Bertrand’s Townhouse

For generations, writers, revellers, and great thinkers gathered on Bedford Place for comfort and conversation. Today, Bertrand’s Townhouse carries that spirit forward as a 43-room luxury boutique hotel across three restored Georgian townhouses, offering guests a place where, in the words of the hotel’s namesake, “the time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.” Named for Bertrand Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, the hotel is full of character and whimsy synonymous with Bertie’s mischievous nature and sharp wit. Ottie’s Salon, the townhouse bar and lounge, serves classic cocktails, comforting bites, and company as good as the wine; by night, jazz evenings defy the conventional with rhythm, gentle hums, and the flowering of unexpected friendships. The Cigar Garden is a leafy hideaway for indulging in fine wine and hand-rolled cigars in true Bloomsbury fashion. Already named one of only six London hotels in The Times’ 50 Best Places to Stay in the UK, Bertrand’s Townhouse is one of the most notable new addresses in the capital.