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The Clarendon Hotel

4.0 of 5
34-37 Bedford Place | Bloomsbury, London WC1B 5JR, England (Bloomsbury / Holborn)
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The Clarendon Hotel
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Coventry, United Kingdom
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33 reviews 33 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We recently stayed at the Clarendon for one night as we stayed in London to watch a west end show ('Warhorse' - you must see it!) This hotel was a great location for the West End and Oxford Street shopping! Check-in was smooth and we had a very good room - yes, the decor is a little dated but the... More

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England
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15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

We've previously stayed in the Portland, sister hotel to the Clarendon on the same quiet road. The decor and comfort was equally good although our room was smaller than we had enjoyed at the Portland. Continental breakfast selection was more than adequate although an English breakfast option was expensive. As with the Portland the staff were very friendly and helpful.... More

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Paris, France
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

We recently stayed at this hotel and we very happy with the service from the staff and the location. We were able to walk to Piccadilly and Trafalgar Square and down to the Thames. We would defiantly stay there again .

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Guernsey, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

We had booked two double rooms here to treat my mother for her 60th birthday and arrived with our luggage in the morning and did all the admin before going off for the day, we were advised that check in was at 3pm. We returned at 5.15pm intending to get ready as we were going out for cocktails at Clairdges... More

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GroupGuestRelations, Guest Relations Manager at The Clarendon Hotel, responded to this review
April 22, 2013

Dear Nikki C, I am sorry your expectations were not satisfied on this occasion. By way of explanation, there was a delay in issuing the room key for your second room for 3-4 minutes due to a final check of the room by Housekeeping. We apologise for the delay. The taxi which was requested was not ordered immediately because, as... More

London
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013

Stayed here for two nights to visit the British Museum Pompei exhibition. The location was excellent for this and close to the tube station. Plenty of shops and restaurants in the next street (Southampton Row) and near a small park. Very pleasant surroundings. The hotel itself was small but adequate and breakfast was surprisingly good. The room was a large... More

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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013 via mobile

I stayed at the Clarendon for work and to be honest it's a nice hotel although if you get chance choose the Beauchamp as I found this far nicer. Breakfast is ok, they are ideally located near Holborn tube station and a minutes walk away is a host of shops, pubs and resteraunts. You can't really go wrong here for... More

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Paris, France
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

"Who you gonna call?" No one. Our room phone didn't work and no one would come to repair or replace it during our three-night stay. I have read that similar travelers have suffered the same fate. I realize that this is certainly a "first-world problem", but after a long day of travel I like to be able to pick up... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

Recent business stay. Not really a hotel. Looks and has the feel of a B&B or guesthouse. Service level to match. No food other than breakfast on site. Room service evening food revolting. Staff pleasant but don't give impression of any sense of caring/responsibility. Would not recommend and won't be staying again.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2013

As the title says, this hotel is situated in an excellent location, just a few minutes' walk from Holborn tube (off Southampton Row). The hotel has been created from four adjoining Georgian London townhouses, so there are several staircases and corridors and I got lost once or twice! The receptionand bar areas are very appealing and comfortable. The 2nd floor... More

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Also Known As:
Clarendon Hotel London
The Clarendon Hotel London, England
Address: 34-37 Bedford Place | Bloomsbury, London WC1B 5JR, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > London > Bloomsbury / Holborn
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#246 Luxury Hotels in London
#306 Business Hotels in London
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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