The Bloomsbury Hotel in Nola

Surrounded by cafes and shops in upmarket Bloomsbury, this upscale hotel occupies a restored Georgian building with a central courtyard. It's a 4-minute walk from the British Museum, and 11 minutes' on foot from Covent Garden.Sophisticated rooms and suites come with free Wi-Fi, Nespresso machines and flat-screen TVs, plus en suite bathrooms with marble fixtures.A refined restaurant offers locally sourced British fare, afternoon tea and seasonal al fresco dining. There's also a chic 1920s-style cocktail bar, and an elegant lounge inspired by Bloomsbury's literary past. Other amenities include 7 meeting rooms, a library and a 24-hour gym.