In the heart of London, City Inn Russell Square offers a convenient retreat with shopping at your doorstep. Connect to WiFi and enjoy express check-in and check-out while appreciating the helpful multilingual staff.
London (QQU-London Euston Train Station) - 10 min walk
London (QQS-St. Pancras International Train Station) - 10 min walk
London Euston Station - 10 min walk
Russell Square Underground Station - 4 min walk
Euston Underground Station - 10 min walk
King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 10 min walk
Restaurants
The Marquis Cornwallis - 2 min walk
TA’MINI Lebanese Bakery - 1 min walk
Nonna Selena Pizzeria - 3 min walk
Lord John Russell - 1 min walk
Gourmet Burger Kitchen - 3 min walk
About this property
City Inn Russell Square
City Inn Russell Square offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of University College London and Russell Square. Also, The British Museum and Tottenham Court Road are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Russell Square Underground Station is 4 minutes and Euston Underground Station is 10 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:30 AM - 4:30 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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
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Parking
Offsite parking within 328 ft (GBP 25 per day)
Street parking available
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Traveling with children
Toys
Outlet covers
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Shopping mall on site
Accessibility
Hand-held showerheads
Visual fire alarm
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Champagne service
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 25 per day (328 ft away)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.
This property is professionally cleaned.
Also known as
Belle Cour Russell Square
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London Belle Cour Russell Square Hotel
Hotel Belle Cour Russell Square
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City Inn Russell Square Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
Does City Inn Russell Square offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, City Inn Russell Square does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at City Inn Russell Square?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at City Inn Russell Square?
No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at City Inn Russell Square?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at City Inn Russell Square and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include The British Museum (13-min walk) and Piccadilly Circus (1.5 mi), along with Trafalgar Square (1.5 mi) and Hyde Park (2 mi).
What's the area around City Inn Russell Square like?
City Inn Russell Square is a short 4-minute walk from Russell Square Underground Station and 5 minutes' walk from Russell Square.
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City Inn Russell Square Reviews
Reviews
7.4
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
6/10 Good
Sep 7, 2025
Wouldn't use again
Room was very small and smell emanated from the shower drain, which they had covered and asked for you to remove before showering. Bee aware there are no lifts and we were on 3rd floor with extremely narrow steps.
sue
sue, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 27, 2025
Very basic hotel,
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2025
Great location, walkable to underground and train stations, nice neighborhood
Lucas
Lucas, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 30, 2025
good value
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 30, 2025
Pre-trip communication was excellent. Really clear instructions.
Room was basic but clean. Bed was comfy, water pressure was fantastic. Coffee machine in room needed deep cleaning
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2024
Excellent location very helpful and friendly staff. We would stay again.
Bonita
Bonita, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 2, 2025
Super dirty
The room is super dirty. The cups there have disgusting stains. Thx toilet smelt. No noise proof at all. Heard people moving furniture or talking all night long.
Hang Fung
Hang Fung, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 21, 2024
Clean comfortable self check in very good.
Neil
Neil, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2024
Clean and comfortable.Good location and very quiet.
Jeremy
Jeremy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 16, 2023
Little nice place
Nice, clean and well run little place with top quality service. Would stay there any day
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2025
Great value stay!
Great room for the cost. We had to contact the hotel to ensure accessibility and were instantly retooled to the ground floor family room which had plenty of room and a big shower.
The only downside and it wasn’t really, was the beautiful original sash windows that we could open, didn’t keep much noise out so the foxes woke us up at 2am!!
Really not an issue!!
Felicity
Felicity, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jan 25, 2025
While the property was conveniently placed, it was definitely not a 4 star hotel!
Kim
Kim, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 15, 2023
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 8, 2024
The room was small and cosy. Staff was very attentive.
Lavinia
Lavinia, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 27, 2025
Flies
There were some flies and dead flies on the floor.
Tsz Yu
Tsz Yu, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2025
Great little hotel. Perfectly situated for my visit (came to see a show at the BBC). Check in was easy. The reception has someone there for some hours during the day but you’re given a door code for outside those hours. 5 mins walk from Russell Square tube station.
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2024
Very easy to find, good service and instructions. Would visit again.
Matt
Matt, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2024
Efficient check in hotel was very central east walking distance for tubes and train would definitely Stay again
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 6, 2023
Nice place
Really central and clean room and host helped me with my suitcase
Vimbai
Vimbai, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 16, 2024
great
Pelin
Pelin, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 24, 2024
Central and clean for the money
J
J, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 1, 2023
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.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Dec 3, 2023
Short walk to tube station and good location.
Charles
Charles, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2024
We had a very comfortable stay at this centrally located hotel, several minutes walk to the nearest Tube station.
We arrived at 1:15pm and our room was ready. Having already checked in online, we just left our bags in the room and headed back out.
Room was warm, comfortable and check out was as simple as leaving the room key in our room. Would recommend this property.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Mar 10, 2025
Terrible
Absolutely terrible, room smelly and dirty, lipstick on sheets, no reception or anyone to contact with problems, bathroom was filthy. The area was really rough and we did not feel safe.