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An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a modern building in the background.
A modern hotel lobby with a long dining area, a reception desk, and a large window with curtains.
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 bathroom with a mirror, wooden cabinets, a sink, and a patterned floor.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is NZ$491
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug

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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

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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BAY

BAY

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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EDGE

EDGE

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

URBAN

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

HORIZON

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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BEACON

BEACON

  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

HIDEAWAY

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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NEST

NEST

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

BLOOMSBURY BEACON

  • 92 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Large Single Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

London

The Imperial puts you in the heart of London, connected to a railway/underground station and within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Russell Square and The British Museum. Highlights at this luxury hotel include a restaurant, a 24-hour gym and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Edit Lounge, is open for lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find a 24-hour front desk, dry cleaning/laundry services and multilingual staff. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 20-minute walk of this 4.5-property class London City Centre hotel, attractions include Oxford Street and Leicester Square.

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Horse Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University College London - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bloomsbury Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • SOAS University of London - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fitz's Brasserie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe in the Gardens - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Noxy Brothers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Tropea - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Imperial

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and dry cleaning/laundry services are also featured at the luxury The Imperial. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of The Imperial was completed in August 2026.

This 4.5-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 357 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • Built in 1970
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Imperial offers 357 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with smart speakers.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries and hairdryers. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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.
  • Lift
  • 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

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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: GBP 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Imperial?

Yep, The Imperial has a self car park, for a fee. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

How much does it cost to stay at The Imperial?

As of 28 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Imperial on 30 Aug 2026 start from NZ$491, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What makes The Imperial a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Imperial.

Does The Imperial serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Imperial?

No, The Imperial does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Imperial?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Imperial?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

The Imperial Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

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

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Visited last weekend after the recent refurb, very impressed. Welcome drink on arrival , Gorgeous decor. Room was huge, all staff amazing. Super friendly to us and my little boy. Very chatty. Didn’t get to make use of the rooftop area but looked fab, we were only there 1 night and had a packed itinerary. Great location, We walked to postal museum and then on the evening walked back from Covent Garden. Robes in the room and comfy bed. We will be back and recommend this hotel to friends and family. We paid around £205 with an nhs discount and I’ve paid that was premier inn at King’s Cross before so as you can imagine there is no comparison. Hope it doesn’t go up in price too much!
Stayed 1 night 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