Le Meridien Russell Hotel

Splendid Victorian hotel in Bloomsbury

This partially-refurbished hotel overlooks the park of Russell Square and is a five-minute walk from the British Museum.

The 371 rooms come in various styles, from the traditional un-refurbished to the ultra-modern Art + Tech suites.

Founded in 1898, the hotel retains many of its grand original features, such as Sicilian marble columns and huge chandeliers.