HOTEL RUSSELL

The Hotel Russell is located right in the heart of central London overlooking Russell Square; this iconic hotel and conference venue is one of London's leading hotels and conference destination. As a base for exploring London's many tourist attractions, the Hotel Russell is perfect for leisure breaks and weekends away. Or if you are looking for an elegant event venue, the beautiful Wharncliffe and Woburn Suites provide an amazing setting for a glamorous ball or conference in central London. And if you're looking for meeting room hire in Central London we can help too with the purpose-built 1 - 8 Russell Square with 19 air-conditioned meeting rooms. Steeped in history and tradition, the stunning Victorian architecture and interior make Hotel Russell one of the leading hotels in London.

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Zone Location: City Center Zone: Bloomsbury / Strand / Euston / King's Cross Hotels nearby President (0 m) The Buckingham (54 m) The Montague On The Gardens (86 m) Lonsdale (90 m) Grange White Hall Hotel (91 m) The Portland (114 m) The Beauchamp (114 m) Grange Blooms Hotel (126 m)

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Hotel Category: First
Stars: 4

General

In the heart of Bloomsbury, The Hotel Russell has a magnificent Victorian facade, a 1-minute walk from Russell Square underground station. Covent Garden and Oxford Street are nearby. Following a £20 million refurbishment, The Hotel Russell offers luxury accommodation and facilities. The hotel's Tempus Bar offers an ideal venue to relax whilst having a pre-dinner drink and guests may enjoy an excellent meal in Fitzroy Doll's. All of the contemporary rooms are stylish and spacious, with en suite facilities and satellite TV. The Hotel Russell is within walking distance of Euston, St. Pancras and Kings Cross mainline railway stations. There are excellent facilities for meetings, conferences and events, including fully equipped function rooms and suites, able to accommodate up to 450 people.

Lobby

Hotel Russell is one of Central London's largest conference venues with one of the most enviable addresses. Teamed with our dedicated conference team will make your event a resounding success: Other Great Meeting Spaces: 18 meeting rooms including 1 - 8 Russell Square; Hold meetings from 2 to 90 delegates and conferences for up to 450; Purpose-built Business Centre; Air conditioned rooms; Business services support; Natural daylight in all rooms. Our purpose built business centre facility is London's best kept secret, offering extensive facilities for meetings of 2 to 90 people in fully air conditioned rooms. The centre offers technical and secretarial support services including photocopying, fax and internet access. With a further 16 rooms that accommodate between 2 and 90 delegates you can be assured that Hotel Russell will have the perfect space for your next event. Whether you're hosting an elaborate reception, a private celebration, or a fully-themed evening, the Hotel Russell provides the style and glamour an event in Central London requires. From corporate events to birthday parties, weddings to award ceremonies, a special intimate family anniversary dinner or dinner for 450, at Hotel Russell our unique event spaces are some of the most spectacular in London. With a dedicated team of event planners, highly skilled chefs, banqueting and front of house staff, the Hotel Russell team works tirelessly to ensure your special event is perfect.

Exterior

Located in the heart of the vibrant city of London, The Hotel Russell offers easy access to all of the attractions of the capital whilst offering a peaceful haven in which to relax and enjoy your break. From idyllic bedrooms to long lazy lunches and chilled out cocktails evenings in the Tempus Restaurant, you may never want to leave the hotel. However if you do head out there is so much to do in London the challenge is deciding what to explore first. This cosmopolitan city is great to explore, with an unbelievable mix of great attractions including London Zoo, London Eye, and The Tower of London, spectacular landmarks including Buckingham Palace, St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey, the fantastic range of parks and gardens. Or if you fancy some retail therapy, Oxford Street, the wide range of markets and the Westfield Shopping Centre deliver a fantastic shopping experience and there are plenty of great restaurants, bars and theatres so you can enjoy a fantastic night out too.

Rooms

The 373 luxury bedrooms of the Hotel Russell combine sleek, modern interiors with stunning Victorian architecture creating a luxurious, tranquil urban escape. With a wide range of standard, executive, traditional and contemporary double and twin bedrooms to choose from, many bedrooms offer unparalleled views of London and are equipped with the latest technology, market leading facilities and maximum comfort for weekend getaways, mid-week breaks and the transient business traveler. Staying at Hotel Russell offers a true London experience whilst also providing an escape form the pace of the city. Enjoy room service, chill out with a film and sleep well.

Restaurant

Nothing is too much trouble for our chefs, whether it be a sandwich lunch delivered to your meeting suite, breakfast in bed, a private dinner, 24 hour room service, or a three-course meal in our historic Fitzroy Doll's Restaurant. For a full selection of wines, beers and liqueurs, relax in the splendour of the Tempus Bar. At Fitzroy Doll's Restaurant, you'll find: Healthy eating menus; Three-course buffet lunches; From soups to grills, ocean selections and speciality main courses; Evening meals are fixed price or from the menu; Capacity to host a large event with table for smaller parties.

