William Goodenough House, Bloomsbury, London
Comfortable accommodation at this 1930s College in the heart of London.
Summary
- 20th century buildings
- Car parking for a charge (nearby)
- No car parking
- No smoking
Facilities
- Free broadband access
- Shared gardens
- Tennis court
- Gym
- Self-catering facilities
- Children's cots
Food and Drinks
- Restaurant
- Self-catering facilities
- Lunch available (at additional cost)
- Dinner available (at additional cost)
- Bar
- Picnic area
Nearby recreations
- Recommended walks
- Pub (walking distance)
- Museums (walking distance)
- Historic houses
- Gardens
- Recommended restaurants (walking distance)
- Theatre (walking distance)
Located in Bloomsbury, William Goodenough House is situated on the same square as London House. We offer clean, budget, room-only accommodation in single bedrooms where the bathroom facilities are shared, and one bed flats with self catering facilities.
Meals can be taken in the Great Hall.
We are, unfortunately, unable to accommodate guests under 18.
History to the present day
Goodenough College provides residential accommodation for postgraduate students from all over the world. A lively and supportive community which has been thriving here since 1930.
Food and Drinks
The College provides a subsidised catering service, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, 365 days of the year. Breakfast and Dinner are served in the Great Hall, lunch is served in Freddie’s Bar which stocks a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Freddie’s also sells cakes, snacks and meals throughout the day.
Breakfast Times:
Monday to Friday 07.30 to 10.15
Saturday to Sunday 08.00-14.00
Lunch:
Monday to Friday 12.00-14.30
Dinner:
Monday to Friday 18.30-20.30
Saturday and Sunday 08.00-20.00
The flats are well equipped with china, glassware, cutlery and cooking utensils. The kitchen is equiped with an oven, fridge, microwave, toaster and a washer tumble drier.
There are no shops within the premises, but the neighbourhood enjoys a variety of shopping places such as the Brunswick Shopping centre and also corner shops all within a walking distance where food items can be purchased.
Grounds and gardens
The College owns the beautiful Mecklenburgh Square Garden.
It is a private garden which can only be accessed by keyholders. All College guests are entitled to borrow a key.
The Garden contains a single hard tennis court, 4 permanent BBQ pits and a children’s play area. It is Wi-Fi enabled and there are wooden benches throughout which make it an ideal place to read or a picnic with friends.
Other facilities
Free broadband internet in all the rooms and wireless in the common areas.
Two coin operated launderettes.
24 hour reception.
Nuffield Health Club in the lower ground level of London House is equipped with a swimming pool, large gymnasium, aerobics studio, squash courts and therapy rooms. A daily pass is available to purchase from Goodenough Club reception at the cost of £6.50.
Arrival information and how to find us
Address: Goodenough College, William Goodenough House, Mecklenburgh Square, London, WC1N 2AB, United Kingdom
Address: William Goodenough House, Mecklenburgh Square, London WC1N 2AN
Check In: From 3pm Check Out: By 11am
Please check in at the Reception desk.
From Kings Cross Tube Station:
Go out of Gray's Inn Road exit (near Hammersmith and City entrance). Follow Gray's Inn Road for about 1/4 mile until you reach Heathcote Street on the right. Turn right into Heathcote Street and then immediately left into Mecklenburgh Street. William Goodenough House is directly on the right hand side.
From Russell Square Tube Station:
Turn right out of station and go down to the roundabout at Brunswick Square. Go straight over the roundabout. After 50 metres the road bends round to the right and 50 metres further on turn left at T junction onto Guilford Street. After 200 metres take first left onto Mecklenburgh Street, follow the road around the garden square to the left. William Goodenough House is on the far side of the square.
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Customer feedback
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David Martin, September 2010: My wife and I were pleased with the accommodation. However, we do think a tea towel and washing-up liquid should have been provided in order to help maintain hygiene.
Hazel Dunn, August 2010: Rather spartan furnishings and slow response of housekeeping took us back to student days, but did not detract from wonderful peace, quiet and spaciousness. Perfect location, we will use in future in preference to any London hotel.
C. J. Pelham, August 2010: My booking was not apparent to reception at WG House - after a delay I was transferred to London House (Room 301) which proved satisfactory.
Would use your accomodation again.
Christian Brockmeier, August 2010: Treatment at reception quite formal and stiff, but all in all very correct as well. As external short time customer one has to deal with quite an amount of leery looks. The value for money is excellent and I am very thankful for this opportunity to stay in beautiful London at an affordable price.
Aura Scaringi, August 2010: I loved my stay: me and my boyfriend truly enjoyed this experience. We are already looking forward to our next stay, thank you so much!
Angelika Jakobi, August 2010: I stayed for 5 day in Goodenough House. Quiet place - except for some doors banging in the middle of one night. Friendly and helpful receptionist, great facilities: PCs with internet access, very good and rich breakfast.
Mrs S M Jones, August 2010: Wiil definitely use University rooms again, and have told friends about it.
Roderic Cowley, July 2010: Great location and excellent value for money.
GOUDOUNEIX Charlotte, July 2010: A very good address !
Dr Alison E Adam, July 2010: Excellent value for money. This was a lovely spacious flat in a great location. Goodenough College has a great atmosphere and is good for lone scholars visiting London. The bathroom was very old fashioned but this does not spoil the overall experience.
