Holiday Inn London-Bloomsbury Hotel by IHG

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near The British Museum

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Exterior
Lunch, dinner, brunch served; international cuisine
Meeting facility
Front of property
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Coram Street, Russell Square, London, England, WC1N 1HT
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Piccadilly Circus
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Trafalgar Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in London City Centre within a short walk of The British Museum, Holiday Inn London-Bloomsbury Hotel by IHG is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Piccadilly Circus. This 316-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a conference center.

What's nearby

  • The British Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Big Ben - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • London Eye - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 2 min walk
  • London (QQU-London Euston Train Station) - 10 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Marquis Cornwallis - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪China City - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Noxy Brothers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn London-Bloomsbury Hotel by IHG

Hotel with a restaurant, near The British Museum
At Holiday Inn London-Bloomsbury Hotel by IHG, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a conference center, and a computer station. Self parking is offered for GBP 28 per day. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and local meal delivery service.
32-inch Smart TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in pillow menus. Electric kettles, safes, and phones are other standard amenities.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (GBP 28 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 19.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Callaghans Irish Pub

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 14 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1950
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Meal delivery service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 1 2025 to June 17 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Exterior
  • Hallway
  • Meeting facilities

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

  • Recreational facilities

Renovation work will only be conducted on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 30 per accommodation, per day

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 19.95 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: GBP 28 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Holiday Inn London-Bloomsbury Hotel by IHG?

Holiday Inn London-Bloomsbury Hotel by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn London-Bloomsbury Hotel by IHG?

As of Oct 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn London-Bloomsbury Hotel by IHG on Nov 16, 2025 start from $167.13, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see near Holiday Inn London-Bloomsbury Hotel by IHG?

This hotel is situated in London City Centre within a short 3-minute walk of Russell Square and also 11 minutes on foot from The British Museum. You'll also find Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Holiday Inn London-Bloomsbury Hotel by IHG?

Yes, covered parking is offered for GBP 28 per day. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Holiday Inn London-Bloomsbury Hotel by IHG feature a casino?

No, Holiday Inn London-Bloomsbury Hotel by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Holiday Inn London-Bloomsbury Hotel by IHG?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Holiday Inn London-Bloomsbury Hotel by IHG?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a meal delivery service, a pillow menu, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at Holiday Inn London-Bloomsbury Hotel by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Holiday Inn London-Bloomsbury Hotel by IHG have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Holiday Inn London-Bloomsbury Hotel by IHG serves an English breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Callaghans Irish Pub.

Will Holiday Inn London-Bloomsbury Hotel by IHG allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Holiday Inn London-Bloomsbury Hotel by IHG though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Holiday Inn London-Bloomsbury Hotel by IHG?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Holiday Inn London-Bloomsbury Hotel by IHG?

The closest major airport to Holiday Inn London-Bloomsbury Hotel by IHG is London City Airport (LCY), which is 10.2 mi away (51 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 18.6 mi away (57-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Holiday Inn London-Bloomsbury Hotel by IHG?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Holiday Inn London-Bloomsbury Hotel by IHG.

Reviews

Holiday Inn London-Bloomsbury Hotel by IHG Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 426 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Hiroaki

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was okay, and staff were courteous. But room was very noisy from streets. Propery management does not take any actions for those louitering in front of the hotel late night. Room had a signage to close an air vent on the window - which was placed too high to reach without ladder.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Argelino

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Hana

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Liam

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The cleaner entered our room at 8:45am when we had an agreed checkout at 1pm due to a late arrival of 11:30 pm the night before. This was a confirmed error but when i went yo see who was at the door nobody was available to reassure me that it was a staff member. We had a late night and due to tge uncertainty, my daughter and myself was unable to return to sleep. The noise of cleaning and door slamming was far too loud for 9am, especially on a weekend and standard 12pm checkouts. The receptionist was able to confirm the error with the clearner who entered the room but asked me to suggest a way to make my stay better .. at the time i was checking out ! The reality, we booked this hotel to sleep at, which we was unble to achieve in its entirety. So what was the point ultimately
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Traveled with family
We LOVED the check in staff! Zalika did a wonderful job communicating when our room was ready as we needed to check in early! The entire staff was so kind and we would definitely stay again if we came to London! The location is maybe a three minute walk to the London Underground Piccadilly line which took us mostly everywhere we wanted!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anwar

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing Stay at Holiday Inn – Russell Square I recently stayed at the Holiday Inn – Russell Square, and unfortunately, this was one of my worst hotel experiences in years. The positives: good location next to Russell Square Station, good breakfast, and excellent housekeeping staff. Sadly, that’s where the positives end. The hotel is old, dated, and extremely basic—nothing about it feels 4-star. Several elevators were out of service, and the rooms are tiny and bare-bones. The front desk staff lack basic customer service skills, and management is dismissive and unhelpful. I booked what I believed was a twin room (the photos showed two beds), but on arrival was told only doubles were available. The receptionist promised to move us the next day, but after repeated follow-ups, we remained in the same small double room for four nights. My 16-year-old son had to sleep on the floor on a towel. The room was hot and stuffy—the air conditioning kept shutting off—and there was no mini fridge, which is unheard of for a supposed 4-star hotel. I checked out early after the hotel refused to acknowledge or address any of this. Despite Expedia confirming a partial refund, the hotel denied it. Eventually, Expedia refunded me directly. To add insult to injury, after my final complaint, the hotel suddenly “found” a twin room that supposedly didn’t exist earlier. I won’t return.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Aleksandar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, tranquil streets, safe and close to the Tube, grocery store, restaurants and cafés. A nice contrast to the hustle and bustle of central London.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were ok, two elevators were down at the same time for a few days which was a bit inconvenient. There should be different options for breakfast packages if you don’t offer free breakfast. We don’t all eat large portions so if there were cheaper packages for smaller options of food that would be better. Most staff were friendly enough.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

april

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slight issue with room service at bar about 23:30 hours. Other than that fabulous all round
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lorna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tang

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vinod

Traveled with family
Small room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing, the holtel was lovely, the prices were extortionate
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a good stay. Breakfast was also good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very little has changed here in many years, seems tired.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Within 5 min walk from Russell sq. location convenient, plenty of restaurants. Overall very happy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darold

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and breakfast was also great.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

timothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
the paint on the bathroom door was peeling off. the tile in the bathroom was cracked. it felt tired, overall. It was very clean and the front desk staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent throughout and could not have been more helpfull! The location is terrific with many London attractions in easy walking distance. A short walk to trains and subway if you want to go further afield.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025