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The Bloomsbury
4.5/5102 Reviews

The Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury London|0.28km from The British Museum
This was my first time in London. I stayed at the Bloomsbury Hotel and I cannot say enough good things about The Bloomsbury. The hotel was luxurious, my room was immaculate and well appointed. But the best part of the Bloomsbury was the staff, everyone was polite and welcoming and always willing to help. I would be remiss not to give a shout out to Nayeema and Suhaina, the two girls working the front desk who spent an enormous amount of time with me helping to get me checked into my flight back to Arizona, both of them literally walked the extra mile to ensure I was checked in properly. The premium lodgings, plus high-quality staff members e.g. Nayeema and Suhaina insure all of my future business when I visit London. David
Small Luxury Hotels of the World - the Academy
4.1/5110 Reviews

Small Luxury Hotels of the World - the Academy

Bloomsbury London|0.29km from The British Museum
The photos and website information about The Academy are incredibly deceptive about this boutique hotel. Sounded and looked lovely online and with a middling price of £188.00 per night B&B sounded a good choice for a solo mini trip to London. The reality was incredibly different. The hotel is scruffy and shabby and the loos smell of fish. Sadly, the service was non-existent and not at the level I would expect of a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World. I had a single room (which I chose as it was just me) on the ground floor overlooking the courtyard. It as very basic, but adequate and unlike the other reviews, it was quiet (except from the noisy air-con system). The en-suite was tiny, but the shower was reasonably powerful. As many have already mentioned, the room was stiflingly hot, with a small and inadequate air-con unit which struggled with the heat. I can only imagine what it would have been like when we had the 40C heatwave. I struggled to use the remote control device to work the air con and so, at 12.30am in my dressing gown, I went in search of someone to help me. Daniel came into my room and helped me to get the aircon working and it tried its best to cool the room down. By the next day, and with it on 24/7 the room did finally cool down. As someone else has also mentioned the lights from the aircon system lit up the whole room like a disco! The lights outside the room in the corridor also didn't turn off at night and so the room was bathed in a bright white light from outside and red, green and yellow lights from various fuse things in the room. So, once the air-con was working as best as it could, my attention then turned to the lights! I propped open the en-suite door to block out the light from the corridor, and then managed to pin and stuff towels and a spare pillow case over the disco lights to dim the bright glare. As you can imagine, the first night was a bit of a nightmare with not much sleep. Breakfast the next day was good and the staff in The Refectory were the first to greet me with a welcoming smile and were so helpful and attentive. The breakfast (and staff in the Refectory) have saved this review from being the lowest rating of Terrible. I am incredibly disappointed with my two night stay at The Academy and regret staying there. To finish on a positive note, the location was great and easy to walk to all the places that I wanted to walk to. So great location for Soho, Piccadilly, Covent Garden etc, but poor service and a tired and tatty hotel. So, Bloomsbury is super, just choose an alternative hotel.
Kimpton - Fitzroy London, an IHG Hotel
4.7/5100 Reviews

Kimpton - Fitzroy London, an IHG Hotel

Bloomsbury London|0.38km from The British Museum
Staying at Kimpton Fitzroy is really amazing‼ ️Unexpectedly, I booked a hotel designed by Charles Fitzroy Doll, the first-class designer of the Titanic. The whole hotel is classical, magnificent and magnificent, as if living in a Victorian castle. There are only two Lucky George brass sculptures on the second floor in the world, one is in this hotel, and the other is on the Titanic, which is now sleeping peacefully on the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean 🌊… The room is small, but also very clean and tidy. The mattress was very comfortable and I had a good night's sleep. Will stay again.
NYX Hotel London Holborn by Leonardo Hotels
4.1/5133 Reviews

