I know this is an old thread, but we were recently in London for a few nights at the beginning and end of an England trip. I found this recommendation from Jim and looked into the hotel. It's now a Kimpton hotel, which we know from the US, and part of the IHG chain. We booked for both ends of our trip and we were not disappointed. It's a lovely hotel with great amenities but the BEST part was being directly across the street from Russell Square Park. Grabbing a coffee and sitting in the park was the perfect start to each day in London. The family owned restaurant in the park is another treat. The neighborhood is great and it's also a quick walk to the Piccadilly line of the Tube which is great for getting around London and to/from Heathrow. All in all, a gem and we will stay there on our next visit. Thanks Jim!We usually stay at the Hotel Russell, a grand old dame of a hotel in Bloomsbury just around the corner from the Russell Square Tube and within walking distance of the British Museum. We really like the neighborhood.
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Exquisite! Not only for gardens & tea, but for lunch as well. Marvelous!The Chelsea Physics Garden is phenomenal if your into gardening and a great place for tea on a fine day.
It's now a Kimpton hotel, which we know from the US, and part of the IHG chain. We booked for both ends of our trip and we were not disappointed. It's a lovely hotel with great amenities but the BEST part was being directly across the street from Russell Square Park.