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The Imperial

4.5 star property

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A short walk from Russell Square and The British Museum, 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
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, a wall-mounted lamp, and a large window with curtains.

ACCESS

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, a wall-mounted lamp, and a large window with curtains.

BAY

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a mirror, wooden cabinets, a sink, and a patterned floor.

EDGE

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a wall-mounted artwork, and a door.

URBAN

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair. There are two windows with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a lamp on the nightstand.

CITY

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a lamp.

HORIZON

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, a dining area with chairs, a large abstract painting, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

BEACON

  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a window with a painting, and a sink.

HIDEAWAY

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

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A modern living room with a green sofa, patterned carpet, and abstract wall art.

NEST

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

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A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

BLOOMSBURY BEACON

  • 92 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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 Barbican Centre 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 - 0.2 km
  • A cobblestone path with fallen leaves, a hedge, and a row of historic buildings with ornate architecture.
    Bloomsbury Square
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Art Workers Guild
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University College London
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • SOAS University of London
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

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

About this property

The Imperial

  • Luxury hotel remodeled in 2026 and located near Russell Square
  • Close to The British Museum and Leicester Square, 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.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and multilingual staff
    • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All 357 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like air conditioning and smart speakers.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
    • Wardrobes/closets, smart speakers, and electric kettles

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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 (surcharge)

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)

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 28 for adults and GBP 28 for children
  • 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, 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
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 a fee.

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 5-minute walk of Russell Square and University College London. The British Museum 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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