NYX Hotel London Holborn by Leonardo Hotels

London|0.42km from The British Museum
Had such a great stay here, upon arrival we received drinks vouchers to use at the hotel bar (which was amazingly decorated). The staff were all extremely nice and couldn’t do enough to help! The room was spotless and the bed was probably one of the most comfortable hotel beds I have slept in. The shower was great, although the bathroom was a little bit tight, and the toiletries smelt amazing. There was lots of little bits that made the hotel stand out, like the free arcades and photo booth. The pool was beautiful and atmosphere was super relaxing. The breakfast was also very nice, there was a large variety of food and drink to choose from, and was constantly being updated. I would definitely stay here and again.
Chateau Denmark
4.3/543 Reviews

Chateau Denmark

London|0.47km from The British Museum
Quirky, boutique style Hotel in a great location for shopping, theatres etc.. but our experience meant no sleep at all! Unfortunately our room (115, first floor) had a balcony/window which opened right onto an events/club (HERE at Outernet) which has day & night events so non stop continuous noise & queues right outside. Night events going on after 4am so be prepared for no sleep. Not just noisy from the music but from queues of screaming/shouting people right outside. We were assured on arrival that we wouldn't hear anything from our room and it was quiet but sadly this was the complete opposite. We did raise the issue after our first night and considered checking out but again we were reassured there wouldn't be noise as there wasn't an event on that evening. I suppose we shouldn't have trusted it but we did and yet again another sleepless night as there was a night event that hadn't been advertised! It was a rare birthday treat (escaping 2 children) which sadly left us both exhausted but mainly frustrated that staff weren't truthful or overly bothered with helping us. We also had cigarette smoke coming through our Bathroom Saturday morning apparently from a guest smoking in their room! I had to follow up on this issue as again no-one seemed too bothered about it. Im still waiting for a reply from the manager! Couple of other things to note the extra service charge is true - you'll be charged unbeknown from the deposit, no kettle/water/milk in rooms. but these are minor issues compared to getting no sleep which in my opinion is one of the main objectives of a good hotel....
L'oscar London
4.7/574 Reviews

L'oscar London

London|0.49km from The British Museum
We stayed at L’Oscar for three nights in a junior suite, and enjoyed our stay very much. The staff in particular are very friendly and helpful. The restaurant is small but good - we had breakfast there every morning, and one dinner. The only complaint is that the rooms have odd wiring for lighting, so it was impossible to have just one or two lamps by the bed on at night. Also several different red and green lights emanating from both tv’s, and the fire alarm sensor. If you like a dark room for sleep, bring an eye mask. The Holborn tube stop is just steps away, so that’s very convenient for getting around quickly, and Covent Garden is about a 10 minute walk. We will definitely stay here again on our next trip to London.

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The Z Hotel Piccadilly
3.9/550 Reviews

The Z Hotel Piccadilly

London|1.19km from The British Museum
Strolling through London in the rain, Piccadilly circus tube station is just a few minutes' walk away, and Chinatown is just a few hundred meters away.
The Dilly
4.3/543 Reviews

The Dilly

Mayfair London|1.28km from The British Museum
The Dilly was probably amazing in the 1980's and 1990's but not much has been updated since then! We stayed in a Dilly Classic room which was perfectly fine, a good size, clean with strong Wifi. The shower was powerful and there was plenty of hot water. I know some people on this site weren't impressed by the breakfast but I thought it was great. Obviously, the location is fabulous. However, I didn't feel the room was up to five-star standard. The coffee was instant and the milk small UHT cartons. There was no fridge or mini-bar (though we were in the 'cheapest' room so may be different elsewhere). The toiletries were cheap and basic (so bring your own), there was no plug by the bed to charge devices overnight and no Blu-tooth speaker which seems to be a given now in higher-end hotels. The style of the room itself was quite dated including the landline next to the toilet which I'm sure was incredibly cool in 1986 :) Overall, if this was a three-or-four-star hotel I'd give it full marks, but as it's a five-star, (and more importantly charging five-star prices), it's lacking in some areas. I believe the hotel is currently 'between owners' which makes sense, as I guess the current owners don't want to invest and are ticking along until the new ones take over. It's not dreadful by any means, but they charge a lot for what you get.
The Grand at Trafalgar Square
4.1/5105 Reviews

