
National Royal Hotel
Royal Hotel National
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Royal National Hotel
Royal National Hotel London
Royal National London
Hotel Royal National London
Hotel National Royal
National Hotel London
Royal National Hotel London, England
The Royal National Hotel
Royal National Hotel Hotel
Royal National Hotel London
Royal National Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Does Royal National Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Royal National Hotel 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 Royal National Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Royal National Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 24.00 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal National Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are there restaurants at or near Royal National Hotel?

Yes, Blooms Cafe offers pizza.

What's the area around Royal National Hotel like?

Royal National Hotel is in London City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from Russell Square Underground Station and 10 minutes' walk from The British Museum. Travelers say the area is very safe and good for sightseeing.

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Reviews

Royal National Hotel Reviews

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Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as good, varied, and well-organized with full English breakfast options and continental choices. (502 reviews)
  • The hotel's restaurant offered a good selection of food, breakfast was varied and plentiful, and the adjacent pub was a great place to stop for a meal or to socialize. (196 reviews)
  • Convenient airport transportation is easily accessible with the hotel's proximity to the Piccadilly tube line. (15 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, perfect for getting around london, hotel was clean and modern
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6/10 Good

A little dingy around the edges but pleasant staff and comfortable beds.
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8/10 Very good

Great location, nice and clean.
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8/10 Very good

Excellent hotel. A brilliant location.
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10/10 Exceptional

A bit dated but very clean and fresh, and a great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a huge hotel in London. It is very conveniently located close to Russell Station and the British Museum. Our room was cute and clean. Staff was very helpful and spoke 6 different languages. Breakfast services offered a good variety of food.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff are woundful they make sure that you are looked after
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8/10 Very good

We had a very pleasant stay at the Royal National Hotel. The hotel was clean, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the location was excellent. It was easy to get around London and visit many of the city's attractions. We would gladly stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, lovely breakfast however the heat and lack of fans/air con was an issue in the heatwave. Struggled to sleep. Beds were comfortable though. Would stay here again and good value for money.
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8/10 Very good

Good location and parking!
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8/10 Very good

The rooms could have been deep cleaned (bit of dust), but they were ok. The beds and pillows were comfortable, and the staff couldn't have been more helpful. They even got a chair when mum (she has a still walking stick)was waiting 5mins for a taxi. Nice big shower.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good and clean hotel. Good location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel I have stayed numerous times. Great Ormand Street hospital have booked myself and my daughter rooms there when the patient hotel has been full and the staff are always so kind and understanding hence why I chose this hotel for a pleasure stay.
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8/10 Very good

Great location for exploring London
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10/10 Exceptional

Tidy and ok for the money. Plenty of shops around to look around. 10 mins walk from Euston Station
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10/10 Exceptional

Great value stay in central London, you get what you pay for
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms Hotel was very clean breakfast was great variety of food staff were helpful nothing was a bother to them
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6/10 Good

Checking in took quite some time - while it was busy the lines also moved slowly - probably needed more desks open particularly around 2pm. Breakfast provides decent food but very busy and there were queues both mornings to get a table, staff do a good job turning the table over. Room was fine but basic - no bottled water was a disappointment.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff stood out. They were so helpful and friendly. Our room was clean the beverages were stocked up for our two nights stay. The beds were very comfortable. The only negative aspect was the long line of people waiting to store their bags. gave up and stored them elsewhere at a cost. However the hotel is huge and really busy so this is not a criticism of the hotel. We would definitely recommend staying there. We are going to go back.
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8/10 Very good

Staff is fantastic here. Omar at front desk was great EVERYTIME I saw him he was helpful or said hello. 2000 people must come through here a week so I was impressed. It’s an olde hotel but does the job and I was impressed by the machine that handles it from the front desk to the cleaning staff. So are are outgoing and helpful and senate quite and doing there job and I appreciate it all
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8/10 Very good

The room itself was clean and seemed well enough maintained. It was a spacious room as well. My only complaint was that it was quite stuffy and without air conditioning it got very warm at night. The location was very convenient and the price for the night was reasonable.
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10/10 Exceptional

For the price it beats expectations. Single traveler. Small room. Basic. No AC. But all the basics. Very clean. Plenty of hot water. Secure. Friendly staff. Free baggage storage before and after.
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6/10 Good

The best characteristic of this hotel is its location: 10-minute walk from Euston rail station, 5-minute walk to Russell Square tube station, 5-minute walk to the British Museum. The building and rooms are dated. The rooms are not air-conditioned. Their business model caters to large tour bus groups, which tend to clog up the lobby and entrance ways. There is a decent coffee shop on site, and the pub serves better-than-average food, although the service is below average.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room. Very quick and efficient check in. Staff were helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed one night at the Royal National Hotel and found it convenient to explore downtown London on foot and by public transportation. All the staff were extremely helpful, professional, and kind. It was a pleasant experience all around.