The Ridgemount Hotel, 65-67 Gower Street, London WC1E 6HJ
We are conveniently situated in Bloomsbury, central London, close to The British Museum.
Directions
From Heathrow Airport (via underground) to Russell Square (direct):
Take the Piccadilly line from Heathrow to RUSSELL SQUARE. Turn left outside the station and then walk down the side of Russell Square Park. Walk through the tall university building, keep going until you reach the traffic lights at Gower Street. Then right into GOWER STREET. The Hotel is number 65.
Via Goodge Street (change line once):
Take the Piccadilly line from Heathrow to LEICESTER SQUARE. Transfer to the Northern line. Two stops north of Leicester Square is GOODGE STREET station. Turn right out of the station and then take the first left into Chenies Street. At the end of the street, turn left into GOWER STREET. The Hotel is number 65.
From Gatwick Airport
Take the Gatwick Express to VICTORIA STATION (approx 30mins). Visit www.gatwickexpress.com for more information. At Victoria transfer to the Underground. Take the Victoria line (north) to WARREN STREET station. (3 stops). Either walk from here to the hotel (see map) or transfer to the Northern line. 1 stop away is GOODGE STREET station. Turn right out of the station and then take the first left into Chenies Street. At the end of the street, by the lights, turn left into GOWER STREET. The Hotel is number 65.
Alternatively take a taxi from Victoria Station. It will cost approx £15.
There is a also a cheaper train from Gatwick which comes to St Pancras and takes only 15 minutes longer.
See thameslinkrailway.com for details
From Luton Airport
Take the train to ST. PANCRAS or THAMES LINK to King’s Cross. See thameslinkrailway.com for details (See Directions from King’s Cross).
From Stansted Airport
Take the train from Stansted to LIVERPOOL STREET. Visit stanstedexpress.com for more information. Transfer to the Underground. Take the Circle line/Hammersmith & City line/Metropolitan line (all run on same platform) to EUSTON SQUARE station. Turn left outside the station and walk down Gower Street. The hotel is number 65.
From City Airport
Take the Docklands Light Railway to CANNING TOWN. Here transfer to the Underground. Take the Jubilee line to WATERLOO and change to the Northern line (five stops north) to GOODGE STREET. Turn right out of the station and then take the first left into Chenies Street. At the end of the street, by the lights, turn left into GOWER STREET. The Hotel is number 65.
From King’s Cross Station and St Pancras International
Transfer to the Underground. Take the Circle line/Hammersmith & City line/Metropolitan line (all run on same platform) one stop to EUSTON SQUARE station. Exit the station and turn left and walk down Gower Street – 5 minute walk.
Taxi – approx £10.
Bus – No. 73 will bring you to Gower Street. The hotel is number 65. If you prefer to walk it will take about 15 minutes. [see map]
Taxi/Minicab
We recommend minicab company Expressways Cars Ltd. They would be cheaper than the traditional London Black taxi for airport journeys. Please find their details below.
Telephone: +44 (0) 207 722 2700
E-mail: bookings@expressways.co.uk
Bus/Coach Services
There are several bus/coach companies which are a cheap option for getting to and from the various airports
www.easybus.com
www.terravision.eu
www.nationalexpress.com
For more information on buses and underground see Transport for London
For more information on Rail/Overground Trains see www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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If you can’t find the accommodation you need please contact us as we often have alternative options that we can offer you.
