Russell Hotel

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August 2025

September 2025

Comfort Suite, Annex Building | Private kitchenette

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Bar
Laundry
Housekeeping

Explore the area

80 London Road, Kent, Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, TN1 1DZ

Assembly Hall Theater
‪5 min walk‬
Pantiles
‪12 min walk‬
Hever Castle and Gardens
‪23 min drive‬
London (LGW-Gatwick)
‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Single Room

Very good

9 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Double Room

Very good

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Comfort Suite, Annex Building

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Triple Room

Very good

Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds

Similar properties

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

About this property

Russell Hotel

Victorian hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

A bar/lounge, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free weekday breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, a picnic area, and a TV in a common area are onsite.

Russell Hotel offers 26 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Russell Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a bar are available.

Free English breakfast served on weekdays
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace, and TV in a common area
Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
Just a 1-minute drive from Pantiles and 8 minutes from High Weald

You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served on weekdays. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The business-friendly Russell Hotel also features a terrace, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Victorian Royal Tunbridge Wells hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free English breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site
Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

Free English breakfast available on weekdays 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
A bar/lounge

Things to do

TV in common areas

Family friendly

Cot (surcharge)
Laundry facilities

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

2 buildings
3 floors
Built in 1890
Smoke-free property
Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

All guests must show a valid photo ID and valid booking confirmation.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 18.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 18.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Russell Hotel Royal Tunbridge Wells

Russell Royal Tunbridge Wells

Russell Hotel Hotel

Russell Hotel Royal Tunbridge Wells

Russell Hotel Hotel Royal Tunbridge Wells

Russell Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with group

11 May 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark, Brighton

11 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Perfect location for everywhere I was going to. Informative and good service. Comfortable and quiet room. Interesting shower gel.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

9 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

I needed parking and the hotel has a free parking facility for its clients, a big plus. The staff was friendly and cooperative. The breakfast was as hearty as you wish it to be and service was prompt. The central location of the hotel was ideal. This quaint old-fashioned hotel does not have an elevator but knowing this in advance helps. There were no toiletries -minor inconvenience. The price was reasonable and the room and bedding clean. I had no need for any of its other services. If I had to return to the area, I would be content to stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

4 May 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Beverley

Business traveller

2 May 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not the hotel for me.

The service was fantastic and the breakfast was fabulous the next morning. The decor is dated. I dont like the bath shower set up. The chairs and curtains and carpets are all dark and old. Maybe have some music playing quietly at the bar. The single bed was not comfortable. My 1 case weighs 30 kg, no lift, steps everywhere you go, this is not practical for someone with luggage. The receptionist did ask a guest to take my heavy suitcase up the 3 flights of steps for me. The staff are lovely and really helpful. The photos are so deceiving. The shops are really close to the hotel, thats no lie.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

30 Apr 2025

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

Good position in the town and very good value for money. Good atmosphere.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

sinead

22 Apr 2025

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

My twin room was spacious and spotlessly clean. Do note that this is an older building, and there is no lift. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with family

17 Apr 2025

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Russell Hotel

Excellent situation only 2 minutes walk from the town centre with free onsite parking. The staff are friendly with excellent service during breakfast time. The rooms are comfortable, if a little dated and the whole place would benefit from being freshly decorated. This is only a minor issue and I would happily stay there again in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Business traveller

11 Apr 2025

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

Excellent for work trips.

Really pleased with my stay. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Pranav

Business traveller

9 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed here for two nights. Cons - - No lift. - No concierge - Food is average at best. - Shoddy looking rooms and furniture. - Overpriced - Noise from neighbouring rooms very audiable in your room - Poorly lit/Dim lighting Pros - - Close to town centre and railway station - Quiet surrounding Wouldn't rebook unless I really had to.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Travelled with partner

3 Apr 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Shower didn't work

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Travelled with group

31 Mar 2025

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Cheap, rooms were very dated I was expecting to see Rigsby in the hotel. Other clientele in the hotel were something to be desired but not hotels fault.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Business traveller

6 Mar 2025

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

Working in the area

Nice budget hotel, close to my job and also very close (5 min walk) to the town centre. The room was very spacious although dated in decor and furniture. Temperature control was good and the en suite facilities were very good. The staff were pleasant and helpful. The breakfast was very good, freshly cooked rather than warmed up buffet style which was much better. I think the only negative was the tiny TV at the far end of the room 📺🤔

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

22 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Russell Hotel

The Russell Hotel is a good place to stay very close to Royal Tunbridge Wells amenities and attractions. We stayed here because we were going on the Spa Valley Railway Cheese Train on the Saturday afternoon and the hotel was an close enough to walk everywhere.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Business traveller

20 Feb 2025

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

Highly recommend

I would highly recommend staying at the Russell Hotel. It is situated just minutes from the town centre. The staff are warm and welcoming and helpful. The room and bathroom were both spotless. The bed was comfortable and made with crisp, cotton sheets. I enjoyed a good nights sleep. Breakfast was beautifully cooked and delicious.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner

18 Feb 2025

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

Staff were friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Clean room, with all the facilities you might expect. Excellent breakfast

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Leigh

Travelled with group

15 Feb 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great staff

The hotel/rooms are very dated and tired but……the bed linen, towels and bathroom were clean and fresh. The staff are amazing, friendly, chatty and went above and beyond to accommodate our stay. Great breakfast too

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Business traveller

8 Feb 2025

Great Value Hotel.....5 stars

Great breakfast. Very comfortable and clean room. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Great value and would highly recommend...5 stars.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

3 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

This is a lovely old Victorian building, quote central in Tunbridge Wells, the rooms were small, but clean and warm. The staff were all very nice and friendly, accommodating and helpful. The breakfast was good, nothing fancy but nice nonetheless. The bed wasn't very comfortable and the TV was tiny. The whole place seemed somewhat faded and a bit tatty, definitely very dated (the bathrooms and furnishings especially), but it was adequate for a couple of nights.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

26 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

16 Jan 2025

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

Really enjoyable stay

V friendly and welcoming. Good value for money. Great breakfast.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Travelled with family

31 Dec 2024

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

Nice cosy English hotel.

Third time using this hotel, staff are friendly and eager to help. The property is a typical old English hotel with no elevator but has a cosy feel of which my family enjoyed on all three stays.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Business traveller

20 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good parking , staff friendly and polite, food average.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anabel

Business traveller

16 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pleasant stay

Room was clean, comfortable and had basic amenities. Rooms are aged and look tired but this really does not bother me. Breakfasts and parking were included in the room rate and they both were good. Friendly staff.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024