London Bloomsbury Square Hotel by IHG

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Mercure
8 (1256 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 under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1256 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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Tanja • solo_traveller • dk
8
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Lori • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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jay • extended_group • nl
8
voldeet gewoon aan alle verwachtingen.
Pros:

de accomedatie was prima voor elkaar. zowel de locatie als het personeel waren geweldig geregeld. er was niet echt een moment dat we dachten dit kan echt niet. dus al om al prima locatie voor een prima prijs. we hebben niet gegeten bij het hotel zelf, maar ook dat was prima geregeld heb ik al wel gezien.

Cons:

er waren kleine dingen, waar onder een rare vlek op een van de matrassen. het was waarschijnelijk niks en het is ook wel een beetje aanstellen maar het zit dan toch in je hoofd. wat betreft waren de kamer en de badkammer geweldig op orden. behalve het deur frame waar wel verkleuringen te zien waren maar ook dat is muggen ziften in vergelijking met de rest.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
3
Wouldn't stay again.
Pros:

The room looked nice and the location was good for what I needed.

Cons:

The bed was uncomfortable
The windows were poor, so the noise from outside (a very busy main road) was incredibly loud and constant
The restaurant was being refurbished, which was neither advertised nor advised whilst booking. We were told only after paying for our room and breakfast that breakfast could be delivered to our room. We were handed an order sheet. Breakfast was delivered in a dirty polystyrene box. Bacon and sausage were stone cold, as was the scrambled egg. The hash browns were soggy as a cooked mushroom was put on top and therefore the bottom of the box was full of mushroom water. A rubbery piece of toast accompanied it in a brown paper bag. Nothing was edible.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Troy and Andy • solo_traveller • gb
8
Would stay again
Pros:

Room was ok clean

Cons:

Walked passed twice signage not very clear

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Jacob • couple • be
7
Wegens staking metro heel duur aan taxi
Pros:

Ligging

Cons:

Heel kleine kamer

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Jana • couple • de
8
Perfekte Ausgangslage für viele Sehenswürdigkeiten
Pros:

Die Lage vom Hotel ist super um viele Sehenswürdigkeiten zu Fuß zu besichtigen. Die Mitarbeiter des Hotels waren fantastisch. Sehr freundlich und aufmerksam! :)
Das Frühstück konnte man am Vortag auf einer Liste ankreuzten und aufs Zimmer bringen lassen oder im Restaurant zu sich nehmen. Die Auswahl war gut und mit vielen „to go“ Möglichkeiten.

Cons:

Das nächste Mal würde ich Ohrenstöpsel zum Schlafen mitbringen, da man den Straßenverkehr sehr mitbekommen hat.

Das Hotel befindet sich grad in Renovierung. Das empfanden wir aber nicht also störend. :)

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Sara • extended_group • es
10
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Danny • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Backlund Carlström • family_with_children • se
10
Pros:

Väldigt trevlig och hjälpsam personal

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
5
Renovations detracted from our overall experience
Pros:

The location was excellent and the staff were polite and reactive to our concerns.We were in a refurbished room which was very quiet and comfortable.

Cons:

The hotel was undergoing renovations about which we had not been forewarned. This greatly impacted on the hotels ability to provide us with a satisfactory location for meals. The restaurant was totally closed and breakfast had to be pre-ordered from a limited menu and there was the choice of eating breakfast in our room or the bar. The room did not give sufficient space for two people in eat in comfort so we opted for the bar. All breakfast items were delivered on one tray and positioned on a small table in the bar area. Unfortunately the quality was poor and was accompanied by the sound of a loud drill in the adjoining space. Overall breakfast was not an enjoyable experience. We did express our concerns to the manager who suggested we contact booking.com and she would approve a refund for the breakfasts. We have yet to attempt to do so. It’s a shame because under normal circumstances I am sure that it would be an ideal hotel in which to stay.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Joakim • couple • se
9
Väldigt bra boende med utmärkt läge för att ta sig runt.
Pros:

Trevlig personal, fina rum, utmärkt frukost och väldigt bra läge.

Cons:

De renoverade receptionen när vi var där vilket var ett litet minus då man blev tvungen att gå genom renoveringen för att komma till rummet. Det var dick inget som störde.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • couple • gb
8
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Renee • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

They took a while to book us in

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Lewis • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • je
8
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • solo_traveller • gb
10
Justrgt
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Bharwaney • solo_traveller • hk
8
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • gb
5
Good location not worth the money
Pros:

Location,

Cons:

Tv not working, bathroom light not working, toilet brush broken in half, toilet location to shower poor with minimal room.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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MICHELLE • solo_traveller • us
10
If you’re looking for a perfect location near cafes, restaurants and landmarks this is the place.
Pros:

The location. Perfect located near the train and buses.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee