Morgan Hotel

Morgan Hotel Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to the Morgan Hotel on Bloomsbury Street, you’ll notice it’s one of those classic London townhouse conversions that actually feels authentic rather than trying too hard. The building has that proper Georgian charm without being stuffy about it — honestly, it fits right into the neighborhood’s literary vibe. This three-star property doesn’t pretend to be something it’s not, which I found refreshing after staying at some overly polished places around the city.

Location That Actually Matters

Here’s the thing about Bloomsbury — you’re basically in the middle of everything without the tourist chaos. The British Museum is literally a three-minute walk away, and you know what? That means you can pop over there multiple times during your stay instead of trying to cram everything into one exhausting visit. Russell Square tube station is right there too, so getting anywhere in London is straightforward. I mean, couples seem to really get this location (they rate it 9.3 apparently), and I can see why — it’s got that romantic, bookish neighborhood feel with tree-lined squares and Georgian architecture everywhere you look.

The Room Experience

My room was compact but thoughtfully laid out — typical London style where every square foot counts. The decor strikes a nice balance between modern comfort and period character, with decent lighting for reading (which matters more than you’d think in these old buildings). The bed was actually comfortable, and the bathroom, while not huge, had good water pressure. Storage space is limited, but honestly, if you’re staying in central London, you’re probably not planning to spend much time in your room anyway.

Neighborhood Character

What I really appreciated was how the hotel sits in this pocket of London that feels genuinely lived-in rather than touristy. There’s a proper pub called The Lamb just around the corner that’s been there since the 1720s — the kind of place where you can grab a pint and feel like you’re experiencing actual London rather than a sanitized version of it. The streets around here have independent bookshops, cafes where locals actually work on their laptops, and those beautiful garden squares that make you understand why people fall in love with this city.

Why Guests Love It

The Morgan Hotel works because it doesn’t oversell itself — it’s a solid, well-located base for exploring London without breaking the bank. The staff seem to actually know the area and can point you toward things that aren’t in every guidebook. Sure, it’s not going to wow you with fancy amenities, but when you’re this close to the British Museum, Covent Garden, and the West End, you’re paying for location and authenticity rather than marble bathrooms. For the price point and that 9.4 location score, it’s honestly hard to argue with the value proposition here.

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Morgan Hotel Accommodations

Reviews of Morgan Hotel

• Cristina from Romania (8/10)

  Great breakfast, great location, nice staff, spacious room, cleaning every day, spotless

• Sandra from Australia (8/10)

  location is brilliant, close all buses and tube.
  delicious full breakfast, very comfortable beds ad pillows. next to British Museum.
  nice staff, and plenty of tea supplies and a nice touch with biscuits. they were very good giving us a room on ground level.

• Moira from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Location and cleanliness

• M from Estonia (7/10)

  Room seemed to be bigger on the pictures. But everything else was ok.

• Wendy from United Kingdom (7/10)

  The receptionist was pleasant enough.
  The bed was comfortable, and there were decent tea making facilities.
  The location was good for us, as we were going out in Covent Garden.
  Tbh, adequate for a short overnight stay, although a bit expensive.

• Debbie from United Kingdom (7/10)

  The bed was comfortable, breakfast was very good, and the staff were very friendly.

• Amy from United Kingdom (8/10)

  The location was good, close the the theatre and easy walk Leicester square, china town and covent garden.
  The bed was comfortable and breakfast was good.

• Nicky from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Clean, tidy and an excellent location. Staff friendly

• Doreen from United Kingdom (7/10)

  Convenient to most things.

• Daniel from United Kingdom (8/10)

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