In the heart of Covent Garden, Middle Eight offers a luxurious retreat with eco-friendly credentials. Enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast, work out in the gym, or indulge in cocktails at the bar. With helpful staff and a great location near Leicester Square and The British Museum.
66 Great Queen St, Covent Garden, London, England, WC2B 5BX
What's nearby
The British Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Leicester Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Trafalgar Square - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
Piccadilly Circus - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
London Eye - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
London (LCY-London City) - 37 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 50 min drive
London (LTN-Luton) - 65 min drive
London (STN-Stansted) - 66 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 75 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 89 min drive
Tottenham Court Road Station - 11 min walk
Charing Cross Station - 15 min walk
City Thameslink Station - 16 min walk
Holborn Underground Station - 3 min walk
Covent Garden Underground Station - 5 min walk
Farringdon Underground Station - 8 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Shakespeares Head - 1 min walk
Blank Street Coffee - 2 min walk
Princess Louise - 3 min walk
Wagamama Holborn - 1 min walk
Costa Coffee - 3 min walk
About this property
Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts
When you stay at Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of The British Museum and Russell Square. After visiting the fitness centre for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. This luxurious hotel is also within a short 10-minute walk of Covent Garden Market and The Strand. Fellow travellers like that it's only a short walk to public transportation: Holborn Underground Station is 3 minutes away and Covent Garden Underground Station is 5 minutes.
Languages
English, French, Italian, Spanish, Turkish
At a glance
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Hotel size
180 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Pets
Pets stay for free
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No on-site parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Working away
Business centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness centre
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
35-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Espresso maker
Slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Special features
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 33.50 for adults and GBP 33.50 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of GBP 90 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 2)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 70.0 per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Does Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts 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 Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is GBP 90 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.
Are there restaurants at or near Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts like?
Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts is in London City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from Holborn Underground Station and 9 minutes' walk from The British Museum. The local area is considered walkable, as well as being good for public transport.
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9.4/10
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9.4/10
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9.6/10
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9.2/10
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The on-site restaurant offered excellent dining experiences and there were many good alternatives for meals nearby. (9 reviews)
Breakfast was excellent with a wide variety of options, fresh, and delicious. (38 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
8 Aug 2025
I am definitely staying here again
Joe
Joe, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
27 Jul 2025
Great location and value for your money! Would definitely stay again!
Sara
Sara, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
5 Aug 2025
Me and my sister loved this place! Beautiful place, clean and friendly staff!
Qnarik
Qnarik, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
1 Aug 2025
Modern technology - great coffee bar - comfortable bed and couch.
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
15 Jul 2025
Great location
sinead
sinead, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
21 Jul 2025
The hotel was fantastic and conveniently located near the underground station and Covent Garden.
Ahmed
Ahmed, 6-night trip
10/10 Excellent
5 Aug 2025
Beautiful hotel, loved the decoration of reception,bar area. Room comfortable, everything very clean. Breakfast nice and personalized
Astrid
Astrid, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 Aug 2025
Beautiful hotel with friendly staff. Close to shops and restaurants- Covent garden. Highly recommend it for London visitors. I look forward to staying at the hotel again on my next stop in London.
Esther
Esther, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 Aug 2025
Excellent bed comfort, internet access, transport access
Komal
Komal, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
27 Jul 2025
Great staff
jackson
jackson, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 Jul 2025
An excellent 4 star hotel
Normand
Normand, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
15 Jul 2025
Clean, friendly staff, walkable and very close to public transport
Yohannes
Yohannes, 6-night trip
10/10 Excellent
15 Jun 2025
Great location, beautiful hotel, excellent service
Shannon
Shannon, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 Jul 2025
Great location. Excellent staff at reception
Breakfast was very good with very accommodating and friendly staff
Great room accommodations
Marsha
Marsha, 5-night trip
8/10 Good
22 Jul 2025
Great location. Staff attentive and engaging. Rooms a little on the small side but well appointed.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
12 Jul 2025
Great location. Room was a quiet and cool refuge from the summer heat. Would absolutely stay here again.
Andre
Andre, 8-night trip
10/10 Excellent
16 Jul 2025
Amazing place. Highly recommended
Ian
Ian, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Jun 2025
Excellent hotel, the amenities and the breakfast was amazing
Sal
Sal, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 Jun 2025
super good location, very friendly and helpful staff.
Shu
Shu, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
29 Jun 2025
Clean well-located property with excellent service.
Randy
Randy, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
6 Jul 2025
V nice hotel - got an upgrade which we appreciated, friendly staff, nice room & good central location
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
12 Jul 2025
Quiet room, great location and excellent service. Will definitely return.
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
16 Jun 2025
Great property with very helpful employees.
Dariusz
Dariusz, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
3 Jun 2025
Nice hotel, decent sleep, friendly and attentive staff, good location would stay here again
Alistair
Alistair, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
25 Jun 2025
Great location, staff were excellent. Will definitely be back