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Russell Hotel

Russell Square, London WC1B 5BE, England
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Traditional Hotel of late Victorian Renaissance architecture, overlooking Russell Square.
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TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Based on 345 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3.5 based on 234 reviews Rooms
    • 3.5 based on 222 reviews Service
    • 3 based on 227 reviews Value
    • 4 based on 233 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 2 reviews Pool

Reviews of Russell Hotel

( 1-10 of 357 )
2 of 5 stars
Derby, England
Dec 1, 2008

We arrived a the Russell 30/11/08 to find it all in darkness, power cut I thought, but no, planned maintenance. Unfortunately it was not in their plans to tell me. We arrived about 12.30 for rooms to be ready at 2.00pm. We were told the rooms would not be ready until 4.00pm and that there were no other facilities we... more

4 of 5 stars
Birmingham, UK
Nov 22, 2008

A good hotel in a great location. My single room was a good size (often rooms are very small in London) and all the amenities worked (bath, shower, TV, heating etc. - again often in British hotels things are broken). The food at breakfast was fine, not spectacular but lots of choice and healthy options. Russell Square is a pleasant... more

3 of 5 stars
Ottawa, Canada
Nov 13, 2008

No doubt this is a hotel with nice, rather recently modernised rooms. Modern design and good furniture, however the renovation budget, reportedly 20 million British pounds wasn't enough to replace the aged windows. Location is close to the Russell Square tube station and close to the British museum. Price is high but most hotels in London are overpriced and the... more

2 of 5 stars
Exeter, United Kingdom
Nov 5, 2008

Right then, where do I start....... I stayed here for four nights on business at a reasonable rate including breakfast. At first glance, the hotel looks impressive, both outside and as you walk in (fantastic marble staircase). It's a beautiful old Victorian listed building with a tube station just round the corner - the location is perfect, with a supermarket... more

5 of 5 stars
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Nov 4, 2008

Stayed for a night with business and I found it to be a lovely hotel, beautiful architecture and great location. The dining room was really nice for breakfast and staff were very courteous. The room was clean, great air conditioning and just a great place to stay. more

2 of 5 stars
Kent UK
Nov 1, 2008

Stayed for 1 night on business, very nice communal areas and I had an upgraded (£20 extra) newly refurbished room but it was MILES away from reception. Fairly small room but well equipt and when the show tray didn't drain away it was fixed very promptly. Room service was speedy but expensive. Location is good for the tube but parking... more

4 of 5 stars
Philadelphia PA
Oct 29, 2008

My husband and I stayed at the Russell four years ago and was hesitant about going back because of some of the reviews. Four of us stayed at the Russell the end of September into October for 10 days and must say we loved every minute of it. A couple of small gliches but things were taken care of promptly.... more

Oct 22, 2008

Ok, at the rack rate I can see why people might be a little picky. I paid just over £200 for two nights in a twin room including breakfast and considering the location i think that's pretty good, considering the hotel standard it's excellent! We didn't actually get the twin room, i had an apologetic call 3 days before to... more

5 of 5 stars
New York City, New York
Oct 15, 2008

I was hesitant to book this hotel based on recent reviews on TripAdvisor. My experience, however, was delightful. I stayed for business for 9 nights, a long enough period to evaluate a range of staff and services. I specifically asked for a newly renovated room after reading reviews here and my room was fine, well-kept and clean. The bathroom was... more

2 of 5 stars
Brighton
Oct 12, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My Daughter and I had a one night stay at The Hotel Russell as a theatre break, the hotel looks lovely form the outside and the inside stairway is very grand. The reception area is shabby and dull. Our room was dirty my sheets had not been changed,there was black hairs all over the sheets the bath room basin had... more

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Address: Russell Square, London WC1B 5BE, England