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The Imperial

4.5 star property

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HIDEAWAY
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains
EDGE
Executive lounge
Fitness studio

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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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, The British Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

ACCESS

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

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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URBAN

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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CITY

CITY

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

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HORIZON

HORIZON

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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BEACON

BEACON

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

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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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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

BLOOMSBURY BEACON

  • 92 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King 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 Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Road.

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University College London - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bloomsbury Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The British Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tottenham Court Road - 9 min walk - 0.8 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

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fitz's Brasserie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪'The Level' Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Noxy Brothers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe in the Gardens - ‬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
  • Smoke-free property

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 11:00 AM

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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, 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
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 cash deposit, credit card or debit 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.

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 11:00 AM.

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