In the heart of Covent Garden, Middle Eight offers a luxurious retreat with eco-friendly credentials. Enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast, work out in the gym, or indulge in cocktails at the bar. With helpful staff and a great location near Leicester Square and The British Museum.
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Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Gym
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Fitness centre
Business centre
Airport shuttle
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Front desk safe
Snack bar/deli
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Feel at home (6)
Television
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Espresso maker
Lift
Minibar
The current price is £267
£267
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Why we love this property
Culinary delights
This hotel tempts taste buds with a restaurant serving delicious dishes and a bar for evening drinks. The made-to-order breakfast starts each day with flavour.
Luxury sleep paradise
Premium bedding transforms each guestroom into a slumber sanctuary. The minibars add convenience to this luxury hotel's indulgent experience.
Luxury city centre spot
This luxury hotel in the heart of the city centre offers a chic urban retreat with sophisticated amenities and stylish surroundings.
66 Great Queen St, Covent Garden, London, England, WC2B 5BX
What's nearby
Theatreland - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Royal Opera House - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Covent Garden Market - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
The British Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
London (LCY-London City) - 45 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 64 min drive
London (STN-Stansted) - 77 min drive
London (LTN-Luton) - 79 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 94 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 103 min drive
Tottenham Court Road Station - 11 min walk
Charing Cross Station - 14 min walk
City Thameslink Station - 16 min walk
Holborn Underground Station - 3 min walk
Covent Garden Underground Station - 5 min walk
Farringdon Underground Station - 8 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Blank Street Coffee - 2 min walk
Pret a Manger - 3 min walk
Princess Louise - 3 min walk
wagamama - 2 min walk
Sontag - 2 min walk
About this property
Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts
Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of The British Museum and Covent Garden Market. After visiting the fitness centre for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. This luxurious hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus. Fellow travellers like that it's only a short walk to public transportation: Holborn Underground Station is 3 minutes away and Covent Garden Underground Station is 5 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
180 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets stay for free
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No on-site parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Working away
Business centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness centre
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
35-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Espresso maker
Slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Special features
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in the ECOsmart and Green Tourism Programme – programmes that measure the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 33.50 for adults and GBP 33.50 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of GBP 90 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 2)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 70.0 per night
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Does Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is GBP 90 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.
Are there restaurants at or near Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts like?
Middle Eight - Covent Garden - Preferred Hotels and Resorts is in London City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from Holborn Underground Station and 9 minutes' walk from The British Museum. The local area is considered walkable, as well as being good for public transport.
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9.4
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9.4
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9.6
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Helpful staff provided assistance with airport transportation and information. (3 reviews)
Breakfast was excellent with many hot and cold options, including healthy and hearty choices. (45 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Apr 2026
Beautiful hotel. Rooms are nice and clean, and the service was great.
NAREG
NAREG, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Apr 2026
Clean, quiet, great staff, comfortable beds.
Erik
Erik, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Apr 2026
Cracking hotel and situated right near tube. Rooms very clean and modern and staff amazing, which topped off a very nice stay.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Mar 2026
Amazing!!Location,staff and cleanliness were excellent!Will stay here again in a heartbeat!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 Mar 2026
Very friendly staff, superb room, all clean as you wish. And also the location is perfect for your city tours
Roman Eric
Roman Eric, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 Feb 2026
Fab hotel great location
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Mar 2026
Beautiful hotel with amazing staff. Great location- we found our new base whenever we visit London.
George
George, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Apr 2026
super nice hotel and Romme.. room small but nice
Francesco saverio
Francesco saverio, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Mar 2026
Perfect location. Friendly staff. Good rooms
Anne Elena Kaae
Anne Elena Kaae, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Mar 2026
Great hotel in a great location. Sadly the restaurant was understaffed and the food was underwhelming at less than ideal prices. But the beds, bedding, location, and staff were excellent. We would stay here again.
Hasso Fleming
Hasso Fleming, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 Feb 2026
Such a fabulous hotel, wonderful staff, lovely room, impeccably clean.
Kym
Kym, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Mar 2026
Very helpful staff…great food and very nice rooms.
The location is 10/10 for a trio to london. Close to everything and Holborn stations is near.
Adam
Adam, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 Dec 2025
Lovely hotel, lovely staff and great location!
Dee
Dee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Feb 2026
Great hotel staff very friendly and helpful
Jemma
Jemma, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Mar 2026
A lovely hotel just a 10 minute walk from Covent Garden tube. It was quiet, clean and modern. We enjoyed the shower. The king bed was very comfortable .
David
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Feb 2026
Amazing location, really great hotel. Lovely staff, always feel very welcome & safe here. Thank you x
Di
Di, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Dec 2025
Lovely hotel - relaxing stay
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Feb 2026
Fantastic location.
Excellent staff
Room was brilliant
Check in and service were excellent
Dinesh K
Dinesh K, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Jan 2026
fantastic stay, lovely quality room, really good size
Katherine
Katherine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Feb 2026
Staff welcoming
So clean & comfortable
maxine
maxine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Mar 2026
Helpful staff. Good location close to Covent Garden
Hethen
Hethen, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Feb 2026
What an amazing hotel with attentive staff. I had a lovely time in Covent Garden, and the hotel staff was extremely helpful in directions and recommendations for neighborhood sites.
Veronica Jean
Veronica Jean, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Jan 2026
Lovely hotel. Welcoming and friendly staff - and the room was ready when we arrived around 11.30 - which was a lovely bonus.
Joan
Joan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Feb 2026
Place was modern and centrally located.
Mike
Mike, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Dec 2025
Great hotel - amazing staff, modern, clean and perfect location.