On Kingsway, the avenue running from Holborn down towards the Strand, you will find The Z Hotel Holborn, a 3-star hotel with air conditioning, a bar and 24-hour reception. Its main strength is its position, between the British Museum and Covent Garden.
Location and getting around
Covent Garden and the British Museum are each about a 10-minute walk away. Trafalgar Square is around 15 minutes, Piccadilly Circus about 20 and the London Eye about 25, crossing the Thames by Waterloo Bridge.
According to the hotel, the Royal Opera House is about 6 minutes on foot and the Theatre Royal Drury Lane is also nearby.
Rooms and facilities
- Air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
- A seating area in the room and a private bathroom with toiletries.
- Free wifi throughout the building, which is smoke-free.
- Lounge and bar for a drink at the end of the day.
Breakfast is continental, buffet style. At reception, open day and night, staff speak several languages.
Who it suits
- Ideal if you arrive late: with 24-hour reception you do not depend on an arrival time or need to warn them.
- A good fit for couples who want museums by day and theatre by night.
- Practical if you come for work to the Holborn area and need air conditioning and wifi.
Good to know
The room is ready from 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00. Compare with other places in the centre in the London hotel guide.