Pros
- Set in an attractive Victorian property with an ornate facade
- Easy walking distance to many city center attractions
- Smart functional rooms come with Nespresso machines
- Well-maintained bathrooms have walk-in rainfall showers
- 24-hour bar and colorful brasserie on-site
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
Cons
- Lower-level rooms are prone to street noise
- Breakfast is not included in standard rates
- No spa or health facilities on-site
- Some rooms are tiny
Bottom Line
The Mercure London Bloomsbury is an upper-mid-range option housed in an attractive Victorian building in the bustling and bookish Bloomsbury neighborhood in central London. Rooms are typically small -- a few could even be considered tiny -- and some are prone to street noise, but amenities are good and interiors are well-maintained. Beyond the 24-hour bar and brasserie there's not much else in the way of facilities. Overall it's a solid chain hotel option though it's lacking much in the way character. Travelers should consider The Montague on the Gardens nearby for a lot more personality at around the same rates.
Amenities
- Cribs
- Internet
Scene
Smart and functional chain hotel set in a Victorian redbrick property
The Mercure London Bloomsbury occupies part of an ornate Victorian redbrick building with carved stone detailing typical of the neighborhood. Inside, however, the scene is contemporary with a functional, chain-hotel vibe; picture cool white paneling, velvet-style furnishings, and the odd splash of color that -- while stylish -- lacks in the way of warmth or character. Hallways are dotted with spindly potted palms and a single elevator ferries guests to the seven floors. Clientele is a mixture of vacationing couples and families, as well as a fair share of business travelers.
Location
On busy Bloomsbury street, a 10 minutes' walk from Oxford Street
The hotel is located on a busy road in the bookish and generally upscale Bloomsbury district in the center of London. Set almost opposite leafy Russell Square, the area is full of a variety of restaurants, pubs, and cafes as well as few retail outlets. A five minutes' walk away is the British Museum, while 10 minutes on foot takes you to the start of Oxford Street shopping. Russell Square tube station is also a five-minute walk away and is just one stop from King's Cross transport hub and three stops from Piccadilly Circus and the West End. It also connects to Heathrow Airport in just under an hour.
Rooms
Well-maintained rooms all include Nespresso machines and free Wi-Fi.
The hotel has 114 rooms, all of which are decorated in smart, functional styling with contemporary furnishings, carpeted floors, and warm polished woods. All are air-conditioned and include free Wi-Fi, tea/coffee facilities (with Nespresso machines), and flat-screen TVs with room service ordering functionality. Mini-fridges also provide free bottled water. Bathrooms are modern and well-maintained with walk-in rainfall showers, heated towel rails, and illuminated mirrors. Superior rooms are larger and include tubs. Standard room size varies, with some being very small. While double-glazed windows in rooms means noise from the busy main road is kept to a minimum, lower-level rooms still get some disturbance.
Features
Buffet breakfast, 24-hour bar, and colorful brasserie
A buffet breakfast of hot and cold items is served in the modern dining room, though it is generally not included in the rates. The hotel bar is open 24 hours to guests, and the adjoining colorful brasserie serves lunch and dinner. Wi-Fi is free of charge throughout, but the hotel lacks any spa or health facilities.
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Scene
Smart and functional chain hotel set in a Victorian redbrick property
The Mercure London Bloomsbury occupies part of an ornate Victorian redbrick building with carved stone detailing typical of the neighborhood. Inside, however, the scene is contemporary with a functional, chain-hotel vibe; picture cool white paneling, velvet-style furnishings, and the odd splash of color that -- while stylish -- lacks in the way of warmth or character. Hallways are dotted with spindly potted palms and a single elevator ferries guests to the seven floors. Clientele is a mixture of vacationing couples and families, as well as a fair share of business travelers.
Location
On busy Bloomsbury street, a 10 minutes' walk from Oxford Street
The hotel is located on a busy road in the bookish and generally upscale Bloomsbury district in the center of London. Set almost opposite leafy Russell Square, the area is full of a variety of restaurants, pubs, and cafes as well as few retail outlets. A five minutes' walk away is the British Museum, while 10 minutes on foot takes you to the start of Oxford Street shopping. Russell Square tube station is also a five-minute walk away and is just one stop from King's Cross transport hub and three stops from Piccadilly Circus and the West End. It also connects to Heathrow Airport in just under an hour.
Rooms
Well-maintained rooms all include Nespresso machines and free Wi-Fi.
The hotel has 114 rooms, all of which are decorated in smart, functional styling with contemporary furnishings, carpeted floors, and warm polished woods. All are air-conditioned and include free Wi-Fi, tea/coffee facilities (with Nespresso machines), and flat-screen TVs with room service ordering functionality. Mini-fridges also provide free bottled water. Bathrooms are modern and well-maintained with walk-in rainfall showers, heated towel rails, and illuminated mirrors. Superior rooms are larger and include tubs. Standard room size varies, with some being very small. While double-glazed windows in rooms means noise from the busy main road is kept to a minimum, lower-level rooms still get some disturbance.
Features
Buffet breakfast, 24-hour bar, and colorful brasserie
A buffet breakfast of hot and cold items is served in the modern dining room, though it is generally not included in the rates. The hotel bar is open 24 hours to guests, and the adjoining colorful brasserie serves lunch and dinner. Wi-Fi is free of charge throughout, but the hotel lacks any spa or health facilities.
Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Basic Television
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Business Center
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Cabanas
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Cable
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Concierge
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Cribs
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Dry Cleaning
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Poolside Drink Service
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Rental Car Service Desk Onsite
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Room Service
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Swim-Up Bar
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Tennis Court
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