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Hotel Russell

Russell Square
London, United Kingdom WC1B 5BE

Location. The Russell Hotel overlooks Bloomsburys tree lined Russell Square in London, England. The hotel is located three blocks from the British Museum. Covent Garden and West End theaters are positioned one kilometer from the hotel.
Hotel Features. Housed within a grand terracotta building, The Russell Hotel reflects detailed Renaissance architectural influences. The interior claims many original features such as Sicilian marble columns, vaulted ceilings, massive chandeliers, a restored mosaic floor, and a grand marble staircase. Fitzroy Dolls Restaurant features a grand dining room where international cuisine and British favorites are served. Kings Bar offers a relaxed atmosphere and is known as a popular site for pre dinner drinks. The Russell Hotel houses 20 function rooms that accommodate up to 450 guests. Wireless Internet access is available for a fee. The business centre offers two computers equipped with high speed Internet access. Additional property amenities include 24 hour concierge services, laundry facilities and currency exchange.

Guestrooms. The Russell Hotel offers 373 air conditioned guestrooms presented in distinct traditional, modern and contemporary styles. Accommodations boast silver chandeliers, two telephones, full length mirrors, laptop compatible, in room safes and beds with headboard mounted reading lamps. Standard rooms include coffeemakers and refrigerators upon request. Rooms are equipped with satellite television. Select rooms boast plasma screen televisions, bedside ceiling hung lights, Egyptian cotton linens and beds with glass headboards. Bathrooms in renovated guestrooms feature multi jet showers, marble counters and raised glass basins. High speed Internet access is available in all accommodations.

Expert Tip. Fitzroy Dolls restaurant was named after the famous architect who also designed the Titanics almost identical restaurant. Virginia Woolf, who used to frequent the hotel bar, was quoted as saying One can not think well, love well or sleep well unless one dines well.

Rates:
142.15 - 381.73

Number Of Rooms: 380
Number Of Floors: 8
Check In Time: 2 p.m.
Check Out Time: 12 p.m.

Amenities:
In House Dining
In House Bar
Children Allowed
Data Ports
Meeting Rooms
Business Center

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Hotel Russell
Russell Square
London, United Kingdom WC1B 5BE

Driving Directions:
From London Heathrow Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 30 km (18 miles).

The extensive London Underground system connects the hotel with the rest of central London. The Underground stations closest to the hotel are Russell Square and Holborn. There is also a wide choice of buses. The hotel can order black taxi cabs on request.

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