The Montague on the Gardens

This hotel was delightful. In a formerly residential section of Bloomsbury, it is right next-door to the British Museum and close to the hustle and bustle of nearby shops and restaurants.  The nearest Tube stops were about a 10-minute walk away.   The room itself was small – most standard rooms and hotels in London are small – but The abundance of mirrors made the room feel larger.  It was beautifully decorated and there was just enough room to unpack two suitcases without using the floor.  There were plenty of outlets (including a North American one), and although there was no refrigerator, there were facilities for making hot coffee, chocolate, and tea. The coffee was actually made with a French press. The bed was very comfortable, and there was a small desk with if you needed to work.  The television was quite large, but it did not dominate. And although the room faced Montague Street (on the third floor), there was very little street noise. Indeed, the room was exceptionally quiet. The bathroom was well appointed, with plenty of light and a shower that was either handheld (a bit anemic, but still functional) or overhead, providing water from an outlet in the ceiling.  The blue night light was an especially welcome touch.  The staff was extraordinarily pleasant and helpful. There was an “optional“ fee of £15 per night as a gratuity, to which we readily agreed. Downstairs, the Leopard Room bar was pleasant for a drink or a beer, and there were seats in the conservatory if one wanted to eat in a more alfresco style. In short, the Montague on the gardens was a pleasure, and we would definitely stay there again.

Our stay was amazing. We've enjoyed it very much. We appreciated the small touches, e.g., the Welcome Card in the room, handwritten by the Managing Director. But also the wonderful service-minded staff, who remembered our last name. Abby (misspelt?) the Doorman was very friendly, but also the staff in the Dining Room and the Breakfast Room, as well as the Reception. My wife had worked the week before (I am retired), and she said she was very relaxed after the stay. Breakfast was excellent, we got it half price (£ 15) but it is doubtful if we'd pay full price, £ 30 (which is a bit expensive for our taste). We would like to come back. Location is very good, with walking distance to Tottenham Court Road Tube Station. We are satisfied guests!

Incredible, friendly and professional staff. Truly made us feel very welcomed and valued as guests! BY Day 2 everyone knew our names and greeted us as old friends. Service is stellar! rooms have real character. Be aware that some rooms do have stairs so if that is an issue (it wasn’t for us), let the Front Desk know; they are very accommodating. Food in the restaurants and bars was excellent ( we actually dined here several days during our 2 week stay). Lovely breakfast. The location is really great; close to several lovely public squares, public transit (Tube and buses) and major sights, including the British Museum and the West End are easy walking distances. A very British experience, focused on service and elegance.

The perfect location if you are visiting UCL, or the National Museum. Very quiet area of Bloomsbury. Lovely staff, incredibly helpful and cheerful. Excellent breakfast and live jazz in the bar on weekends. Some quirks in the tiny bathroom - but all manageable.

Superb as always Quite a whole since our last visit and still as good. Clean, quiet with great service