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Luxury
4.5 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Luxury hotel remodeled in 2026 and located near Russell Square

Close to The British Museum and Piccadilly Circus, The Imperial provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a 24-hour gym. The on-site restaurant, Edit Lounge, offers lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted TV, and a lamp.

ACCESS

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table with a plant, and a view of the city through the window.

BAY

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, a small table with a plant, and a view of the city through large windows.

EDGE

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a small table with a plant and cup.

URBAN

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A room with a view of a cityscape, a small table with a plant, a book, and a cup.

CITY

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

HORIZON

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a small round table with a bottle and glasses, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

BEACON

  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

HIDEAWAY

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table with a plant, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

NEST

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

BLOOMSBURY BEACON

  • 92 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Large Twin Sofa Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in London City Centre neighborhood, The Imperial is connected to a rail/subway station. Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hyde Park and Russell Square. London Eye and Sky Garden are not to be missed. Visit our London travel guide
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Russell Square, 61-66, London, England, WC1B 5BB

What's nearby

  • A park with trees, grass, a statue, and buildings in the background during sunset.
    Russell Square
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A large classical building with columns and statues, surrounded by trees and a paved area with people walking.
    Bloomsbury Square
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Horse Hospital
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University College London
    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

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 27 per day)

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
  • Self parking fee: GBP 27 per day
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Imperial pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 27 per day.

What time is check-in at The Imperial?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Imperial?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Imperial located?

Located in London City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Russell Square and The British Museum. Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road are also within 15 minutes. Russell Square Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Holborn Underground Station is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

The Imperial Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was extremely helpful and kind
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property so modern. Staff was helpful and wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great safe location and very close to Fortitude Bakery which is definitely a plus
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Beautiful interior decoration.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Hotel is brand new, staff super eager to help. Greet location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff friendliness and helpfulness was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely personalised welcome and simple check-in. Offered water on arrival. Only stayed one night, but will start longer next time. Great location for British museum and tube
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely LOVED my stay here. Everything was a 10/10. Staff was amazing especially Saudi (sorry for the misspelling). I was injured before my trip and they were very accommodating to all my needs. Cant wait to comeback.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous! The rooftop restaurant and views are fantastic. I also love the Harris Miller toiletries and the beautiful magnolia fragrance diffused throughout the lobby!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The rioms were impeccable, hotel lobby was lavish, and the staff were hospitable. We only stayed for 1 night but it was a great experience. I definitely recommend this property and would look forward for future stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staffs are amazing, they know and do their job right way . Since the moment we checked in all went perfectly. Can’t appreciate enough for their hospitality. Definitely back in future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel had only re-opened after a major refurbishment . I only checked-in less than a week after re-opening. Everything needless to say was spotless and totally brand new. The staff were superb and well-trained and very helpful. Breakfast was a joy and the dining area was superb, a great panoramic view of much of central London. Probably the best hotel I've ever been in to date. I can totally recommend it
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a great stay for one night to celebrate my son’s 16th birthday. The moment we walked through the door the staff were friendly and attentive, the property is very new and fresh. I had contacted the hotel before hand to ask for a higher room and this was granted. When we came back from our show the staff had put in balloons and little message on the mirror wishing my son a happy birthday which was a lovely touch. The location is excellent and is walking distance to all the shows and some of London’s main attractions. I liked the little dressing area with the mirror and hairdryer, and the bathroom was pristine! We had breakfast included and what a great view to have to eat it. Would definitely recommend this hotel and would stay here again. Thank you to all the staff who were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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I genuinely had a really lovely stay here. I’ve watched it have a total refurb for the past 18 months and was looking forward to staying there. I wasn’t disappointed. The rooms were brand new, I don’t believe anyone had stayed in mine as the steamer was still boxed! Well designed, had one of the best sleeps in London (I stay for business), probably due to the inner door from the corridor. Breakfast was a lovely affair. Nice space, music a tad too loud but the food quality and service was very good. I had poached eggs on avocado toast, I asked for a side of bacon (which was a surcharge of about £6 - which seemed steep for 2-3 rashers of crispy bacon). I’ll definitely stay here again on business and would also recommend a leisure hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Gosh, where do I even begin?! From the moment I walked up to the hotel, I was greeted by the friendliest, most vibrant bellmen! The entire check-in process went so smoothly, and during that time, they took my suitcases up to my room. It was such a thoughtful touch and made the hotel’s hospitality stand out from the very beginning. As a solo female traveler, I felt completely safe and well taken care of throughout my stay. My girl Diana at the front desk went above and beyond her role—she is truly such a gem and I want to thank her again for making my experience that much greater from beginning to end <3 The upstairs restaurant was fabulous—very trendy and such a vibe. I know I’m probably spelling his name incorrectly, but Sayf really took care of me every time I went up there. He always made me feel so welcome, which was genuinely comforting. Aside from the amazing staff, the food was great! I had brunch there one day with a girlfriend, and she loved the place too, by the way! The views were immaculate, and dinner was also delicious. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting London. I definitely plan on returning! <3
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a stunning hotel. It is beautiful and the rooms, for London, are perfect. We were aware the hotel has only opened in the last 5 weeks and it clearly has a bit of teething issues. I still can't knock the surroundings and potential. Few minor issues - on check-in we were given zero information (where breakfast was/where our room was!) which seemed odd (we chased another member of staff to find out). Secondly - house keeping didn't change the dirty coffee cups, restock teabags/coffee/biscuits or replace the water. When reception were informed approximately an hour later we were given more coffee pods and water but no fresh cups/biscuits. Fairly minor but details that can easily be fixed. Breakfast each morning allowed us one dish from the menu. Each morning (3 in total) we waited in excess of 20-30 minutes for our breakfast and it was always cold. The first morning I sent our eggs back because I can't do cold eggs but even after the waitress on day three said 'I'll make sure your eggs are hot' they came out cold (fridge cold). Again sounds like moaning but they are little details that are easily fixed and I suspect is down to efficiency in the kitchen. I still would go back to this hotel and do hope to in the future but the early days of staff settling need to be expected. Absolutely fabulous location and the evening food in the bar was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Completely renovated. We had a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Exceeded my expectations.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome location! Stayed there opening weekend. Walked to British Museum, 1/2 block from tube. Rooms were a good size, bedding and towels heavenly. Had a hard time navigating the high tech lights. Couldn't figure out the google cast from laptop. Called downstairs but no one ended up coming. Assuming new commissioning challenges so not a big deal. Champagne on arrival, stunning patio overlooking London for breakfast, which was decadent and had an outstanding variety. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Todo excelente y muy buen servicio
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026