The Bloomsbury Hotel

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about The Bloomsbury? It’s that perfect sweet spot where you feel fancy but not intimidated – like someone’s very well-traveled aunt decided to open a hotel. The building itself sits right on Great Russell Street, which honestly couldn’t be more central if it tried. I mean, you’re literally a two-minute walk from the British Museum’s main entrance, and Russell Square tube station is right there when you need to escape into the rest of London. The Georgian facade looks properly grand from the street, but once you’re inside, there’s this warm, lived-in elegance that doesn’t scream “don’t touch anything.”

The lobby has these deep jewel tones – lots of emerald and navy – with artwork that actually looks like someone curated it rather than bought it in bulk. What I really appreciated was how the staff seemed to know the neighborhood inside and out. When I asked about dinner, they didn’t just hand me a generic list but actually walked me through which direction to head based on what I was craving. The rooms themselves are what you’d hope for from a proper five-star place, but with character. Mine overlooked the internal courtyard (much quieter than the street-facing ones, if you’re a light sleeper), and the bathroom had one of those rainfall showers that actually delivers on the promise. The beds are seriously comfortable – I’m talking sink-right-in-and-forget-about-jet-lag comfortable.

Here’s the thing though – it’s the little details that made me want to come back. The way they remember your coffee preference after day one, how the concierge actually knows which exhibitions are worth the queue at nearby galleries, the fact that you can grab a proper drink in their bar without feeling like you need to dress up. And practically speaking, if you’re planning to spend time in Bloomsbury or Covent Garden, you really can’t beat the location. Charlotte Street’s restaurant scene is a ten-minute stroll, and you can cut through the quieter garden squares when the main roads get too touristy. Sure, it’s not cheap – this is central London and a five-star property – but you’re paying for location, service, and that increasingly rare thing: a hotel that feels like it belongs in its neighborhood rather than fighting against it.

Rooms

• Classic Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Deluxe Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Studio Suite with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• King Studio with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
• Small Double Room with 1 double bed for 1 adult
• Twin Room with 2 single beds for 1 adult
• Deluxe King Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
• Classic King Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
• Suite with 2 large double beds for 3 adults

Facilities