Hotels in Bloomsbury, Camden

The Royal Hotel was definitely the best hotel of my trip in Europe. The only downside was that there was no refrigerator or fan, so I probably wouldn’t stay here during the summer. Still, I would say it’s a very good budget business-class hotel. The breakfast was excellent, and the security felt perfect. Check-in was quick, and although I got a bit of the typical British sarcasm when I asked about early check-in, it wasn’t a big deal. Check-out was simple—you just drop your card in the box. The bathtub had plenty of hot water, which I really appreciated. Overall, I highly recommend this place!

It was a short stay so we did not really use their facilities. The location was great as it was in between two tube stations and had a lot of stores nearby. I would recommend it to travelers who are looking for a short stay and a convenient location for their trip. Staff were professional and friendly, also very informative as we asked for locations, assistance in making further travel arrangements.

The hotel is in a perfect location for a West End break although it is very noisy at night. Staff are friendly and efficient. The bed was very comfortable but overall the room was ‘tired’. I was in a superior double and the bedroom had no working plug sockets. The window didn’t open. The shower tray was slippery and filled with water - very slow to drain. The living area was well appointed but I couldn’t reach the hangers in the corner wardrobe. Earl Grey and Green teas were a nice change from the usual builders tea. I hope this room is one of the ones scheduled to be refurbished.

The hotel boasts a fantastic location, making it incredibly convenient for exploring the city. Subway, train, and bus stations are all within easy walking distance. While the rooms are a bit on the smaller side, they are immaculately clean and tidy, with daily housekeeping and complimentary replenishment of tea bags and two bottles of water. The front desk service, however, was rather unenthusiastic. Despite this, I would still highly recommend the hotel overall.

I highly recommend this hotel, primarily due to its fantastic location right next to the British Museum. The adjacent square offers equally stunning views. Just a block away, you'll find a Tesco, various restaurants, and a Tube station. There's even a convenient shortcut through the neighboring hotel, which saves a significant detour. We happened to arrive on Father's Day, and the hotel thoughtfully offered little candy treats to all fathers – a very sweet touch! The staff's service attitude and attentiveness were exceptional. I had briefly placed my luggage aside, and even after I mentioned it was fine, they politely but firmly insisted it was quite unsafe and could easily be stolen, highlighting their high level of vigilance. Everyone was incredibly patient. In terms of facilities, it offers excellent value for money for a London hotel. Rooms at similar price points are typically incredibly cramped – my child and I would practically fall out of bed just by turning over! Here, the beds and pillows are wonderfully comfortable, ensuring a great night's sleep. Plus, it's very close to UCL.

I am satisfied with the location and the modern environment of the hotel itself (not the unreasonable tiny space of a standard double room - a pot 8sqm double room), but this is the worst hotel experience my family and I have ever had. My mother is an old lady who is almost 70 years old. She fell down at the hotel entrance on the day we checked in. We noticed that the ground at the hotel entrance was designed with a ramp to facilitate access for disabled people who need to use wheelchairs, but there was a small gap and height difference between the entrance and the ramp, which caused my mother to fall very badly. We booked the pot 8sqm double room for 4 nights in this hotel, the space was really incredibly small. The only thing I could thought of was to ask the hotel whether they could upgrade us to a slightly larger room to accommodate an injured elderly person, and the hotel catered our needs. The Front Office and Operations Manager Rax explained that due to the design of the hotel, the small rooms are on the floors above the ground, whilst the large rooms are in the basement of the hotel, so the only room we can move to is located in the basement of the hote, and we could only be able to move on the second day of our stayl. Although this statement is not very reasonable, the situation in the basement is acceptable. The second unpleasant and terrifying experience was that I was taking a shower in the bathroom in the room while my mother was having coffee in the hotel lobby at night, and there was no one else in the room except me. While I was showering, the lights in the bathroom suddenly went out completely, while the water was still running normally. This was definitely the most horrible hotel experience ever. I was so flustered, trying so hard to find the water faucet in the dark and turn it off. Once I opened the glass door of the shower room, the lights came back on. I hurriedly finished my shower and went to the hotel front desk, I saw Rax and reported this issue to him. From his reaction to me when he knew about this, I didn't feel that he had any empathy or sympathy for the terrible thing I had gone through. He explained that the hotel had a new motion sensor that would cause the lights in the room to turn off if there was no movement in the room. He even argued with me that it wasn't a big deal that the light went out during the shower. I suggested that he could explain this new feature of their hotel to guests when they check in, so that if guests encounter a similar situation, at least they will feel less panicked. He told me that even if he knew it in advance, he would not feel better. I was really amazed by the responses as a Front Office and Operations Manager. On the third day of our stay, when I was putting on makeup in the room and getting ready to go out, the alarm suddenly sounded. When we were trying to calm down from the unpleasant experiences we had encountered in just two days, suddenly these things that made us irritable and uneasy happened again, which really drive us crazy. I then met the Front Office Supervisor Asher at the lobby, he tried to understand our experiences patiently, and gave apologies on behalf of the hotel. He offered us free breakfast on the forth day morning which we did not ask for. Asher also talked to me sincerely, and that he would talk to the General Manager of the hotel about our case, and let the GM to have a talk with us too. I think this is the kind of attitude and crisis handling method a hotel employee should have. Finally I want to say that although my family and I have been a member of the Marriott group for many years, we will no longer stay in any of their hotels and any type of accommodation.

We stayed here for one night for a Jin concert at the 02 . On arrival we were a bit early but after a short wait the nicest reception guy ( name unsure) found a twin room which was ready for us to check in ,on the 3rd floor,lovely room ,room 369 ,nice view of a park ,huge room,large tv ,everything was spotless,breakfast was amazing and huge amounts to pick from .. same guy checked us out the following morning and even asked if we enjoyed the concert,lovely staff and we shall definitely use again

The room was pretty standard, but it was clean, tidy, and met basic expectations. Breakfast was very limited, with few options, and definitely not worth the price. The white staff at the front desk were polite, which was a stark contrast to some others. It made me wonder if some of the Indian staff felt a bit too self-important. The tall, slender staff member at the entrance saw me leaving with my child in the light rain and immediately offered me an umbrella. That was a really thoughtful gesture! 👍 Just a quick note on the TV programming – pretty limited. 😮💨 The bathroom had a towel drying rack, which was fantastic – my sports socks dried completely overnight! 😝

Bedford hotel is extremely centric and allows you to go to main amenities and shopping area by walking distance. This is a huge plus in London for a reasonable price per night. The room is small, but it has everything you need and is very clean. I think that is why they can offer competitive prices within the heart of London. The breakfast is very good too with quality product. Even the coffee machine (which are typically terrible) produced a fairly good flat white. So all in all I would strongly recommend it for both business and leisure purposes.

Good location, near the train stations. Room is spacious and clean. A little expensive though, but worth it.