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City Inn Russell Square

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near The British Museum

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.
A hallway with a reception desk, a fire exit sign, and a decorative floral arrangement.
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a large mirror on the wall.
A hallway with a marble floor, a dark staircase, white walls, and a mirror with a floral arrangement.
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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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42 Tavistock Place, London, England, WC1H 9RE
  • Place, University College London
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LCY-London City)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with white bedding and a single red pillow, a white bedside lamp, and a wooden nightstand.

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with a large bed, two pillows, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

7.2 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, Ensuite (3 Persons)

A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, and a bedside table.

Suite, Ensuite (3 Persons)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, Ensuite (4 Persons)

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a window with curtains, and a vase with flowers.

Suite, Ensuite (4 Persons)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a television, a window with curtains, and a vase with flowers.

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

London

London City Centre stay.Your stay at this London City Centre hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of The British Museum and Piccadilly Circus. Trafalgar Square and Hyde Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Cartwright Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University College London - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Russell Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • British Library - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The British Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • London (QQU-London Euston Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪TA’MINI Lebanese Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Marquis Cornwallis - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪China City - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Woolf & Whistle - ‬3 min walk

About this property

City Inn Russell Square

3-star hotel near The British Museum
As a guest of City Inn Russell Square, you'll find multilingual staff, express check-in, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • No smoking on site
City Inn Russell Square offers 10 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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The price is $147
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Baby toys

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 25 per day)
  • Street parking available

Things to do

  • Shopping mall

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 20 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 20 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 2 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property 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.

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 25 per day (328 ft away)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 20 and up, and the test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 20 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 2 days prior to check-in.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is City Inn Russell Square to the airport?

City Inn Russell Square is 9.4 mi (45-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at City Inn Russell Square?

As of Sep 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Inn Russell Square on Sep 13, 2026 start from $92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does City Inn Russell Square have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at City Inn Russell Square.

Does City Inn Russell Square offer free breakfast?

City Inn Russell Square does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at City Inn Russell Square?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at City Inn Russell Square?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at City Inn Russell Square?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does City Inn Russell Square have a pool?

City Inn Russell Square does not have a pool.

Does City Inn Russell Square have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is City Inn Russell Square to downtown London?

City Inn Russell Square is 1.2 mi away from London.

City Inn Russell Square Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 234 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good sized room, fridge was a bonus, clean and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had everything we needed for our single night stay, comfortable bed, teas/coffees etc. Location was close to British museum and easy 25 min walk to Covent Garden. Average rating mainly because it was a good middle of the road accommodation. Would use again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

hay fok

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staffs are nice. But the bathroom smells very bad.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

HANG SIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located at good location, easy walking distance to Euston station and Russel Square station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bonita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location very helpful and friendly staff. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable self check in very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reception very friendly and helpful. Good location. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Little nice place

Nice, clean and well run little place with top quality service. Would stay there any day
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean. Bed was comfortable. A little shabby but good price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very basic hotel,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walkable to underground and train stations, nice neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to find, good service and instructions. Would visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Charles

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Short walk to tube station and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vimbai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

Really central and clean room and host helped me with my suitcase
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was small and basic but as per London standards. Bed was comfortable but no air-con, which normally in England isn't a problem but we visited on the hottest day in May, there was an old air blower tower but it didn't really do much. However, even with the windows open and being next to a restaurant it wasn't too noisy and we slept well after our long day out. It was perfect for our needs as simply a base of operations for central London. A quick walk to the tube, really lovely area with lots of nice cafes and a fabulous Mediterranean restaurant. The owner was very accommodating and let us drop our suitcase off early so we could go off and enjoy the sights before check-in. TV reception was spotty but again we weren't there for that. Price for the accommodation was definitely reasonable and i would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gareth

Disliked: Amenities
Seems that the tube runs under the property so don’t hope for a sleep in. Can hear noise from other people in stairs and rooms. If you go out write down the code to the front door in case your phone is lost / stolen / dies on you. Cheap and convenient for a night stop
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Clean and comfortable.Good location and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Efficient check in hotel was very central east walking distance for tubes and train would definitely Stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good value for money

Basic accommodation, but all you need for a night stay in a convenient location. Comfortable bed, and the place was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Functional and you get what you pay for
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel near King's Cross Station

Well located hotel to King's Cross station, check in was smooth, luxury double room was very nice, great to see coffee machine in the room. Friendly staff, couldn't ask for any more.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lavinia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was small and cosy. Staff was very attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
good value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Central and clean for the money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Receptionist could speak no English and we had to communicate via a translation app on a mobile phone. The did however try his best to help but the language barrier made it very difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

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