Russell Square Hotel

City-center guesthouse within walking distance of Russell Square

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Family Suite, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle - Russell Square Hotel (London)

Family Suite, Kitchen | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels - Russell Square Hotel (London)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Russell Square Hotel (London)

Flat-screen TV - Russell Square Hotel (London)

Family Suite, Kitchen | Living area | Flat-screen TV - Russell Square Hotel (London)

Russell Square Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Russell Square and The British Museum. Also, Leicester Square and Covent Garden Market are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is just a short walk: Russell Square Underground Station is steps away and Holborn Underground Station is 10 minutes.

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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Tonight

Dec 21 - Dec 22

Tomorrow

Dec 22 - Dec 23

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Desk

Daily housekeeping

86 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Desk

Daily housekeeping

129 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Desk

108 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Desk

108 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Desk

161 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Family Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Desk

129 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Family Suite, Kitchen

Highlights

Heating

Kitchen

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Oven

Coffee/tea maker

388 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
The British Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
University of London - 6 min walk - 0.5 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

‪Fitz's Brasserie - ‬2 min walk
‪Pret a Manger - ‬1 min walk
‪Noxy Brothers - ‬2 min walk
‪The Marquis Cornwallis - ‬2 min walk
‪China City - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Russell Square Hotel

Russell Square Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Russell Square and The British Museum. Also, Leicester Square and Covent Garden Market are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is just a short walk: Russell Square Underground Station is steps away and Holborn Underground Station is 10 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 14 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in time starts at 4 PM
- Minimum check-in age: 16
- Check-out time is 10 AM

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

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

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- No onsite parking

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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Russell Square Hotel Reviews

5.2

6.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

6.0

Staff & service

5.6

Eco-friendliness

4.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room

Location

Bed

Shower

Restaurant

Bathroom

Kitchen

Furniture

Toilet

Wifi

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 11, 2024

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

8/10 Very good

Jun 17, 2024

Very Pink

Very basic, But clean. Great location

Robert, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 14, 2023

Good location. Easy check in and out. Soap and shampoo provided. A little dated.

Shao Ren, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dec 31, 2023

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

8/10 Very good

Feb 23, 2024

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

4/10 Fair

Oct 25, 2023

No hot water. Otherwise room was adequate and seemed very clean. More like a hostel than a hotel. Well sited.

Stephen, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 25, 2024

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

4/10 Fair

Jun 9, 2024

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

4/10 Fair

Oct 3, 2023

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

6/10 Good

Oct 11, 2023

pretty poor standard for that prize, no service, very basic and narrow

Roland, 6-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 6, 2024

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

8/10 Very good

Oct 9, 2023

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

2/10 Poor

Jun 7, 2024

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

6/10 Good

Aug 31, 2023

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

2/10 Poor

Apr 5, 2024

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

6/10 Good

Sep 16, 2024

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

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 14, 2023

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

6/10 Good

Sep 11, 2023

Locality great hotel poor

Peter, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 29, 2022

Very kind and helpful staff

Andrejs, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dec 31, 2023

A bit dated, but clean and perfect for staying in town after office xmas party.

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 18, 2023

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

6/10 Good

Jul 3, 2018

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

8/10 Very good

Dec 5, 2022

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.