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Goodenough College

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with restaurant, near Russell Square

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Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a pizza oven, microwave, and ample counter space.
Simple, functional room with a large bed and two windows.
Guests can sit and relax in this outdoor seating area adjacent to the building.
Classic architecture meets serene surroundings in this beautifully maintained building.
Walkway leading to a large building with a brick facade and multiple windows.
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.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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Cozy bedroom with a single bed, desk, and chair, featuring a large window and wall-mounted shelf.

Single Room, Men only, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, desk, and comfortable chair.

Executive Studio Suite, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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restroom with a glass door and tiled floor.

Single Room, Women only, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Relax in a serene space with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a framed artwork.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cozy bedroom with a single bed, desk, and chair, featuring a large window and wall-mounted shelf.

Single Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
London House - Mecklenburgh Square, London, England, WC1N 2AD

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 (LCY-London City) - 39 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 51 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 63 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 67 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 77 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 89 min drive
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • King's Cross Station - 14 min walk
  • London (QQS-St. Pancras International Train Station) - 15 min walk
  • Russell Square Underground Station - 6 min walk
  • Farringdon Underground Station - 10 min walk
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lamb - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Redemption Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Noble Rot Lamb's Conduit - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Perseverance - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Goodenough College

Goodenough College offers a great location, putting you within a short 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 travellers love the helpful staff and overall value. Public transportation is only a short walk: Russell Square Underground Station is 6 minutes and Farringdon Underground Station is 10 minutes.

Languages

English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 100 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) are not allowed
    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
LOB_HOTELS

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

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Weekly housekeeping
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10 per person

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
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 London
Goodenough College Guesthouse
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 that you 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 on-site 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 on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Goodenough College like?

Goodenough College is a short 6-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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was good, tasty, and affordable. (8 reviews)
  • Good food options are available on site at reasonable prices. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Great accommodation at a great price.
Dominic, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very enjoyable stay. Great price, clean room, good location and friendly staff. Would stay again.
Jonathan, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Simple, clean, quiet accommodations in a college dorm. Close to train stations and very walkable, very helpful staff.
Patrick, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Good place
Luis, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Friendly staff, great room, good value. Easy reach of transport.
Salvatore, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great
Philip, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

For someone needing clean, quiet accommodations in central London, this is a great value. The staff are extremely polite and helpful.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Goodenough College provided an ideal opprtunity for me to stay in London while attending conference and doing research. It was clean, well appointed and ideally located. The scholarly atmosphere was also very nice, providing a haven from the busy city.
Robert, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I really like the college atmosphere and the location close to Russel Square and the Brunswick Centre. A beautiful place with friendly and helpful staff and spacious rooms. I‘ve stayed here several times already and all the rooms I‘ve stayed in so far had refrigerators, some rooms also had a kettle. The beds are comfortable and the place is clean in general. The breakfast buffet is really good and affordable. Recommended!
Iris Eva, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Loved staying here. It was clean and felt very safe. As a woman travelling solo this is important. The only sound was tennis being played and parakeets. All staff helpful and the garden was delightful to relax in. The food was good and inexpensive. Breakfast an excellent option for a busy day in the city.
Wendy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice
Max, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I didnt know what to expect when i showed up to a college, but the room itself was spacious and the property/grounds were quite nice. If you can deal with being a short train/bus from main attractions (and a shared bathroom) then this place works
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It is a beautiful college and the room and location were perfect!
Steven, 5-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Very dirty sanitary facilities, insects in room and shower, water damage in every shower, poor quality bed, chair looked like it was peed on
Daniel, 8-night trip

8/10 Good

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, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Clean and functional — nice that there is a 24hr concierge. Mattresses a bit hard and air conditioning a tad weak. But overall very pleasant stay.
Tiffany, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

One of the most charming college locations in Londen. You would hardly call it a dorm. Wonderful Great Hall with long tables for breakfast.
Diederik, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

The accommodations are without air conditioning, and only one clean towel is provided for 7 days.
Peter, 9-night trip

6/10 Okay

No housekeeping nor garbage pick up for a week. No hairdryer even though the reception indicated there would be one. This should have been clear on the Expedia property description. Mattress extremely uncomfortable. Staff not friendly nor helpful.
Victoria Anne Zenona, 6-night trip

8/10 Good

I would have given this property five stars except they were doing very loud renovations in the morning. But such is life! Overall, it is modest but wonderful, exactly what I was looking for. I would stay again for sure!
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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Michelle, 6-night trip

8/10 Good

The hostel is very close to the underground Russel Square . Alternatively, there are many bus stops around to take us to different places in London. Waitrose, Salisbury's and Tesco are just a 10-minute walk. Staff were very nice and knowledgeable about the area. Facilites were okay but I have to say the washing machine was very strong and efficient. The cleanliness had to be improved. I consistently found flies in the room which was a bit irritating. Also, despite having a shared kitchen and laundry room, the hostel didn't provide any cooking utensils and washing powder. I ended up going out and buying a box of washing capsules in Salisbury's. Overall, I had an enjoyable stay though .
Ho Lam, 5-night trip

6/10 Okay

I would recommend to stay here if you are not in London during summer. It was really hot in the room with no AC, and I could barely sleep. Even with a fan, the room was suffocating to say the least, since the windows are limited to be open for 3 inches due to Health and Safety reasons based on the staff. What made it worse was the elevator was out of order, which means in the heat I had to go upstairs every day. I do like the food in the cafeteria as it’s cheaper than eating elsewhere. However the bathrooms are also really bad due to peeling off ceilings and awful smells (again in the heat) - how hard is it to get some odor eliminator? Overall wouldn’t stay again in the summer. And the staff appeared annoyed when I asked about the elevator, the fan and the window, which I wasn’t expecting.
Lulu, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for an overnight stay for a work meeting nearby.
Jeremy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic place, especially if you are looking for something simple while doing sightseeing
Eygeney, 2-night trip