97 Great Russell Street, London, United Kingdom | (618) 248-8274
Upmarket London neighborhood a short walk from the city center and public transport
Smart, bright lobby area with numerous artworks
Top Scoff & Banter restaurant serving menu of British classics
Bright fitness center with exercise machines and steam room
24-hour room service and in-room spa treatments
Valet parking available
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Some bathrooms could use renovation
Many rooms on the small side
The location of this more-handsome-than-most hotel is certainly its key selling point, balancing an urbane locale with super-quick access to London's lively center. Rooms don't always deliver, especially on space, but liberal use of African walnut and Sicilian marble contribute to an upmarket feel. The hotel's Scoff & Banter is considered one of London's better restaurants, and the general mood of arty sophistication is likely to impress. All in all, it's what you'd expect from an upscale chain hotel, but for something a little more unique at a slightly higher price, take a look at the nearby Montague on the Gardens.
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Scene
Upscale sophistication with an artistic bent
The Radisson Blu Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel is housed in a grand, elegant, red-brick mansion block typical of its well-heeled Bloomsbury neighborhood. The bright, modern lobby is flooded with natural light from its numerous arched windows and a trio of sleek wooden reception desks are manned by smartly dressed check-in staff. The abundance of modern art on display, from sculpture to paintings, lends an air of high-brow sophistication to the hushed atmosphere, while eclectic furnishings introduce a sense of welcoming coziness.
Location
Bookish neighborhood in bustling central London
Situated in the smart and bookish neighborhood of Bloomsbury in central London, this hotel is walking distance from many of the capital's main attractions. The impressive British Museum is practically next door and Oxford Street's high-street shopping is just a few minutes' walk away. The theaters of the West End and Soho nightspots are also a short stroll away, while the hotel is two blocks from Tottenham Court Road Underground station. The hotel's location also allows easy access to-and-from the Eurostar from King's Cross-St. Pancras station -- about one-mile away from the hotel, reached via public transport.
Rooms
Smart, clean rooms with walnut furnishings and marble bathrooms
The 186 rooms and suites at the Radisson Blu Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel are finished in smart, unfussy decor, with simply patterned carpets and charming wall prints. Beds and wardrobes are from African walnut, while desks provide an abundant variation of sockets. Most rooms include crushed velvet throws and pillows, while all come with free Wi-Fi and Samsung flat-screen Smart TVs. Bathrooms are clad in Sicilian marble and provide designer toiletries.
Features
High-quality British cooking with afternoon tea
The hotel's bar and restaurant, Scoff & Banter, serves up a 'no nonsense' menu of British food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, among soft leather seating, oil paintings (modern takes on Dutch masterworks), and cool marble floors. Afternoon tea with typically British cakes and sandwiches can also be arranged. A fitness center is available on-site, and while not huge, it is very clean and bright, with running machines and a steam room. There is 24-hour room service, and in-room spa treatments include massages and manicures.
