StayAreasIs Kimpton Fitzroy London in a good location?
Yes, especially for a first trip on a mid-range budget. Kimpton Fitzroy London is in Bloomsbury, 400 m from British Museum. You can walk to the British Museum, Covent Garden and Soho, the squares are quiet at night, and rooms cost less than in the West End.
Our note: Grand Victorian hotel on Russell Square.
- Area
- Bloomsbury
- Address
- 1-8 Russell Square, WC1B 5BE
- Guest score on Booking.com
- 8.7 / 10 from 1,036 reviews
- Stars
- 5 stars (the hotel's own rating)
- Typical luxury double in Bloomsbury
- About $510 a night
- From Heathrow
- About 64 minutes, Piccadilly line direct from Russell Square
How far Kimpton Fitzroy London is from the sights
Straight-line distance from the hotel; walking adds about a third for the streets. Public transport is door to door from Bloomsbury, planned on the TfL Journey Planner for a weekday morning.
| Sight | Distance | On foot | Public transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Museum | 400 m | ~6 min | — |
| St Pancras | 1.1 km | ~17 min | — |
| Covent Garden Market | 1.2 km | ~19 min | — |
| Piccadilly Circus | 1.5 km | ~24 min | — |
| Trafalgar Square | 1.6 km | ~25 min | — |
| St Paul's Cathedral | 2.1 km | — | 27 minbus 8 |
| London Eye | 2.3 km | — | 24 minbus 68 |
| Big Ben | 2.5 km | — | 33 minPiccadilly, Jubilee |
What Kimpton Fitzroy London has
- Restaurant
- Pets allowed
- Room service
- Bar
- 24-hour front desk
- Gym
- Family rooms
- Lift
- Soundproofed rooms
- Air conditioning
Not listed: swimming pool, spa and parking.
As listed on Booking.com, checked 2 Nov 2026.
Staying in Bloomsbury
Leafy Georgian squares, the British Museum and a walkable route into the West End. Central, calm and one of the best-value parts of zone 1.
10 min to Leicester Square. Russell Square, Holborn, Goodge Street and Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line).
More street crime than the London average. Keep an eye on your phone and bag in crowds. Source: data.police.uk.
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Kimpton Fitzroy London: questions
Is Kimpton Fitzroy London in a good location?
Yes, especially for a first trip on a mid-range budget. Kimpton Fitzroy London is in Bloomsbury, 400 m from British Museum. You can walk to the British Museum, Covent Garden and Soho, the squares are quiet at night, and rooms cost less than in the West End.
How far is Kimpton Fitzroy London from British Museum?
400 m in a straight line, about 6 minutes on foot. By public transport from Bloomsbury it's about 7 minutes door to door.
How do I get from Heathrow to Kimpton Fitzroy London?
About 64 minutes door to door to Bloomsbury: Piccadilly line direct from Russell Square.
Is the area around Kimpton Fitzroy London safe?
Street crime in Bloomsbury is above the city average for London, based on data.police.uk.
Does Kimpton Fitzroy London have room service?
Yes, Kimpton Fitzroy London lists room service on Booking.com.
Does Kimpton Fitzroy London have a pool?
Swimming pool isn't listed for Kimpton Fitzroy London on Booking.com, so check with the hotel before you book.
Does Kimpton Fitzroy London have air conditioning?
Yes, Kimpton Fitzroy London lists air conditioning on Booking.com.