The Imperial

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The Imperial offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Russell Square and The British Museum. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Edit Lounge, which serves lunch and dinner. This luxurious hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Oxford Street and Leicester Square. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Russell Square Underground Station is 4 minutes and Holborn Underground Station is 7 minutes.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • Premium bedding
CA $363
CA $436 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

Room options

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A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted TV, and a lamp.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

ACCESS

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a shower enclosure, and a vanity with a mirror.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table with a plant, and a view of the city through the window.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone, a small table with a plant, a seating area with chairs, and a view of the city through large windows.
A room with a view of a cityscape, a table with a book and a cup, and a chair.

BAY

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a shower.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, a small table with a plant, and a view of the city through large windows.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, a small table with a plant, and a city view through large windows.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a view of the city through a window, and a wall-mounted artwork.

EDGE

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A hotel room with a round table, two chairs, a coffee machine, and a cabinet.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a small table with a plant and cup.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a small table with a plant and a cup.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small round table, a coffee machine, and a TV.

URBAN

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a shower enclosure, and a vanity with a mirror.
A room with a view of a cityscape, a small table with a plant, a book, and a cup.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a tray, and a chair.
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, two armchairs, a small table with a tray, and a large window with curtains.

CITY

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a shower.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a tray, and a view of the cityscape.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a headboard with a decorative panel, a small bench, and a potted plant.
A hotel room with a round mirror, a small table with a potted plant, a wine glass, and a view of a building through the window.

HORIZON

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a shower enclosure, and a vanity with a mirror.
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a small round table with a bottle and glasses, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bathtub, a small table with a bottle and glass, and a view of the cityscape.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a view of the cityscape.

BEACON

  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
HIDEAWAY | Deep soaking bathtub
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a window with curtains, a headboard with a colorful pattern, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A hotel room with a bed, curtains, a view of an outdoor area, and a wall with a colorful pattern.

HIDEAWAY

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a shower.
A hotel room with a large bed, multiple pillows, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a radiator, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table with a plant, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

NEST

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the city.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bathtub, a small table with a bottle and glass, and a view of the city.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a view of the cityscape.
A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with a geometric pattern, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

BLOOMSBURY BEACON

  • 92 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Large Twin Sofa Beds

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About the area

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Russell Square, 61-66, London, England, WC1B 5BB

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Horse Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University College London - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bloomsbury Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • SOAS University of London - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • London City Airport (LCY) - 49 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 60 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 75 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 81 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 98 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 107 min drive
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 13 min walk
  • London (QQU-London Euston Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • London Euston Station - 13 min walk
  • Russell Square Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Holborn Underground Station - 7 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Fitz's Brasserie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe in the Gardens - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Tropea - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Noxy Brothers - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Imperial

  • The Imperial offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Russell Square and The British Museum. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Edit Lounge, which serves lunch and dinner. This luxurious hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Oxford Street and Leicester Square. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Russell Square Underground Station is 4 minutes and Holborn Underground Station is 7 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 357 rooms
    • Arranged over 9 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (GBP 27 per day)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 1970
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Double-glazed windows

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart speaker

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Edit Lounge - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 28 for adults and GBP 28 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

Parking

  • Self parking costs GBP 27 per day

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Hotel Imperial London
Hotel Imperial
Imperial London
Imperial Hotel London
Imperial Hotel
Imperial London
The Imperial Hotel
Imperial Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Imperial?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Imperial?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 27 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Imperial?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at The Imperial and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.

Are there restaurants at or near The Imperial?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Edit Lounge.

What's the area around The Imperial like?

The Imperial is in London City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from Russell Square Underground Station and 7 minutes' walk from The British Museum.

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The Imperial Reviews

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9.8

Amenities

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Staff & service

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Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The restaurant offered great food, a trendy vibe, and panoramic views of central London. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely and attentive staff. Room was spacious and very clean. Hotel was nicely situated for travel to the various areas we wanted to go to. Perfect stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was great from start to finish, the staff were so attentive they made you feel so welcome & happy to help with anything. The rooms were amazing everything you could wish for, I would highly recommend this hotel ☺️
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed at the just recently renovated Imperial and it was excellent. Hotel felt luxurious and chic. Rooms were spacious, hotel was quiet, and location was central, well connected, and overall excellent. Will absolutely stay here agin for my next trip to London.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great newly opened Hotel in wonderful Bloomsbury. Exceptionally attentive and friendly staff and a absolutely amazing rooftop! Rooms on the compact side for the price, but with all the amenities you need. As a regular in London, I definitely come back to The Imperial
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10/10 Exceptional

The Imperial was fabulous . The location is excellent , the hotel is newly renovated abc the staff are so friendly . My only criticism is that the music played through the lobby and breakfast area is far too loud . There are speakers in the ceiling throughout and there was no where to find a quiet place. It’s super loud and not relaxing unfortunately.
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a superb gem in the convenient location of Russell Square. Stayed here twice, first time to join friends in London, which was just after the renovation. Based upon the sublime attention to detail which oozed quality from the very first welcome by the staff, and the beauty of the renovation, I didn’t hesitate to book again to take my partner for her Birthday. The icing on the cake is the roof-top terrace bar, couldn’t think of a better place to enjoy a panoramic view over London in a very good atmosphere. Thanks Imperial, needless to say, I enjoyed your hotel very much so, and looking forward to joining you again
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10/10 Exceptional

Brand new refurbishment has turned this into a fantastic hotel and a memorable stay
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8/10 Very good

Vi syns vi fikk et lite rom, for 3, i forhold til prisen. Vi ble tilbudt nytt, litt større rom, som vi takket ja til. Veldig hyggelige personalet. Hotellet var veldig flott. God frokost med muserende! I helgen måtte vi vente lenge på egg vi bestilte. Nydelig takterrasse.
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10/10 Exceptional