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Radisson Blu Hotel, London Tottenham Court Road - Formerly Kenilworth, London
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About the Hotel
97 Great Russel Street,
London,
United Kingdom,
WC1B 3BL,
Greater London
Radisson Blu Hotel, London Tottenham Court Road - Formerly Kenilworth is situated in the cultural hub of Bloomsbury. The hotel showcases a blend of modern elegance and local charm. It is in close proximity to iconic attractions such as The British Museum and Covent Garden. This location makes it a significant choice for both leisure and business travellers looking to explore central London.
Location
Situated near Tottenham Court Road, the hotel is ideally positioned for exploring the surrounding area. Guests can easily walk to London's landmarks, including the Dominion Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company. The nearest tube station is Tottenham Court Road, providing convenient access to various parts of the city. Local attractions such as Camden’s boutiques and Soho’s theatres are also within a short distance.
Rooms
The hotel features 186 bedrooms and suites designed for comfort and convenience. Each room is equipped with amenities such as air-conditioning, a TV, and a Nespresso machine. Premium Rooms offer additional space and a seating area, while suites include a lounge area with specially commissioned furniture. Thoughtful touches like crisp linen and handpainted silks enhance the overall experience.
Eat & Drink
Dining at Radisson Blu is characterized by diverse culinary offerings at Scoff & Banter and Steak & Lobster. Scoff & Banter serves locally sourced Modern European dishes and is known for its indulgent afternoon tea. The Steak & Lobster restaurant offers signature cuts of steak and freshly grilled lobster, providing a classic dining experience. The Farmer's Selection menu highlights exceptional local produce with seasonal dishes.
Leisure & Business
This hotel is equipped with versatile meeting rooms suitable for both small meetings and larger events accommodating up to 700 guests. A dedicated team is available to assist with event planning and AV requirements. Guests have access to a virtual concierge, Edward, ready to take requests around the clock. Amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi and well-appointed facilities to ensure a productive stay.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Spacious Comfort
Our room was impressively spacious and kept in pristine condition, which made for a truly relaxing stay.view full review
Delicious Breakfast
The breakfast offered a great variety of options and was a delightful start to our day, despite the busy hour.view full review
Spotless Bathrooms
The bathroom was immaculate, providing a refreshing sanctuary that enhanced our overall experience.view full review
Cozy Retreat
The bedroom was beautifully decorated with plenty of plug sockets, ensuring we had all the conveniences we needed.view full review
General
No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Currency exchange
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access
Sports & Fitness
Fitness centre
Services
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Dining
In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus
Business
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children
Cots
Children's menu
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Turndown service
Mirror
Armchair
Ironing facilities
Bathroom
Bathtub
Free toiletries
Media
Flat-screen TV
Direct dial telephone
AM/FM alarm clock
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Location
97 Great Russel Street,
London,
United Kingdom,
WC1B 3BL,
Greater London
Map view
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97 Great Russel Street,
London,
United Kingdom,
WC1B 3BL,
Greater London
City landmarks
Westminster Bridge Road Riverside Building
Coca-Cola London Eye
2.0
km
Garden
Buckingham Palace
2.1
km
Square
Trafalgar Square
1.2
km
Museum
National Gallery
1.3
km
Church
Westminster Abbey
2.1
km
Elizabeth Tower - Houses of Parliament
Big Ben
2.7
km
Gallery
Tate Modern
2.3
km
Square
Piccadilly Circus
1.2
km
Park
Hyde Park
2.9
km
Public Building
Houses of Parliament
2.1
km
Marylebone Rd
Madame Tussauds London
2.8
km
Church
St Paul's Cathedral
2.1
km
Market
Borough Market
2.9
km
Clive Steps
Churchill War Rooms
2.0
km
Gallery
National Portrait Gallery
1.0
km
Museum
London Transport Museum
910 m
Whitehall Palace Whitehall Horse Guards Avenue
Banqueting House
1.6
km
Great Central House
Marylebone
1.9
km
Museum
Sir John Soane's Museum
850 m
Castle
Tower of London
3.8
km
Library
British Library
1.9
km
Palace
St James's Park
2.1
km
Gallery
Wallace Collection
2.0
km
Event hall
Somerset House
1.3
km
Nearby
Museum
The British Museum
230 m
Opera House
Covent Garden
470 m
Oxford Street
Oxford Street
540 m
Bloomsbury
Gordon Square
490 m
Seven Dials Covent Garden
Seven Dials
500 m
Restaurants
Scoff & Banter Bloomsbury
20 m
Radisson Blu Edwardian Kenilworth 97 Great Russell Street
Pizza Express
270 m
