Introduction: Holiday Inn Bloomsbury is situated just
off of Russell Square, which lies between the nightlife and attractions of the
West End and the City of London where the main business institutions are based.
Well served by transport links with Russell square station minutes away, many
buses pass this central area and an abundance of Black taxis can be found around
the Russell Square area. Coram Street is a relatively quite side street off of
the busy Square. To the rear of the hotel is the Brunswick shopping centre, an
open shopping mall with a good selection of shops and includes a cinema. Oxford
Street which is probably the most popular and busy shopping areas for London
visitors is just over half a mile away, while two more major tourist areas at
Covent Garden and Soho are less than a mile from here. This a popular area for
tourist class hotels being on the doorstep of central London but not in an area
such as Mayfair where prices are hugely inflated. Nearby attractions include the
British library (0.3 miles), British Museum (0.4 miles), Dickens House (0.4
miles), Sir John Soames Museum (0.6 miles), London Transport Museum (0.8 miles)
and Leicester Square (1 mile).
*Note: It's actually only a 15 minute walk from Kings Cross Station to the Hotel
(less than half a mile) and you may prefer to walk straight to the Hotel if you
know the area.
Hotel:
The Holiday Inn Bloomsbury hotel offers modern accommodation and a range of
amenities
to ensure comfort and relaxation. In 2007 interior areas including
lobby and Junction bar were refurbished giving the hotel a contemporary look and
feel.
All rooms have en-suite facilities, wireless high speed internet access, central heating
with double glazed windows and feature interactive cable television with
pay-movies and games. All rooms hav air-conditioning with cool/hot mode but
please note the windows do not open. Other Amenities include built-in radio and alarm clock,
direct-dial telephone, modem point, minibar, safe, coffee and tea making
facilities, desk with lamp, trouser press, Separate Hanging Closet, hairdryer
and power shower, complimentary toiletries and guest stationery. Irons and
ironing boards and travel cots can be requested.
Room service is available 24 hours. Room configurations include doubles, twins
and deluxe rooms. The hotel provides facilities for disabled guests which
include accessible bedrooms and one bedroom with a hoist. All rooms are subject
to availability.
The Junction restaurant and Bar is located on the ground floor. The Restaurant
serves a buffet breakfast that includes hot and cold dishes with fruit juices,
lunch and then in the evenings serves modern British cuisine from an a la carte
menu
Light meals, snacks, sandwiches and a fully licensed bar can be found in the
modern styled Junction bar/lounge also on the ground floor. 36 different wines
are served along with a selection of champagnes. In-room dining and 24 hour room
service is available, and can be enjoyed in combination with Callaghans bar, an
Irish style bar open Monday through to Sunday with live sports coverage.
The Holiday Inn Bloomsbury provides concierge services, currency exchange, dry
cleaning pickup and laundry service. The public areas are all air-conditioned.
The front reception can provide safe deposit facilities.
The state-of-the-art Academy Conference Centre has 15 air-conditioned suites,
all with the latest in audio and visual equipment, that can cater for a wide
variety of corporate and social gatherings. The largest room can accommodate up
to 450 delegates reception style. Equipment includes 35mm Slide Projector, Cable
Modem, DVD Player, Digital Projector, Flip Chart and Markers, LCD Projector,
Lectern Microphone, Overhead Projector, Stage Lights, VCR and Whiteboard.
Please note: there are two Holiday Inns that include
'Bloomsbury' in their name, the other hotel is the:
Holiday Inn Kings
Cross/Bloomsbury
Room Numbers: 310 / 6 Floors
Parking: A public car park is directly below the hotel with stair and
lift access to the hotel. (charges apply)
Check-in: 14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon
Awards:
Best Disabled Access Award 2007.
2006 IHG Hotel of the Year.
Visit London:
2008 Bronze for Accessible Tourism
Past Names: Posthouse Premier Bloomsbury, Forte Crest Bloomsbury
