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Bedford

3 stars
Southampton Row, Russell Square, London, WC1
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.4
out of 5 34 reviews
Very good hotel. I would like to come back.

Good location. Friendly staff. Good price. I and my friend were very happy by staying in this... See full review

  • Alena Alena
  • 25 Jan 2013
Quite nice hotel, but old, hotel.

Quite nice hotel, but old, hotel. Friendly and helpful staff, and an excellent breakfast buffet.... See full review

  • David
  • 4 Feb 2011
Although the hotel appears to be quite dated, with 1970's style decor and furnishings, the location and simple but comfortable accommodation make this functional, practical hotel a good choice for those on a budget. (0803MJ) Exterior: The hotel is a 1970's building. Lobby: The reception is small but pleasantly light due to the large windows looking out onto the street. The decor is also 1970's style and there is a seating area available.

Bedford Rooms

Room Information
The rooms are medium in size and again decorated in 1970's style, the decor is quite dated, however clean and in fair condition. The bathrooms are quite small and also in fair condition.

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Hotel Map

51.5207 -0.1238

Nearby points of interest

  • Russell Square: 0.1 mi
  • British Museum: 0.2 mi
  • London Theatre: 0.4 mi
  • Dominion Theatre: 0.4 mi
  • Charles Dickens Museum: 0.4 mi
  • Royal Opera House: 0.5 mi
  • Soho: 0.5 mi
  • London Astoria: 0.5 mi
  • Aldwych Theatre: 0.6 mi
  • Lyceum Theatre: 0.6 mi
  • Transport Museum: 0.7 mi
  • Kings Cross-St Pancras station: 0.7 mi
  • Courtauld Gallery: 0.7 mi
  • Euston: 0.7 mi
  • Shaftesbury Avenue: 0.7 mi
  • Russell Square: 0.1 mi
  • British Museum: 0.2 mi
  • London Theatre: 0.4 mi
  • Dominion Theatre: 0.4 mi
  • Charles Dickens Museum: 0.4 mi
  • Royal Opera House: 0.5 mi
  • Soho: 0.5 mi
  • London Astoria: 0.5 mi
  • Aldwych Theatre: 0.6 mi
  • Lyceum Theatre: 0.6 mi
  • Transport Museum: 0.7 mi
  • Kings Cross-St Pancras station: 0.7 mi
  • Courtauld Gallery: 0.7 mi
  • Euston: 0.7 mi
  • Shaftesbury Avenue: 0.7 mi
  • Fitzrovia: 0.7 mi
  • London Chinatown: 0.7 mi
  • Adelphi Theatre: 0.7 mi
  • Leicester Square: 0.8 mi
  • Temple church: 0.8 mi
  • Farringdon: 0.8 mi
  • Fleet Street: 0.8 mi
  • National Portrait Gallery: 0.8 mi
  • Photographers Gallery: 0.8 mi
  • Piccadilly Theatre: 0.8 mi
  • Charing Cross Station: 0.8 mi
  • London Palladium: 0.8 mi
  • National Gallery: 0.9 mi
  • Oxford Circus: 0.9 mi
  • Clerkenwell: 0.9 mi
  • Trafalgar Square: 0.9 mi
  • London Canal Museum: 0.9 mi
  • Regent Street: 0.9 mi
  • Oxford Street: 1 mi
  • Admiralty Arch: 1 mi
  • Hayward Gallery: 1 mi
  • Royal Festival Hall: 1.1 mi
  • St. Pauls Cathedral: 1.2 mi
  • Piccadilly: 1.2 mi
  • Bond Street London: 1.2 mi
  • Regents Park: 1.2 mi
  • Museum of London: 1.2 mi
  • London Eye: 1.2 mi
  • Wallace Collection: 1.2 mi
  • Waterloo station: 1.3 mi

Amenities

  • Guest laundromat
  • Hairdryer in room
  • Laundry service
  • Parking
  • Radio
  • Room service
  • TV

Dining

Restaurant Information
Buffet style breakfast, lunch and dinner are all served in the restaurant, which overlooks a small secluded terrace with a pond. There is also a coffee bar, which serves snacks throughout the day.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers

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Guest Reviews (34)

Ratings and reviews for Bedford

Overall score

4.4 / 5
About the scores
34 out of 34
Amenities:
3.7
Room cleanliness:
4.1
Hotel staff:
3.9
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4.6
Value:
3.9

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Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Alena Alena
Belarus
25 Jan 2013

Very good hotel. I would like to come back.

