A stay at Russell Hotel places you in the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells, a 1-minute drive from Pantiles and 8 minutes from High Weald. .This hotel is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Penshurst Place and Gardens and 9.9 mi (16 km) from Scotney Castle.
What's nearby
Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Trinity Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Assembly Hall Theater - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Calverley Grounds - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
Pantiles - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Getting around
Tunbridge Wells Station - 9 min walk
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
Fuggles Beer Cafe - 4 min walk
The Opera House (Wetherspoon) - 4 min walk
Kitsu - 6 min walk
Costa Coffee - 3 min walk
Greggs - 3 min walk
About this property
Russell Hotel
Russell Hotel offers 26 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Stay in one of 26 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary English breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM on weekdays.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite self parking
Food and drink
Free English breakfast available on weekdays 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
A bar/lounge
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Crib (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
2 buildings
3 floors
Built in 1890
Smoking not allowed
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Crib (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
All guests must show a valid photo ID and valid booking confirmation.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 18.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 18.0 per night
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, 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Russell Hotel Royal Tunbridge Wells
Russell Royal Tunbridge Wells
Russell Hotel Hotel
Russell Hotel Royal Tunbridge Wells
Russell Hotel Hotel Royal Tunbridge Wells
Russell Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 442 reviews
10 - Excellent
172
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 442 reviews
8 - Good
164
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 442 reviews
6 - Okay
81
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 442 reviews
4 - Poor
19
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 442 reviews
2 - Terrible
6
8.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Linda
Feb 16, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff very friendly
Linda
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Stephen
Jan 23, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant staff and a decent breakfast. Rooms are dated but comfortable enough for an overnight stay for business.
Stephen
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Pieter
Dec 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and friendly reception,good value for money and good location close to high street
Pieter
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Martyn
Nov 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes, comfortable room and friendly and helpful staff.
Staff were great, rooms and decor a bit dated but clean.
Leigh
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
John
Jan 26, 2026
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, very good fresh breakfast. Short walk into top of town. Rooms and general building "tired" and could with update but given the low price to stay no complaints
John
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rory
Feb 24, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were exemplary, very warm and made us feel at home immediately. The room was very clean and well appointed. Would definitely stay at The Russell Hotel again.
Only negative was the lighting in the room, which was not bright enough to read by, only a very small negative.
Fantastic place to stay. Great staff and service and wonderful breakfast
STEPHEN
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Stephen
Sep 4, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Facilities were adequate but staff were friendly and helpful and was handily located - easy walking distance - for local amenities
Stephen
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adrian
Dec 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly, warm, clean and comfortable.
What more do you need.
Adrian
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Bob
Jul 27, 2025
Breakfast really good
Bob
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mike
Sep 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really nice hotel and staff
Mike
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
William
Sep 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and breakfast was good. The hotel is looking very tired inside.
William
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Beverley
Nov 30, 2025
We had a wonderful time here. The hotel was in a very good location, easy walking distance from the town. We had a lovely twin room, which was very warm. We were greeted by a lovely lady, but all staff were great. The breakfast was delicious. We would go back.
First class staff throughout.
Especially helpful with specific difficulties
Best breakfast service in a long time and we take plenty of weekend holidays
Very 'tired' hotel. My room had no desk or proper table with appropriate chair. Had to 'make' my own to use my laptop comfortably. Breakfast was very average. Great location, though, so good value hotel if you just want B & B.