Gresham Hotel Bloomsbury London, London ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

36 Bloomsbury Street, London, United Kingdom, WC1B3QJ

The Gresham Hotel Bloomsbury is situated in the historic Bloomsbury district, adjacent to the British Museum. Notably, it boasts a unique jazz-age pink cocktail bar and patio restaurant. Its ideal location offers easy access to key London attractions and underground stations, making it a convenient base for travelers. The hotel's charming setting blends history, culture, and vibrant city life.

Location

The Gresham Hotel is strategically located just a five-minute walk from Tottenham Court Road and other major London Underground stations. It lies 0.2 miles from Oxford Street, a prominent shopping area, enhancing the convenience for guests looking to explore the city. Additionally, cultural landmarks and attractions such as Covent Garden and the British Museum are within easy reach.

Rooms

Each room at the Gresham Hotel features modern decor, with comfortable furnishings designed to create a homely atmosphere. Guests can choose from various room types, including Quad Rooms that accommodate up to four people and include en suite bathrooms. All rooms are equipped with satellite TV for entertainment and complimentary tea and coffee facilities. Selected rooms also offer spacious executive features and tall Georgian windows.

Eat & Drink

The hotel offers a free breakfast service to guests, providing a convenient start to the day. Dining facilities include a cocktail bar that serves a variety of drinks in a lively atmosphere. The patio restaurant allows for outdoor dining, adding to the overall experience of the hotel. Nearby, there are numerous restaurants, theatres, and clubs to explore.

Leisure & Business

Amenities at the Gresham Hotel include 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi, and a lounge area for relaxation. Business travelers can take advantage of secretarial services and a wake-up call feature. The hotel also has a lift for easy access to guest floors. Cleaning protocols ensure safety with professionally cleaned rooms and high-touch surface hygiene measures.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

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8 m²

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8 m²

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Getting around

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City Center

London4300 ft

Airports

London City (LCY) 9.1 mi

London Heathrow (LHR) 17.5 mi

Train

Euston railway Station4000 ft

Metro stations

Tottenham Court Road Tube1000 ft

Bus

Bus stop700 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Comfortable Sleeping

“The bed in my room was remarkably comfortable and clean, ensuring a restful night's sleep during my stay.” view full review

Spacious & Clean

“The bathroom was impressively spacious and well-maintained, contributing to a pleasant experience.” view full review

Decent Room Size

“I was pleasantly surprised by the large size of my room, making it feel welcoming and accommodating.” view full review

Quaint Charm

“Despite being a bit dated, the room decor had an old-world charm that added to the unique experience of my stay.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
No parking
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Currency exchange
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Room features

Heating

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

36 Bloomsbury Street, London, United Kingdom, WC1B3QJ

Map view

36 Bloomsbury Street, London, United Kingdom, WC1B3QJ

City landmarks

Westminster Bridge Road Riverside Building

Coca-Cola London Eye

1.3 mi

Garden

Buckingham Palace

1.3 mi

Square

Trafalgar Square

4000 ft

Museums

National Gallery

4300 ft

Church

Westminster Abbey

1.3 mi

Elizabeth Tower - Houses of Parliament

Big Ben

1.7 mi

Gallery

Tate Modern

1.4 mi

Oxford Street

2100 ft

Square

Piccadilly Circus

4000 ft

Parks

Hyde Park

1.8 mi

Public Building

Houses of Parliament

1.3 mi

Marylebone Rd

Madame Tussauds London

1.7 mi

Church

St Paul's Cathedral

1.3 mi

Market

Borough Market

1.8 mi

Clive Steps

Churchill War Rooms

1.3 mi

Gallery

National Portrait Gallery

3600 ft

Museums

London Transport Museum

3200 ft

Great Central House

Marylebone Tube

1.2 mi

Museums

Sir John Soane's Museum

3000 ft

Castle

Tower of London

2.3 mi

Libraries

British Library

1.1 mi

Palace

St James's Park

1.4 mi

Gallery

Wallace Collection

1.3 mi

Museums

Museum of London

1.4 mi

Events

Somerset House

4300 ft

Nearby

Museums

The British Museum

900 ft

Opera House

Covent Garden

1800 ft

Bloomsbury

Gordon Square

1800 ft

Seven Dials Covent Garden

Seven Dials

1800 ft

Restaurants

Salt and Pepper

500 ft

5 Bloomsbury Street

Starbucks

700 ft

10 Russell Street Covent Garden

Bibimbab Cafe

700 ft

37 Museum Street

Turpan Uyghur Restaurant

600 ft

108 Great Russell Street

Seoul Bakery

800 ft

14 Great Russell Street Bloomsbury

Ruskin's Cafe

1200 ft

Bloomsbury London 41B Museum Street

La Noisette

1200 ft

23 Museum Street

Camera Museum

1200 ft

44 Museum Street Bloomsbury

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

54%

liked the hotel and would stay again

5.4/10

Guest rating

Rooms

5.0

Location

7.3

Service

5.2

Dining

5.0

2/5 based on 599 reviews

#1112 based on Tripadvisor

Hugh

United Kingdom, May 2024

6.2/10

The hotel's location is a definite plus, being right next to the British Museum and close to the tube station. The rooms are spacious enough to manage large luggage but have some noticeable maintenance issues. The staff are not very welcoming, but the convenience of self-made breakfast and coffee shops nearby adds a bit of comfort to the stay.

