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Imperial Hotel

3.5 of 5
Russell Square, London WC1 5BB, England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2013
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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Co Galway, Ireland
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2013 NEW

I stayed her last weekend for 3 nights. I must say reading the reviews i was put off but when we got there we found it to be ideal. The location is excellent, right in the middle of London, 10 mins walk from Oxford Street & 2 mins from 2 separate Tube Stations. One was Russell Sq Tube. It had... More

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England
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33 reviews 33 reviews
27 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

I have stayed here a few times as the organisation I visit keep booking it. It is well located for the station and an easy walk into central London. The staff are good and the breakfast is fine. The main issue of that the rooms are very small and in need of a refurbishment. The single room I was in... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW via mobile

45 min train ride from Heathrow via Piccadilly line getting off at Russell Square. Easy access to the tube to get around London. Rooms are basic but clean. No air-conditioning in rooms but if the window is open in the evening comfortable for a good rest, at times traffic can get noisy but I opted to keep the window open.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 via mobile

We stayed here bed and breakfast for 2 nights may bank holiday weekend. The room was clean if a little small, but as only slept here it was fine. The bathroom was good with bath and powerful shower. Breakfast was ok, basic but nothing to shout about. Best thing about this hotel is its location. It's a 2 minute walk... More

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Dugi Rat, Croatia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

I was really concerned about this hotel, it seems that people either love it or hate it. Fortunately, we loved it! The room was very big and extra clean. The rooms really need update, but they are very well maintained. The view from the room is wonderful, bit noisy, but hey, you are in the center of London. I was... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Needed a place near to the centre of London which could accommodate the whole family at a reasonable price and could not have chosen better. All reception staff very friendly and professional. Room was a little tired but still better than expected given the tariff. Breakfast in the restaurant was quite an experience - we were able to fill our... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

The Imperial Hotel in Russell Square was basic and did the job. I was happy that we had a room with a renovated bathroom. The space itself was a little tight, but throughout our tour we found smaller hotel rooms in other countries. The beds were mediocre. The sheets were extremely crisp (it felt a bit like sand paper). We... More

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ABERDEEN
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Beautiful room, very clean, helpful staff, fabulous breakfasts. Close to all the sights in London but tucked away off Russell Square with a peaceful courtyard. I could not fault this hotel and feel some of the critics have been quite harsh. The view wasn't great from our room but it was a really comfortable room with twin beds and a... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

A rather tired Hotel with nothing really good or bad to offer. The toilet cubicle didn't have a wash basin which meant having to go into the bathroom to wash hands (seemed a rather strange set up) The bathroom fan didn't work (reported to porter who said it was not connected due to being noisy) which left a damp smell... More

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Leicestershire
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Not a lot to shout home about with this hotel apart from a great location and the added bonus of a underground car park. We arrived and the check in was very easy, once checked in we had to collect our key from the concierge when we did our room key had a 30cm metal rod attached, i tried to... More

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What travellers say

  • Russell Square(37)
  • Very good(29)
  • British museum(16)
  • Tube station(15)
  • Friendly and helpful(8)
  • Great location(7)
  • English breakfast(7)
  • First nights(6)
  • Single room(5)
  • Would definitely stay(3)

Additional Information about Imperial Hotel

Address: Russell Square, London WC1 5BB, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > London
Amenities:
Restaurant Room Service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #571 of 1,077 hotels in London
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Hotel, located near British Museum, Covent Garden & London University, adjacent to Russell Square tube station. ... more   less 
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