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Goodenough Club

23 Mecklenburgh Square, London WC1N 2AD, England (Bloomsbury / Holborn)
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Goodenough Club
Ranked #69 of 497 Specialty lodging in London
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Vienna, Austria
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53 reviews 53 reviews
40 hotel reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

The Goodenough Club belongs to the Goodenough College itself part of UCL. Its location is perfect, right in the heart of Bloomsbury, close to St.Pancras station (if you fancy a quick trip to Paris or just the tube), the British Museum, the LSE, Oxford Street etc. It is not a typical hotel, rather a B&B. The rooms are cosy, with... More

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UK
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

We found this Hotel had very good service and all the facilities we needed for a 2 night stay in London. However, we were in the "Mews" rooms at the back. These are new additions in a courtyard area. We found the movement of people around outside rather noisy on wooden stairs; blinds on the windows not enought to keep... More

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22 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

I stayed 2 nights in the Russel Suite (bedroom, sitting room, bathroom). Lovely accommodation and sense of being "at home". Breakfast is either in the main hotel (continental - small executive lounge style) or over the road as a full english. Location is great for the British Museum and other central attractions. 10 min walk from Kings Cross.

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Newtownards, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

Nice location, nice staff. Bedrooms are nice, spacious, clean. I stayed there several times over the last couple of years, experienced different sized bedrooms (from huge bedrooms to single ones). Some of the bedrooms have "rattly" windows though. Bit annoying. Breakfast is OK, not mush room though in the breakfast room though. The only downside is that there is no... More

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Manchester, UK
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28 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

This is a pretty good find for a bolt-hole. Excellent for an overnight stop in the Russell/Tavistock square/Holborn area. Do not come here expecting great facilities, but just about everything that you need is here. Check-in was fast and efficient. My room was on the top floor. OK, no lift and quite a hike up the stairs, but it was... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Like others reviewing this hotel, I have stayed here four or five times over the last seven years. I agree that it used to represent better value but I guess that could be said for many places. It is still very good value when deals are available; I have just stayed in a double room for £99 with a booking... More

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Melbourne
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29 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

Nicely located near Russell square but a little off the standard tourist trail. Old Georgian terraces with small rooms tucked inside. No lift. Some rooms reasonably small and all a little different. Good hot buffet breakfast next door at college included. No change from previous stays and same hit and miss service depending on who happens to be at the... More

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London
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52 reviews 52 reviews
48 hotel reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013

Booked a single room for a business stay, often stay London for work and looked for something different from my usual hotel near Tavistock Square. It was a much longer walk than expected, not close to any Tube, allow at least 15 minutes from Kings Cross or Russell Square. Check in fast and pleasant in a small room by the... More

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Derby, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013

We stayed at the Hotel over night overall the Hotel itself was lovely very clean, newly refurbished and very comfortable although our room was on the 3rd floor and there are lots of narrow stairs. The area of the hotel was lovely over looking a park and quite quitet at night. The let down was the breakfast it was across... More

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scotland
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56 reviews 56 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

This is a great place to stay within walking distance of Kings Cross, Covent Garden, Oxford St and loads of places, but still in a very quiet square. The tube is just around the corner if you want to venture further afield, and as a single woman traveller I felt completely safe walking back from the tube late at night.... More

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  • Continental breakfast(3)
  • Square tube station(3)
  • Very good(3)
  • Ground floor room(3)

Additional Information about Goodenough Club

Address: 23 Mecklenburgh Square, London WC1N 2AD, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > London > Bloomsbury / Holborn
Amenities:
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Hotel Style:
Ranked #69 of 497 Specialty lodging in London
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Goodenough Club provides a home from home for visiting academics and those in related professions from all over the world. It occupies 5 fully refurbished Georgian townhouses and a mews which overlook our beautiful Mecklenburgh Sq Gardens, 2 acres of private gardens with tennis court and BBQ area, in the heart of Bloomsbury and a 10 minute walk from the Eurostar at St Pancras. Guests are welcome to join the thriving academic community that has been home to international post graduate students for over 75 years and to attend the talks, lecutres and concerts which take place. ... more   less 
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