City Inn Russell Square Hotel London

6.6
Good
(118 reviews)

42 Tavistock Pl, London WC1H 9RE, United Kingdom

+44 20 7837 3077

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Hotel Description

City Inn Russell Square Hotel London, located at 42 Tavistock Pl, London WC1H 9RE, United Kingdom, is nestled in a vibrant area with easy access to key landmarks and attractions. Just a short walk from the iconic British Library, the hotel offers a perfect blend of modern convenience and historical charm. The hotel’s design reflects a contemporary style, while maintaining an inviting atmosphere that ensures a relaxing stay for guests. The hotel is surrounded by bustling streets, with St. Pancras International rail hub nearby, making it an ideal base for both business and leisure travelers.
Each room at City Inn Russell Square is designed with comfort in mind, offering spacious accommodations and a relaxing ambiance. The rooms come equipped with essential amenities like refrigerators, coffee makers, and private bathrooms, making guests feel at home. The hotel’s attention to detail in room design and cleanliness ensures that guests enjoy a peaceful and restful stay.
The hotel boasts several special amenities that set it apart, including high-speed internet access throughout the property, self-parking, and a local shuttle service. Additionally, guests can enjoy the convenience of an airport shuttle, private car service, and car rental services onsite, ensuring that all travel needs are met with ease.
Accessibility is a priority at City Inn Russell Square, with nearby public transportation options making it easy to explore London’s famous landmarks. St. Pancras International is just a 13-minute walk away, offering direct connections to major train stations and airports. The hotel is also well-connected to Heathrow, London City, and Gatwick airports, ensuring that guests can easily reach their destinations.
The health and safety of guests are paramount, and the hotel has implemented strict measures to provide peace of mind. With a smoke-free policy, 24-hour front desk service, and medical assistance available on call, guests can feel secure throughout their stay.
Guests staying at City Inn Russell Square can enjoy a range of exciting activities nearby. Whether it’s visiting the British Museum just 10 minutes away or taking in the stunning views from the lastminute.com London Eye, there’s no shortage of things to do.
Nearby top attractions include the British Museum, National Gallery, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the London Eye, and the British Library, all within easy reach of the hotel. These world-renowned cultural and historical sites offer a unique glimpse into London’s rich heritage.
Food lovers will appreciate the variety of dining options close to the hotel, with highly recommended restaurants offering a range of cuisines from Cantonese to traditional British fare. Local favorites include the renowned 'Borough Market' and 'The Ledbury,' both offering top-quality meals.
City Inn Russell Square Hotel London invites you to experience a welcoming atmosphere and all the comfort and convenience needed for a memorable stay in London. Whether you're here for business, leisure, or a mix of both, this hotel is sure to make your visit to the capital a truly enjoyable one.

The Most Outstanding Trait

1. Walking distance to the British Library and the British Museum

2. 5-minute walk to the nearest public transit

3. Guests have praised the high-quality service and staff

4. The hotel is equipped with convenient facilities like refrigerators and coffee makers

5. The hotel offers airport shuttle, private car service, and car rental onsite

6. Proximity to key cultural and historical attractions such as St. Paul's Cathedral and The National Gallery

7. High-speed internet available throughout the hotel for business and leisure guests

8. Self-parking and convenient access to taxis and public transportation

9. Smoke-free property with strict health and safety measures in place

10. Kid-friendly accommodations with family-oriented amenities


9.2 Exceptional

Location rating

Top sights

The British Museum
10 min
The National Gallery
14 min
St. Paul's Cathedral
10 min
lastminute.com London Eye
14 min
The British Library
8 min
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Good to know

Check-in14:00
Check-out10:00
Location rating9.2
Nearest airportLondon City Airport
Travel time to airport39 min

Location

42 Tavistock Pl, London WC1H 9RE, United Kingdom

Airports:

Heathrow Airport

Taxi: 53 min

Transit: 58 min

London City Airport

Taxi: 39 min

Transit: 47 min

London Luton Airport

Transit: 46 min

Taxi: 1 hr 3 min

London Stansted Airport

Taxi: 1 hr 6 min

Transit: 1 hr 8 min

London Gatwick Airport

Transit: 1 hr 7 min

Taxi: 1 hr 34 min

London Southend Airport

Transit: 1 hr 18 min

Taxi: 1 hr 20 min

Transit:

Highbury & Islington

Taxi: 16 min

Walking: 46 min

Old Street

Taxi: 13 min

Walking: 43 min

St Pancras International

Walking: 13 min

Bond Street

Taxi: 14 min

Walking: 33 min

Tottenham Court Road

Taxi: 10 min

Walking: 21 min


Nearby locations

9.2

Exceptional Location

Saint Pancras

Busy area with major rail hub St. Pancras International, plus exhibitions at the British Library.

