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Goodenough College

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with a restaurant, a short walk to Russell Square

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Breakfast (GBP 10 per person)
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite
Courtyard
Courtyard
Garden

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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Executive Studio Suite, Ensuite

Executive Studio Suite, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

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

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Women only, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 6 min walk
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 39 min drive

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

Upscale guest house near Russell Square
Close to The British Museum and University College London, Goodenough College provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a ballroom and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front desk safe, a banquet hall and meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value and helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Heating, limited housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee: GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 10 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Goodenough College Guesthouse London
Goodenough College Guesthouse
Goodenough College London
Goodenough College London
Goodenough College Guesthouse
Goodenough College Guesthouse London

Frequently asked questions

Is Goodenough College pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Goodenough College?

Goodenough College doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Goodenough College?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Goodenough College?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Goodenough College located?

Located in London City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Russell Square and University College London. The British Museum and Tottenham Court Road are also within 1 mile (2 km). Russell Square Underground Station is 6 minutes by foot and Farringdon Underground Station is 10 minutes.

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Goodenough College Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 637 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 637 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 637 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 637 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 637 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation at a great price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay. Great price, clean room, good location and friendly staff. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple, clean, quiet accommodations in a college dorm. Close to train stations and very walkable, very helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great room, good value. Easy reach of transport.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hitoka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and comfortable for a single person. They also helped me store my luggage until check-in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For someone needing clean, quiet accommodations in central London, this is a great value. The staff are extremely polite and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You are staying on a small college campus, so it is very safe & secure. There were some events going on, but overall the campus was quiet. Room was large, clean & comfortable & had good wifi. Very short walk to SoHo, West End & several Tube stations. There are a lot of bars/restaurants around but most of them close early due to it being a smaller neighborhood. Overall I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful college and the room and location were perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty sanitary facilities, insects in room and shower, water damage in every shower, poor quality bed, chair looked like it was peed on
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Diederik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most charming college locations in Londen. You would hardly call it a dorm. Wonderful Great Hall with long tables for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

The accommodations are without air conditioning, and only one clean towel is provided for 7 days.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Victoria Anne Zenona

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ho Lam

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lulu

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025