Vicinity: The Portland Town House 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 Town House Hotel 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 Town House 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.
Parking: not onsite. Nearby pay underground car park.
Room Numbers:
18 / 3 floors
Check-in: 14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out:
11.00 am
