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Kimpton Fitzroy London

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Welcome to Kimpton Fitzroy London, a Grade II listed landmark building that occupies the eastern flank of Russell Square in Bloomsbury. The reopening of the hotel in 2018 has restored the original grande dame to her original glory while administering a shot of adrenaline to the heart of London most literary neighbourhood. Overlooking Bloomsbury Russell Square and only 2 minutes walk from Russell Square tube station, this striking Victorian hotel with marble columned public spaces is ideally located for within walking distance from the British Museum and the West End of London.
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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Taxi service
Conference facilities
Banquet room
24-hour security
Wifi
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Special diet menus
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Concierge
Non-smoking hotel
Doorperson
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Shoeshine
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Allergy-free room
Air conditioning
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Minibar
Flatscreen TV
Laptop safe
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Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
5.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Historic Hotel
Classic
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Italian
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Bill T wrote a review Yesterday
Los Angeles, California97 contributions46 helpful votes
The place is extraordinary - literally you walk in and feel like you are in a European Palace - sumptuous old world elegance paired with curated rooms that are thoroughly modern yet timeless in their appeal and function. All combined with a staff that is polite, well-trained and unobtrusive.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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SuzieMM wrote a review May 2023
New York City, New York578 contributions66 helpful votes
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This is my second stay at this property, my first stay was when it was still The Principal and I had an excellent stay then too! Every staff member I spoke to was so helpful and courteous, but special thanks to Doreen, Tricia (I think? Sorry if I got your name wrong, you helped relocate me to the new room!) and the engineer who’s name I didn’t catch. I was actually ready to just suck it up because it seemed like it was a building issue, but he insisted on checking for another room to move me to. I had booked a Queen with Park View room on the first floor, and was pleased that the room was ready for checking in before 2. Room itself was compact but tastefully decorated; comfortable for one and would have probably been tight for two. However to my dismay, there was a low-grade humming sound that was coming from some machinery, the kind that would give me a headache so I called down to see if there was anything that can be done. They sent an engineer right away, and he concluded there was nothing that could be done and informed the front desk that they should look to move me to a different room. The front desk let me know that they did not have anything available in the same category so it would “take some time”. I went out to explore and when I came back, my new room was ready and to my utter surprise and delight, they had relocated me to a giant suite! From looking on the website, the room category was “1 Bedroom Suite Dining Park View”. I have no status and actually booked through BA so I honestly was not expecting anything so this was a welcome surprise. There was a huge living room, dining area and separate bedroom area with a canopy bed, writing desk and a bathtub by the windows. Also a large bathroom with double sinks, separate shower and toilet “room”. There was also a stand-alone toilet with sink just off the entrance/living room. Complimentary snacks, soft drinks, water and beer, as well as nespresso-like coffee machine and tea kettle. The fridge also had a little jug of milk (I love English hotels for thinking of the milk!) Bathroom well stocked with nice sized bottles of shower gel, shampoo and conditioner. Also vanity kits with cotton buds/pads, shower gel, toothbrush/toothpaste, shower cap and even bath salts! Oh and the towel warmer was a definite treat. Bathroom floor also felt mildly heated. The water sometimes came out a bit onto the bathroom floor but it would be completely dry by the next morning (I was showering morning and night so this is pretty incredible). While I didn’t try this time around, I do love that there is a coffee shop (Burr) in the hotel, as well as a cocktail bar (Fitz)There are also many details of the hotel building itself that is worth paying attention to (eg Lucky George!) Highly recommend taking the grand staircase and exploring the hotel. If there is