Bedford Hotel

The hotel is making efforts to be environmentally responsible with easy access to recycle bins, filtered water dispenser to refill water bottles, reminders of the water use for towels an sheets and bamboo security cards. The Front Desk is situated so that it would be difficult for anyone to slip passed and there were usually two staff members available who were cordial and helpful. The Bamboo security card with QR code provided secure access to the elevator and to the room. In addition to the lovely garden as part of the in-house restaurant, there are numerous green spaces nearby - Russell Square Garden to the north (practically next door), Bloomsbury Square Garden to the south, Queen's Square Garden (one block east) and Red Lion Square and Lincoln Fields are a few minutes walk from the High Holborn Rd and Southampton Row intersection. The hotel is located between Holborn and Russell Tube Stations and offers easy access to the Piccadilly and Central Lines and thus a quick ride to Covent Garden and Leicester Square (discount theater tickets kiosk). Nearby bus stops provide stairway free access to several bus routes (91, 98, 133, 14 among others) and give easy transport to numerous theaters and 10 Oxford and Regent Streets. There are also several very good reasonably priced restaurants within a 5 minutes walk. We found the lamb at Antalya Turkish Restaurant next door to be excellent. For those seeking American fast food, McDonalds and Taco Bell are located between the hotel and Holborn Station. And, of course, the buffet style full breakfast is noted in most reviews to be excellent - and it is. The garden view makes this a very pleasant 'wake-up' event. We found the rates to be very reasonable.

Standard hotel in the heart of London. Clean rooms, clean linens, friendly staff, good wi-fi, housekeeping everyday, big breakfast spread every morning. The best part is the location in central London, just a few blocks from the British Museum -- all the big sights are a few miles in any direction and the hotel is between two tube stops, so it's easy to get around. One in our party needed a disability/ADA room and the staff was very accommodating-- from booking the room to helping us get the room set up when we got there.

Siobhan was very helpful in providing suggestions in what to see and how to get to places. I can't rave how much of an asset she is to this hotel. Location was great - I took the tube and bus everywhere. It was easy to get to. Facing the garden provided such a nice view and allowed me to keep my window open. I very much appreciated the fan as it was hot during my stay in London. The brita water station was great, as I filled up my water bottle every day before going out. Room may be tiny but it served the function that I needed. The breakfast was fantastic. I very much appreciated the gluten free bread and the staff who assisted me in the mornings. I would definitely come back and stay at this location again.

1) My check-in time was 2 pm. I arrived London early and I asked woman who is working in hotel if was room available for early check-in. She told me welcome and she did my check in 9 am. Thank you. 2)I was visiting from USA and in room was special charger for the people who have not charger which one is fine for UK. 3) I needed extra towels and I asked them and men who is working in hotel brought me towels in 2 minutes. Thank you 4) And anytime when I needed anything they are doing everything so quickly. Thank you to all staff members. 5)Was very nice view from my window and it was very important for me.

Extremely convenient location. The rooms facing the garden are nice and quiet unless you are unlucky with your neighbours. Everything clean and comfortable and staff exceptionally cheerful and helpful. It was reassuring to know that if I were delayed arriving there would still be someone staffing the front desk at 2am. The other rare and welcome feature of rooms at the Bedford is that the windows actually open. I can’t bear the dry recycled air of most hotels so I stayed here especially for this feature and was not disappointed. Also had a lovely view from the 5th floor!