80-81 St. Martin's Lane Covent Garden
Malabar Junction
90 m
107 Great Russell Street Bloomsbury
Tea & Tattle
80 m
41 Great Russell Street
Pizzeria
270 m
Great Russell Street Ground floor
Dalloway Terrace
150 m
16-22 Great Russell Street
The Coral Room
100 m
16-22 Great Russell Street The Bloomsbury Hotel
GR80's @ Jury's Hotel
130 m
Jurys Hotel 16-22 Great Russell Street
The Bloomsbury Club Bar
150 m
16-22 Great Russell Street The Bloomsbury Hotel
The Bloomsbury
170 m
111A Great Russell Street
Cafe Babka
100 m
44 Great Russell Street
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
74%
liked the hotel and would stay again
beautiful staff
stylish hotel
unpleasant dining
room for dining improvement
7.4/10
Very good
Rooms
6.9
Location
8.9
Service
7.5
Dining
7.2
Guest reviews
7.4/10
based on 22 reviews
7.7
7.7/10based on 5969 reviews
John
United Kingdom,
April
2024
9.0/10
I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The rooms were spotlessly clean and comfortable, equipped with all the essentials like a fridge, kettle, hairdryer, and satellite TV. The staff was amazing, always helpful and friendly. The location was excellent, within easy walking distance to many attractions. The dining experience was quite good with delicious options. Overall, a great value for the money.
Rooms
8.0
The room was very small, but had everything we needed and was still very comfortable.
Service
9.0
The staff was very helpful and friendly, offering another more spacious room.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location is one of its biggest strengths, walking distance from everything we wanted to see and do.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was very good and tasty with plenty of delicious choices.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel offers great facilities and amenities for a comfortable stay.
James
United Kingdom,
February
2024
9.0/10
The hotel is bang in the centre of London, making it highly recommended for its excellent location within easy walking distance of local sights and attractions. The rooms were large and comfortable, albeit a bit small for one night, but still cozy. The service was top-notch, with smiley and helpful staff who went above and beyond to ensure comfort. The dining options were varied and delish, offering plenty of choices. The facilities were excellent, providing a clean and pleasant environment.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were large and comfortable, albeit a bit small for one night, but still cozy.
Service
9.0
The staff was very smiley and helpful, going above-and-beyond to help and ensure comfort.
Location
10.0
The hotel is in an ideal location, just round the corner from Oxford Street and within easy walking distance to lots of main attractions. Highly convenient for travelers visiting London for shows.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was delish, with plenty of choices from hot to cold selections.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were excellent, providing a clean and pleasant environment.
Archibald
United Kingdom,
February
2024
6.6/10
The hotel's location is perfect for exploring the city, close to restaurants and bars, with a Mediterranean style coffee shop for breakfast. The rooms were very dated and noisy due to their position opposite the lift, making it hard to rest. Despite the busy atmosphere, the staff were friendly and welcoming. Breakfast had a good selection but the service was a bit slow. Overall, a convenient and central location, but some room for improvement in room quality and service.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms are very dated and noisy, opposite the lift, affecting sleep quality.
Service
7.0
The staff were friendly and welcoming despite the busy atmosphere.
Location
8.0
The hotel is centrally located, ideal for exploring the city and near the tube station.
Dining
6.0
Breakfast had a good selection but service was slow, can be improved.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers essential services like room service and laundry.
Daniel
United Kingdom,
January
2024
6.8/10
Staying at the Radisson was a mixed experience. While the hotel looked a little tired and the noise levels were unexpected, it was overall a nice place to stay. The service was a bit of a letdown with slow responses and apparent dishonesty about room availability. The location was good for specific attractions but lacked some conveniences. The dining was enjoyable but had some timing issues. The facilities were adequate but nothing extraordinary.
Rooms
7.0
The room felt like going up to an attic and was smaller than expected for a mid-price range hotel.
Service
5.0
The service was slow and there were concerns about honesty regarding room availability.
Location
7.0
The hotel's location was convenient for some attractions but lacked certain amenities.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was good overall, but timing issues caused inconveniences.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel facilities were sufficient but not exceptional.
