The Russell Hotel 
Address: Russell Square, London, WC1B5BE
Times: check-in 14:00, check-out 11:00
Location: Russell Square | map
No. of Rooms: 373
Nearest Tube Station: Russell Square
Situated in one of the capital's most popular locations right in the heart of Bloomsbury, the four star Russell Hotel is just minutes from the fashionable Covent Garden, British Museum, Oxford Street & the West End and is within easy reach of all attractions including Buckingham Palace, St Paul's Cathedral, the London Eye, Tower of London and the Houses of Parliament.
Easily accessible by road, rail and air, the Russell Hotel is just a minute's walk from Russell Square Underground Station and within walking distance of Euston, St Pancras & King's Cross mainline railway stations
This magnificent Victorian building with its imposing façade has recently undergone a major £20 million refurbishment and investment programme to enable it to offer the ultimate in luxury hotel accommodation, facilities and standards.
Check Rates and Availability top ^
The Rooms top ^
All 373 of the hotel's en-suite bedrooms have been furnished to an upper four star standard to ensure your comfort is guaranteed. Whatever your room you can be assured that you will experience one of the most comfortable and memorable bedroom experiences in the country with the Tempus Bar being the ideal venue to meet new friends or relax whilst having a pre-dinner drink.
All rooms are classically and elegantly decorated and feature:
- Ensuite bathroom facilities
- Direct dial telephone and modem connection point
- Satellite television
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Hairdryer and trouser press
- Iron with ironing board
- All rooms are fully air conditioned
Hotel Facilities top ^
General Facilities
24 hour reception and concierge ensure that your needs are constantly catered for, available in the extravagant pillared marble lobby area. There is 24 hour room service, with drinks and desserts available throughout the night.
The Russell Hotel also boasts a car rental desk, tour desk, an express check in and check out service, currency exchange, and there is a doctor on call. Babysitting can be arranged via the concierge, as can a same-day laundry service.
Food & Drink Facilities
Alongside the 24 hour room service, The Russell Hotel has one restaurant and one bar on site.
Fitzroy Doll's Restaurant with a delicious range of international cuisine available, presented in a superb Victorian dining hall oozing elegance and luxury.
King's Bar - an intimate wood-panelled bar area serving a wide range of beverages, perfect for a pre dinner drink or warming night cap.
Business Facilities
The Russell Hotel offers unrivalled facilities for meetings, conferences, banqueting and special events with function rooms, equipped to the highest of standards accommodating between 2 and 450 people including the elegant Wharncliffe and state-of-the-art Woburn Suites which can both seat 450 delegates theatre style or 350 people for dinner. Meetings @ 1-8 Russell Square is a purpose built business centre offering extensive facilities for meetings of 2 to 90 people with dedicated on-site technical and secretarial support.
Car Parking Facilities
There is an NCP car park within a few minutes walk of the Russell; rates vary, but are approximately GBP 25.00 for 24 hours.
Location - Russell Square top ^
Russell Square is the largest of the squares in Bloomsbury - the area north of the West End and Covent Garden. Originally created in 1800, it has recently been refurbished, complete with new fountain, and is an ideal spot for relaxing. The surrounding Bloomsbury district has a slow pace of life, with bow-windowed shops and cafes contributing to a distinctly elegant, Victorian feel. The literary and academic associations in the area are extensive, including multiple university buildings with fascinating histories attached.
Travel top ^
Nearest Tube/Main Line Stations
Russell Square underground (tube) station on the Piccadilly line is directly adjacent to the hotel. Nearby, Holborn tube station adds links to the underground network with the Central Line, and Euston Square tube is within walking distance with links to the Hammersmith and City; East London and Metropolitan lines.
Payment Terms top ^
The Russell Hotel accepts payment using the following cards
Cancellation Policy top ^
Cancellations can be made free of charge provided they are received before 2pm on the day of arrival. Failure to do so will result in a charge being made equivalent to the cost of one night's accommodation.