16 - 22 Great Russell Street, London, United Kingdom | (888) 710-7049
Elegant, historically listed building with stylish period interiors
Central London
location between British Museum and Oxford Street
Set on a quiet
side street in an upmarket, leafy neighborhood
Marble bathrooms
have underfloor heating and luxury toiletries
Chic rooms with luxe touches such as duck-down duvets
Fine-dining
restaurant and handsome wood-paneled bar
Secluded, peaceful outdoor
terrace (only open in summer)
Free Wi-Fi
throughout
Some rooms are small
A few rooms have unexceptional views
The 153-room Bloomsbury
Hotel is a classically chic and sophisticated, service-focused property located
in a quiet spot in the heart of London. Decor and furnishings are meticulously
tasteful throughout, while duck-down duvets and marble bathrooms provide a real
touch of luxury. Dining is excellent too, especially with an al fresco terrace open in the summer. Standard for London, some rooms are small, especially those on the top
floor which have low ceilings. All in all there are less expensive upscale hotels in
the area -- the nearby Radisson Blu Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel for instance -- but
the Bloomsbury carries things off with a bit more panache.
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Scene
Upscale, chic hotel
Comprising a stately blend of Georgian-style frontage and neo-classical
flourishes, the Bloomsbury Hotel was designed in the 1930s by renowned British
Architect Sir Edwin Lutyens and retains much of its original architectural
features. Elegant stone steps and an ornate doorway lead guests into
a lofty-ceilinged lobby space where antique rugs and period furnishings sit on
polished herringbone flooring illuminated by Art Nouveau-style chandeliers and
wall-mounted lighting. The vibe is cultured and classical with an occasional
21st-century flourish, while a meticulous attention to detail extends to a
seasonal drink on arrival and attentive staff remembering the names of
individual guests -- the most renowned being the late Nobel Laureate Seamus
Heaney (after whom the hotel's library is now named).
Location
Set on a quiet road in bookish Bloomsbury in the heart of London
The hotel is set
in the heart of leafy and bookish Bloomsbury, on a quiet side street in the
center of London. The location is excellent for tourists, with such attractions
as the British Museum just a two minutes' walk away and numerous restaurants,
pubs, and shops within easy walking distance -- the start of Oxford Street
shopping and Tottenham Court Road Tube station are a couple blocks away. The renowned
nightlife district of Soho is within five minutes on foot, while West End
theaters are just a few minutes beyond.
Rooms
Chic rooms with marble bathrooms
The hotel's 153
rooms are spread over eight floors, and all follow an unfussy palette of
tastefully muted tones with contemporary wooden furnishings and carpeted
floors. Beds are topped with duck-down duvets and feature carved wooden
headboards. Wi-Fi is free of charge and 32-inch flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and Nespresso coffee machines all come standard. Bathrooms impress
with a marble finish and heated floors, plus high-end toiletries and robe and slipper sets. While most rooms have a
spacious feel, some are certainly on the small side and a few offer very little
in the way of outside views.
Features
Heated outdoor summer terrace, fine dining, and a luxury smoothie menu
Unusual for
central London, the hotel has a heated outside terrace where guests can take
breakfast or relax with an evening drink. The Landseer Restaurant also provides
particularly luxe surroundings with a range of menus from fine-dining to bespoke
superfood smoothies, while a handsome bar features rare wines and spirits.
Private dining is available in the Seamus Heaney Library, and room service is
available around the clock. Wi-Fi is also free of charge throughout the
property.
