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Russell Square London WC1B5BE
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  • By wanderlustaddicted on September 24, 2005
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  • 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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  • By clray on February 22, 2008
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  • 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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  • Phone: 44 20 78376470

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  • By BashiJJ on June 4, 2007
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  • 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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  • By EKLY on May 12, 2006
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  • 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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  • By JulesH on November 14, 2007
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  • 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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  • By KittyLou on August 25, 2006
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    On our very first trip to London back in 1998 we had reservations in a little boutique hotel. We were not happy there and moved after our first week to the Russell Hotel. It certainly was a savings and a change of atmosphere. It was a tad worn and seedy, but the room was large and maid service good. The near by tube stop was crowded with young people, the hotel food service poor. I would not stay at the Russell Hotel again but would say it is OK if you want a room with space and do not mind the few downsides that I have mentioned. August 2006 -- having just done a web search I can see that the rooms have been redone. They are no longer the stuffy traditional style -- they are now quite contemporary. So no doubt the place feels less seedy and over worn now. And the web says that deluxe rooms have "Wide-screen plasma TV. Fully air-conditioned." -- that would be a big switch from the accomodations I stayed in!!

    Virginia Woolf’s at the Russell Hotel I only tried this establishment once. Shortly after checking into the hotel we went in for lunch. The service was very poor but as I recall the food was OK once it arrived.

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  • Price: US$80-120    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Phone: 44 20 78376470
  • Website: http://russell-square.hotels-london.co.uk/hotel-russell.hotel

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