a miss, I think it’s the lack of any sort of information highlighting the hotel’s history and architecture. Hotel is in across from Russell Square, I really liked chilling out for a bit at the end of my day before heading back to the hotel. Or at the start while planning out my day! Around the corner is the Russell Square tube stop on the Piccadilly line. Easy ride from Heathrow. Tottenham Court Road is also walkable if you don’t have too much stuff for the Elizabeth Line. As is Holburn for the Central Line. Kings Cross/St Pancras is one stop on the Piccadilly line with multiple other lines to transfer to. Or you could take a leisurely 15 minute walk too. My most important discovery this trip: around the corner/under 5 mins walk away is The Brunswick Centre. It’s like an open air mall with a courtyard area and shops and restaurants lining it all around. Boots, Sainsbury, Waitrose and even Tian Tian, a large Asian market! Next time, Tian Tian will be my first stop to stock up on cup noodles for when I get the munchies at night! I didn’t realize this was there until towards the end of my trip. Sad. Yes the Tesco Express by the tube station is convenient but definitely worth a few extra steps to Brunswick Centre for more choice.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Ruairi McDowell, Guest Services / Front Office at Kimpton Fitzroy London
Responded 5 Jun 2023
Dear Suzie, Thank you for your lovely review of our hotel. Delighted to see that you had an issue that was quickly resolved by Doreen, Patricia after the proactiveness of our amazing Maintenance team. I'm very happy to see that you were in one of our most glamorous suites! Overlooking the beautiful Russell Square park and all it's splendour. It seems that you thoroughly enjoyed the location and I can't blame you. For me the hotel is perfectly located with the hustle and bustle of central London only a short walk away but far away enough that you can enjoy the peaceful neighbourhood of Bloomsbury. We really hope to see you back with us again soon.
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sf0visit wrote a review 15 Mar
Denver, Colorado4 contributions
My wife and I travel quite a bit, and the Kimpton Fitzroy in London is one of the nicest properties we have stayed with. The accommodations are luxurious, the staff exceptional, and the food was divine. From the initial check-in, to assisting us with a rental car on our departure, we were absolutely indulged. Ruairi, the Head Concierge, made us mere peasants feel like royalty.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Room Tip: Leverage the Concierge heavily. Their recommendations on dining, attractions and travel were...
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Antonia P wrote a review 14 Mar
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Absolutely fabulous stay at the Kimpton. It was my daughters 21st birthday. The hotel was amazing, the staff really made us all feel very special, with huge attention to detail and tailoring the experience to our family. Would highly, highly recommend it!!! Thank you to all the Kimpton staff for making it so memorable
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Date of stay: March 2024
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BurphamBB wrote a review 13 Mar
Guildford, United Kingdom5 contributions1 helpful vote
So welcoming ….from the second we reached the entrance until we said goodbye. We celebrated our silver wedding anniversary during our stay and staff made it extra special for us…. Room upgrade, chocolates, Prosecco and a balloon …. Couldn’t have asked for more. The room was amazing - very quiet and sooo comfortable. The Fitz bar had a great atmosphere and drink prices were not inflated so we stayed for longer than we would normally. Breakfast was delicious - especially the omelette. Overall exceeded our expectations … .and they were pretty high to start with !
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: The Fitz bar is definitely worth a visit …. Great atmosphere and drinks were not crazy prices.
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canbrittraveler wrote a review 12 Mar
Vancouver, Canada3 contributions
This hotel is unforgettably amazing! You are greeted by very friendly doormen as soon as you arrive and taken to the friendly front desk agents. The check in was quick but personable. We were then met by Angela who walked us to our room and made us feel so welcomed. She wanted to make our stay special and she definitely went above and beyond with this! The concierge staff are great. We had the help of Marco and he ensured we were taken care of and had a lot of great recommendations. The breakfast buffet was delicious with a lot of great options. The design of the hotel is one of the nicest I've ever seen, very luxurious! The gym is large and has a lot of machines and space. The bedrooms are great, amazing shower and the beds super comfortable. We are already planning our next stay and highly recommend it to anyone going to London!
