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title: "Russell Square Hotel, London: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Russell Square Hotel in London: rated 6.0 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-16
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Hotel · ★★★
# Russell Square Hotel

Bloomsbury, London, United Kingdom

6.0 ·  Okay 276 reviews ·  #1504 #1,504 of 1,531 in London ·  2.6/5 on Google, 124 reviews ·  9.3 Location score
## About Russell Square Hotel

Russell Square Hotel is a hotel in Bloomsbury, London, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 276 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, restaurant, bar, gym, free wi-fi, pets allowed. It is 1.9 km from the centre of London. The nearest airport, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), is 24 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 16:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:30

- **Rooms:** 14

- **Pets:** Pets allowed

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 70

11 Bernard Street [hotelrusselllondon.co.uk](http://www.hotelrusselllondon.co.uk/)

## How Russell Square Hotel scores

Better rated than 1% of hotels in London

-   Guest rating **6.0**
-   Location **9.3**
-   Facilities **5.0**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **1.5**
-   Beach access **4.6**
-   Public transport **10.0**

London average

## Rating on Google

2.6/5

124 Google reviews

-   5★22%
-   4★19%
-   3★17%
-   2★9%
-   1★33%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

Free breakfastRestaurantBarGymFree Wi-FiPets allowed

### Pool & wellness

-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Restaurant
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   Pets allowed

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

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### Sights nearby

-   Madam Tussaud270 m
-   The National Maritime Museum, Greenwich280 m
-   Foundling Museum280 m
-   Bloomsbury Big Top300 m
-   The Foundling Museum300 m
-   Buckingham Palace & the British Museum360 m

### Compare

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## Questions about Russell Square Hotel

### How do guests rate Russell Square Hotel?

Russell Square Hotel has a guest rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 276 reviews, which is better than 1% of rated hotels in London.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Russell Square Hotel?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is until 10:30.

### Does Russell Square Hotel include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Is there parking at Russell Square Hotel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Russell Square Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), is 24 km away in a straight line.

### Is Russell Square Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.8 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Russell Square Hotel have?

Russell Square Hotel has 14 rooms.

### Are pets allowed at Russell Square Hotel?

The listing says pets are allowed. Contact the property for size limits and fees.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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