About The Montague on the Gardens
The Montague on the Gardens occupies a handsome Georgian terrace backing directly onto the private gardens of the British Museum — a serene setting that belies its central Bloomsbury location. The hotel is traditionally English in style, with antique-furnished lounges, a wood-panelled bar and an elegant conservatory restaurant overlooking the garden terrace.
Afternoon tea at The Montague is a quintessentially English experience, served in the conservatory or on the garden terrace in summer. The Chef's Table restaurant serves refined British and European cuisine. The British Museum is literally next door, while the West End theatres are about a fifteen-minute walk south through Bloomsbury's elegant squares and streets.
Why you'll love it
- ✓Backs directly onto the British Museum's private gardens
- ✓Traditional English afternoon tea in the conservatory
- ✓Garden terrace dining in a tranquil Bloomsbury setting
- ✓British Museum literally next door; West End 15 minutes' walk
Good to know
Nearest tube
Russell Square (Piccadilly) — 3 min walk; Holborn (Central, Piccadilly) — 7 min walk
Check in
3:00 PM
Check out
11:00 AM
West End Shows
15-minute walk south through Bloomsbury to Shaftesbury Avenue
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking
Not available on-site
Audience reviews
Very Good
303 reviews
Margaret C.
December 2024
“The most delightful afternoon tea in a beautiful conservatory overlooking the garden. The British Museum is right there — we popped in twice. Lovely traditional hotel with warm, attentive staff.”
Hugh D.
March 2025
“A very English hotel in the best sense. Our room was comfortable and traditionally furnished, the garden terrace was lovely for a drink, and we walked through the museum grounds to reach the hotel each day.”
Caroline F.
September 2024
“Beautiful setting backing onto the museum gardens. The conservatory restaurant was excellent. It's not the most modern hotel, but that's the charm. Good walk through Bloomsbury to the theatres.”
Frequently asked questions
Can I access the British Museum gardens from the hotel?
The hotel backs onto the British Museum's private gardens, which can be viewed from the terrace and some rooms. Access to the gardens is via the museum itself during opening hours.
Is afternoon tea popular?
Very. The conservatory tea is one of Bloomsbury's best. Book at least a few days in advance, especially for weekends and during the Christmas season.
Is the hotel close to theatres?
The West End theatre district is about 15 minutes' walk south through Bloomsbury. Or take the Piccadilly line from Russell Square to Leicester Square (one stop).
Is the area quiet?
Yes, Bloomsbury is one of central London's quieter neighbourhoods, with elegant Georgian squares and tree-lined streets. It's peaceful but very central.
Price from
£180
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£180/per night