Russell Square Hotel

3.0 star property
City-center guesthouse within walking distance of Russell Square

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Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Flat-screen TV
Flat-screen TV
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
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

5.2 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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Suite, Kitchen

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Oven
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
11 Bernard St, London, England, WC1N 1LN

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University College London - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of London - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The British Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 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
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At a glance

Hotel size

    • 14 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 16
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

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

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

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No on-site parking

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

More

  • Daily housekeeping
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Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche

Also known as

Russell House Hotel London
Russell House London
Russell Square Hotel London
Russell Square Hotel Guesthouse
Russell Square Hotel Guesthouse London

Frequently asked questions

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

6,2/10

Cleanliness

6,0/10

Staff & service

4,4/10

Amenities

4,8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5,6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Very Pink
Very basic, But clean. Great location
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

centrally located accommodation
The hotel is located just next to the Tube station Russell Square. The rooms were clean and everything worked well.
Stephan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

excellent location, simple but clean room bathroom, friendly staff. great for visiting london on a budget!

8/10 Very good

A bit dated, but clean and perfect for staying in town after office xmas party.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Locality great hotel poor
Peter, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very kind and helpful staff
Andrejs, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Right next door to tube station. Pret just across the road and a good pub 40 mtres away. All very convenient.
ANTHONY, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Was ok … just stayed one night and wanted a cheap hotel. Close to Eurostar start line. Was clean and bed comfy…
Justine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location. Easy check in and out. Soap and shampoo provided. A little dated.
Shao Ren, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.

4/10 Fair

No hot water. Otherwise room was adequate and seemed very clean. More like a hostel than a hotel. Well sited.
Stephen, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

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, 11-night trip

6/10 Good

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, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Awful!
This is not a hotel just a series of rooms
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

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, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

pretty poor standard for that prize, no service, very basic and narrow
Roland, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

The staff are terrible poor customer services
Idowu olorunseun, 9-night trip

2/10 Poor

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, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

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, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Writing this review with a heavy heart. We were previous occupants at this hotel back in 2022 and had an amazing experience. Now visiting again in 2024 it was a more than disappointing experience. The staff was invisible after ringing the bell multiple times for maintenance. We stayed 5 nights with no maid service in sight, after requesting new towels, sheets, etc. Toilet was out of order for our room and weren’t offered any accommodations. Staff said they’d have a plumber come out and fix it the following day… no plumber came! Cleanliness of our room was poor. Hair was everywhere in the bathroom, on the floor, sink, shower… even in the bed! Bathroom smelled of mold and mildew. The only redeeming factor was the location of this place. Right next to the tube and near many food options/ attractions. For the price, you get what you get.
Hailey, 2-night trip