John
United States,
December
2023
6.8/10
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The location was perfect, just a short walk from Tottenham Court Road train station, and close to Covent Garden, theaters, Oxford Street, and the British Museum. The rooms, however, were small and not as clean as expected, with holes in the curtains and noise coming in through the old windows. The service had its ups and downs, from a quick upgrade and room access to some issues with unresponsive staff. Dining options were good, but there were some delays in serving hot dishes. Despite the flaws, I enjoyed the stylish ambiance and the hotel's helpful and friendly staff.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms were small and had some cleanliness issues. It felt like staying in a converted cupboard for sleep and shower.
Service
6.0
The service had its moments, from a smooth upgrade and quick room access to disappointing instances like unresponsive staff and delays in fulfilling requests.
Location
9.0
The location was fantastic, within walking distance to many attractions and close to public transportation options. It was a major strength of the hotel.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience offered good choices, but there were delays in serving some items. The staff did cater to dietary needs like vegan and gluten-free.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent overall, with nothing exceptional to highlight.
Arnold
United Kingdom,
December
2023
7.0/10
The hotel had a fantastic location, conveniently close to attractions like the British Museum and the West End. The rooms were on the smaller side but surprisingly comfortable. The service, while generally good, seemed a bit rushed at times. The dining experience was pleasant overall but had some delays. The facilities were satisfactory, offering what was needed for a short stay.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were small but surprisingly comfortable.
Service
7.0
The service was good, though slightly rushed at times.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was excellent, close to major attractions like the British Museum and the West End.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was pleasant overall but had some delays.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities offered were satisfactory for a short stay.
Alfred
United Kingdom,
November
2023
8.4/10
The hotel is in a brilliant location, very close to Covent Garden, theatres, and Oxford Street. The staff is beautiful and stylish, and I would definitely choose to stay there again. The rooms were spacious and very pleasantly decorated, and the staff were great. The dining experience was an improvement, arriving on time for breakfast, but still to unpleasant looks at guests for requests. The facilities were good, suitable for shopping and walking to main attractions. The price reflects the value for money, with some room for enhancement in the dining area.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious and very pleasantly decorated.
Service
9.0
The staff were great.
Location
10.0
The location is brilliant, very close to Covent Garden, theatres, and Oxford Street.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was an improvement but still had unpleasant looks and some refusals.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were suitable for shopping and walking to main attractions.
beautiful staff
unpleasant dining
David
United States,
November
2023
7.8/10
The hotel has a good location, but the room size was a bit small and check-in was late. The shower was nice, and the big towels were a great touch. However, the early morning noise from laundry collection made sleep impossible, and leaving the room lights on was inconvenient.
Rooms
7.0
The shower was nice, and the big towels were a great touch. The room was a bit small, and check-in was later than expected.
Service
8.0
The staff was very nice and helpful, but there was a mix-up with the room assignment upon arrival.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is excellent, close to Euston station, and within easy walking distance to many attractions in London.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good with plenty of choices, but there were no vegetables and a queue for breakfast tables.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offers room service, dry cleaning, housekeeping, and laundry services.
Mervyn
United Kingdom,
November
2023
8.0/10
The hotel is a great value for money with quiet rooms and friendly service. The convenient location makes it easy to explore the area, although some noise from the road may be heard. The dining experience offers a good variety, but some improvements could be made. Facilities are sufficient for a comfortable stay.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms are small but amazing value for money. Needed secondary glazing to block out road noise but overall really quiet and cozy.
Service
9.0
The staff provided great customer service and were incredibly friendly and helpful. Room cleaning service was efficient and reliable.
Location
7.0
The location is one of the biggest strengths, close to everything we wanted to see and do. However, a bit inconvenient for styling hair while drying due to space restrictions.
Dining
8.0
The buffet-style dining had a good selection of food, well laid out and delicious. However, some items took longer to be refilled, causing minor inconvenience.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offers necessary amenities for a comfortable stay, ensuring a pleasant experience overall.
Ralph
United Kingdom,
October
2023
7.8/10
The hotel's rooms were spacious and cool, with a minor issue of a storage cupboard linked to another room. The service was excellent overall, though there were some incidents of unhelpful and rude behavior. The location was fantastic, right beside the British Museum and close to various attractions, but noise at night was a drawback. The dining experience had good quality dishes but some overcooked items. The facilities were convenient and well-maintained.
Rooms
8.0
The room was nice but had a minor issue with a shared storage cupboard.
Service
7.0
The service was professional and friendly, with a few instances of unhelpful behavior.
Location
9.0
The location was fantastic, right beside the British Museum but a bit noisy at night.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good quality overall, with some minor issues.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were convenient and well-maintained.
