Bedford Hotel - London

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Bedford Hotel - London
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Overview

Located only a 6-minute walk from the British Abbott and Holder Museum, the charming Bedford Hotel London features event rooms, welcoming collective gatherings. With views of the garden, this 3-star hotel is situated 2.3 km from the Museum of London and offers a sundeck and a shared lounge.

Location

The famous British Museum is not very far away, while Marylebone train station is about 4 km from the hotel. The art museum "National Gallery" is within 20 minutes' walk of the Bedford in London. The huge Borough Market is 2.9 km from this accommodation.

Just a few steps from Russell Square tube station, the hotel is centrally located for exploring the city.

Rooms

There are 184 rooms featuring an iron, as well as modern amenities like Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Along with tea and coffee making equipment, the rooms are furnished with a wardrobe and a writing table. Bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower, also include hair dryers and bath sheets.

Eat & Drink

The à la carte Botanica restaurant welcomes guests with European dishes. The coffee bar is ideal for a relaxing drink.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP19 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Hungarian, Romanian, Polish, Turkish, Hindi, Panjabi / Punjabi
Building
Number of floors:6
Number of rooms:184
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Rooms and availability

Standard Single Room
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
Guest Room
  • Max:
    12 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 Single bed1 Double bed
  • Garden view
  • Non-smoking

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site car park

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

TV

Flat-screen TV

Lift
Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities

Room view

  • Garden view

Room features

  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Bedford Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 80 £
📏 Distance to centre 1.6 km
🗺️ Location rating 9.0
✈️ Distance to airport 14.3 km
🧳 Nearest airport London City, LCY

Location
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83-95 Southampton Row, London, United Kingdom, WC1B 4HD
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83-95 Southampton Row, London, United Kingdom, WC1B 4HD
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Museum
The British Museum
500 m
Bloomsbury
Gordon Square
500 m
London WC1
Bloomsbury Square
320 m
Restaurant
Taco Bell
50 m
Restaurant
George's Cafe
70 m
Restaurant
Caffe Astori
110 m
Restaurant
Mary Ward Centre Cafe
280 m
Restaurant
Coco Fresh Tea & Juice
340 m
Restaurant
Kate's Taxi Hut
230 m
Restaurant
Half Million
170 m
Restaurant
Franco Manca
340 m
Restaurant
Holborn Whippet
200 m
Restaurant
Starbucks
440 m
Restaurant
Fortitude Bakehouse
310 m
Restaurant
Tortilla Russell Square
350 m

Reviews of Bedford Hotel

8.4 /10
Great
2424 reviews
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Conveniently located near the British Museum with a tranquil garden and diverse breakfast options.

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Guests rate the Location 9/10

Categories:

Rooms and cleanliness6
Here's what guests said:
“Rooms include cozy furnishings; Standard Single Rooms noted for quiet ambiance and cleanliness.”
Location9
Here's what guests said:
“Walking distance to British Museum, Royal Opera House, and public transport options nearby.”
Dining8
Here's what guests said:
“Breakfast features diverse options including fresh fruits and hot/cold selections.”
Price and service7
Here's what guests said:
“Complimentary breakfast; efficient service and friendly staff noted during check-in and throughout stay.”
Our guests’ reviewsWrite a Review
  • J
    Juliet
    Australia
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on 31 Jan
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining7.0
    8.0
    spacious room
    friendly staff
    outdated bathroom
    inconvenient taps
    stuffy room

    A spacious beautiful single room offered a comfortable stay with all essential amenities and a pleasant view of the garden. The on-site breakfast included delicious homemade jams, but the bathroom, while clean, had outdated fittings, and the separate taps for hot and cold water were inconvenient. Staff were consistently friendly and helpful.

    Deluxe Single Room
  • D
    Doris
    United States
    Wrote a review on 06 Jan
    Great
    8.0

    The room we had included a safe box, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and coffee/tea making machines. The stuff was very welcoming and gave us great advices: D

  • A
    Alasdair
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 06 Jan
    Great
    8.2

    Full cooked breakfast, reasonably priced food. Good bed in deluxe twin room with an electric kettle, a personal safe and central heating. Location near the theatre, the British Museum, and Russell Square and Holborn Tube Stations, and...  

  • A
    Archibald
    Australia
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 26 Dec
    Great
    8.0

    Request a room away from the busy road to ensure a quieter stay, especially during warm weather.

  • JW
    John Wells
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 26 Dec
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service8.0
    Value8.0
    Dining0.0
    General8.0
    8.8

    Nice Reception and efficient staff. Used Bar late on - friendly staff.

    My overall 'Good' experience was marred by a situation that wasn't the Hotel's fault - other than having thin walls between rooms. The person in the adjacent room had a terrible cough - frankly sounded like bronchitis - and coughed all night!

  • H
    Herbert
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 21 Dec
    Great
    8.0

    Had a spotless room to myself with a renovated bathroom, comfy beds, for example. The experience was very comfortable, would come here again.