The Grand at Trafalgar Square

London|1.38km from The British Museum
Good location, right next to Trafalgar Square, next to Tesco express and Macdonald. The hotel room is also large. Friendly service, you can order Chinese food with just eat. The room has a microwave. Hygiene is average, seems gray, and the bathroom has a slight odor. There is no own parking lot. There is a cooperative parking lot on the other side of the square. You can park temporarily at the door and drop your luggage before going to the parking lot. Parking is 44 pounds a day and about 37 pounds with a hotel coupon. There are actually two hotels here, one is grand and the other is cq. I booked grand but lived in Cq. I do n’t know how to arrange it. When the hotel is not busy, it is sold at 7-800, and the price is good. After all, it is close to the Thames and other attractions.
Holiday Inn London Oxford Circus, an IHG Hotel
3.5/597 Reviews

Holiday Inn London Oxford Circus, an IHG Hotel

Marylebone London|1.59km from The British Museum
Although the room is old, it is clean, breakfast is very good, location is very convenient, close to the subway station, convenient shopping around, delicious Chinese and Western restaurants are easily accessible, not far away, especially recommended!
The Ritz London
4.5/564 Reviews

The Ritz London

London|1.71km from The British Museum
Truly an experience. My wife and I brought my mom to London for her 80th birthday, as afternoon tea at The Ritz was still on her bucket list. She had no idea I booked our stay there as well, and the Rolls Royce pickup from the airport. The hotel itself is what you expect, the Luis XVI style common areas and rooms are beautiful, but what really makes the place memorable, are the people. From our first contact with Johan, and our check in with Giacomo, Gavin, Roberto everyone was fantastic throughout our stay. The amount of time that the folks at reception are willing to spend just chatting and sharing stories with you is something you just don't find elsewhere. Many thoughtful interactions with my mom as the whole place seemed to know her big birthday was coming up. It was the experience of a lifetime. Thank you everyone at the Ritz for making it happen.
Club Quarters Hotel St Paul's, London
4.1/5122 Reviews

Club Quarters Hotel St Paul's, London

London|1.89km from The British Museum
W/End away in London. We were looking for a hotel close to the river Thames & St. Catherine’s Docks inc. Tower Bridge & St. Paul’s Cathedral. Eventually we found the Clubquaters Hotel in St. Paul’s. which was was spot on for location. The hotel was superb, great facilities, inc. a gym. the room was lovely, Reception staff were very helpful. Just off the Reception is a direct link door to the superb Cotes Restaurant, so we could start our day off with a great Full English Breakfast. Yum…Yum it was spot on! The location of the hotel is superb….St. Paul’s Cathedral right next door…a Bell Ring away….the River Thames including the famous Millennium Bridge, a short walk away. Close to St. Paul’s Underground along with city bus stops and numerous extremely convenient shops., couldn’t fault it. Spot on!

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The Montague on the Gardens
4.5/5103 Reviews

The Montague on the Gardens

Bloomsbury London|0.12km from The British Museum
Great hotel! highly recommended! Excellent location, go straight to the British Museum, walk for three minutes, walk 6 minutes from Holborn subway station. The hotel service is particularly good. From the door, there is a service staff who takes the initiative to open the door and take the baggage. It is already in the room when you check in. When you leave, someone will help with the baggage, and you don't even need to bring it out. This is for traveling alone. It’s really great! At 11 o'clock, I have not yet arrived at the check-in time. The front desk will arrange a free lobby for a tea break. No matter where I see the service staff, I will always say hello and friendly greetings, full of service awareness. Breakfast is traditional English and is as varied as it was when you were studying at Oxford. The hotel decoration also has a strong traditional British flavor, the room is very clean, the hot water is very good, I have a service staff to send a small biscuit to welcome after the check-in, go out at night and find someone cleaned the room. Because the hotel is in the heart of London, the room size is not that big. If you want to experience the traditional British style and exquisite service, this is definitely a good choice! Although it is a bit more expensive, I personally feel that it is very worthwhile to experience travel to London!
Astor Museum Hostel
3.8/541 Reviews

