voco London – Bloomsbury by IHG

Property class: 4

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A historic building with a corner turret, large windows, and a ground-floor entrance with a sign.
Property amenity
Bar (on property)
A modern hotel dining area with a buffet setup, multiple dining tables, and a glass partition separating the buffet from the seating area.
A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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130-134 Southampton Row, London, England, WC1B 5AF
  • Place, October Gallery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bloomsbury Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LCY-London City)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Double Bed (Cosy)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 3 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Single Bed (Cosy)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

voco London – Bloomsbury by IHG

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-out, tour/ticket assistance and multilingual staff assistance are on-site.
Voco London – Bloomsbury by IHG offers 114 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of voco London – Bloomsbury by IHG's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The British Museum. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include multilingual staff, a lift and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from Russell Square and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at voco London – Bloomsbury by IHG. A complete renovation of voco London – Bloomsbury by IHG was completed in July 2026.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Bloomsbury Bar – On-site bar. Open select days.
Bloomsbury Restaurant – On-site brasserie. Open selected days.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 21.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bloomsbury Bar
  • Bloomsbury Restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 7 floors
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated entire property - July 2026
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 21.95 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Guests who plan to drive should contact this property in advance for more details (e.g. directions).
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child aged 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

voco London – Bloomsbury Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 395 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Helpful staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location in Bloomsbury
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Ideal location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mariella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Expedia!! You never advised us this property was going through renovations. Disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were lovely. Rooms were clean but tired
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All round reasonable hotel for location and price. All staff I encountered were friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Friendly staff, very keen to point out improvements in the offing since changing from Mercure! Bed comfy, excellent selection of
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location. Good value. Quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay and will be back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room, excellent shower, comfortable beds. Reception, bar and dining room staff were all
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & comfortable room & nice friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean &comfortable room, staff really helpful and attentive. Breakfast self serve plenty of choice. Simple check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location with comfortable beds and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

The staff were exceptional at accommodating my needs! Very polite and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good indeed. The Staff and especially the receptionist were really pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was small, but comfy and clean. Staff very nice and good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jostein

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning not working, rating of hotel is very far from 4 stars, 3 ar best
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Keilah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location as it was within easy walking of everything that we had planned to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff...good location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Betsy Jean

The location is great. The staff members are helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Niki

Friendly service, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are always really welcoming. 2nd time I have stayed here with my young son! Perfect for us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025