BEDFORD HOTEL, London

The hotel is in Bloomsbury, a historic and central district of London. It is within a 4-minute walk of the British Museum and a 5-8 minute walk of both Russell Square (Piccadilly line) and Holborn (Piccadilly and Central lines) tube stations. Euston Station is 1 km away, and Kings Cross/St Pancras is about a 20-minute walk. London City Airport is 14 km from the property. The surrounding area is safe, well-lit, and offers numerous restaurants, coffee shops, and stores. A 24-hour grocery store is within a 5-minute walk. Covent Garden, Oxford Street, and the West End theatres are within a 15-25 minute walk. The location is well-served by bus routes as well as tube lines. Those driving should note the hotel is within the Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Bedrooms are compact but functional, typical of central London. All rooms have private bathrooms (bath or shower), heating, a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, a direct-dial telephone, an alarm clock, an electric kettle, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Rooms include a wardrobe, ironing facilities, and a fan (no air conditioning). A small fridge is available on request. Standard rooms feature a bathtub with a shower overhead; a few accessible twin rooms have walk-in showers, and executive rooms and suites offer a separate shower and bathtub. Single rooms, twin rooms, and double rooms are available, with some offering garden views. Rooms overlooking the garden are quieter, while street-facing rooms may experience traffic noise. The hotel has lifts serving all floors, and there are no ground-floor rooms. All rooms have windows.

The on-site Botanica restaurant and bar serves European cuisine and offers halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. It provides breakfast, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktail hour. Breakfast is available for an additional charge of £19 per person and is served as a buffet: continental, full English/Irish, with options for special diets (gluten-free available upon request). Breakfast service hours are 07:00-10:00 on weekdays and 07:30-10:30 on weekends. The restaurant also has a garden terrace and offers afternoon tea, a popular choice among visitors. A coffee house on site provides additional beverage options. Wine and champagne are available at an additional charge.

The property features an outdoor garden with a sun terrace, outdoor furniture, and BBQ facilities (additional charge). The garden is a quiet, green space that is well-used for relaxing, afternoon tea, and drinks, offering a peaceful retreat from the busy city. No pool, spa, gym, or other leisure facilities are present on site.

Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The 24-hour front desk offers express check-in/check-out and luggage storage free of charge. On-site public parking is available for £24 per day (no reservation needed, max vehicle height 2.05m). Pets are allowed with possible charges; pet baskets and bowls are provided. The hotel has lifts serving all floors and has step-free access. Accessibility features include: auditory guidance, emergency cord in bathroom, lower bathroom sink, toilet with grab rails, and wheelchair access. Daily housekeeping is free, with additional paid services for dry cleaning and ironing. Meeting and banquet facilities are available at an extra cost. Safety features include CCTV, fire extinguishers, key card access, safety deposit boxes, security alarms, and smoke alarms. An app is available for check-in, lift operation, and room access.