The Goodenough Hotel London – A Favorite for Families in London
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
The Goodenough Hotel London offers 65 rooms across five Georgian townhouses. Options include single, double, twin, and family rooms, all with soundproof walls, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee makers. Some rooms overlook Mecklenburgh Square Garden. Suites feature separate living areas, high ceilings, and chandeliers. Bathrooms include free toiletries, with some offering bathrobes and slippers.
Dining Options
Breakfast is served in the Great Hall at Goodenough College, featuring a full English breakfast or continental options. Freddie's Café & Bar, a minute's walk away, offers lunch, snacks, and evening drinks. The Honesty Bar in the hotel's lounge provides self-service alcoholic beverages and snacks from 3 PM to 11 PM daily.
Leisure & Nearby
Guests can explore Bloomsbury's literary history, visit the British Museum (1.5 km away), or shop on Oxford Street. The hotel is a short walk from Coal Drops Yard and the West End's theaters. Access to Nuffield Health Bloomsbury Gym is available for a fee. Guided walks depart from the hotel every Saturday at 11 AM.
Location & Transport
The hotel is on Mecklenburgh Square, 5 minutes from King's Cross Station (Piccadilly Line to Heathrow) and Russell Square Tube. The Brunswick Centre, with shops and a cinema, is a 5-minute walk. Heathrow Airport is 18 miles away; a taxi costs around £65. Nearby parking is available at Bloomsbury Square.
Services & Events
Check-in starts at 3 PM; check-out is by 11 AM. The hotel partners with Goodenough College for event spaces like the Great Hall, hosting weddings, conferences, and dinners for up to 250 guests. Accessibility is limited due to staircase entrances. Wi-Fi is free, and room service is not available.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock