Near British Museum
This imposing London hotel overlooks the park of Russell Square in the center of Bloomsbury; it is three blocks from the British Museum, and a half-mile from Covent Garden and West End theaters.
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The hotel keeps many of its original features, such as marble columns and huge chandeliers; amenities include a business center and a clubby bar. There was a £20 million refurbishment in 2005.
More hotel informationSatellite television
The Russell Hotel's 373 guestrooms come in various styles, but all have satellite TVs with pay movies and video-game consoles, dial-up Internet access, voice mail, windows that open, and hair dryers.
More room informationTraveler Opinions: Hotel review summary of Hotel Russell, London Hotel
| Overall satisfaction | 84% of travelers (129 of 152) recommend this hotel | ||||
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| 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.1 | ||
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Most recent reviews and ratings for Hotel Russell in London
All reviews displayed are submitted by customers who stayed at this hotel. Only the 3 most recent reviews are shown.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
This is a Gem!
The hotel was selected because it provided a sense of history. It is a lavish Edwardian hotel with modern amenities. The staff is extremely helpful. We had an overchrge which I did not catch when we checked out (6:00 AM is not my best time), and an e-mail to the hotel received prompt attention and a refund immediately. The location is perfect - one and one-half blocks to the British Museum and walking distance to Covent Garden. We enjoyed every aspect of the visit. I would stay there again and would recommend it highly.
We selected October as we were returning from Europe and decided to spend additional days in London. The weather was delightful, only a dash of rain for one day and very comfortable. Tourist crowdes have thinned out by then. We enjoyed two theatrical productions and our seatmates were all native English people out for an evening. We had a gerat time!
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Nice older hotel in excellent location
Older hotel, but well kept. Good location close to British Museum, around corner from Russell Square underground station. Not inexpensive.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 4 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 |
Always wanted to stay
I’ve passed this hotel for years and always wanted to stay in it. It is quite grand, inside as well as out, and generally lived up to my expectations. Location is super with a tube station around the corner and within walking distance of Euston. St. Pancras and Kings Cross stations, the British Museum, and much of the University of London. Breakfast was extra and a bit pricey but could easily serve as one meal in a two meal day.