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Russell Square Hotel

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

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When you stay at Russell Square Hotel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Russell Square and University College London. Also, The British Museum and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children are within just a 10-minute walk. Public transportation is just 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

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

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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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Ensuite

  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, Ensuite

  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Ensuite

  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite, Kitchen | Private kitchen

Family Suite, Kitchen

  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University College London - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of London - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The British Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • British Library - 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

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fitz's Brasserie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Noxy Brothers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe in the Gardens - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Tropea - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Russell Square Hotel

When you stay at Russell Square Hotel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Russell Square and University College London. Also, The British Museum and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children are within just a 10-minute walk. Public transportation is just a short walk: Russell Square Underground Station is steps away and Holborn Underground Station is 10 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 16
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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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

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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Reviews

Reviews

5.2

6.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

6.0

Staff & service

4.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very Pink

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

8/10 Very good

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Good

Just above tube station, doesn't offer breakfast, laundryservice or others, but good food and stores are 1-3 minutes walk away and convenient selfservice laundrette 5 minutes walk from hotel. Hotel is in an old building and it shows, but if all you need is a tiny shower and place to lay your head while exploring the city, this is your place. Affordable, nothing fancy, but does it's trick. We had room number 12 in top floor (no elevator, narrow stairs). No bedbugs found.
Jenny, 5-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Good

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

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
Verified

8/10 Very good

An ideal London stopover, no frills.

Our short stay was fine. I would suggest 3 of things. 1) a few more hangers. We were 3 and only had 2 hangers 2) state in your writeup that there is a hair dryer. 3) organise something so one can contact the hotel. The number provided 02032896304 and 02078377686 are never answered. While some complained about the noise we never heard anything. The furniture and carpeting are dated but clean and functional. The room was quite small for 3 but as we were only there to sleep it didn't bother us. The location is a 100% advantage so well worth the price.
christian, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Our room was a triple with a shared bathroom. This room is not shown on the website BEWARE. This room is more like a hostel not hotel. There is no air, no fridge, no tv remote. No coffee, kettle or anything. The bedroom is not a solid door so lights go on and off all night as people come and go. Beds are horribly hard. The shared bathroom we had was the pink one shown on the website and the pictures make it look good. It is not. However there is a 25 hour store across the street to get what you need. The location is good. 15 minute walk to the train station and the tube is right next door. If you are looking for a very basic no amenities room this would be for you
Deirdre, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Bit tired, no frills but did the job

We stayed for 4 nights for a sightseeing break, but didn’t book until around 5 weeks before. Was myself, my husband and our 17 year old son. Other hotels I looked at for 3 people had a double plus a pull out type bed for the third person whereas The Russel Hotel had 2 doubles. I thought it would be more beneficial to have a good nights sleep than somewhere that was more up market. I’m really glad we did as a grumpy 17 year old wouldn’t have been good! We all slept well, our room was ok, not massive, not the nicest by any means but did the job. The shower worked fine, a little small but ok. Everything was a bit dated. It’s not really a hotel, just a room and shower room with no other facilities. Doors did bag a bit loudly with people coming in or out during the night. But didn’t disturb us too much to be really annoying. Location was good for us. If I had a bit more money and booked further in advance I would probably look at somewhere a bit nicer but it did the job and we did have a nice break.
RACHAEL, 4-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Very dissatisfied!

We needed to add a room to our reservations and made a mistake when booking this hotel because it had a very similar name to the hotel we already had a booking with for the previous night. After searching for a long time to try to find a phone number to get assistance, we spoke with a hotels.com associate who tried to call the hotel to explain the mistake and ask for an exception to their non-cancellation policy. The associate was not able to make contact with the hotel at the time, but assured us that hotels.com would negotiate the matter with the hotel to credit our account. In the end the hotel refused to cancel the reservation. My family did end up staying there and it worked out ok, but it was not as nice as what I had originally planned for them. The best thing about the hotel was that it was right next door to the Russell Square Underground station and across the street from the Bloomsbury shopping mall. Very convenient and surprisingly quiet for being so close to the tube. However, customer service was virtually non-existent. It did appear to be fairly clean, but the decor was very bland. The room had hardly anything more than 2 beds and a bathroom; no luxuries at all.
Kim, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

Locality great hotel poor
Peter, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very kind and helpful staff
Andrejs, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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

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
Verified

6/10 Good

Good location

Hotel was in a good location for what we needed. Staff member was very friendly. Only issues were the window did not lock and the shower did not work.
1-night trip
Verified

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.
Verified

2/10 Poor

Awful!

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

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