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Imperial Hotel

3.5 of 5
Russell Square, London WC1 5BB, England
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Imperial Hotel
Ranked #488 of 1,069 hotels in London
3.5 of 5 stars 497 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Russell Square(30)
  • British museum(16)
  • Very good(14)
  • Tube station(13)
  • English breakfast(9)
  • Friendly and helpful(9)
  • First nights(8)
  • Single room(7)
  • Would definitely stay(6)
  • Great location(5)
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Harrisonburg, Virginia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
1
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I stayed here for 3 nights after staying at the Royal National Hotel (a sister property) for 2 nights, and the Imperial is MUCH better. The rooms were cleaner and nicer for one thing. Also, the English breakfast is included in the rate, which was good and satisfying. The housekeepers were nice enough to let me borrow an adapter when... More

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Bromley
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

I stayed there for one night with my daughter during hectic weekend Dance Comp! Will a late night and an very early start, the hotel was minutes walk away and very accomadating to our needs. The room was basic but very clean and the view of Russell Square was amazing. The Porter was especially helpful, recommending where to go eat... More

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England
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

This is a good value hotel, with great location. Clean and recently renovated. Breakfast is not wonderful but not at all bad, though the waiters have a game where they try to avoid giving you tea or coffee. Last time we stayed visit blighted by loud and probably overoccupied room next door. Think this is exception rather than rule -... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Just returned from very sunny weekend break with 3 besties. Upon arrival our rooms were ready (it was only 11.30) so we were very impressed and to then be infromed our rooms were upgraded even better !. Room was lovely and spacious with twin beds, sofa, easy chair and table and huge dressing table. Trouser press, hair dryer, large t.v... More

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newcastle upon tyne
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

we stayed two nights at this hotel which has an excellent location in central london. it was oddly old fashioned - sheets and blankets not duvets, a key on a metal stick which you had to hand in at reception every time you came in or out, and towels you have done some sand papering with! however the staff were... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

We stayed at the Imperial Hotel in London for 2 nights. Our room was a basic but clean twin room overlooking the fountain below, consisting of a double bed, a single chair and a desk. However, my sister and her husband were lucky enough to be upgraded to a double room which was lovely, consisting of a double bed, double... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Stayed here for one night this week. Modern reception area, but the rest of the hotel certainly needs updating. Distinct smell of cigarettes in most public areas. Bar which looks so nice on the website was not even open at 10pm. Everywhere looked derelict! Location is good, rooms very basic. More

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Mumbai
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

Great location near the british museum. Me and my parents were in a triple room which had 3 good sized beds and nice basic amenities. The housekeeper tried to adress to all our needs. The wi-fi in the room is a bit thready however you can always access the wi-fi in the lounge. The buffet break fast is repetitive though... More

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Saint Julian's, Malta
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

I was travelling on Business and stayed in this hotel last November. My God!! How could the British authorities allow such a hotel to be in operation. The style of the hotel is as good as when it first opened and the operation systems they use in the Front Office is ancient. The rooms as the rest of the hotel... More

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Booked here for a two day theatre trip to London. OK so it is not the Ritz but it does offer an excellent location for museums, tube, buses, shops, stations (Kings X, St Pancras, Euston, etc), restaurants and many theatres. All of these are within easy walking distance. The rooms are on the small side but livable with for a... More

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Address: Russell Square, London WC1 5BB, England
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