Hotel Russell - London

Russell Square - WC1B 5BE London

Double room from (Tax included)
£ 140

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Average guest rating:

7.2

7.2 ( 15 Hotel Reviews )
  • Cleanliness of rooms
  • Quietness of rooms
  • Spaciousness of rooms
  • Quality of service provided
  • Hotel surroundings
  • 7.67.6
  • 7.57.5
  • 6.36.3
  • 6.96.9
  • 8.68.6
Stuart has stayed here and says:

 ‹‹ Elegance without snot. Friendly staff. Free upgrade to front facing room, which was stellar! Very well may stay there again.››

29 Dec 2007 read hotel reviews
HOTEL OVERVIEW
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Conveniently set right in the heart of Bloomsbury, the Russell hotel boasts one of London's most prestigious locations and is just within walking distance of the capital's financial and commercial district.

This magnificent Victorian building with its imposing façade has recently undergone extensive refurbishment enabling the hotel to offer the ultimate in luxury hotel accommodation, facilities and standards.

Proudly standing at 1-8 Russell Square, the property is no more than a stone's throw away from major attractions and places of interest such as the West End with its world famous theatres.

The property features 373 bedrooms, all of which have been tastefully furnished to a superior standard. Guests can be assured that their stay in the hotel will be a comfortable and memorable experience.

Moreover, hotel amenities include the brand new and stylish Tempus Bar and the unrivalled and fully equipped facilities for meetings, conferences and banqueting.
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LOCATION
Hotel Russell - City Area:Soho
City Area:Soho
Hotel Russell - City Area:Soho
Position of the zone in the city
Hotel Russell - City Area:Soho
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DISTANCES
From Russell Square underground station: 2 minutes on foot.
From Euston Square railway station: 20 minutes on foot.
From Heathrow airport: 1 hour by underground.
 
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GUEST ROOMS
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All 373 of the hotel's bedrooms have been furnished to an excellent standard in order to ensure a confortable and congenial stay for both business and leisure travellers.

Room amenities include private bathroom, hairdryer, individually controlled air conditioning, direct dial telephone, cable and satellite TV, pay, TV, Internet plug, high speed Internet access, iron and ironing board, safe, radio and writing desk.

Cots for children and non-smoking rooms are also available upon request.

  • Cot available upon request
  • Direct dial phone
  • Facilities for disabled people
  • Hairdryer in room
  • High speed Internet connection
  • Individually controlled air conditioning
  • Internet plug
  • Iron and ironing boards in room
  • Non-smoking rooms available upon request
  • Pay TV
  • Radio
  • Safe
  • Satellite TV
  • Writing desk
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    BREAKFAST

    A continental and a full English breakfast are served in the restaurant from 7 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 7 a.m. to noon on Sundays.
     
