This hotel had a clean flashy reception area and a small bar with the same decor. However once beyond this point the hotel turned into a maze of tiny corridors with a strange smell and brown carpets, similar to a retirement home. The doors were all held open by fire extinguishers, hoovers left permanently in corridors, tatty door frames, ripped... more

I was born in London well over seventy years ago but have lived in North America for 44 years. I return to the city every few years and have generally been disappointed at the low standards of hotel keeping in relation to the price. The Bloomsbury was outstandingly good, and good value. Check-in was easy after booking on the excellent... more