Astor Museum Hostel

Bloomsbury London|0.14km from The British Museum
First time in a hostel by myself. Everyone seemed very welcoming and friendly. Facilities were good and worked well. Reception is open 24/7 which is always useful. Communal areas were nice also. Location is great, particularly if you wish to go to the British Museum. Definitely bring an eye mask and some ear plugs. The lamp lights on the bed are quite bright when the lights are out and also sound travels easy through the building.
Morgan Hotel
3.6/5101 Reviews

Morgan Hotel

Bloomsbury London|0.16km from The British Museum
It was a simple hotel, but it was a place where I wanted to understand everything else for breakfast that seemed to be dressed in a warm Korean dress in a British family. As it was old, the facilities were very old and narrow, but they were friendly and warm family-like people.
Radisson Blu Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel, London
3.9/5110 Reviews

Radisson Blu Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel, London

Bloomsbury London|0.19km from The British Museum
The decoration and content of the hotel will not go into details, it is not advanced. But I have booked here for the last three days because of the good location. Oxford Street bears the brunt of gift shopping, the British Museum is within easy reach, and Trafalgar Square is not far away. Of course, if you must define gift-giving gifts in the category of Harold, well, it's a little far away. In addition, the breakfast is average and the service is very good. I said I was too tired, so I found a relatively large room not facing the street if I wanted to be quiet. There is a line of Korean dishes around the hotel. I don’t know why they line up. There is also a restaurant with three Uyghur Chinese characters written on it. The owner is probably a Central Asian who can’t speak Chinese, but the dishes are enough to relieve the pain of homesickness. Lamb is real! Shaxian snacks are also two minutes' walk away.
Grange Beauchamp Hotel
4.1/5117 Reviews

Grange Beauchamp Hotel

Bloomsbury London|0.19km from The British Museum
Overall I had a very good stay. It is a short walk to Russel Square station on the Piccadilly line or Holborn station on the Central line. It is also quite handy to St. Pancreas station (20 minute walk). The British museum is around the corner. The room was comfortable, clean, quiet and had the best blackout blinds I have ever seen in a hotel. I deducted 1 star for a few small issues. The pillows seemed original to the hotel. Lumpy, odd sizes and not very pleasant. I also found it odd there was no mini-fridge in my room. It would have been nice to be able to store some cold drinks etc. There was a kettle to make coffee and tea. Great selection of teas but only instant coffee which wasn't as bad as I remember. The UHT milk and Lotus Biscoff biscuits were a nice added touch.
Grange Portland Hotel
4/530 Reviews

Grange Portland Hotel

Bloomsbury London|0.2km from The British Museum
A company opened several hotels in the same community, and it was originally scheduled to be Portland. Later, it was said that it was contracted by the government, so it was changed to the deluxe room in Buckingham next door (the area was visually 20 square meters +) and then returned For late check-out and great, I spent 18 pounds and added an English breakfast. The restaurant is on the first floor of the Whitehall Farm Hotel (back-to-back with the British Museum), divided into indoor and outdoor gardens (just below the British Museum/pictured), and the environment is great ! Without air conditioning, it’s hotter in summer, but it’s cooler to sleep when you open the window. Go to the main entrance of the British Museum, the intersection of the road is the coco milk tea shop (3min walk), which is great, and walk in the opposite direction on the same street (about 3min walk from the hotel) and you will see the Hunan Renxiang Restaurant! For a Hunanese, this is simply great! The location of the hotel is very good, the service staff are very enthusiastic, and the customer service is also very good! The decoration of the room is partial to the old school British style. After all, it is an old property in the city center. Whether you like it or not depends on personal preference. I went to sleep when I was too tired. I only stayed for one night. I didn’t have time to take pictures of the room. I want to live here next time I go 😁

