Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
University of London - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
The British Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Russell Square Underground Station - 1 min walk
London (QQU-London Euston Train Station) - 12 min walk
London City Airport (LCY) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Russell Square Cafe - 3 min walk
Pret a Manger - 1 min walk
The Marquis of Cornwallis - 2 min walk
Fortitude Bakehouse - 2 min walk
Fitz's - 2 min walk
About this property
Russell Square Hotel
Guesthouse near Russell Square
Located close to Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and University of London, Russell Square Hotel provides laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Smoke-free premises and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Russell Square Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi.
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is 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
Is Russell Square Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Russell Square Hotel?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Russell Square Hotel?
Check-in begins at 4 PM.
What time is check-out at Russell Square Hotel?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Russell Square Hotel located?
Located in London City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Russell Square and University College London. Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and University of London are also within 10 minutes. Russell Square Underground Station is only a 2-minute walk and Holborn Underground Station is 10 minutes.
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Russell Square Hotel Reviews
Reviews
5.2
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Good location. Easy check in and out. Soap and shampoo provided. A little dated.
Shao Ren
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Nina
31 December 2023
Liked: Room comfort
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).
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.
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.
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.
Bedbugs everywhere (yes we have photos) - forced to leave early into multi-day stay. Staff non-existent. Management unresponsive to email, phone, and Expedia. Bedbugs so bad that it required visit to doctor, prescription steroids, destruction of some luggage, enormous cleaning expense. No refund.
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.
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
The property was not what it appeared to be in photos, and there was a bad odor that was helped by opening the window and blowing the fan. Toilet seat was broken and the overhead light failed to illuminate at times.
That's not a 3 star hotel. Zero stars.... the room was soooo small not like in the pictures
In room number 6 I've been bitten by some bed bugs. The hotel is not recommended guys. Try to avoid it and dont try to save some money
Minh Cuong
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
4/10 Poor
Carol
17 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location excellent. Attractive area, lots of shops, cafes, restaurants. V central and tube station next door. Hotel rather run down and dated, although clean. Room small and basic but fine for me. Be aware that the en suite only has a sink and shower, no loo. I knew this before booking but had expected the toilet to be just down the corridor. It was TWO floors down from my room. Also, the window did little to block out the street noise.
I stayed at The Russell Square hotel for an overnight stay while working in London. Desperate times call for desperate measures but this was genuinely the only hotel I could find for less than £200 in central London. Arriving at around 11pm, I was given my key and walked up the narrow flight of stairs to my room. It was reminiscent of a student bedroom from the 80's and in desperate need of modernisation. Wouldn't stay here again if I had a choice.