  • J
    Joseph
    United States
    Wrote a review on 21 Dec
    Perfect
    9.0

    this hotel had a very central position on the other side overlooking the garden. tried some nice meals at sophie's, located easy walk to the property. we had hearty breakfasts with toast and croissants, special mention to pleasant staff....  

  • N
    Naomi
    Canada
    left 3 reviews
    Wrote a review on 20 Dec
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining9.0
    9.0
    friendly staff
    great breakfast

    easy access to parks and attractions with cozy accommodations

    I loved that I could walk to Trafalgar Square in just 15 minutes while enjoying the friendly and helpful service every morning during breakfast, which really made my stay feel cute and nice.

    Standard Single Room
  • O
    Owen
    United Kingdom
    left 6 reviews
    Wrote a review on 23 Nov
    Nice
    6.0

    The location provides easy access to public transport. I appreciated the cozy bed in my Standard Single Room, made unwinding after a long day simple enough.

    The walls are paper-thin, leading to a lively exchange of sounds from neighboring rooms, such as conversations and TV noise, which could test anyone's patience. The shower temperature fluctuated wildly. One moment it was icy cold and the next, scalding hot without any input from me. The check-in process around 3am was slightly odd. The lobby was dimly lit and finding my reservation took longer than expected in the darkness. The absence of air conditioning created a bit of a challenge during warmer nights, and without a fridge, accessing a cool drink became a minor hassle.

  • O
    Owen
    Canada
    left 7 reviews
    Wrote a review on 16 Nov
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service8.0
    Dining8.0
    8.0
    great location
    friendly staff

    The location is amazin, close to tube stops n the british museum. Had a lovely garden view room which was nice n quiet. Breakfast was great, lots of options like eggs, bacon, n pastries. Staff were super friendly n helpful whenever...  

    Standard Single Room
  • G
    Gary
    United Kingdom
    left 3 reviews
    Wrote a review on 22 Oct
    Very good
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service8.0
    Dining8.0
    7.0
    peaceful garden
    cramped bathroom

    The peaceful garden area was a lovely retreat for breakfast.

    The bathroom was rather cramped, making it uncomfortable to use.

    Standard Single Room
  • S
    Sebastian
    United Kingdom
    left 3 reviews
    Wrote a review on 02 Oct
    Very good
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service8.0
    Dining8.0
    7.0
    peaceful garden
    cramped bathroom

    The peaceful garden was a lovely retreat, but the bathroom was rather cramped.

    Standard Single Room
  • S
    Sebastian
    Canada
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 17 Sept
    Great
    8.0

    Consider requesting a room away from the lift to minimize noise disturbances during your stay.

  • M
    Malcolm
    United Kingdom
    left 9 reviews
    Wrote a review on 03 Sept
    Nice
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location7.0
    Rooms6.0
    Service6.0
    Dining5.0
    6.0
    convenient location
    garden view
    cramped room

    pleasant stay with room for improvement

    The location is convenient with good access to public transport. The traditional attractions are easily reachable. The standard twin room offered a lovely garden view.

    The room size felt slightly cramped for two people.

    Standard Twin Room
  • C
    Christian
    Australia
    left 9 reviews
    Wrote a review on 14 Aug
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    8.0
    clean room
    garden view
    warm room
    air conditioning

    Clean room with a lovely garden view. No air conditioning made it a bit warm at night.

    Deluxe Twin Room

FAQ about Bedford Hotel

How far is the Bedford Hotel from the city centre?
London city centre is reachable within a 20-minute walk from the Bedford Hotel.
What popular attractions are closest to the charming 3-star Bedford Hotel?
Guests of the charming 3-star Bedford Hotel can visit Bloomsbury Square (only 5 minutes' walk from the accommodation), or the famous British Museum placed 7 minutes' walk away.
Does the charming 3-star Bedford Hotel have a car parking on site?
Yes, the charming 3-star Bedford Hotel offers a parking garage on site.
How much does a room at the hotel cost?
The price for a room in the hotel starts at £109.
What payment methods are available in the Bedford Hotel?
At the Bedford Hotel, guests can pay using Visa, Mastercard, and American Express as well as other payment methods.
What are the room types offered by the charming 3-star Bedford Hotel?
The charming 3-star Bedford Hotel provides such room types as Twin Room, Guest Room, and Double Room.
Does the charming Bedford Hotel offer special amenities for people with disabilities?
Yes, at the charming Bedford Hotel there are wheelchair access, accessible bathrooms, and rooms with accessible facilities available for guests with special needs.
Are there any cleaning services provided at the charming Bedford Hotel?
Yes, the charming Bedford Hotel provides dry cleaning and ironing service.
Which facilities does the charming 3-star Bedford Hotel provide?
Top locations of the charming 3-star Bedford Hotel include a restaurant and a luggage room, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with 24-hour security service and luggage storage.
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