With a stay at Bedford Hotel, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Russell Square and 6 minutes by foot from The British Museum. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Covent Garden Market and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Leicester Square.
What's nearby
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Russell Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
University College London - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Theatreland - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
The British Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Getting around
Russell Square Underground Station - 4 min walk
Tottenham Court Road Station - 11 min walk
London City Airport (LCY) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
'The Level' Restaurant - 2 min walk
Caffe Tropea - 3 min walk
Cafe in the Gardens - 3 min walk
Pret a Manger - 2 min walk
Caffè Nero - 1 min walk
About this property
Bedford Hotel
Bedford Hotel offers 184 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.
This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Stay in one of 184 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services and a reception hall.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, or dine alfresco. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Botanica - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Covered self parking on site (GBP 24 per day)
Food and drink
English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 19 for adults and GBP 19 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Botanica
Things to do
Library
Family friendly
High chair
Refrigerator on request
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Business services
2 meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
7 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Built in 1964
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Reception hall
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
Smart TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Refrigerator on request
More
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
LED lighting
Mobile key entry
Phone
Portable fan
Safe
Water-efficient showers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive smart lock details
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk, smart lock
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50.00 per pet, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 19 for adults and GBP 19 for children
Covered self parking fee: GBP 24 per day
Pet fee: GBP 50.00 per pet, per week
Service animals are exempt from fees
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Bedford Hotel London
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Bedford Hotel London London
Bedford London London
Bedford Hotel London, England
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Bedford Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Clean room and lovely and friendly staff in all departments. Great breakfast and I also had a nice lunch there when I arrived. Check in at 2pm was good and check out at 11am , which is better then a lot of hotels I have stayed at.
Wendy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Robert
Jan 22, 2026
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
4/10 Poor
Kevin
Traveled with family
Jan 18, 2026
Complete noise fest from start to finish…paper thin walls and fellow guests with a distinct lack of regard for others not to mention noise pollution from the main road and the quintessential cast iron man hole cover clunking all night every time a vehicle went over it…avoid like the plague…
Quiet with comfortable beds! Clean. Bathrooms aren’t made for large people but worked well for us smaller people. Great water pressure and always had hot water for a shower after a long day of exploring the city. Convenient to the tube!
Great location! Hotel is as expected for the price - we didn’t spend much time in the hotel itself but it’s perfect for transport and walking to so many key areas (Covent Garden, SoHo, the British museum, kings cross, etc)
Incredibly small, dorm room-like rooms. Could barely fit our luggage and for 2 people it was not a comfortable size. Shower was terrible due to water temperature being inconsistent and temperamental. Breakfast was ok - not a ton of options and pretty basic. Staff were all very nice and hospitable. Great location, but would not stay there again.
Jason
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
ODED, Modiin Macabim Reut
Traveled with family
Jan 4, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room, especially the bathrooms, needs renovation.
The stuff was very good and friendly.
Breakfast was very good.
ODED
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Aimee F
Jan 2, 2026
Clean room, great location and friendly staff.
For being so close to the city centre the room was
Absolutely loved this hotel. It's so close to so many things! It felt like we were off the beaten path but within a half an hour's walk of any major attraction. Easy access to Metro. Lots of convenience stores, restaurants and shops right out the front door. Not to mention the British museum just a block away.
The room was clean efficient and had a good view of the garden which I liked. Ken, along with all the reception staff were outstanding. They were always willing to help with anything we needed and greeted us when we came in and when we left the property for our daily adventure. They were so professional and polite. I hate to say it but I just wasn't used to that level of service ...and I've been to all the MGM properties in Las Vegas including Bellagio, NoMad, Cosmo, etc. These guys are great!
Michael
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Scott
Jan 1, 2026
Scott
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ilza
Jan 1, 2026
Ilza
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Jodi
Dec 30, 2025
Jodi
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
2/10 Terrible
Edward
Dec 30, 2025
Edward
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Chris
Traveled with group
Dec 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros:
- Great location in central London
- Short walk to multiple Tube stations
- Room was large & quiet with big windows and a view of the courtyard and surrounding area
- Huge, Full English Breakfast was included in our room rate - great way to start the day!
- Very friendly staff!
Cons:
- Water pressure was weak in the shower and was hard to find a temperature "sweet spot"
- Very little storage space in the bathroom for toiletries
- Perhaps a bit pricey
- No fridge in room
Would I stay again? Definitely!