Rooms

6.0

The room was spacious enough for my luggage, but there were noticeable maintenance issues, like the lingering smell of smoke indicating potential smoking use by staff.

Service

5.0

The staff wasn't very welcoming and didn't bid guests farewell naturally, which was a bit disappointing. They also remotely opened the main door, making the service feel quite impersonal.

Location

8.0

The location is the highlight, being next to the British Museum and close to the tube station, making it convenient for exploring central London.

Dining

7.0

You can prepare your own breakfast, which is a practical option, but with little variation. Fortunately, there are coffee shops and markets nearby for more dining choices.

Facilities

The hotel offers self-made breakfast facilities and is close to coffee shops and shopping markets, providing basic but convenient amenities for guests.

Herbert

United Kingdom, February 2024

5.2/10

The hotel's location is very convenient, with easy access to major visitor locations within a reasonable walking distance. However, the outdated and limited dining options were a letdown during my stay.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were not dirty but very old, and I could hear conversations from neighboring rooms, which was quite distracting. The lack of tea and coffee facilities was disappointing.

Service

7.0

The staff were helpful, but the room needed decorating. They were observant of the hotel's maintenance issues, even letting us check the room before finalizing our check-in.

Location

6.0

The hotel's location was convenient, close to Oxford Street, various tube stations, and key attractions like the British Museum. However, I couldn't wait to leave the premises.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were limited and outdated, offering little variety. It was a fair but unexciting experience overall.

Facilities

5.0

The hotel didn't offer many facilities beyond the basic amenities, and the dining options were below expectations.

Jeffrey

United States of America, January 2024

6.4/10

The hotel is conveniently located near the British Museum and within walking distance of Holborn tube station. Despite some cleanliness issues in the annexe building, the overall experience was enhanced by the romantic ambiance. The dining options were limited, but the proximity to key attractions like theatres and Trafalgar Square made up for it.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were okay but not very clean. The annexe building, although separate, had some cleanliness concerns.

Service

7.0

The front desk staff were friendly and helpful, but service overall was not consistently friendly. Some allocation issues were noted with room assignments.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location near the British Museum and in proximity to theatres and Trafalgar Square was excellent, offering easy access to key attractions.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were limited and not very varied, with no included meals. Despite this, the hotel's location made it convenient to explore dining options outside.

Facilities

6.0

Limited dining facilities available, mainly offered in a lower ground floor dining room.

Francis

United States of America, January 2024

5.0/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The location was convenient with easy access to transport links, but the rooms were disappointing, resembling a scene from a horror movie. The service was lacking in friendliness and warmth, making my stay less enjoyable.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were a bit grim and dingy, resembling a scene from a horror movie.

Service

5.0

The service was not very friendly, and the staff seemed almost rude.

Location

7.0

The location was useful for transportation links and exploring the city.

Dining

5.0

Unfortunately, the dining options were not great.

Facilities

6.0

Basic facilities were available, but nothing exceptional.

Ryan

United Kingdom, August 2023

5.0/10

The hotel's rooms with shared bathroom were dated and felt grubby, but the sheets and pillowcases were clean and made of cotton, which was a bonus. The rooms were very noisy due to the bustling main street traffic. Service was lackluster, with unfriendly and disrespectful staff. The location is convenient for exploring museum mile and theater activities, but the unfriendly service was a drawback. Dining was fair with limited offerings, and shared bathroom facilities were not ideal.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were downstairs, dingy, and tired-looking. They were very hot with non-opening windows, non-working TV, small towels, and deteriorating furniture.

Service

5.0

The staff was very rude, homophobic, and unwelcoming, offering en-suite bathroom at an extra cost.

Location

7.0

The hotel is ideally located for visiting attractions like the British Museum and activities around the city, but the service was disappointing.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was average with limited offerings and noisy surroundings making it hard to sleep well.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities were dated with shared bathroom and basic amenities.

Glenn

United States of America, May 2023

5.4/10

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The location was fantastic, close to many attractions and with friendly staff, but the rooms left a lot to be desired in terms of safety and cleanliness.

Rooms

5.0

The room lacked privacy and safety, with no toilet or shower and a broken key. However, it had good natural light from the two windows facing the main street.

Service

7.0

The staff, particularly the Indian lady, was very friendly and accommodating during our stay.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was fantastic, within walking distance to many attractions and with helpful reception staff. However, the surroundings felt like a house share in a less desirable part of London.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was okay, but the lack of cleanliness made it hard to enjoy. The options were limited, affecting the overall comfort of the stay.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities were basic, with some drawbacks in terms of cleanliness and privacy. For the price, more could be expected.