About this property

Situated less than 5 minutes' tube journey from the vibrant Covent Garden and West End, the modern Holiday Inn London-Bloomsbury is only 150 metres from Russell Square Underground Station. The bright and airy bedrooms have Wi-Fi access and a flat-screen TV. Rooms also feature air conditioning and tea/coffee facilities, and each has a private bathroom. Junction Restaurant serves an international menu in contemporary surroundings. Junction Bar serves light meals and snacks, and Callaghans offers Irish beers and live sport on the large-screen TV. Guests can also enjoy a buffet breakfast in the morning including continental and cooked items. In elegant Bloomsbury, this Holiday Inn is less than 10 minutes’ Tube ride from Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park. The British Museum is 550 metres away, and lively Oxford Street is a 15-minute walk.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Green Key (FEE)
    Green Key (FEE)

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maxston
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location very close to Russell Square cheap. Nice toiletries in the bathroom and a great shower comfortable beds and pillows. Coffee was great in the coffee machine.
  • Allen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The refurbished Callaghan’s Bar is now an attractive restaurant serving good food at reasonable prices for a city hotel. Nice surroundings.
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Well located. Friendly helpful staff. Comfortable recently refurbished room.
  • Kimberley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location for theatre. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly. Plenty of places to eat .
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was lovely clean comfortable bed. Location very good close to all entertainment. Breakfast very good plenty to chose from. Staff very polite and helpful.
  • Anwesha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The executive room was really good, clean and comfy. And staff members were extremely helpful.
  • Beth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful refurbished room on the 6th floor, reception team were really welcoming, comfortable bed, great nights sleep! Great location too, very close to the tube.
  • Ankit
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Excellent staff. Super helpful and very understanding. We came from a horrific time at another hotel in London. We checked in out of the blue, really late, but the person at reception was super helpful. Apologies, I have forgotten his name.
  • Duygu
    Turkey Turkey
    Breakfast was delicious , the rooms were big enough and clean. Also it is really close to subway
  • Gordon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful room thanks to your wonderful staff giving us a nice quiet room as requested (Lubna)

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Callaghans Irish Pub
    • Cuisine
      International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

Holiday Inn London Bloomsbury by IHG takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 03:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £30 is required on arrival. That's about US$40. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardJCBMaestroUnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this property does not accept cash payment.

The free WiFi is obtained by signing up at the hotel.

Kids under 13 also eat free from the special kids menu when accompanied by at least one full paying adult. Meal offers apply only to the hotel in which the family is staying and during normal hours of food provision. Not available for room service.

Please be aware that the hotel will be undergoing refurbishment from January 2025 to mid-2026. We aim to keep disruption to a minimum whilst we bring a fresh look to the hotel.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of £30 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.