Mercure London Bloomsbury, LondonMercure London Bloomsbury in London, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 2.7 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 634 of 785 hotels we score in London. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.5 before correction: Booking.com 2.2, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.3. Rooms from about $313 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the historic Bloomsbury district, this 4-star hotel sits within walking distance of the British Museum and Covent Garden. The building dates back to 1920 and contains 109 guest rooms featuring rainfall showers, air conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. It serves business travellers and tourists needing proximity to Holborn and Russell Square tube stations. On-site facilities include a restaurant, a bar, a terrace, and a gym. The property follows Woke hotel eco-rules, which include opt-in cleaning services. While the location is central, the hotel is a standard commercial establishment rather than a small independent boutique. Guests can also access meeting rooms and buffet breakfast for an extra charge.What stands out

Near British Museum and theatres

Close to tube stations

On-site gym and terrace

Air conditioning in rooms

Watch out for

Breakfast requires an additional fee

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