    HOTEL FACILITIES
  • Credit card accepted
  • Entire property is air conditioned
  • Laundry service
  • Lift/elevator
  • Recently renovated
  • Room service - 24 hour
  • City guide
  • City maps
  • City tour
  • Concierge
  • Front desk - 24 hour
  • Front desk - fax service
  • Luggage room
  • Tourist information
  • Banqueting service
  • Business center
  • Conference room
  • Congress facilities
  • Meeting room
  • Secretarial service
  • Baby sitter
  • Internet/Email services
  • Lounge bar
  • Restaurant
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    HOTEL REVIEWS
    Average rating: Hotel Russell London - Venere.com 7.7
    Guest type: Young couple
    stayed in May 2008
    The Hotel Russell was a divine hotel to stay at in terms of the architectural and interior merit. The room was pleasant and cosy, but well designed to maximise space. Unfortunately the hotel fell down when we called for room service. The room service staff were rude, stating that we had the incorrect room service menu and that we couldn't have the sandwich we wanted. When it arrived, the staff expected cash when we had been asked top leave our credit details at the desk for room service and to top it off the sandwich was inedible and certainly overpriced at £11. If we had avoided the room service it would have been an 8/10, but the service brought it down to a 6/10.
    Guest name: LR, United Kingdom
    Average rating: Hotel Russell London - Venere.com 5.6
    Guest type: Single traveller
    stayed in May 2008
    The underground is just around the corner. A nice part across the street, and British Museum just a few blocks. The hotel is ok, breakfast is ok, but to charge £5 for an adapter is way over what's reasonable.
    Guest name: TS, Norway
    Average rating: Hotel Russell London - Venere.com 8.4
    Guest type: Single traveller
    stayed in May 2008
    Not so expensive, considering the location... in the heart of London!
    Guest name: MS, Italy
    Average rating: Hotel Russell London - Venere.com 8.2
    Guest type: Single traveller
    stayed in Jul 2007
    Elegance without snot. Friendly staff. Free upgrade to front facing room, which was stellar! Very well may stay there again.
    Guest name: Stuart Thompson, Switzerland
    Average rating: Hotel Russell London - Venere.com 9.1
    Guest type: Single traveller
    stayed in Oct 2007
    My room was upgraded on arrival to a lovely spacious double with views over Russell Square. I chose this location for business purposes and was impressed by the wide public corridors which give a sense of grandeur rare in London.I did not use the restaraunts/bars but the room was superb.
    Guest name: NF, United Kingdom
    Average rating: Hotel Russell London - Venere.com 7.6
    Guest type: Single traveller
    stayed in Mar 2007
    The hotel did'nt find my reservation. Fortunately I had with me the copy of the booking confirmation. A part this problem my stay was O. K.
    Guest name: PP, Italy
    Average rating: Hotel Russell London - Venere.com 0.8
    Guest type: Single traveller
    stayed in Mar 2007
    It was a disaster from start to finish - firstly they couldn't find by booking. Then the room was hideous, a single room which was dingy and old. THe bed was uncomfortable, an old mattress from the 70's and the room was so noisey I didn't really get much sleep. I asked if they could rectify the problem and they said I would only get a similar room. I didn't try the room service, cause I figured if the room was that bad, who knows what the food will be like. Really disappointing.
    Guest name: AK, United Kingdom
    Average rating: Hotel Russell London - Venere.com 7.8
    Guest type: Young couple
    stayed in Jul 2006
    The room was very small and the bed too...however the hotel is very quite and clean and the breakfast was excellent...
    Guest name: LB, Italy
    Average rating: Hotel Russell London - Venere.com 7.6
    Guest type: Single corporate traveller
    stayed in Mar 2006
    For the money they could improve size of rooms and appearance of common areas.
    Guest name: EC, United Kingdom
    Average rating: Hotel Russell London - Venere.com 5.1
    Guest type: Not Specified
    stayed in Mar 2006
    The room was not in line with the expectations I had for a 4 star hotel, being rather old, very simple and not very well equipped.
    Guest name: Stefano Cavedoni, Italy
    HOW TO REACH THE HOTEL
    By airplane
    From Heathrow airport, take the Piccadilly line towards Cockfosters and get off at Russell Square underground stop. The hotel is just a very short stroll away.
    From Gatwick airport, take the Gatwick Express to Victoria station. Then switch with the Victoria line towards Seven Sisters and get off at Kings Cross. Take the Piccadilly line towards Rayners Lane and get off at Russell Square. The hotel is just a very short stroll away.
    From Luton airport, take the Thameslink Rail towards Brighton and get off at King's Cross Thameslink station. Reach Kings Cross underground station on foot and take the Piccadilly line towards Rayners Lane and get off at Russell Square. The hotel is just a very short stroll away.
    From Stansted airport, take the Stansted Express towards Liverpool Street and get off at Tottenham Hale. Take the Victoria line towards Brixton and get off at Finsbury Park. Then switch with the Piccadilly line towards Rayners Lane and get off at Russell Square. The hotel is just a very short stroll away.
     
    TRANSPORT SERVICES
    Parking is available in the NCP car park, which is just within walking distance of the hotel.

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    ROOMS
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    HOTEL FACILITIES
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    meeting room
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    banqueting room
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    banqueting room
    The Tempus Bar is the ideal venue to meet friends or relax whilst having a pre-dinner drink.
    HOTEL POLICIES
    METHODS OF PAYMENT
    Venere.com does not debit your credit card for your reservations. You will be asked to insert your credit card details which will be sent to the property only as a guarantee of the reservation. The bill will then have to be settled directly at the hotel. In case your chosen hotel needs a deposit, this information will be included in the "Cancellation policy" section and the deposit will have to be settled directly with the pre-selected property. You cannot cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a non refundable or prepaid rate.
     
    CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
    Check-in:
    the rooms are available at any time after 2 p.m.
    Check-out: it is necessary to leave the rooms not later than noon.

    INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
    High-speed Internet access in the rooms and in the hotel lounge is not included in the price and costs £20,00 per 24 hours.
    Breakfast is not included in the price. The continental breakfast costs £18,50 whereas the full English breakfast costs £19,50.
     
    CANCELLATION POLICY
    Cancellations must be received by 2pm on the day of arrival or one night's accommdation will be charged.
    You may cancel your reservation without penalty up until 1 day before your arrival date, by accessing the Your Reservations page. You cannot cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a non refundable or prepaid rate.