Located in the heart of Tunbridge Wells Town Centre, Russell Hotel offers a warm welcome with English breakfast and a terrace to unwind. Connect to WiFi, enjoy the bar or laundry facilities and take advantage of luggage storage. Previous guests have praised the delicious breakfast and helpful staff.
80 London Road, Kent, Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, TN1 1DZ
What's nearby
Assembly Hall Theater - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Pantiles - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Dunorlan Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Bewl Water - 16 min drive - 17.8 km
Hever Castle and Gardens - 23 min drive - 19.2 km
Getting around
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 52 min drive
London (LCY-London City) - 70 min drive
Tunbridge Wells Station - 9 min walk
Tunbridge Wells West Station - 19 min walk
Royal Tunbridge Wells High Brooms Station - 29 min walk
Restaurants
Fuggles Beer Cafe - 4 min walk
Opera House - 4 min walk
Costa Coffee - 3 min walk
Caffè Nero - 3 min walk
The George - 2 min walk
About this property
Russell Hotel
Russell Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Royal Tunbridge Wells. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free English breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
26 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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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.
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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
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free on-site self-parking
On-site parking is limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
Bar/lounge
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1890
Picnic area
Terrace
Television in common areas
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 18.0 per night
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Russell Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Russell Hotel 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Russell Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Russell Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Russell Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Russell Hotel and nearby?
Russell Hotel has a picnic area.
What's the area around Russell Hotel like?
Russell Hotel is in Tunbridge Wells Town Centre, a short 9-minute walk from Tunbridge Wells Station and 7 minutes' walk from Assembly Hall Theater.
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Russell Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as good, tasty, and freshly cooked. (52 reviews)
On-site parking was provided at a reasonable price and was a convenient bonus for guests. (11 reviews)
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Reviews
8/10
Great service Clean room comfy bed alright shower nice breakfast just a bit dated but would stay there again
Paul
1-night trip
10/10
Really pleased with my stay. Would highly recommend.
Tamara
4-night trip
8/10
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.
Steven
2-night trip
10/10
Great breakfast.
Very comfortable and clean room.
Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Great value and would highly recommend...5 stars.
Alex
1-night trip
6/10
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
Leigh
1-night trip
10/10
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.
Michael
2-night trip
10/10
Fantastic place to stay. Great staff and service and wonderful breakfast
STEPHEN
6-night trip
10/10
V friendly and welcoming. Good value for money. Great breakfast.
David
1-night trip
10/10
Really nice hotel and staff
Mike
1-night trip
10/10
Staff were friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Clean room, with all the facilities you might expect. Excellent breakfast
Christopher
2-night trip
6/10
Good parking , staff friendly and polite, food average.
Michelle
3-night trip
8/10
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.
Isabelle
3-night trip
8/10
Good VFM accommodation in the area with a great breakfast.
Mark
3-night trip
10/10
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.
Fiona
1-night trip
8/10
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 📺🤔
Chris
1-night trip
6/10
Pleasant stay but room was dated and in need of decoration. Lovely breakfast.
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.
Anabel
1-night trip
10/10
Great breakfast! Nice room.
Aaron
1-night trip
8/10
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.
Beverley
1-night trip
8/10
I travel a lot for work and need to stay in a a variety of places usually on a budget. I really liked this hotel. It’s a traditional hotel with all the facilities you can ask for. Staff are friendly and helpful and the rooms were clean & tidy. It was an all round pleasant stay. I’d definitely book again.
Ian
1-night trip
10/10
Lovely staff. Very clean. Convenient location.
Helen
1-night trip
8/10
Similar to other reviews, lovely hotel though defor a little dated. Great location, parking available, really friendly and helpful staff. Would stay here again.
Sarah
1-night trip
8/10
Great breakfast, helpful staff, acceptable accommodation, good ‘walk in shower’. No issues.
Simon
2-night trip
6/10
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.