Good location. Friendly staff. Good price. I and my friend were very happy by staying in this hotel. I would like to come back here on my next trip to London.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Bedford

Reviewer score

5

Would recommend

David
Not Provided
4 Feb 2011

Quite nice hotel, but old, hotel.

Quite nice hotel, but old, hotel. Friendly and helpful staff, and an excellent breakfast buffet. The hotel has a nice restaurant and bar attached to it, and is exceptionally well located close to Russell Square tube station. There are plenty of restaurants around the hotel and there is an easy walk to New Oxford Street and Oxford and Regent streets from there. I probably got one of the worst rooms on my floor, right in front of the housekeeping station, and you could hear everything from 6 in the morning. There was a gap under my door of about 1 cm, and all of the sounds out in the hall were amplified. Bathroom was small, but nice towels and sheets. I would stay at this hotel again for the price, friendliness, and location, but maybe not on a vacation trip where I wanted to sleep in and have access to more facilities.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Bedford

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

ATHANASIA
Not Provided
25 Jan 2011

The breakfast is seperated to

The breakfast is seperated to continental & english.Everything is on the same bar, so if you don't read what each included you have to pay additionally. Poor and not fresh breakfast. Good location, friendly stuff

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Bedford

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Anonymous
Not Provided
30 Nov 2010

Well located, near the British

Well located, near the British Museum, rooms are very small, beds too narrow, and the room is cold. You could hear next room neighbour getting into bed.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of Bedford

Reviewer score

5

Would recommend

Jan
Not Provided
27 Sep 2010

Great location, nice room and

Great location, nice room and good service. Breakfast room is a bit crowded.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Bedford

Reviewer score

5

Would recommend

Anonymous
Not Provided
19 Jul 2010

The Bedford Hotel is a very pleasant

The Bedford Hotel is a very pleasant , good priced, hotel. The location is great, right behind the British Museum. Value for money!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Bedford

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

MICHAEL
Not Provided
2 Jul 2010

reception people very rude, the

reception people very rude, the only one that was polite an helpful was the young guy at night

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Bedford

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Lynne
Not Provided
15 Jun 2010

A bit too expensive for what you

A bit too expensive for what you get. Otherwise I found the Bedford quite good. Perhaps if they didn't do silly things like changing sheets every day (ridiculous for a two night stay) they could reduce the tarrif a bit and help the planet, too. Also bit of a shock to book B&B and find when you get to breakfast find that it's only continental. You pay an extra GBP4.50 for cooked breakfast. A bit over the top. Would stay again as it is clean and very handy.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of Bedford

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Anonymous
Not Provided
12 Apr 2010

A good location although the lady

A good location although the lady on the desk seemed weary of her job and carried on typing for quite some time before even acknowledging we were there. A smile and a pleasant welcome is always a bonus after a long journey. The room was dated but clean . Breakfast reminded me of school dinners, very cramped i don't enjoy eating cereal when my elbows can just about touch a stranger!! We couldn't complain as the chief waitress a fierce matron was given some other customers a right good dressing down. I think she may also be job weary and maybe ready to be re-deployed into security?

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
2
Review of Bedford

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Paula
Not Provided
3 Mar 2010

Stayed in this hotel a few times.

Stayed in this hotel a few times. Good location, easy access to the theatre land, City and Oxford Street shopping. Hotel conveniently reached form Heathrow by Piccadilly line underground. Continental breakfast very scanty and not much better with the English breakfast, for which you pay extra. No fresh fruit, no yoghurt, no cheese or cold cuts available. Rooms are clean and the staff friendly and efficient. Nice hotel!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
3
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