Georgian garden retreat
Townhouse parlors and a light-filled conservatory overlook the private lawns of the Bedford Estate, offering a tranquil Georgian retreat.
What it’s good at
Notable
Seven interconnected Grade II listed 1806 Georgian townhouses fronting Bloomsbury opposite the British Museum.
Notable
The Leopard Bar hosts live jazz alongside lively seasonal deck pop-ups with summer sand and winter ski lodges.
Listed
Afternoon tea service in the light-filled conservatory looking onto the private lawns of the Bedford Estate.
What they say
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Sprawled across nine connecting townhouses, you can’t get more traditionally English than The Montague, with its antique hanging tapestries and resplendent afternoon tea service.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The British Museum sits directly across Montague Street, with historic Bloomsbury squares and Russell Square station a short walk away.
The rooms
Individually styled interiors feature rich velvet bedding, traditional British patterns, antique-style furnishings, and marble-accented bathrooms.
Dogs stay too.
The Leopard Bar
Dressed in leopard-print upholstery and animal motifs, the lounge hosts live piano and jazz from Wednesday to Saturday.
At the table
An 1849 mural of London wraps The Blue Door Bistro, and the outdoor deck transforms into seasonal beach and ski pop-ups.
How it began
Seven Grade II listed Georgian townhouses dating to 1806 were seamlessly combined by the Tollman family into a single hotel.
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The medals
Gold
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.