The Bloomsbury, LondonThe Bloomsbury in London, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 110 of 785 hotels we score in London. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8. Rooms from about $478 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Bloomsbury is a 1934 hotel on Great Russell Street in the Bloomsbury district of central London, refurbished in 2016 and run by the Doyle Collection. It has 153 rooms and suites mixing contemporary and classic decor, with flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi and tea-making facilities. Dining includes Dalloway Terrace for all-day meals and The Coral Room cocktail bar, and there are event spaces for business guests. The British Museum, Covent Garden and Oxford Street are all within walking distance, yet the street itself stays quiet. It suits travellers who want a central, well-run base for culture and shopping, though some rooms are on the small side and rates start around $478 a night.What stands out

Walkable central location near major attractions

Clean, comfortable rooms

Friendly, attentive service

Onsite restaurant and cocktail bar

Watch out for

Rooms can feel small

Rates start around $478 a night

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