Bernard
United Kingdom,
October
2023
7.8/10
Despite paying GBP 200 for one night, the hotel rooms are clean and have the required amenities. However, there was a really bad foisty smell in the room, and the room sizes were inconsistent with only half featuring complimentary snacks.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were clean and had the required amenities, but there was a noticeable foisty smell in the room. Room sizes varied, and the snack provision was inconsistent.
Service
8.0
After a somewhat heated discussion with the receptionist who initially did not provide the requested rooms, I had to make an additional call to secure a decent room. Despite the initial hiccup, the staff went above and beyond to ensure a satisfactory room change.
Location
9.0
The 4-star hotel's location was ideal for me, being just a 15-minute walk from Euston and close to Oxford Street and various main attractions. The proximity to Tottenham Court Road and Covent Garden made it even more convenient for our visit.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was generally enjoyable with a good selection, but there were some limitations during peak breakfast hours. Nonetheless, the overall food choices were satisfactory.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel facilities appeared well-equipped, offering essential services such as room service, dry cleaning, housekeeping, and laundry. The presence of these services contributed positively to the overall stay.
Great Location
Inconsistent Room Sizes
William
United Kingdom,
October
2023
6.6/10
My stay at the hotel had its highs and lows. The convenient early check-in saved me after a long journey, but the room was quite noisy due to internal sounds and adjacent extractor chimney. The location was ideal for exploring London attractions, but early housekeeping noise detracted from the experience. The dining experience varied, with some excellent options but also some disappointments. Overall, a stay with both positives and negatives.
Rooms
6.0
The room was ready several hours before official check-in time, which was a lifesaver after a long journey. However, it was very noisy, especially due to internal sounds and being adjacent to an extractor chimney.
Service
5.0
There was inconsistency in service quality.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was fantastic, being right beside the British Museum and close to various attractions and amenities. However, early housekeeping noise was disruptive.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience had its ups and downs, with some lovely options available but also room for improvement in certain areas.
Facilities
7.0
Philip
United Kingdom,
October
2023
7.8/10
The hotel is ideally located right in the center, making it convenient for sightseeing and close to attractions like Covent Garden and theaters. The rooms, while slightly dated, were smallish but acceptable, with one converted from a cupboard into a sleep and shower space. The service was fantastic, with helpful and charming staff, though they seemed stressed during busy periods. The dining experience offered a nice variety with vegan and gluten-free options, but some items were not served hot.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms, although quite dated, were smallish but fine and had a unique conversion from a cupboard into a sleep and shower space.
Service
8.0
The service staff were great - very helpful and charming.
Location
9.0
The location was ideal, right in the center, within walking distance of everything we wanted to see and do such as Covent Garden and theaters.
Dining
7.0
The dining had a nice variety and catered to vegan and gluten-free needs, but some dishes were not served hot.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel had nice facilities to enjoy during the stay.
Ted
United States,
September
2023
6.6/10
My stay at the hotel had its highs and lows. The location was fantastic, very central and convenient for exploring the city, but the room was disappointingly small and not worth the price. The service had its pleasant moments, but there were some instances of unprofessional behavior. Dining options were decent, though not exceptional.
Rooms
5.0
The room, although light and clean, was tiny, the smallest I've ever stayed in. There was a strange smell initially, but it dissipated when the air con was turned off.
Service
6.0
The service was a mix of pleasant and a bit unprofessional. Staff offered alternative rooms but also had some disagreements amongst themselves.
Location
9.0
The location was brilliant, just a short walk from Soho and conveniently close to the tube station. Easy access to major attractions.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was average, more like a buffet you'd find in a standard hotel. The price for breakfast felt overpriced for the quality received.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offered standard facilities, nothing extraordinary stood out during my stay.
Henry
United Kingdom,
September
2023
8.4/10
I had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The room was clean, quiet, and nice, but the layout up in the eaves was a bit odd. The service was fantastic, especially from Selton Fdes at breakfast, but I wish they had indicated that the main building was closed beforehand. The location was ideal, right in the center and convenient for everything we needed. The dining experience was good, with very friendly staff, though the coffee could have been warmer. Overall, a great place to stay.
Rooms
8.0
The room was quiet, clean, and very nice, with tea and coffee making facilities.
Service
9.0
The staff was great, very friendly and helpful.
Location
10.0
The location was ideal and right in the center, close to Covent Garden and all the main theatres and restaurants.