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Gumus82 wrote a review 10 Mar
Ramsgate, United Kingdom156 contributions95 helpful votes
The building is stunning as well as a lot of the interior from the cocktail bar to the coffee shop. They went to extra trouble to give us some wine and a desert to share for our anniversary. Also the petals on the bed were a nice touch. The staff at the reception were pleasant as was guest services. Unfortunately it’s a little all show and no substance. Our room looked nice but the bed and pillows were very uncomfortable. The shower door opens outwards which means you can’t lay a towel to put your feet on as it pushes out of the way when the door is opened. The toilet is in a tiny space and the toilet paper almost at floor level. Another issue for us was the foot wear of many of the staff (bell hops and doormen). Fine to wear trainers as I imagine they are on their feet a lot but bright white ones? They looked so at odds with uniforms and really brought the tone of the place down. The doormen were very casual too and just didn’t make you feel like you were going into a nice establishment.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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damjadi wrote a review 10 Mar
Ann Arbor, Michigan9 contributions9 helpful votes
The Kimpton Fitzroy is stunning architecturally. The rooms are perfectly laid out for the business traveler or vacationer. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. The Fitzroy is just across Russell Square from the British Museum and near great shopping and amazing restaurants (although the food at the Fitzroy is amazing as well). Breakfast is fantastic and there is a wine and beer reception every night from 5-6. The staff had excellent recommendations for restaurants and activities. It is in the center of everything and the adjacent underground connects to London Heathrow. Although all of them were great, I specifically want to thank one of the luggage porters, Jason, for being extra helpful and welcoming.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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sudamericanatrvler wrote a review 10 Mar
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Carlos was fabulous to work with at check-in. He took the extra time to help me arrange a room with a tub after I had fallen asleep on a flight and awoke a human pretzel, Ana kept my room immaculate - the restaurant staff was always welcoming and efficient & the gentlemen at the entrance were always on sight with a kind word, umbrella or directions. Gorgeous Architecture, extremely convenient location - perfect for a conference at UCL and exploring the British Museum. Will definitely stay with them again the next time I am in London. The hotel is lovely and their team is flawless.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Ruairi McDowell, Guest Services / Front Office at Kimpton Fitzroy London
Responded 1 week ago
Dear Griega, Thank you for your lovely review of our hotel. Absolutely delighted to see that you had a wonderful stay with us and if possible, even happier to see that it was our staff that had such a positive impact on your stay. In particular, the amazing, forever smiling Carlos. He truly is such a big, bright part of every hotel guest’s Kimpton Experience. I’m glad you got to experience this. Our ‘flawless’ team will be waiting for your return.
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Joe C wrote a review 9 Mar
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Had a wonderful stay at the Kimpton for my sister’s 30th Birthday celebrations. The hotel its self is absolutely stunning and everything is immaculately clean. The bar is great in the evening I’d recommend to book a table in advance as it can get busy especially on the weekends. Special mention to Roksana in guest relations who organised a wonderful display in the room prior to check in and couldn’t have been more helpful. Will certainly be back.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Dear Joe, Thank you for your lovely review of our hotel. We love it when guests choose our hotel for such fantastic milestones in their lives. We’re thrilled to see that we were able to provide you all with a great stay and hopefully some delightful memories. Brilliant to see that Roksana was able to create a great welcome for you in your room and thank you for recognising her. We hope you come back and see us soon.
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£250 - £372 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
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FORMERLY KNOWN AS
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United KingdomEnglandLondonBloomsbury
NUMBER OF ROOMS
334
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kimpton Fitzroy London
Which popular attractions are close to Kimpton Fitzroy London?
Nearby attractions include The British Museum (0.2 miles), Faulty Towers the Dining Experience (0.05 miles), and THATMuse,Treasure Hunt at the Museum (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Kimpton Fitzroy London?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a lounge, and a fitness centre.
Which room amenities are available at Kimpton Fitzroy London?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Kimpton Fitzroy London?
Guests can enjoy a lounge, breakfast, and complimentary tea during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Kimpton Fitzroy London?
Conveniently located restaurants include Choppaluna, The Swan, and The Shell Holborn.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Kimpton Fitzroy London?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Kimpton Fitzroy London?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Kimpton Fitzroy London offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Kimpton Fitzroy London?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, and Italian.
Are there any historical sites close to Kimpton Fitzroy London?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Houses of Parliament (1.6 miles), Tower of London (2.3 miles), and Churchill War Rooms (1.4 miles).
Does Kimpton Fitzroy London have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the park view available here.