Gresham Hotel Bloomsbury

2.5 star property
Hotel near The British Museum in London

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Lobby
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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36-38 Bloomsbury Street, London, England, WC1B 3QJ
  • The British Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Piccadilly Circus
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Trafalgar Square
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

London

City center stay.With a stay at this London City Centre hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of The British Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Piccadilly Circus. Trafalgar Square and London Eye are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • The British Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Big Ben - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • London Eye - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 5 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station - 5 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪British Museum Members' Room - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Great Court Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Museum Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪VQ Bloomsbury - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Gresham Hotel Bloomsbury

Hotel near The British Museum in London
WiFi is free in public spaces.

This London hotel is smoke free.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Gresham Hotel Bloomsbury offers 44 accommodations. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered weekly and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

Gresham Hotel
Gresham Hotel London
Gresham London
Gresham Hotel London, England
Gresham Hotel
Gresham Hotel Bloomsbury Hotel
Gresham Hotel Bloomsbury London
Gresham Hotel Bloomsbury Hotel London

Gresham Hotel Bloomsbury Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 199 reviews

4.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Karl

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap and great location but not the nicest hotel.

This is a no thrills hotel but it was cheap and in a great location. 24 hr check in was also great as I booked the hotel very last minute at 11:30pm and checking in was no issue. The shared bathrooms did the job but were not the nicest or cleanest bathrooms. The room itself was nothing luxurious in the slightest and left a lot to be desired but it did the job. I can’t complain for the price as the price does rightly reflect the product I feel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jameson

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nasty!! Staff was sweet but that's about it. Holes in walls, disgusting shared bathroom, wifi wouldn't work
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Gresham is inexpensive and the room is basic. On a summer morning it matters that there are no curtains. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Manuela

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very basic budget hotel, great location, room spacious, staff friendly but overall not very clean, need some refurbishment as it's quite rundown. Definitely ok for 1 night
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca Jane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, ok for price paid
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Thierry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Dan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Fine for a Budget Break

Well it has to be said, much of the hotel needs a refurbishment. The reception area is fine as it is, but the guest rooms and bathrooms need updating. As it was a last-minute booking, I opted for a single room without bathroom so had to use the separate bathroom nextdoor. The room itself was adequate and the hotel in general very quiet. The most noise came from my very creaky bed frame, which combined with a slanting mattress, disturbed my sleep somewhat. As for the bathrooms, laminate flooring in a shower isn't the best idea, and the wood is on its way out. But the water for the shower was lovely and hot. Overall, for a London break on a budget, the Gresham does the job. But it does need a touch-up.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel and Desire

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is outdated, needs renovation and upgrades to modern facilities. The carpet looks so old and dirty Windows and windows seals were so dusty and dirty, rooms were so stuffy. The property needs total upgrading.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jagjit

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic and economical

I booked for one night. The position is excellent. The staff were helpful and pleasant. The room was basic and a bit tired but fine for £50.
The single room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alison

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

ThiamHuat

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked in and checked out 2 hours later after we found a much better hotel. The total money was forefeit but it was good for ourselves. The hotel is not liveable and it is simply horrible plus terrible. We should ask the homeless people to live inside for two nights instead of in the cold streets.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful entrance, deceiving interior

The shower drain had no protection, several rats can come out of there the noise from the bathroom exhaust fan sounded like a tractor I paid for a room with a double bed and the receptionist said that they only had one with two single beds, so she said that I could check out at 12pm. the two mattresses looked like a rusty trampoline
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
TV not working sceen faded to black. Radiator blasting out heat all night, did not sleep well. Bed was firm and clean. Power sockets were no where near desk so pretty useless. Wall lights were not working and floor boards were uneven.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Enrico

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was shocked when I opened the door. It was a total disaster. The room has just vacated by the look of it as linens and towels on the floor and no wifi in the annexe where I was transferred.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Noel

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ciaran

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid

GRIM! Worst hotel I’ve stayed in. Ever. Communal shower/toilet and absolutely filthy everywhere. Cheap agreeably if you want to rest your head but bring disinfectant!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

basic standard, centrally located

My room in this centrally located hotel was clean and the check-in was easily done. I regularly travel to London and I've previously stayed in this hotel before. I recommend this to solo short term travellers who just need a basic accommodation within the city's centre. For just a night I don't need any luxury, shared bathroom is ok and clean towels are always provided.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's right in the middle of Bloomsbury a great location and good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Sonia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here 1 night as going to see a show. Hotel is very basic and needs a refurbishment. Beds not very comfortable. Bed linen and towels were clean. hotel was ok for 1 night however I would not stay more than that. Location is great if you are going to a show, about 5 min walk to nearest tube station (Tottenham court road).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Breno Teka

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was okay .. not so clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Darrell

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Consider that the property is pretty old and unkempt. The bedspreads and walls were pretty stained.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiyen

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025