Grange Blooms Hotel
A small Georgian townhouse hotel beside the British Museum, said to be haunted by a former resident, named in some accounts as Dr John Cumming.
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The Grange Blooms Hotel at a glance
- Ghosts reported
- Dr John Cumming
- Most haunted spots
- The house in general
- Built
- Georgian
- Verification
- Unverified
- Reported activity
- Apparition
About
Grange Blooms is a 26-room hotel in a Georgian Bloomsbury townhouse on Montague Street, furnished with antiques and backing onto the British Museum. Its ghost is more of a gentle house legend than a terrifying one.
The ghosts of the Grange Blooms Hotel
Dr John Cumming
Seen: Throughout the house
A former resident of the area, said to still visit the house. The ghost is described as harmless.
Ghost stories and sightings
A Bloomsbury house ghost
Ghost guides say Grange Blooms is haunted by a former resident, named as Dr John Cumming. There are no frightening encounters attached to the story, and the hotel is known as a friendly, low-key choice for ghost tourists rather than a place for a scare.
We haven't found first-hand reports yet. If you've stayed here and noticed something, tell us.
History of the Grange Blooms Hotel
Montague Street is a Georgian terrace on the Bedford estate, running along the west side of the British Museum, and Blooms occupies one of its period townhouses. It has been a hotel for decades and keeps much of its original layout and period furniture.
Tips for staying at the Grange Blooms Hotel
- The hotel is a short walk from Russell Square and Holborn stations, beside the British Museum.
- It's one of the more affordable hotels on our London list.
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Make a night of it: join a guided ghost walk before you check in at the Grange Blooms Hotel.
The Grange Blooms Hotel: FAQs
Is the Grange Blooms Hotel haunted?
The Grange Blooms Hotel is said to be haunted by Dr John Cumming. Reported activity includes apparition.
Which rooms at the Grange Blooms Hotel are haunted?
The most reported areas are: The house in general.
Is Grange Blooms Hotel haunted?
Ghost guides say it is visited by the ghost of a former resident, Dr John Cumming, who is described as harmless.
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