Doubletree By Hilton London - West End – A Favorite for Families in London

DoubleTree by Hilton London - West End sits in the historic Bloomsbury district, 200 metres from the British Museum and less than a mile from Covent Garden and Oxford Street. Holborn and Russell Square London Underground stations are both within 500 metres, providing direct access across the city. The hotel is also a 15- to 20-minute walk from Shaftesbury Avenue theatres, with bus stops and taxi ranks immediately outside.

The hotel offers 275 air-conditioned rooms with plasma flat-screen TVs, electronic laptop-sized safes, and individual climate controls. Room 349 is a wheelchair-accessible room with a wet shower and ample space for wheelchairs, praised by guests for its thoughtful design. Family rooms such as the Queen Superior provide extra space for children, with two beds and a separate sitting area.

The Writing Room restaurant and bar serves breakfast daily with a buffet offering hot items, continental selections, and gluten-free alternatives. Evening dining in the same space features a bar menu and an à la carte menu, including spaghetti bolognese noted by guests for generous portions. The bar area offers a selection of wines, beers, and cocktails, with staff bringing drinks to tables (note: a service charge applies).

Children receive dedicated amenities including kid-friendly dining options and a welcome cookie at check-in, with reviews highlighting balloon and towel decorations for birthdays. The hotel provides state-of-the-art flexible meeting rooms with event capabilities, supported by a 24-hour front desk and express check-in/check-out. Business guests benefit from a fitness centre open daily, high-speed WiFi throughout the property, and a business centre with printing services.

Location: 200 metres from British Museum, 500 metres from two tube stations

Rooms: Wheelchair-accessible rooms, family Queen Superior with sitting area

Dining: Writing Room restaurant; breakfast buffet with gluten-free options

Service: Personalised welcome from guest relations managers Geetha and Lakshani

Family: Children's amenities, birthday decorations, cookie welcome

Business: Flexible meeting rooms, fitness centre, 24-hour front desk