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.
Parking: not onsite.
Room Numbers:
17 / 3 floors
Check-in: 14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out:
11.00 am
