The Portland Hotel - London

Vicinity: The Portland Hotel enjoys a location on the edge of the most central London areas. In a district called Bloomsbury this area has long 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 Portland The Portland is a restored boutique style hotel with 18 studio rooms.
Each room has a traditional décor and has a private bathroom which also provides a hairdryer. Bedrooms come with a safe, fan, 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 newspapers are provided complimentary. Wakeup calls available. All floors are lift accessible.

The Portland shares a restaurant serving breakfast with its adjacent sister hotel.
The reception remains staffed 24 hours to assist guests. There are luggage storage facilities are available. Concierge services provided.