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Hotel Russell

4.0 of 5
Russell Square, London WC1B 5BE, England (Bloomsbury / Holborn)
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
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  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Berkhamsted, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

I stayed one night at the Russell Hotel. It was really easy to access from Euston station (London Midland, London Overground, Virgin trains) and Euston Square (Tube). It was very convenient to have two different stations to go to city centre and go out of London. Historical building made me relaxed and comfortable at the stay. It is worth to... More

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North Walsham, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Hotel Russell is an old building that requires some work...ideally a double glaze for those rooms that face onto the road as it can get very noisy at night with all the traffic. Staff seemed helpful although there wasn't enough of them to offer a quick efficient service. The room we had... a twin was reasonably sized and the bathroom... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Hotel Russell is one of London's oldest establishments, which you can tell as soon as you enter the reception where you can immediately feel the history of the place. I stayed for three nights and the location is ideal. You are a 15 min walk from the West End and have a tube station on your doorstep. I strongly recommend... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

This Hotel was built around 1895 so you get the old world feel, with the new rooms. Everything was fine (keeping in mind it is an older hotel), service was great and breakfast was good. The location adjacent to the Russell train station was the strongest attribute. If you take the time to understand the train system and get an... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW via mobile

We stayed here for 1 night, the location was fantastic, close to the tube and great bus links. The hotel is a little tired and dated and is needs some work. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was tiny (we had a double) but the bathroom was huge. We were told it was a quiet room but... More

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

Stayed here on business for one night in June. Very convenient for central London and all that this offers. Hotel is an historic London 4 star establisment. I paid nearly £200 for a sigle room which in this area of London is acceptable. I didnt enjoy the restaurant as I was at a function in the evening, but the bar... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

Location: Very good, close to Euston and easy to get around as the tube station is just around the corner. Not very many dining options around. Rooms: The rooms are a normal size for London, but the furniture definitely needs updating. Bathrooms seem to be recently renovated, they are very nice and modern. The windows are terrible and you can... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Stayed 6-8th June. Nice easy check-in during which we received our Harrods voucher and 'chit' for free bottle of champagne in the bar. This was part of the reserved package, and I didn't have to argue for it as I have had to do at some other hotels on arrival, so that was a good promising start. The check-in guy... More

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Julie_Hammond_13, General Manager at Hotel Russell, responded to this review
16 June 2013

Dear Guest Thank you for your recent review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. We endeavour to make each guest feel as relaxed and comfortable as possible. Our team are fully trained in all the information for each package and will ensure we provide you with all the extra special treats to make your weekend more... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

This hotel is in a great location that is convenient to loads of places, including Oxford Street. The tube station couldn't be closer and Holborn (with the Central line) is a short walk away. The single room was quite large for London and beautifully laid out especially with the large floor to ceiling windows. The staff were very helpful and... More

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Julie_Hammond_13, General Manager at Hotel Russell, responded to this review
16 June 2013

Dear Guest Thank you for your recent review on Tripadvisor. We are pleased you had an enjoyable stay with us at Hotel Russell. We are ideally located as we are within walking distance to all transport links as well as many major London attractions. We are glad that you four our location ideal. Each room has been individually furnished to... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013 via mobile

Its nicely located by Russell Square nearby tube station and just a few blocks away from busy london areas. The recption area as well as the bar & restaurant are really nice decorated , embracing the victorian but also modern style. Everything was perfect until i've entered the room... Which I found quite "sloppy" , obviously timeworn and poorly conserved... More

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Julie_Hammond_13, General Manager at Hotel Russell, responded to this review
16 June 2013

Dear Guest Thank you for your review on Tripadvisor. We are pleased that you found our location so ideal as we are a stone's throw away from the West End, Covent Garden as well as all transport links. We are proud of the rich heritage of our building and have ensured that this has been well maintained over the years.... More

 
 
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  • Tube station(44)
  • British museum(38)
  • Very good(37)
  • Great location(23)
  • Air conditioning(20)
  • Single room(15)
  • Friendly and helpful(11)
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  • Square tube station(10)
  • Twin room(6)

Additional Information about Hotel Russell

Address: Russell Square, London WC1B 5BE, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > London > Bloomsbury / Holborn
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#263 Luxury Hotels in London
#374 Family Hotels in London
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Hotel Russell is an iconic establishment nestled in the heart of the city. Whether you wish to indulge in a spot of shopping or want to host a conference at one of London’s most exclusive addresses, Hotel Russell is the perfect base for business or pleasure. With 19 air conditioned meeting rooms you can rest assured that your business requirements will be met with ease.It is our mission to bring you the very best luxury hotel in London and we can guarantee that Hotel Russell will not disappoint. This Victorian hotel stands out from the crowd with spectacular views over Russell Square. ... more   less 
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