The mid-range Bedford Hotel has a great location in the heart of Bloomsbury, a three-minute walk from the British Museum, and two minutes from Russell Square tube station, where the Piccadilly line can transport visitors around town. Downstairs, the hotel is crisp and contemporary, with a smart lobby and a charming restaurant that serves a la carte meals all day. The 184 rooms are sizable for this part of town, and neatly decorated, but many look out over a noisy main road. In-room amenities include kettles, flat-screen TVs, and desks. The hotel has its own car park -- a rarity for central London -- but there's a fee for parking. Travelers looking for a measure of classic Bloomsbury charm might want to check out The Academy nearby.
The mid-range Bedford Hotel has a great location in the heart of Bloomsbury, a three-minute walk from the British Museum, and two minutes from Russell Square tube station, where the Piccadilly line can transport visitors around town. Downstairs, the hotel is crisp and contemporary, with a smart lobby and a charming restaurant that serves a la carte meals all day. The 184 rooms are sizable for this part of town, and neatly decorated, but many look out over a noisy main road. In-room amenities include kettles, flat-screen TVs, and desks. The hotel has its own car park -- a rarity for central London -- but there's a fee for parking. Travelers looking for a measure of classic Bloomsbury charm might want to check out The Academy nearby.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Portobello Hotel is one of Notting Hill’s most charming boutique properties. It’s located between the Notting Hill Gate and Ladbroke Grove Tube stations, on a surprisingly quiet street that backs onto the elegant Stanley Gardens. Interiors draw inspiration from the hotel’s surroundings, with art sourced from the local market, plus antiques in all rooms. The 21 rooms include coffeemakers, full-size Green & Spring bath products, and free Wi-Fi. While they vary in size and finish, many bathrooms are tiny. Also, as of 2017 some rooms were still waiting on an overhaul. Breakfast is served in the sitting room, and in the evening there's an honor bar. There aren’t many properties like this one, but travelers seeking excitement and first-rate facilities could check out the prestigious Langham Hotel instead.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Portobello Hotel is one of Notting Hill’s most charming boutique properties. It’s located between the Notting Hill Gate and Ladbroke Grove Tube stations, on a surprisingly quiet street that backs onto the elegant Stanley Gardens. Interiors draw inspiration from the hotel’s surroundings, with art sourced from the local market, plus antiques in all rooms. The 21 rooms include coffeemakers, full-size Green & Spring bath products, and free Wi-Fi. While they vary in size and finish, many bathrooms are tiny. Also, as of 2017 some rooms were still waiting on an overhaul. Breakfast is served in the sitting room, and in the evening there's an honor bar. There aren’t many properties like this one, but travelers seeking excitement and first-rate facilities could check out the prestigious Langham Hotel instead.