The Buckingham Hotel - London

Vicinity: In the central London area known as Bloomsbury is the Buckingham Hotel. For over 300 years this area has been known for its literary connections and as a fashionable place to live. In more recent times its become popular as a good alternative to the most central areas for cheaper and better value accommodation. Just 150 yards from the British Museum and a short stroll from the major tourist areas such as Soho and Covent Garden (10 minutes walk). Its also a suitable location for anyone wanting access to the City of London as its at the western end of Holborn which leads down to the financial areas. Within 350 yards are two tube stations, Holborn and Russell Square. The area has much to offer with shops, bars, supermarkets (Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury) and restaurants plentiful in the surrounding vicinity and the best known nightlife areas within walking distance. Just to the south of the hotel on Red Lion Square is Conway hall where you will find the world's longest running continuous series of chamber music. Other local places of interest include Cartoon Museum (0.1 miles), Political Cartoon gallery (0.3 miles), Sir John Soames Museum (0.3 miles), Dickens House (0.4 miles), Pollocks Toy Museum (0.5 miles) and Ben Uri Art Society and London Jewish Museum of Art.

Hotel:
The Buckingham is a restored Georgian townhouse hotel providing an intimate setting for its studios and suites along with superior and executive class rooms. The small turning that the hotel resides on is relatively quiet compared to other more central locations.
Each room has a traditional décor and has a private bathroom which also provides a hairdryer. Bedrooms are air-conditioned and come with a safe, high speed internet access, direct dial telephone, flat screen cable television with pay movies, CD/music system, ironing and ironing board, tea and coffee tray, Hypoallergenic Pillows and Duvets and electronic door lock system. They also have the added bonus of a kitchenette with sink, microwave, china, cutlery and fridge.
Room service is offered 24 hours. All rooms are no-smoking and magazines are provided. Wakeup calls available.

The Buckingham has a small elegant restaurant called 'Constellations' with views of the hotels private walled garden and serves breakfast. The hotel also has a small lounge bar. 
The reception remains staffed 24 hours to assist guests. There is a lift and luggage storage facilities are available. Concierge services provided.