The Bloomsbury Hotel
Hotel · Fitzrovia ·
Refined restaurant, chic cocktail bar, elegant lounge, library
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Refined restaurant, chic cocktail bar, elegant lounge, library
"Tucked on a quiet side street near the British Museum, I found The Bloomsbury an inspired design hotel with an excellent bar scene that makes it an affordable gem near Russell Square and the University of London." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
"Why did this hotel catch your attention? What's the vibe?The Bloomsbury Hotel couldn’t be more central, yet somehow it manages to feel like a secret. The design is a brilliant combination of outlandish features—Art Deco curves, decadent velvet sofas, and elaborate wallpaper—and scholarly corners like the well-stocked library, a nod to the area’s literary history. What's the backstory?This elegant, redbrick Edwin Lutyens-designed building was once the Central Club of the Young Women’s Christian Association. Since being reimagined as a hotel in the 1990s, it’s undergone many renovations, most recently at the hand of Martin Brudnizki. The bright-pink Coral Room bar debuted during the newest reburb. Tell us all about the accommodations. Any tips on what to book?The smaller rooms are subdued, with varying shades of taupe, while the suites are jazzier, with blood-red headboards, velvet armchairs, and TVs in the monochrome marble bathrooms. Is there a charge for Wi-Fi? And how is the quality?Free and fast. Drinking and dining—what are we looking at?In the summer, the Dalloway Terrace has a lovely, flower-filled outdoor area. The rest of the year, the Coral Room does decadent plates of truffle-laced carpaccio and more British sparkling wines than you’ll be able to taste. What type of travelers will you find here?Not here on business. These are in-the-know, arty types who have come to London for a gallery tour and decadent dinner. What about the neighborhood? Does the hotel fit in, make itself part of the scene?You’re near everything—the shops of Oxford Street, the theaters of the West End—but you’ll feel far enough away from it all. Bottom line: Worth it? Why?You can't argue with this location and gorgeous interior design—and especially so for these prices." - Laura Goulden
"A central London hotel that staged a gin-soaked dinner party hosted by a well-known chef, where guests included prominent comedians and presenters and the menu featured scallop ceviche with charred pink grapefruit and lime, oven-roasted pheasant with black truffle, and grapefruit meringue pie." - Guy Pewsey
Coral Room in the Bloomsbury Hotel - great espresso martini and a cool room. Great place to kick off the evening
"The Bloomsbury Hotel is located in the heart of the theatre district, within walking distance of most London shows. Tottenham Court Road tube station and The British Museum are just 200 metres from the hotel. Leicester Square, Covent Garden, Soho and the shops of Oxford Street are all within a 10-minute walk. Luxury bedding, fluffy bathrobes and slippers, and flat-screen TVs are featured in each room at The Bloomsbury, as well as Aromatherapy Associates toiletries, and complimentary tea, coffee and water. Dining options within the hotel include Landseer Restaurant & Bar or The Lutyens Lounge or Terrace where you can enjoy an afternoon tea or evening drink. St Pancras International Station, which includes the Eurostar service, is a 10-minute drive from the property." - My Boutique Hotel (en)
