Russell Square Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Russell Square and University College London. Also, The British Museum and Tottenham Court Road are within a 15-minute walk. Public transportation is only a short walk: Russell Square Underground Station is steps away and Holborn Underground Station is 10 minutes.
Reviews
5.25.2 out of 10
Popular amenities
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (3)
Daily housekeeping
24-hour front desk
Self-serve laundry
Feel at home (6)
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker
Digital TV service
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Room options
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Family Room, Ensuite
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
City view
12 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed
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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
City view
8 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
City view
12 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Triple Room, Ensuite
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
City view
10 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
City view
10 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
The British Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
University of London - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Getting around
London City Airport (LCY) - 21 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 51 min drive
Luton Airport (LTN) - 63 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN) - 69 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 79 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 91 min drive
London (QQU-London Euston Train Station) - 12 min walk
London Euston Station - 12 min walk
London (QQS-St. Pancras International Train Station) - 13 min walk
Russell Square Underground Station - 1 min walk
Holborn Underground Station - 10 min walk
Goodge Street Underground Station - 12 min walk
Restaurants
Russell Square Cafe - 3 min walk
Pret a Manger - 1 min walk
The Marquis of Cornwallis - 2 min walk
Fortitude Bakehouse - 2 min walk
Fitz's - 2 min walk
About this property
Russell Square Hotel
Russell Square Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Russell Square and University College London. Also, The British Museum and Tottenham Court Road are within a 15-minute walk. Public transportation is just a short walk: Russell Square Underground Station is steps away and Holborn Underground Station is 10 minutes.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Minimum check-in age – 16
Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 16
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No on-site parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Does Russell Square Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Russell Square Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Russell Square Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Russell Square Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Russell Square Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Russell Square Hotel?
You can check in starting at 4 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Russell Square Hotel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Russell Square (2-min walk) and University College London (3-min walk), along with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (6-min walk) and University of London (8-min walk).
What's the area around Russell Square Hotel like?
Russell Square Hotel is in London City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Russell Square Underground Station and 9 minutes' walk from The British Museum.
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Russell Square Hotel Reviews
Reviews
5.2
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6.2/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Staff & service
4.4/10
Amenities
4.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
14 January 2023
excellent location, simple but clean room bathroom, friendly staff. great for visiting london on a budget!
Adie
6/10 Good
11 September 2023
Locality great hotel poor
Peter
Peter, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 March 2024
centrally located accommodation
The hotel is located just next to the Tube station Russell Square. The rooms were clean and everything worked well.
Stephan
Stephan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
31 December 2023
A bit dated, but clean and perfect for staying in town after office xmas party.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 June 2024
Very Pink
Very basic, But clean. Great location
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 October 2022
Very kind and helpful staff
Andrejs
Andrejs, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 October 2023
Was ok … just stayed one night and wanted a cheap hotel. Close to Eurostar start line.
Was clean and bed comfy…
Justine
Justine, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 September 2023
Good location. Easy check in and out. Soap and shampoo provided. A little dated.
Shao Ren
Shao Ren, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 February 2024
Right next door to tube station. Pret just across the road and a good pub 40 mtres away. All very convenient.
ANTHONY
ANTHONY, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
31 December 2023
Location
Very basic hostel level but the location is excellent, literally two steps from Piccadilly line underground from Heathrow. Lots of restaurants close by and good 24hr Tesco opposite. Clean but old premises, comfortable beds. Family room in the basement is great for 4-5 people and has full kitchen (old style).
Nina
Nina, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
25 July 2024
Read other reviews of bed bugs and dirt and was concerned - stayed on top floor: it was clean, no trace of pests. The bathroom was a retro 80s set up, nothing to fault. You pay for what you get: the Russell is basic but ideal for seeing London. Stayed in far more expensive places that have been far worse.
Crispin
Crispin, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
9 June 2024
Not the best
This is not a hotel, it’s basically a room that was rented. There’s no service, no amenities, we took out our garbage after a few days. It’s hot and tiny for three people. It was a great location, and quiet. It’s cheaper than most “hotels” in London but there are reasons why it’s cheaper.
Lori
Lori, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 December 2022
The location is great, our room was clean, and the beds were comfortable. The entrance and hallway are beat-up and smell funky but the bedroom and shared bath were fine. Not a fancy place, but a good price. The location is surprisingly quiet, even though it is right next to the Russell Square station.
Jennifer
4/10 Fair
25 October 2023
No hot water. Otherwise room was adequate and seemed very clean. More like a hostel than a hotel. Well sited.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
24 September 2022
Awful!
This is not a hotel just a series of rooms
Verified traveller
1-night trip
2/10 Poor
23 September 2022
This is a conveniently located absolute dump. Trashy in all respects. Last renovated in the 70s it is used furniture from a bad yard sale.
JOHN
JOHN, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
3 October 2023
Pay less get less
The entire building is very tired, the carpets were threadbare, the floor boards creaked and the windows didn't shut properly.
On the positive side, the wifi worked well and it was very convenient for restaurants and transport links.
M
M, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
2 August 2024
Bedbugs everywhere (yes we have photos) - forced to leave early into multi-day stay. Staff non-existent. Management unresponsive to email, phone, and Expedia. Bedbugs so bad that it required visit to doctor, prescription steroids, destruction of some luggage, enormous cleaning expense. No refund.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 11-night trip
6/10 Good
11 October 2023
pretty poor standard for that prize, no service, very basic and narrow
Roland
Roland, 6-night trip
6/10 Good
6 June 2024
Basic but Comfortable
Ideal for a one- nighter, comfortable but basic. Let down by difficulty in communication! Their idea of 24 hour reception is going outside and ringing the doorbell to get attention! Their phone number on the website is invalid and they don't respond to messages via the website either so that was frustrating when I was trying to ensure that I could leave my bag prior to check-in
Terry
Terry, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
23 October 2023
The staff are terrible poor customer services
Idowu olorunseun
Idowu olorunseun, 9-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 April 2024
The property was not what it appeared to be in photos, and there was a bad odor that was helped by opening the window and blowing the fan. Toilet seat was broken and the overhead light failed to illuminate at times.
Martha
Martha, 4-night trip
2/10 Poor
19 December 2023
Bed bugs
That's not a 3 star hotel. Zero stars.... the room was soooo small not like in the pictures
In room number 6 I've been bitten by some bed bugs. The hotel is not recommended guys. Try to avoid it and dont try to save some money
Minh Cuong
Minh Cuong, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
17 June 2023
Location excellent. Attractive area, lots of shops, cafes, restaurants. V central and tube station next door. Hotel rather run down and dated, although clean. Room small and basic but fine for me. Be aware that the en suite only has a sink and shower, no loo. I knew this before booking but had expected the toilet to be just down the corridor. It was TWO floors down from my room. Also, the window did little to block out the street noise.
Carol
Carol, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
14 October 2022
Convenient but not worth £180
I stayed at The Russell Square hotel for an overnight stay while working in London. Desperate times call for desperate measures but this was genuinely the only hotel I could find for less than £200 in central London. Arriving at around 11pm, I was given my key and walked up the narrow flight of stairs to my room. It was reminiscent of a student bedroom from the 80's and in desperate need of modernisation. Wouldn't stay here again if I had a choice.