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The Montague on the Gardens

The Montague on the Gardens

4.5/5103 Reviews
Bloomsbury
Great hotel! highly recommended! Excellent location, go straight to the British Museum, walk for three minutes, walk 6 minutes from Holborn subway station. The hotel service is particularly good. From the door, there is a service staff who takes the initiative to open the door and take the baggage. It is already in the room when you check in. When you leave, someone will help with the baggage, and you don't even need to bring it out. This is for traveling alone. It’s really great! At 11 o'clock, I have not yet arrived at the check-in time. The front desk will arrange a free lobby for a tea break. No matter where I see the service staff, I will always say hello and friendly greetings, full of service awareness. Breakfast is traditional English and is as varied as it was when you were studying at Oxford. The hotel decoration also has a strong traditional British flavor, the room is very clean, the hot water is very good, I have a service staff to send a small biscuit to welcome after the check-in, go out at night and find someone cleaned the room. Because the hotel is in the heart of London, the room size is not that big. If you want to experience the traditional British style and exquisite service, this is definitely a good choice! Although it is a bit more expensive, I personally feel that it is very worthwhile to experience travel to London!
Gresham Hotel Bloomsbury

Gresham Hotel Bloomsbury

2.5/551 Reviews
Bloomsbury
Worst hotel ever. No effort made to clean the place, never mind that no one has attended to the interior since 1970. Gloss paint should have been retouched in 1980s, dust mites should have been hoovered yesterday, plug socket should have been Installed beside bed 1990’s and mould all around bathroom, ceiling and walls should have been cleaned this morning. The wash hand basin sits on your stomach as you sit on the toilet. You can’t move in the shower in case you fall on to the toilet. You need to see this place to believe it. But, don’t bother. I’ve stayed with many places on this street and I never bother to review, but this place makes the exception. Look somewhere else folks. Can’t believe how much I parted for it Go somewhere else.
Astor Museum Hostel

Astor Museum Hostel

3.8/541 Reviews
Bloomsbury
First time in a hostel by myself. Everyone seemed very welcoming and friendly. Facilities were good and worked well. Reception is open 24/7 which is always useful. Communal areas were nice also. Location is great, particularly if you wish to go to the British Museum. Definitely bring an eye mask and some ear plugs. The lamp lights on the bed are quite bright when the lights are out and also sound travels easy through the building.
Morgan Hotel

Morgan Hotel

3.6/5101 Reviews
Bloomsbury
It was a simple hotel, but it was a place where I wanted to understand everything else for breakfast that seemed to be dressed in a warm Korean dress in a British family. As it was old, the facilities were very old and narrow, but they were friendly and warm family-like people.
Radisson Blu Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel, London

Radisson Blu Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel, London

3.9/5110 Reviews
Bloomsbury
The decoration and content of the hotel will not go into details, it is not advanced. But I have booked here for the last three days because of the good location. Oxford Street bears the brunt of gift shopping, the British Museum is within easy reach, and Trafalgar Square is not far away. Of course, if you must define gift-giving gifts in the category of Harold, well, it's a little far away. In addition, the breakfast is average and the service is very good. I said I was too tired, so I found a relatively large room not facing the street if I wanted to be quiet. There is a line of Korean dishes around the hotel. I don’t know why they line up. There is also a restaurant with three Uyghur Chinese characters written on it. The owner is probably a Central Asian who can’t speak Chinese, but the dishes are enough to relieve the pain of homesickness. Lamb is real! Shaxian snacks are also two minutes' walk away.
Grange Beauchamp Hotel

Grange Beauchamp Hotel

4.1/5117 Reviews
Bloomsbury
Overall I had a very good stay. It is a short walk to Russel Square station on the Piccadilly line or Holborn station on the Central line. It is also quite handy to St. Pancreas station (20 minute walk). The British museum is around the corner. The room was comfortable, clean, quiet and had the best blackout blinds I have ever seen in a hotel. I deducted 1 star for a few small issues. The pillows seemed original to the hotel. Lumpy, odd sizes and not very pleasant. I also found it odd there was no mini-fridge in my room. It would have been nice to be able to store some cold drinks etc. There was a kettle to make coffee and tea. Great selection of teas but only instant coffee which wasn't as bad as I remember. The UHT milk and Lotus Biscoff biscuits were a nice added touch.

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• January to March: 7.81°C during the day, 4.62°C at night

• April to June: 15.26°C during the day, 10.71°C at night

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