The Imperial

Luxury hotel with restaurant, connected to a rail/subway station, near The British Museum

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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 within a 15-minute walk of Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Russell Square Underground Station is 4 minutes and Holborn Underground Station is 7 minutes.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
CA $366
CA $439 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

Room options

Showing 10 of 10 rooms
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted TV, and a lamp.

ACCESS

Exceptional
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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.

BAY

Exceptional
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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.

EDGE

Exceptional
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a small table with a plant and cup.

URBAN

Good
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
A room with a view of a cityscape, a small table with a plant, a book, and a cup.

CITY

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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 small round table with a bottle and glasses, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

BEACON

  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

HIDEAWAY

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A hotel room with a bed, seating area, a desk, a lamp, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

NEST

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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) - 52 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 75 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 81 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 89 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 98 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
  • ‪Noxy Brothers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Tropea - ‬2 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 within a 15-minute walk of Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road. 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

CHECK-IN
3:00 p.m.
CHECK-OUT
12:00 p.m.

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

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The Imperial Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with great views, good food quality, and excellent service. (11 reviews)
  • The rooftop restaurant offered fantastic views, delicious food, and great service. (9 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a newly renovated hotel with good central location and excellent service. The staff were very friendly and attentive. We were all very happy with our stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

A fabulous hotel in a great location. Customer service is exceptional with some wonderful
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8/10 Very good

Hotel was nice Room was good very modern Bed very soft and comfortable
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8/10 Very good

A wonderful hotel with a roof top bar/restaurant not far from central London. The food was good. The stand out was the staff who were incredible, they were extremely polite and genuinely enthusiastic.
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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

Very nice staff. Welcome drink. Very clean, comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff at The Imperial went above and beyond to make our stay fantastic. From the moment we arrived and the welcome drink whilst checking in to the moment we left when the doorman brought our cases out to the taxi everything was exceptional. Will definitely stay at this hotel again.
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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

The hotel was completely renovated/rebuilt in 2021. It’s spotless. Super comfy bed, luxurious sheets and towels.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel,very friendly staff.Only had breakfast so don’t know about main meals etc.They have a fantastic rooftop bar were you can sit inside or outside,outside you have a great view of the city.Great location and I’d definitely stay there again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location, really close to Russell Square station on the Piccadilly line as well as several bus stops. The staff are so polite and helpful. They all made our stay comfortable and memorable. The rooms were clean, modern and well maintained. The breakfast is really good and worth adding on.
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10/10 Exceptional

From we walked through the entrance we couldn’t have been better looked after . Check in was a dream , room fantastic , roof top bar for dinner and breakfast was just a delight surrounding and food a like , staff were outstanding will definitely be back . Thanks
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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

This hotel was so nice and clean and the staff were amazing every day. I liked it so much I canceled my other hotel and stayed an extra week. Gabriel, Bogden, Mario, Chloe, Fernando, Tony and the entire restaurant staff absolutely made our trip! Would not hesitate to recommend or stay again. Thank you Imperial Hotel! Convenient central location. Easy tube access. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Clean. Refreshed. Comfortable. Xoxo K and K
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10/10 Exceptional

I had an incredible week-long stay at the Imperial, which just underwent a spectacular renovation. I chose a Horizon room, which was on the 9th floor, overlooking Russell Square and was welcomed by Diana upon arrival. She was an incredible hostess, showing me the hotel amenities (including the brand-new gym) and bringing me to my room. She was also a friendly presence every time I saw her during my visit. I loved the location--just two blocks from the Piccadilly line, which also served as my easy transport from Heathrow. Also wonderful to have the restaurant on 10 for breakfast every morning. Overall, it was an incredible stay.
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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

All things considered, the best hotel stay we've ever had. The welcome (with glass of fizz) was exceptional. As you'd expect from the newness, the room was spotless, beautifully decorated and an oasis of calm and quiet. Loved little touches like the concrete table ornament and the way the fluted sofa side reflected the building. Nespresso machine present and correct! While most locations are pulling checkout ever earlier, noon is very civilised and really appreciated. Breakfast was excellent, especially the honey, and the view from the 10th floor is phenomenal. Please maintain this standard, you are amazing.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay will be back
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel will be back 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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10/10 Exceptional

Newly opened - fresh and lovely
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10/10 Exceptional

Stop looking! This is the hotel you want to stay at in London!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect! Room was new and clean , the staff is so kind! we would like to thank you to all of them but in special to Diego! He helped us to much and he was so nice with our child! we really enjoyed our stay in this hotel!!! higly recomiendes!