Grange Blooms Hotel

I was booked into this hotel by my employer for work for two nights and booked an additional night myself so I could visit some attractions. The hotel exceeded my expectations on a number of levels: 1. Location it's just off Russell Square, five minutes walk to the Underground, leafy streets all around and plenty of shops and restaurants a stone's throw away. It backs onto the British Museum which was handy. It seemed very safe to walk around the locality (subject to the usual precautions) and I enjoyed having a stroll both during the day and after my evening meal. It was very quiet at night. There is a bus stop right outside where I think the night bus stops also. 2. Amenities and cleanliness: Everything you need is provided from toiletries to tea to papers. There is a nice bar and a garden which I imagine would be much used during fine weather. This hotel is part of a group of small hotels with sister establishments having restaurants and leisure facilities. The communal areas and my room were clean and tidy. 3. Staff: Reception and housekeeping staff were friendly and everything seemed to run smoothly. 4. Price: good value for money. I usually stay at a more well-known hotel chain and pay twice the price. Only one negative comment: My room was quite dark even with the lights on this probably isn't an issue during the summer and could be resolved by having a couple of table lamps. I will definitely use this hotel on future trips to London.