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Where to stay near British museum area?

My sister booked, grange white hall hotel. For 3 nights before we go to Southampton to cruise on the QM2. Being an artist I wanted to see a lot of British Museum. I wanted a quiet place to sleep. Was this a good choice hotel wise and area wise? Anyone have any suggestions.
Thank you.

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The British Museum is a gantastic museum bit as an artist would you like to visit art museums like The Tate? Sorry I don't know the hotel.

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We stayed almost across the street from the British Museum at The Montague at the Gardens. Loved it!

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This hotel is across the street from the Montague. Google Street view shows the street to seem a quiet one. Reviews on booking.com seem fine.

I'm surprised that the BM is where you want to spend your time, and not the art museums ( the Tates, Natl Gallery, etc). Russell Square is probably the closest Underground station.

I've stayed at Grange White Hall. It's fine, but not luxurious. It has a lift, and they have thoughtful touches like magazines in the rooms.

My room was a good size although it had sloping floors because it's such an old building. Good bathroom, which was a good size. However the TV in the room didn't work properly (this is a known fault, according to the charming young Polish man whose job it was to fix it, twice).

The breakfast wasn't great - small room & poor quality food. I'd recommend staying room-only, and grabbing coffee & a pastry nearby.

It's a great area to stay in. Lots of cafes and restaurants nearby. The hotel felt safe and the bed was very comfy. I'd stay there again if the price was okay.

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The Grange is okay, not the Dorchester but you get what you pay for. Excellent location for the Museum Tavern. There is also a museum opposite the pub, I think.

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Last month we stayed at the Club Quarters at Lincoln's Inn Fields. Fantastic modern hotel. It's less than 10 minute walk to the British Museum and about a block from the Holborn metro station. The hotel faces Lincoln's Inn Fields so it's super quiet at night too.