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‹‹ High value hotel with very nice rooms, we were lucky to get an upgrade to a traditional suite for a small surcharge. We liked it very much because of the...››
25 Jun 2009 read hotel reviewsAbout Hotel Russell
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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.
Location of Hotel Russell, London
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City Area:Soho
Position of the zone in the city
General map
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.
Rooms at Russell
twin bed room
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.
- Air conditioning
- Baby cots/cribs available
- Coffee and tea maker
- Desk
- Dial-up Internet access
- Direct dial phone
- Electronic safe
- Facilities for disabled people
- Hairdryer in each room
- Heating
- High speed Internet access
- In-room ironing facilities
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Non-smoking rooms
- Pay-Per-View
- Radio
- Safe
- Satellite TV
- Telephone in bathroom
- TV
Breakfast at Russell
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
- Air conditioning
- Credit card accepted
- Currency exchange
- Entire property is air conditioned
- Entire property is non-smoking
- Historic building
- Laundry service
- Lift/elevator
- Park
- Recently renovated
- Room service - 24 hour
- City guide
- City maps
- City tour
- Concierge
- Front desk - 24 hour
- Front desk - fax service
- Luggage room
- Multilingual staff
- Newspapers
- Tourist information
- Banqueting service
- Business Center
- Conference room
- Congress facilities
- Meeting Room
- Secretarial service
- Internet/Email services
- Lounge bar
- Restaurant
Hotel Reviews Russell
Group
Croatia, Sep 2009
really great location. It 's possible to change the room if you don't like it cause there are a couple types of Doublesuperior etc. I would stay there again
Single traveller
USA, Aug 2009
Best features of the hotel are competent helpful staff, very quick help in resolving room problems, very close to Russell Square tube station whose Piccadilly line runs directly from Heathrow, lots of stores and restaurants nearby including a pleasant shopping center (the Brunswick), and quiet room with good lighting and spacious new bathroom. Features needing improvement include shabby and rather unclean room carpeting and upholstery, lack of air conditioning, very pricey Internet access, and expensive breakfast with a cost of about 25 US dollars. Fortunately there are cheap Internet cafes and modest-priced eating places nearby plus grocery stores. Despite some problems, I would stay at the Russell again because its good points exceed those needing change.
Netherlands, Jul 2009
The hotel did meet at most points our standard, but the room was much to small for double occupancy (we were with one single and a couple). The single room seemed even to be some larger as the double. The toilet in the bathroom was too close to the double bed. At first there was no showergel and only one pair of towels. Those who took care of the rooms were very friendly and helpful, but it took more than half an hour foe the missing supplies to be delivered. If a smaller room is no problem, I would certainly recommand this hotel. The serving of the breakfast was more than excellent. You have to stay in this hotel with this unique victorian look, at least once a lifetime ! Highly recommendable !
Mature couple
Germany, Apr 2009
High value hotel with very nice rooms, we were lucky to get an upgrade to a traditional suite for a small surcharge. We liked it very much because of the "antique" furniture. They offer also contemporary rooms with very modern furniture, but that's a matter of taste. The hotel is very well located, tube and bus station in front, but you can also do the sightseeing by foot. The bar ist very nice, but totally overpriced. We did not take the breakfast, but the facilities and the food looked very good. They also offer dinner and lunch. Overall, we would recommend the hotel for a nice stay at London.
Young couple
Argentina, Apr 2009
La estadía fue excelente. El desayuno increíblemente variado, el cuarto y baño cómodos, amplios, limpios, en muy buen estado probablemente remodelados hace poco. La ubicación es buena, está a menos de 100 m de una estación del underground y a 15´caminando del Soho y Covent Garden. Definitivamente volvería al Russel en mi próxima visita a Londres.
Cyprus, Apr 2009
i was very dissapointed as soon i saw the room. very old furniture and not so clean.. location is great though but for the amount of money u can definitly stay somewhere else!
Young couple
France, Feb 2009
HOTEL TRES BIEN SITUE - PROXIMITE BUS ET METRO PROXIMITE CENTRE CHAMBRE TRES AGREABLE APRES UNE LONGUE HOURNEE DE MARCHE A RECOMMANDER
Single traveller
USA, Jul 2008
First time I stayed here. Room was clean and 'London-size' but internet access did not work. Friendly and efficient staff moved me to a new room the next day - all fine. Very convenient location for both the West End and the City and don't miss the new restaurants and shops just around the corner opposite the tube station.
Mature couple
Russia, Jun 2008
The best thing about this hotel is the location. The receptionist and the concierge are very welcoming and helpful, but the cleaners are not particularly hard working or polite. The building is very nice, but old, and even the big refurbishment doesn't solve some of the problems typical of an old building. Overall, if the location is not a decisive factor as it was for me, I would recomend staying at a different hotel for the same price.
Young couple
United Kingdom, 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.
Single traveller
Norway, 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.
Single traveller
Italy, May 2008
Not so expensive, considering the location... in the heart of London!
Single traveller
Switzerland, Jul 2007
Elegance without snot. Friendly staff. Free upgrade to front facing room, which was stellar! Very well may stay there again.
Single traveller
United Kingdom, 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.
Single traveller
Italy, 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.
Single traveller
United Kingdom, 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.
Young couple
Italy, Jul 2006
The room was very small and the bed too...however the hotel is very quite and clean and the breakfast was excellent...
Single corporate traveller
United Kingdom, Mar 2006
For the money they could improve size of rooms and appearance of common areas.
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Italy, 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.
How to reach Hotel Russell
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 Hotel Russell
Parking is available in the NCP car park, which is just within walking distance of the hotel.
The Hotel
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Rooms at Russell
twin bed room
Hotel Facilities
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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
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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. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE".
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