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City Inn Russell Square is just 0.5 miles from Kings Cross Station and the Eurostar service at St Pancras Station. It has compact rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. The elegant rooms at City Inn have tea and coffee-making facilities, an iPod docking station, a hairdryer and an iron. Russell Square Tube Station is a just few minutes' walk away, providing 10-minute links to the West End. The British Museum and the shops and bars of Covent Garden, Oxford Street and Soho are within approximately 1 mile of the hotel. All guest need to provide photo ID to stay at City Inn Russell Square.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.6


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
7.5
Facilities
6.8
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.2
Value for money
7.1
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
7.8
Low score for London
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Property questions and answers
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  • Can we drop off our bags before we check in and put them in the luggage hold room?

    You can drop your luggage in our hotel before you check in time. Please send enquire 3 days before your check in date and we will arrange to you.
    Answered on 30 May 2021
  • Is there a place to store my item? need to leave my bag at hotel when I checkout. Do you have secure storage. Will pick up after appointment

    Thank you for asking the question. We do have luggage storage facilities. We can store you luggage after you check-out but you have to collect it befo..
    Answered on 25 November 2022
  • Hi, do you have hair dryer?

    All rooms have hair dryer
    Answered on 20 August 2021
  • Hi can you please send a picture of the full room? The photos are of details. They don’t give a perspective of the actual size. Is there a window? Thx

    you can see the full image in our website https://cityinnrussellsquare.com/ All rooms have window
    Answered on 30 May 2021
  • We land in London in the morning of April 25, can we check in earlier like 11-12 or like can our luggage be held till we come back later?

    early check in is subject to availability. you can drop the luggage in our reception desk before check in time
    Answered on 15 March 2022
  • What is the latest time we can check in? We're flying into Heathrow from Sweden, due to land at 14.30 but it will take time to clear customs and get i..

    Our latest check-in time is 14:00. We send check-in instructions to all guest two days before their arrival. To get the instruction they need to fill ..
    Answered on 11 February 2023
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Hotel surroundings

Facilities of City Inn Russell Square

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Room service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Chinese

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
£5 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests should be aware that there are no lifts at the City Inn and access to the rooms is by stairs only. If you expect to arrive after 18.00, please inform the hotel in advance. Also, this is a self check-in hotel. The reception is not running 24 hours. All guests will receive pre-arrival registration link to fill with photo ID prior completing the online registration all guests will receive self check-in instructions 3 days prior to arrival. The hotel has a self check-in system. The property will contact you in advance with instructions.

A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about City Inn Russell Square

  • Room options at City Inn Russell Square include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Single
  • City Inn Russell Square offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at City Inn Russell Square is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at City Inn Russell Square may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • City Inn Russell Square is 1.3 miles from the centre of London. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.