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Imperial Hotel

3.5 of 5
Russell Square, London WC1 5BB, England
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Imperial Hotel
Ranked #483 of 1,069 hotels in London
3.5 of 5 stars 501 Reviews
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  • Russell Square(30)
  • British museum(16)
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  • Tube station(13)
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Stayed here for a theatre break.the value for money is ok.. Rooms are just basic., although it was impossible to get a good nights sleep.. Are room was on the front of hotel and we could just hear noise all night. The hotel staff are foreign so it was quite difficult getting directions from them. We also brought tickets to... More

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Thessaloniki, Greece
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The hotel is very well located just minutes away from Russell square tube station. The room was basic but clean. The breakfast unfortunately was strictly english so I would prefer a continental one. The reception people were polite and friendly.The price was quite good though. A minus is also that it doesn't have any family-quad rooms...

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Derby
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Rooms very clean and Bathroom in particular was spotless This hotel is Good Value given it's position(10 min walk Covent Garden/15 mins Oxford St) Breakfast was Buffet style and while choice was strictly English(Cereal/Bacon& Eggs etc) there is a plentiful supply of it! Staff Very helpful though Check in System seems a little laborious(Check in at one desk and collect... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012
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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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17 reviews 17 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

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 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 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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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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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
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 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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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 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 11 May 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.

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Address: Russell Square, London WC1 5BB, England
Price range (per night):* S$195 - 378

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