Where to Stay
This list comprises a selection of accommodation of various types, most of which within easy walking distance of the Institute.
Information is as known in spring 2024. Please note that this listing does not constitute a recommendation.
Unless otherwise stated, the cost category reflects the rate per night for a standard single room including breakfast and VAT.
# The Imperial Hotel Group, comprising the Bedford, City Sleeper (at the Royal National), Morton, President, Royal National and Tavistock Hotels, offer significant discounts to 1837 Club Members. Membership is free.
Check out UniversityRooms.Com which lists rooms in halls of residence, pubs, and hotels.
For rooms in private houses or flats, or self-contained flats, contact Doctor in the House, an agency which specialises in arranging accommodation for visiting researchers.
For longer stays, check out Studios2Let, which has a selection of small flats in central London, including the Bloomsbury area.
Carr Saunders Hall
18-24 Fitzroy Street
London W1T 4BN
Tel: 020 7107 5888
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University hall of residence located near Warren Street station (Northern/Victoria lines). Non-smoking. Twin and single rooms, all with washbasin. Telephone in room. Dining hall, bar, tv lounge, games room, kitchenette and laundry facilities. Rooms available in vacation only.
Frances Gardner House
Wren Street, Gray's Inn Road
London WC1X 0HD
Tel: 020 7833 8175
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University College London hall of residence located not far from St Pancras Station. Single rooms with ensuite bathroom. Self-catering. Common room, computer room, laundry facilities. Rooms available in vacation only.
Lancaster Hall Hotel (German YMCA)
35 Craven Terrace
London W2 3EL
Tel: 020 7723 9276
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Located close to Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park and Paddington Station (Heathrow Express). All rooms have ensuite bathrooms, tv, safe. hairdryer, and tea/coffee making facilities.
Harlingford Hotel
61-63 Cartwright Gardens
London WC1H 9EL
Tel: 020 7387 1551
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Located close to the British Library. All rooms offer ensuite accommodation, with telephone, tv, tea/coffee making facilities, and hairdryer.
Prince's Gardens
Watts Way
London SW7 1BA
Tel: 020 7594 9507
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Located close to Knightsbridge and Hyde Park, this Imperial College hall of residence offers single, twin and double rooms with ensuite bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, lift, laundry room. Bed and breakfast rate available.
# Royal National Hotel
38-51 Bedford Way, WC1H 0DG
Tel: 020 7637 2488
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All rooms with ensuite bathroom, wifi, tv, and tea/coffee making facilities. Parking.
Studios2Let
36-27 Cartwright Gardens, WC1H 9EH
Tel: 020 7380 8450
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Serviced apartments with ensuite showers/wc, kitchenette, direct dial telephone, tv, wifi and garden access. Short or long stay.
Thanet Hotel
8 Bedford Place, WC1B 5JA
Tel: 020 7636 2869
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Small family-run hotel in side street off Russell Square. All rooms with ensuite shower/wc. Telephone, tv, tea/coffee making facilities. Early booking essential.
Ambassadors in Bloomsbury
12 Upper Woburn Place, WC1H 0HX
Tel: 020 7693 5410
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Located close to Euston Station and the British Library. Air conditioning, safe and ensuite bathroom. Restaurant. Lift.
# Bedford Hotel
83-95 Southampton Row
London WC1B 4HD
Tel: 020 7636 7822
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All rooms with ensuite bathroom, wifi, tv/Chromecast, and tea/coffee making facilities. Rooms available with garden view.
# City Sleeper at the Royal National
38-51 Bedford Way
London WC1H 0DG
Tel: 020 7637 2488
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All rooms with ensuite bathroom, wifi, tv, tea/coffee making facilities, safe, iron/ironing board, and hairdryer.
Goodge Street Hotel (Hub by Premier Inn)
Brook House, Torrington Place
London WC1E 7HN
Tel: 0333 321 3104
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Located close to Goodge Street Station and the Senate House precinct, rooms are contemporary and compact. All rooms have ensuite wetrooms, wifi, air conditioning, hair dryer. Lift and restaurant at the hotel.
Grange Buckingham Hotel
39-40 Bedford Place
London WC1B 5JT
Tel: 020 7636 2474
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Studio rooms, all with ensuite facilities and kitchenettes. Telephone, tv, tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer, room safe.
Goodenough Hotel
23 Mecklenburgh Square, WC1N 2AD
Tel: 020 7837 8831
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An academic environment with a touch of luxury. All rooms with ensuite facilities. Telephone, tv, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer in room. Restaurant. Café-bar. Health club. Flats available for stays of more than one week.
London Premier Inn (Euston)
1 Dukes Road, WC1H 9PJ
Tel: 0871 527 8656
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Located close to Euston Station and the British Library. All rooms with double bed, duvet and ensuite bathroom. Telephone, tv, and tea/coffee making facilities. Restaurant. Bar. Breakfast not included.
# Morton Hotel
2 Woburn Place, WC1H 0LH
Tel: 020 7692 5600
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Located on the corner of Russell Square, the recently-renovated hotel offers rooms and suites with kitchenette. All rooms with bathroom, telephone, tv, tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer, and air conditioning.
# Tavistock Hotel
Tavistock Square, WC1H 9EU
Tel: 020 7636 8383
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Overlooks Tavistock Square. All rooms with ensuite bathroom. Telephone, tv. Tea/coffee making facilities on request. Lift. Wine bar. Pay garage.