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    • vivalasteph
  • Updated By vivalasteph on September 26, 2003
    • Le Meridien Russell - London
    Le Meridien Russell
    by vivalasteph
    This hotel is in the process of renovation and if you don't mind staying in the old section, it is a great deal - about $100 a night for a double room. It is clean, a bit old-fashioned in decor - tapestry curtains, etc. - but a perfect neighborhood for shopping and eating, etc. You can walk to the theater district and the British Museum is only a couple of blocks away.

    For not much more than the Paddington/Bayswater hotels, it is by far worth it for the location. Safe and lively neighborhood, too.

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  • Price: US$80-120    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
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    Russell Hotel: Grandeur in town    Check Rates
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    • timlloydlangston
  • By timlloydlangston on November 10, 2003
    • Needing somewhere close to Euston station I'd heard mixed things about the Russell. In the past it has a reputation for having aged badly, but a recent refurb has sorted that out. It's now back to its former glory with reasonably sized rooms (large by London standards) and a level of service that is second to none.

    The lobby, bar and dining room are a sea of marble lit by a multitude of chandeliers. The place just oozes class and provides a haven of tranquility from the city's bustle. Putting the poetic stuff to one side - this place does all that a hotel should, and does it well. The setting and location are great and are worth paying that bit extra.

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  • Price: US$120-180    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Directions: Less than half a mile from Euston or Kings Cross stations. Close to the British Museum.
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    Russell Hotel: Hotel Russell    Check Rates
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    • Taistealai
  • By Taistealai on August 24, 2002
    • Russell Hotel - London
    by Taistealai
    beautiful facade and lobby, but the rooms are still typically London-ish (small compared to American hotels of similar price)

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    Russell Hotel: good location    Check Rates
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    • wojsyl
  • By wojsyl on January 31, 2004
    • The hotel seems to show the glory of the past but there's not much left of it today. The foyer and public areas seem all right but the rooms are different.
    I only stayed one night there and in my room the kettle was broken, there was no cold water and the toilet was broken. Not extremely clean, and no air conditioning, but that's an old hotel.

    I also had problems calling the hotel at night (to advise my late arrival).

    They offered a complimentary breakfast to compensate for the inconvenieces. Hmm.

    Friendly staff, decent breakfast.
    Good location in London, close to the British Museum etc.
    Convenient for Heathrow on the Piccadily line.

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  • Price: US$80-120    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Directions: Just on the Russel Square
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    Russell Hotel: Friendly service and luxury in Bloomsbury    Check Rates
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    • wanderlustaddicted
  • By wanderlustaddicted on September 24, 2005
    • I had a very positive experience at the Russell. I was able to check into the room upon arrival in the morning. I had booked my room through Expedia and requested a room with two beds. When I arrived the desk staff moved me to a two bed room, even though Expedia had booked me a double bed. The concierge is friendly and approachable and gave us good tips throughout our stay. Because of its recent renovation, the hotel is in beautiful shape. It is so nice to see such an historic hotel so well maintained and appointed in such a way that the modern elements do not take away from the quaintness of the place.

    The hotel's 373 rooms have all been recently updated. They are attractively appointed and reflect understated luxury. The bathroom is spacious, and by European standards so is the room. The bedding is soft and comfortable with European duvets.

    Underground and bus stop nearby, as well as "Big Bus" stop. Short walk to British Museum.

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  • Price: US$120-180    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Phone: 44 20 78376470
  • Directions: Opposite Russell Square
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    Russell Hotel: Russell Hotel, London    Check Rates
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    • clray
  • By clray on February 22, 2008
    • I took my mother to London - a lifelong dream. We chose the Russell as a mid-price hotel on our package choice. We stayed at the Russell for 1 week, then boarded the 'Silver Arrow' for a tour of England and Scotland. Then back to the Russell before returning to the US.

    When we arrived at the Russell, we were first given a very small room. We were NOT impressed. The door would not even close. After calling the desk, we were moved to another room - better - twin beds and a roomy bathroom. The window opened onto the interior 'square' - not much of a view but it was a plesant stay. We were there in July of -94 during a real heat wave. There was no A/C but the hotel provided a fan when we asked.

    We left the Russell for a week. Upon our return, for the SAME PRICE, we were given a HUGE room on the third floor overlooking the front of the hotel and Russell Square across the street. This room had huge windows and a huge wonderful bathroom. If we had known a room of this calibre existed at the same rates, we would have insisted on staying in this room for the week prior!!!

    The location of the Russell was not central to London but was right around the corner from the Russell Square tube station and was easy access to anywhere we wanted to go!

    I would definitely stay here again!

    The full breakfast was wonderful!

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  • Price: US$120-180    » Currency Converter
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  • Phone: 44 20 78376470
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    Russell Hotel: Great Place to Stay in Central London    Check Rates
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    • BashiJJ
  • By BashiJJ on June 4, 2007
    • I stayed for 4 nights and the service, comfort and general standard of luxury surprised me. I had a 5th floor corner room (ask for room 532) with a round seating arrangement in one of the building's corner turrets. If you're on the 5thl floor, you're high enough not to hear the traffic and you can see the tree tops of Russell Square. The breakfast room is a marvel of Victorian marble, granite and plaster, staff was very good and the location is second to none.

    great location, great breakfast room, very helpful concierge

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  • Price: US$180 and up    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Phone: 44 20 78376470
  • Directions: Around the corner from Russell Square tube station
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    Russell Hotel: Very nice hotel    Check Rates
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    • EKLY
  • By EKLY on May 12, 2006
    • I have stayed at Russell Hotel Russell Square. 2 minutes from British Museum, historical Building. Rooms are very cleand and comfortable. Staff are very helpful.

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  • Price: US$80-120    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Phone: 44 20 78376470
  • Directions: Just accross the Park in Russell Square, 20 meters away from Russell Square Underground Station
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    Russell Hotel: The oldest purpose built hotel in London    Check Rates
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    • JulesH
  • By JulesH on November 14, 2007
    • I have to stay here occasionally when I have a conference or an early start at work as this is just across the road from my office. It may seem expensive, but it is really no worse than many hotels anywhere in central London and is defintely a very pleasant experience. The hotel has some real character, which you spot as soon as you walk through the doors. The first thing you notice as you walk in is the huge sweeping grand staircase leading upstairs. The more observant among you might also notice the painstakingly restored original mosaic floor. There are grand pillars and opulent plants everywhere you look. You can't get much closer to Russell Square itself. The bedrooms at the front of the hotel look out over the Square and Southampton Row so may suffer from traffic noise. The back of the hotel is quieter so ask to be located there if you are a light sleeper. Personally I think the view across the Square more than makes up for a bit of city buzz.

    The hotel was built in 1898 and claims to be the oldest purpose built hotel in London. Although the lobby and many of the bedrooms remain decorated in keeping with the architecture, the top floor of the hotel boasts some very snazzy and exclusive modern executive rooms with blue neon signs indicating the room numbers all along the corridor, plasma televisions in the rooms and jet showers in the bathrooms. The modern styling may not be to everyone's taste, but they're definitely something different!

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  • Price: US$80-120    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Phone: 44 20 78376470
  • Directions: Turn left out of Russell Square tube station, walk to the end of the street (you will see Russell Square itself on the other side of the road) and turn left at the corner. The hotel entrance is the first on your left in Southampton Row.
  • Website: http://www.londonrussellhotel.co.uk/
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    Russell Hotel: At Russell Square    Check Rates
    pieter_jan_v
  • By pieter_jan_v on April 13, 2009
    • Hotel Russell London - London
    Hotel Russell London
    by pieter_jan_v
    Horel Russel is a classic Victorian hotel with 373 rooms.

    The lobby has a splendid original mosaic floor.

    Hotel Facilities:
    - Business Center
    - Disabled Facilities
    - Meeting Rooms
    - Concierge Services
    - Internet Access
    - Conference Facilities
    - 24 hour Reception
    - Bar
    - Close to City Centre
    - Elevator/Lift
    - Dry Cleaning
    - Dining Room

    Room Facilities:
    - Radio
    - Air Conditioning
    - Hair dryer
    - Trouser press
    - Ensuite bathroom
    - In-room safe
    - Tea/Coffee making
    - Direct Telephone
    - Room Service
    - Premium Movies
    - In-room Internet Access
    - Cable - Satellite TV

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  • Phone: +44-20-78376470
  • Directions: At Russell Square
  • Website: http://www.londonrussellhotel.co.uk/
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