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The Imperial

Property class: 4.5

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An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a modern building in the background.
A bathroom with a mirror, wooden cabinets, a sink, and a patterned floor.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a window with a painting, a sink, and a lamp.
A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, a dining area with chairs, a large abstract painting, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A modern hotel lobby with a long dining area, a reception desk, and a large window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $318
$265 nightly
$318 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21

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Russell Square, 61-66, London, England, WC1B 5BB
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University College London
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bloomsbury Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LCY-London City)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Fitness studio

ACCESS

  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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BAY | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

BAY

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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EDGE | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

EDGE

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a wall-mounted artwork, and a door.

URBAN

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair and table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

CITY

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a lamp.

HORIZON

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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BEACON | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

BEACON

  • 614 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a window with a painting, and a sink.

HIDEAWAY

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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NEST | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

NEST

  • 603 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

BLOOMSBURY BEACON

  • 990 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Large Twin Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

London

With a stay at The Imperial, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Russell Square and 7 minutes by foot from The British Museum. .This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Oxford Street and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Leicester Square.

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Horse Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University College London - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bloomsbury Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • SOAS University of London - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 13 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe in the Gardens - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blooms Pizza Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Noxy Brothers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Museum Tavern - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Imperial

The Imperial offers 357 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with smart speakers.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 357 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and smart speakers are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
This smoke-free hotel was built in 1970.
Grab a bite to eat at Edit Lounge, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Edit Lounge - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 28 for adults and GBP 28 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Edit Lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 9 floors
  • Built in 1970
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated entire property - August 2026
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart speaker

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 28 for adults and GBP 28 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel Imperial London
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Imperial Hotel London
Imperial Hotel
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The Imperial Hotel
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The Imperial Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brand new refurbishment has turned this into a fantastic hotel and a memorable stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic two night stay! High quality and modern full renovation of this classic Russell Square Hotel. Housekeeping were very efficient, room made on the second day as well presented and fresh as when we first arrived. The roof top bar and restaurant provides one of the best views across this part of London with seating ideal for couples to large groups. Front of house and reception staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Genuinely kind and welcoming. A fantastic stay with not a single thing I could complain about which is very impressive for the hotel’s first week of reopening. Would fully recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cesar Roman Cano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente y muy buen servicio
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026