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Paris Toolkit Luxury hotels in Bloomsbury, West End and Russell Square
The best luxury hotels near Bloomsbury and West End
Bloomsbury has plenty of luxury 4-5 star hotels to choose from. It is a very attractive area of London to stay in, with lots to explore, including historic buildings, quirky shops, a university area - as well as being the literary centre of London. It is also close to most of London's theatre and nightlife hotstarget="_parent" pots.
What to expect from a 4-5-star luxury hotel in Bloomsbury?
Bloomsbury is not a budget area of London so you can expect the 4-5 star hotels in Bloomsbury to offer excellent service and facilities in attractive and sometimes historic buildings. The area is well located within London offering you easy access to the theatres and nightlife and is just a 10-min walk from Leicester Square, Mayfair and the West End.
Bloomsbury location benefits
Bloomsbury hotels are on the fringes of the West End theatre district bordering Covent Garden and Leicester Square, the heart of the main entertainment area in London. The shops of Oxford Street and Regent Street are just to the west of the district too.
Bloomsbury is renowned as the literary district of London with plenty of bookshops and publishers. The University of London in Bloomsbury only adds to this activity. The Charing Cross Road, in particular, is famous for its bookshops. There are also lots of antique shops and collector shops, plus some really quirky independent shops that make the district a delight to explore.
Bloomsbury is also a very elegant and historic district of London with plenty of garden squares making welcome retreats from the hustle and bustle in the streets. As you wander the streets, blue plaques commemorate famous people who have lived in the buildings. Bloomsbury is a very attractive district to stay in London. A lot of people gravitate to Bloomsbury after their second or third visit to London.
Price guide for luxury hotels in Bloomsbury
As you would expect for such an attractive district, hotel rates do reflect a certain premium for staying here, but it is cheaper than the luxury hotels just 5 to 10-min walk away around Leicester Square. There are budget hotels in Bloomsbury for which we have a dedicated page, but budget is a relative term. Bloomsbury is mostly full of mid-range and luxury hotels. Room rates tend to be higher at the weekend with a lot of people coming into the district for weekend theatre breaks.
Are luxury hotels in Bloomsbury the right option for you?
Why choose a 4-5-star hotel in Bloomsbury?
Bloomsbury virtually has everything. The area itself is very interesting to explore, with historic buildings and quirky shops. It is also the literary centre of London. If you find a hotel that you like at a price you are comfortable with, you will be well rewarded within an excellent area of London.
What are the alternatives to Bloomsbury luxury hotels?
If you have a slightly higher budget we recommend looking at hotels in Mayfair, West End and Leicester Square. These areas are right in the heart of London and offer the ultimate combination of London luxury and location.
Our selection of luxury hotels in Bloomsbury, London
A tastefully decorated hotel offering spacious en-suite rooms, comfortable beds and a well-received breakfast. People praise the staff and the cleanliness here. Kingsley Two Brasserie restaurant offers a European menu and there is a relaxing bar too.
Facilities include • Suites available • Free Wi-Fi • Boutique hotel • 24-hr room service • 40% discount on parking
London Toolkit recommends booking this hotel for competitive prices, plus... • Two complimentary guided walking tours - Royals and Landmarks Tour plus The Wizard Walk which explores iconic landmarks from the Harry Potter films • Vox City App Affordable luxury is on offer at this comfortable hotel in Bloomsbury, with garden, just a 4-min walk from Goodge Street Underground. Set in a Georgian listed building, the hotel provides a full English breakfast and en-suite rooms with designer inspired mood-lighting and satellite TV. An en suite shower room and tea/coffee making facilities are also featured in each room.
Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Garden • Satellite TV • Full English breakfast included
• Single & triple rooms available • 24-hr front desk
Just next door to the British Museum, this B&B Hotel offers family and double rooms in a great location. It is just a 7-min walk to Oxford Street. Lots of traditional décors can be found with period fireplaces, cherry-wood furnishings and marble bathrooms. A full English breakfast or continental option is available each morning and is included in your room rate.
Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Satellite TV • Minibar
Situated in a beautiful Edwardian building with luxurious and modern rooms featuring individual climate controls. Both the bar and restaurant offer a selection of drinks and fine wines within a relaxing atmosphere. You'll get a good breakfast here, which can be included in room rate. Close to British Museum and St. Paul's Cathedral.
Facilities include • Choc chip cookie at check-in • Apartment-style suites available • 24-hr room service • Free Wi-Fi • Fitness room
London Toolkit recommends booking this hotel for competitive prices, plus... • Two complimentary guided walking tours - Royals and Landmarks Tour plus The Wizard Walk which explores iconic landmarks from the Harry Potter films • Vox City App
This luxurious hotel is very close to Russell Square Tube station and offers conference space for up to 300 people. At the Junction restaurant, you can enjoy an International menu in contemporary surroundings. There is also an Irish bar offering decent pub meals, where you can watch live sport on the large-screen TV or relax on the comfortable terrace. The bar offers Starbucks coffee and your kids will stay and eat free!
Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Walking/bike tours • Apartment-style suites available • On-site coffee shop • 24-hr front desk • Shuttle service • Ticket service
London Toolkit recommends booking this hotel for competitive prices, plus... • Two complimentary guided walking tours - Royals and Landmarks Tour plus The Wizard Walk which explores iconic landmarks from the Harry Potter films • Vox City App
This contemporary hotel is just a 5-min walk from both Euston and King's Cross St Pancras. The modern air-conditioned bedrooms have all been refurbished and offer tea/coffee facilities, luggage racks, work desks, and laptop safes. The sleek bathrooms have rainfall showers, illuminated mirrors and heated towel rails. There is an all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast every day and the restaurant menu offer a wide variety of international cuisine.
Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • 24-hr front desk • Shuttle service • Ticket service • Bar • Restaurant • Facilities for disabled guests
Decorated in bright, uplifting colours is located in the heart of Bloomsbury. The hotel has an award-winning artisan bakers - Gail’s - and a contemporary co-working space. Body Kalm, conveniently located within the Numa London Bloomsbury, is a leading beauty treatment salon for facials, waxing and massages using Aveda, organic and natural products.
Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Beauty salon • Award winning baker's onsite • Luggage storage • Tea/coffee in room • Lift
A sumptuous, elegant hotel decorated with quality fabrics, for a luxurious stay, just 100 yards from the British Museum. Rooms offer Egyptian cotton bed linen and down pillows, while bathrooms feature Italian marble with a power shower and complimentary toiletries. Some rooms offer views of the skyline. The restaurant serves top end steaks and lobster, and you can also enjoy cocktails and afternoon tea. A cooked breakfast in the morning completes your relaxing stay.
Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre with massage • Kids’ meals • Breakfast in room • 24-hr front desk • Tea and coffee in room • Ticket service • Bar • Restaurant • Facilities for disabled guests
Just a 2-minute walk from the British Museum, the conservatory restaurant and terrace offer relaxed yet elegant dining. The menu is British with an International wine list. In your elegant room, you can enjoy on-demand movies, breakfast room service, tea/coffee facilities and a modern bathroom with free toiletries. There is also a lounge bar serving hot and cold beverages.
Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Terrace and garden • Breakfast in room • 24-hr front desk • Tea and coffee in room • Ticket service • Bar • Conservatory restaurant • Family rooms available
Thistle Holborn, The Kingsley
Nearest tube: 5-min walk Holborn
Bloomsbury Palace Hotel
Nearest tube: 4-min walk to Goodge Street
Staunton Hotel
Nearest tube: 4-min walk to Goodge Street
Doubletree by Hilton London West End
Nearest tube: 4-min walk to Russell Square
Holiday Inn Bloomsbury
Nearest tube: 1-min walk to Russell Square
Mercure London Bloomsbury
Nearest tube: 2-min walk to Russell Square
Numa London Bloomsbury
Nearest tube: 4-min walk to Goodge Street
Radisson Blu Kenilworth Hotel, London
Nearest tube: 3-min walk to Tottenham Court Road
Grange Beauchamp
Nearest tube: 5-min walk to Russell Square