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The Russell at Christmas

Paul - Mayfield, UNITED KINGDOM - 12/27/2011
A return visit to a perfectly pleasant grand dame of a hotel located in an ideal neighbourhood for exploring all London has to offer.

Hotel Russell, Russell Square - 27th Nov

Lorraine - Dunston, Gateshead,, UNITED KINGDOM - 12/01/2010
My Mother & I stayed here 27/28th Nov. Not a pleasant experience. Could have been time of year, wedding party etc., but our twin room was substituted with 2 singles, no where near each other, so I complained. We got another 2 singles, next door to each other, very small and slightly drab. Previous guests completed "questionnaire" propped up on my bed!!! Room very noisey from street below.
Lounge area chaotic because of wedding party (very drunk).
Breakfast ok, but alot of food just "luke-warm" although staff very pleasant and helpful.

To behonest for a 4* I expected better, and wont be returning here!

Excellent, would definitely return

Mary - Cork, IRELAND - 11/03/2010
We stayed at the Russell recently, my daughter and myself. We made the reservations in September. I emailed the Hotel to confirm and then wrote, with no reply. I contacted the Hotel by telephone finally, and the staff told me they had no record of my reservation. I eventually spoke with the Hotel Reservations Manager, who did indeed reassure me of the reservations. However, on arrival, I would have to say the Hotel was everything we could have wanted and more. Large room, beautiful bathroom, efficient staff, excellent food, superb location. Concierge more than helpful getting us a taxi on departing. All good. Would certainly return.

excellant hotel

Marie - limerick, IRELAND - 11/02/2010
delighted with our stay nice friendly staff , very helpful concierge, great breakfast and child friendly, room clean and very spacious by london standards would love to stay again.

Russell stay

John - Balerno, UNITED KINGDOM - 10/27/2010
Good location - rooms fine - could offer more accomodation for breakfast

Good Value

Simon - London, UNITED KINGDOM - 10/21/2010
We stayed at the Russell because our friends were holding their wedding there. hotelsclick had the best price we could find but we weren't treated like inferior guests as you can be sometimes when booking indirectly at discount.
Room was nice if a bit small bathroom was also nice. Hotel was comfortable and breakfast was also good.

Overall a big thumbs up.

busy break

Beryl - Bridlington, UNITED KINGDOM - 10/20/2010
The Russell is a very pleasant, but busy hotel. All the staff were friendly, expecially the young lady in the bar, who offered us guidance about food choices and recommended afternoon tea. It is a well place hotel for bars and restaurants and many attractions are within walking distance, expecially the excellent British Museum.

We were upgraded to an executive room which was very nice, modern, minimalist even, but lighting made reading and shaving difficult - too dim.

I am impressed though as I have received a direct e-mail response to my feedback to the hotel.

Great location but lacking something special!

Libby - Avoca Beach, AUSTRALIA - 10/13/2010
The location was ideal for us - easy to walk everywhere & a short walk to the tube & bus if needed. We originally booked a standard room but the mini bar fridge was not working & the room was small & stuffy so we upgraded to a superior room. This was a much better option & had a lovely view over Russell Square Park. Good breakfast & lovely foyer but Reception staff were a bit hit & miss. We spent a total of 11 nights at the hotel over the course of a few weeks but there was no personal service (apart from the concierge) perhaps due to the size of the hotel. Would probably look for another hotel on our next visit that offers more personalised service.

Great location, great price

Louise - Tetbury, UNITED KINGDOM - 10/13/2010
Third stay at the Russell & it never disappoints. Location is fantastic - easy walk to Oxford St and Covent Garden. Plenty of shops & restaurants near by. Booked 2 twin rooms but ended up with 4 singles - didn't mind this option because it meant no bathroom queues! Rooms were old-style (i.e. not refurbished but we saw those & they're very nice!)but still clean and comfortable with great bathrooms. Breakfast was great - it was a busy Sunday morning but there was plenty of choice and food was hot. Had to request tea & toast but it was then delivered promptly. Really don't think you can beat the Russell for value - have stayed in the Covent Garden Travelodge for roughly the same price & the Russell wins hands down.

Donot Ask For Low Floor-If You Get One Wear Earplugs

Geoffrey - YORK, UNITED KINGDOM - 10/08/2010
We stayed Fri to Sun and requested low floor as my wife does not like enclosure of conventional lifts ie we use stairs. We got Room 152. The noise from the massive hotel air conditioning plant in the quadrangle outside our window was sleep depriving and seriously impaired our hotel experience. Extra flights of stairs would have been exercise and worth it for 2 good nights sleep. Good location and some impressive architecture in some public rooms and exterior. Good choice for and hearty breakfast.(please note that our inability to recommend this hotel is based on this stay alone for the reasons stated ie. noise and resultant sleep deprivation).