London Bloomsbury Square Hotel by IHG

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Mercure
8 (1142 reviews)
130 134 Southampton Row , London , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Inconsistent room quality
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Various complaints regarding cleanliness, particularly in room conditions.
Service
9
Staff were consistently mentioned as friendly and helpful.
Location
9
Location is ideal, with proximity to key attractions highlighted positively.
Room Quality
7
Rooms reported as small and needing maintenance, but generally comfortable.
Amenities
8
Basic amenities available, but some guests noted limitations.
Value for Money
8
Perceived value for a central location, though some rooms felt overpriced.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Breakfast was decent, but some guests mentioned areas needing improvement.
Overall Experience
8
Mixed reviews with many positive aspects, yet significant issues were noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 13:56

Property Description

Central Location and Easy Transportation
Located just 500 metres from Holborn and Russell Square Tube stations, Mercure London Bloomsbury Hotel offers easy access to popular attractions like Covent Garden, Oxford Street, and the West End. With buses and taxis at the doorstep and Euston and King's Cross St Pancras a short walk away, exploring the city is convenient for our guests.

Modern Rooms and Amenities
Our refurbished rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, rainfall showers, and tea/coffee facilities. Enjoy the sleek bathrooms with illuminated mirrors and heated towel rails, along with work desks and laptop safes for your convenience.

Delicious Buffet Breakfast
Start your day right with our all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast, ensuring you're energized for a day of sightseeing or business meetings.

Experience comfort and convenience at Mercure London Bloomsbury Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

Please note that the credit card used to book a prepaid reservation must be presented upon arrival.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1142 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 8
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A • solo_traveller • tr
10
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Cyril • family_with_children • fr
9
Excellent séjour grâce à un accueil parfait
Pros:

Chambre très propre
Accueil parfait
petit déjeuner sympathique

Cons:

Rien, tout parfait

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
7
Quiet and friendly
Pros:

- Quiet
- Lift that worked
- Good breakfast
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable bed
- Fridge in room

Cons:

- Safe in room didn’t work.
- A/C questionable but generator outside the room so too noisy to keep the window open at night.

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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ELENA • family_with_children • es
10
Very recommend
Pros:

Good breakfast, nice staff
Bathtub, was really helpful after long city walks …
Location, you have all you need nearby… metro, the museum, stores and restaurants etc

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
J
Jason • couple • gb
8
Well located hotel for British Museum and Covent Garden
Pros:

A good location for visiting British Museum and Covent Garden

Cons:

Advertised as part of IHG Hotel group, but it wasn't a recognisable brand. We even turned up at the wrong hotel (Holiday Inn) first!

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Sheelagh • extended_group • ie
10
Pros:

Very friendly and efficient.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • gb
6
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • family_with_children • gb
10
Such a lovely place hopefully be back next year
Pros:

The receptionists were so welcoming

Cons:

How clean the hotel was

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Louis • couple • fr
7
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Sara • extended_group • gb
8
Great location, amazing staff
Pros:

Great location, comfy beds, amazing staff

Cons:

View from the room was a wall - not much daylight.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
J
Joy • couple • us
9
Great location and wonderful staff
Pros:

Great location. Close to transportation. Wonderful staff. Outstanding breakfast buffet. Pubs and excellent Uyghur restaurant (not to be missed) are next door.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • gb
8
As expected for the price. Would stay again.
Pros:

Very good food and service

Cons:

Room looked tired but clean.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Yann • family_with_children • ch
8
Séjour en famille, chouette emplacement et petit déjeuner copieux
Pros:

Bon rapport qualité prix

Cons:

Horaires du bar de l’hôtel, mini bar vide …

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Kim • family_with_children • gb
6
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
10
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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GIUSEPPE • couple • it
5
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Deimantė • couple • lt
8
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Nicol • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Location was great and staff were very friendly and helpful

Cons:

My room overlooked a pub which was quite noisy and had very bright lights. The blind did not completely stop this light.

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • gb
8
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • gb
7
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee