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“It was "lekker" as we say in Afrikaans in South Africa. Thank you for making my stay pleasant, eventhough it was very short.”
Matthew,
Parklands
In London’s Bloomsbury district, Hotel Russell is in a distinctive building decorated with terracotta tiles. It features an elegant restaurant, which is similar to the original dining hall of the Titanic. Facing Russell Square Gardens, the hotel is only 1310 ft from the iconic British Museum. Russell Square Tube Station is 165 ft away and provides direct services to the central Piccadilly Circus. Communal areas feature luxurious details, such as chandeliers and marble pillars, while guest rooms have a contemporary lay-out. Amenities include satellite TV, tea/coffee makers and a pants press. The on-site Tempus Bar provides pre or post-dinner drinks in a historic, Victorian-style setting. Traditional English afternoon tea, light snacks and evening cocktails are served in a relaxed atmosphere. Hotel Rooms: 373, Hotel Chain: Principal Hayley Hotels & Conference Venues. Most recent booking for this hotel was 18 minutes ago from United Kingdom
GeneralRestaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Elevator, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Safe, Heating, Baggage Storage, All Spaces Non-Smoking (Public and Private), Air Conditioning ServicesRoom Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Business Center, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Honeymoon Suite, Currency Exchange, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopying, Ticket Service
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Total Hotel Score:7.5
Based on 2189 reviews Guest reviews are written by our customers after their stay at The Hotel Russell. |
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Nicholas
Solo traveler
Ludlow,
United Kingdom
March 27, 2011
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Good location in Russell Square Once I got the past the chandeliers and pillars of the grand foyer, the reality of my room was a big disappointment. Dingy describes it pretty well - marks on the wall, faded carpet, rotting window frame and very old TV. Breakfast was in a vast dining room with too many tables crammed in. The staff did their best in adverse circumstances, but it was not a relaxing start to the day. Overall I thought this hotel was very overpriced for the standard provided.
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5.4 |
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Maria
Young couple
Nicosia,
Cyprus
March 21, 2011
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very nice comfortable and clean rooms. We stayed at the 7th floor, (highest floor) and the design was very modern. The room was very spacious and had everything insight- even an iron and board! the location is excellent as it is next to the russell station. The price comparing to other hotels of same category and location was very good. what else is left to say? -we went earlier at the hotel and wanted to leave our luggage at the store area but the guy there was slow and keep coming and going and we had to stay there 20 minutes. -My card was charged twice- one at the registration and one at check out. they explained that the amount of the registration will be refunded because it was made only for security reasons, but my bank account is now two times less than the amount I paid and I have to wait until they refund the money.. !
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8.8 |
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Jacqueline
Family with older children
Bedford,
United Kingdom
May 14, 2012
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We enjoyed our stay the staff were excellent the room clean breakfast good if a little expensive
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7.5 |
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Fiona
Group of friends
Charleville, Co Cork,
Ireland
May 10, 2012
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Location was great travelling from Heathrow as on the Picadilly line and the tube station is just around the corner. Very near to the British Museum so location good and there is a lovely park across the road from it. There is a nice bar there (though expensive). All the staff we encountered were very friendly. Our room on the 4th floor was very well kept and clean. We asked for additional blankets and were promptly accomadated. Didn't like the breakfast at all. Bad quality ingredients used which I felt let it down. We arrived early but on leaving there was a large queue and certainly would prefer to refrain from including breakfast if booking again.
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7.5 |
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Georgia
Mature couple
Hillsdale, Mi,
United States of America
May 9, 2012
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Loved the ambience, the breakfast room, the breakfasts, the nice people, the comfortable bed, the updated bathroom. Smokers stood outside the entry, and every time the doors opened, the smoked was sucked into the lobby, which bothers this allergic/asthmatic resident. Annoyed me no end, plus the smokers blocked my access to the hand railings, and I am somewhat limited and walk with a cane. The rainy, slippery stairs, the smokers, the traffic on the entry way stairs, all contributed to me unease upon entering and exiting the hotel.
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8.3 |
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Matthew
Solo traveler
Parklands,
South Africa
May 8, 2012
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It was "lekker" as we say in Afrikaans in South Africa. Thank you for making my stay pleasant, eventhough it was very short.
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7.5 |
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Glenys
Mature couple
Leeds,
United Kingdom
May 6, 2012
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location/ interesting heritage building /price range
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9.6 |
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Paul
Mature couple
Jessheim,
Norway
May 3, 2012
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Very charming building, old but in good condition. We was feeling back in history in the Titanic style hall and diningroom. The bar was excellent for High Tea or for refreshments and a book in the evening, and could have been place for an Agatha Christe story. Our room to the park was very comfortable, and not noisy to the trafic. The bell"boys" was serviceminded for everything! The location of the hotel is very good, with underground railway arond the corner. We was happy with a good walking distanse to down-town, Oxford Street, Regnet Park and Kings Cross railwaystation. We will prefer this hotel again! May be we missed a restaurant for lunsj and evening, but the room service meny was excellent, and so was the charming bar with the same meny! The bathroom was very small, but we had what we needed.
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8.8 |
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Graham
Group of friends
Leeds,
United Kingdom
May 2, 2012
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Penny pinching - lack of sufficient milk/tea for two people, reluctance to replace shower items etc
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5.8 |
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Robert
Young couple
Cardiff,
United Kingdom
April 30, 2012
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The Hotel itself is impressive though it's once obvious splendour is now somewhat tired. The staff were very professional. The English breakfast was cold and poorly displayed and maintained. I could not sleep as the soundproofing of the room was in-efficient.
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5.4 |
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Kathryn
Solo traveler
Hudson,
United States of America
April 29, 2012
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Great location, clean, friendly, well appointed. Expensive wifi.
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9.2 |
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April
Group of friends
Cuyahoga Falls,
United States of America
April 28, 2012
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THe location to Theatre, dining and museums. The ease with which we were 'home' again after a busy day. I would recommend this hotel to others.
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10 |
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Roberta
Mature couple
Sunrise,
United States of America
April 26, 2012
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Service was first class. We found the Concierge staff was knowledgeable about all of the sights we wanted to see and advice on where to eat. If only the weather was this good!!! Thank you Hotel Russell!
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10 |
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Andy
Solo traveler
plympton,
United Kingdom
April 26, 2012
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Well situated for Covent Garden etc 'posh' interior and exterior. Being asked to pay for wireless internet is a bit much given the price of the hotel to start with.
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8.8 |
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Sue
Solo traveler
Grimsby,
United Kingdom
April 26, 2012
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Check in was smooth and quick Room was ok - had all the essential facilities I thought the room was old fashioned and in need of a refresh The fridge was old and smelt stale I had water purign through the ceiling at one point in the hallway which meant that i had to get wet in order to get into the bathroom or leave my room. There was no immediate response when i alerted reception. Drinks seemed to be very expensive in the bar also I am not plannign ot stay again
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5 |
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Raymond
Group of friends
Glasgow,
United Kingdom
April 25, 2012
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Very attractive communal areas. Good breakfast with long opening hours. Room was fairly well decorated and shower was quite large. Good central location. Room quite small. Reception on numerous tv channels lacking. Stingy with shower gel and shampoo. Hotel pre-clears larger payment than required. Room sometimes smelled odd though this tended to pass. Saturday Night was noisy due to a karaoke bar although it stopped about half 11. Expensive.
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7.5 |
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Maral
Solo traveler
BOIS COLOMBES,
France
April 25, 2012
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Too much noise, pretty expensive for what you get. For example Wifi could be free regarding rooms rate !
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4.2 |
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Paula
Young couple
Canterbury,
United Kingdom
April 24, 2012
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Location Breakfast service
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6.3 |
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Mrs
Solo traveler
Cambridg,
United Kingdom
April 24, 2012
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The building itself has a charm and elegance. The rooms were clean and well equipped. My room, a single, was incredibly small and very noisy. By noise, I mean from within the room. The ducting in the shower room emitted such a noise that at first I thought a pigeon or cat was trapped in the mechanism and was being pulled apart! This happened in the small hours of the morning and again around breakfast time lasting up to 5 minutes. Room far to hot.
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4.6 |
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Ronald
Mature couple
birmingham,
United Kingdom
April 24, 2012
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I found staff very friendly food very good room very clean
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10 |
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Lucy
Mature couple
galway,
Ireland
April 24, 2012
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On arrival I found the reception staff disinterested, unwelcoming and unattentive! I was disappointted. However the room was good and very clean. The next morning there was a long queue for breakfast and we weaited 10 mins! All in all it didnt feel like a 4 star hotel but it was a pleasant stay...
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7.5 |
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Sarah
Young couple
South Molton,
United Kingdom
April 24, 2012
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The hotel was clean and the staff were very friendly, the room was of good size and very clean. The foyer was quite dark and reception wasn't clearly signed and was located behind a pillar tucked away in the corner of the foyer.
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8.8 |
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Ian
Solo traveler
Ajax,
Canada
April 23, 2012
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The room was clean and the staff was friendly. Service was good. Outlet converters were not available for North American travellers.
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8.8 |
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Stephanie
Group of friends
cardiff,
United Kingdom
April 22, 2012
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Close proximity to tube station and tranquil surroundings Double bed was way too small
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9 |
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Oscar
Solo traveler
Darwin,
Australia
April 21, 2012
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Location is excellent. Dining more than adequate Lobby is very cramped & at peak times very conjested - a minor issue
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8.3 |
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