Bedford Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified London hotel in London City Centre with a 24-hour front desk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Bedford Hotel

Garden
Business centre
Twin Room
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is AU$282
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
Southampton Row, 83-95, London, England, WC1B 4HD
  • Russell Square
    2 min walk
  • The British Museum
    6 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road
    11 min walk
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    55 min drive

Room options

Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

London

Bedford Hotel puts you in the heart of London, steps from Russell Square and within a 10-minute stroll of The British Museum. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Botanica, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. English breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class London City Centre hotel include Leicester Square and Covent Garden Market.

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 2 min walk
  • The British Museum - 6 min walk
  • Leicester Square - 17 min walk
  • Trafalgar Square - 4 min drive
  • Piccadilly Circus - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 11 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Antalya Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪All Star Lanes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Bedford Hotel

Eco-certified London hotel in London City Centre with a 24-hour front desk
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 2 meeting rooms available. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the eco-certified Bedford Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star London hotel.

  • 184 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1964
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Bedford Hotel offers 184 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Fridges and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Arabic, Bulgarian, English, French, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Covered 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 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Botanica

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 50.00 per pet, per week
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from GBP 15 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, JCB International and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Bedford Hotel London
Bedford London
Bedford Hotel London London
Bedford London London
Bedford Hotel London, England
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Bedford Hotel London
Bedford Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bedford Hotel?

Bedford Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Bedford Hotel?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bedford Hotel on 5 Jan 2025 start from AU$281.54, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Bedford Hotel?

Yep, Bedford Hotel has a covered self car park for GBP 24 per day.

Does Bedford Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, travelers enjoy the English brekkie here! Offered weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bedford Hotel?

No, Bedford Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bedford Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bedford Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bedford Hotel?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Bedford Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

Bedford Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 995 out of 2071 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 760 out of 2071 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 204 out of 2071 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 2071 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 2071 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room comfortable. Breakfast good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graciela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a fancy hotel, but it’s clean and comfortable. It’s super close to Covent Garden, Piccadilly, Leicester Square, and many West End theatres. And the price is not bad for a hotel in London! I will go back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We wnjoyed our stay at The Bedford. The staff was polite and the facility was clean. Its a small hotel which made it nice. I would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

James Edward

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were pleasant, room was small. No electric outlet in bathroom. No vent in bathroom and horrible water pressure. Inconsistent housekeeping. If I return to Russell Square area of London, I won't be staying at this hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Single garden facing room. Quiet but very warm (no air con and windows have restricted opening. Newish carpets, bed, bathroom tiles, but no bath, shower or taps which did show their age. Would I stay again? Yes, its an expensive part of the city and you can pay a lot more for worse.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Appollo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb hotel, breakfast options and customer service. Very clean given its age.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Yeong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good, but I don’t see value to pay more for garden view for 1.) not much in the garden 2.) can’t see anything from 5th floor. Watch out the hot water is really HOT!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value
Comfortable hotel that was good value for central London. Convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

George, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the British Museum and Holborn Tube. Good place to stay in Central London.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

bernard, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A place with friendly staff. The underground station is in a walking distance. Lots of restaurants in the area. The British Museum is just few minutes away.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I was provided with a room that was unbearably hot, to the point where my restless night was spent on top of the covers, with a towel at the side of me, to mop sweat away. This was not a weather issue as, although the night was not cold, the temperature outside was far cooler than inside. In fact I had purchased a bar of chocolate and left it in my room, only to find it literally melted in its wrapper in the middle of the night. The room was on the top floor at the side of the elevators, and the motors were perhaps the source of the heat, but it was not good. There was no air conditioning, but was a fan in the room, which could not be used because of the noise. On top of this, the toilet roll holder kept falling off the wall, and the hot tap didn't work in the bathroom. All of this was just a nuisance, but when asked if I had enjoyed my stay, I politely explained the issues, only to be effectively told by Piotr that I was at least partly to blame for not reporting it, and the rest was just how things are. I said that it would have been unreasonable to come down to highlight things at the late hour that I settled in the room, and was told I should have used the phone. Fortunately, the far less experienced, but far more supportive Kamila apologised for the inconvenience and pacified me, but the pomposity and arrogance of the former have led me to put pen to paper. I have stayed in this hotel before without issue, but have also stayed in the tropics with less problem
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lilia, San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is aged, and amenities sometimes are broken. However, staff follows requests very fast and repairs whatever needed. They also compensate you for issue if something was not done properly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kanika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a single for three nights. Room was very small but very clean and well kept. The building is older but has newer renovations. Was able to check in a little earlier than expected which I was happy about because I was jetlagged. Location is prime, very short walking distance from the tube (Holborn and Russell Sq stations), restaurants, the British Museum and 15-20 minute walk to Covent Garden. Only issues were the room was stuffy and I had to keep the windows open and use the fan, and there was a lot of noise from the streets so it was hard getting sleep at times. I'd definitely stay here again but would probably do so on the garden side. Also the toilet didn't flush all the way at times, but I think it's due to the age of the plumbing. Overall 4.5/5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Have stayed here multiple times now. Great location. A little tired looking, and the bathrooms are particularly small, but worth it
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, very clean, looks like it’s had an upgrade. Terrific location !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Irene

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022