Top Attractions


Amenities and Facilities

Languages spoken

Cantonese

Dutch

English

Accessibility

Not accessible

Accessible parking

Food & drink

No breakfast

Wellness

No fitness center

No spa

Doctor on call

Pools

No pools

No hot tub

Rooms

No air conditioning

Refrigerator in some rooms

Coffee maker

Parking & transportation

Parking

Self parking

Airport shuttle

Private car service

Car rental onsite

Local shuttle

Pets

No pets

Services

Front desk

Baggage storage

Convenience store

Currency exchange

Social hour

Wake up calls

Housekeeping

Policies & payments

Smoke-free property

Credit cards

Debit cards

NFC mobile payments

Cash

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Shower

Children

Kid-friendly

Internet

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi in public areas


Reviews

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6.2

63 reviews

Wonderful
16
Excellent
13
Good
10
Below Average
8
Not Good
16
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Ilaria

5/5
For London standards I have to say very good. Large room and very large bathroom. Everything clean and great location. Slightly dated furnishings.

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E I

1/5
This is the worst hotel in London, very poorly insulated, you can hear everything from other rooms, noise from fan, bed smells likeSweat, bed is 1.35 and 1.90, there is no room for 2 people, stairs are dangerous! Don't book here!

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Steven Docherty

5/5
Great location only 9 minutes from Euston. Great communication from staff and were able to drop our bags off early free of charge. Would definitely recommend.

Room 5

Service 5

Location5

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Matthew S

1/5
Do not stay here! We only spent 15 minutes at this hotel before paying over £200 to stay somewhere else. The room had mould and damp above the bed, the bed sheets had a dirty mark, mugs provided for tea and coffee were dirty. …

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Susana G

1/5
It's a scam.We booked a Deluxe Double Room for our stay in London.1. The room was advertised as a 25 sqm room in Booking. It wasn't more than 15 sqm (being generous).2. Extremely dirty. The room is advertised as "hypoallergenic". There's a thick layer of dust everywhere, spiderwebs inside of the room (we even got 2 spiders running around), dirty blankets with spots, including a pubic hair, and hairs also in the mugs.3. The room was badly insulated, so we could hear the other guests and the street noise clearly.4. The walls and ceiling is quite dirty, full of spots.5. All of this has been pointed out by previous guests in the comments. The owner replies that they will take care, but they don't and they don't care.6. It was so bad that we left.Please like this comment so people avoid being scammed during their holidays. I leave you some pictures too.

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Judit Ysac

3/5
Correct to spend one night. The room is small and had dust in some places (it shows that they cleaned superficially) but it was comfortable and functional.

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Irina Ele

1/5
Although location is 5stars the rooms are accessible only by very narrow tight stairs. Pillows were dirty and they smelled badly of sweat even though the bedsheets were clean…

Room 2

Location5

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Daniel Mathisen

2/5
Would not recommend.1. We showed up before check-in time and was allowed to leave our bags. When we later checked in the room was not at all cleaned after the previous guests. The receptionist apologized (the cleaner had already left for the day), and we could come back in 30-40 minutes. Fortunately, we were refunded half of the price for the room. How the room was cleaned is a mystery.2. The room was not cleaned very well, with dust on most surfaces, and a thick layer of dust in the window (I regret trying to blow on it). There were multiple different stains on walls and the side of the bed. The two bottles of shower gel had clearly been reused. The teaspoons had stains of previous use on them. They had clearly not been cleaned. There were no hand towels.3. What you would normally call water pressure is at best a slight trickle in the shower. Forget about washing your hair.4. The bathroom is tiny.5. The stairs are very, very narrow, and traversing them with luggage is a challenge.6. The desk in the romm is at a slant, leading to a fun haunted drawer that keeps popping out.I guess kudos to the receptionist for making the room somewhat livable (he looked just as surprised as us at the state of the room), but one would expect the hotel had routines for checking the rooms between guests.

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Pablo

2/5
Good location and price for a bad hotel

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Annette W

3/5
Room was small but had high ceilings so didn't seem too cramped. Was clean. Comfortable bed. Good shower. Iron and ironing board in room along with a hairdryer. Tea and coffee making facilities available too. Clean towels each day. Central for all amenities. |As had been mentioned the stair has narrow treads but not too bad.