Russell Hotel

Hotels
7.6 (1387 reviews)
80 London Road , Royal Tunbridge Wells , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Friendly Staff
Good Value for Money
Cons:
Cleanliness Issues
Dated Rooms
Noise from Other Guests

Categories

Cleanliness
6.85
Some reviews mention a need for a better clean and updates.
Service
8.35
Staff are very friendly and helpful according to several reviews.
Location
8.35
Many reviews highlight the great location near town center.
Room Quality
6.85
Rooms are described as dated and needing renovation.
Amenities
7.35
Some amenities like breakfast and parking are appreciated, but lacking in others.
Value for Money
7.85
Generally viewed as good value for the price.
Food and Beverage
7.85
Breakfast received positive feedback throughout the reviews.
Overall Experience
7.35
Mixed reviews overall, but several positive aspects noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:47

Property Description

Victorian Charm and Modern Comforts

Scenic Views and Delicious Dining
Enjoy a full English breakfast in our dining room overlooking The Common, setting the perfect start to your day.

Cozy Rooms with Convenient Amenities
Relax in rooms with private bathrooms, Freeview TVs, and complimentary tea and coffee. Some rooms even offer free Wi-Fi, while our annexe rooms feature a kitchenette for added convenience.

Experience the best of Tunbridge Wells with the historic Pantiles and beautiful Calverley Gardens a short stroll away. Book your stay at Russell Hotel for a delightful blend of history and comfort.

Important information:

Due to the historic nature of the building, neither the main building nor the annex have elevators. The hotel does not serve lunch or dinner, however there are many different restaurants within 2-10 minutes’ walk.
The property only has 1 ground floor room with a disable bathroom. This room is subject to availability upon request.

The property has a limited number of cots and extra/sofa beds that can fit in certain rooms only. These cots/sofa/extra beds are subject to availability upon request.

Guide dogs are allowed.

Please note that parking spaces are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis. Further parking can be found in nearby locations and charges may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LGW

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 1387 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.85
Service: 8.35
Location: 8.35
Room Quality: 6.85
Amenities: 7.35
Value for Money: 7.85
Food and Beverage: 7.85
Overall Experience: 7.35
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Sukh • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Wadey • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Comfortable and affordable stay. An issue we had was dealt with efficiently.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • gb
4
Won't be going again
Pros:

Nice people

Cons:

Very Shabby decoratively - noisy plumbing.
Low quality breakfast.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Damir • solo_traveller • kz
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Astrid • couple • de
6
Pros:

Die Betten waren super, Zimmer groß, Frühstück war ausreichend mit Müsli und Toast. Lage sehr zentral und Parkplatz am Haus

Cons:

Direkt an der Hauptstraße recht laut. Haus und Einrichtung sind etwas in die Jahre gekommen

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • au
8
Great location
Pros:

Great location, Good customer service & great breakfast, room was clean

Cons:

No lift however we are used to properties with no lift & bring small bag to take up only what we leave our suitcase in the car
The property need a Reno but it’s has no mouldy smells like other properties we have visited

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • gb
4
Won’t go back but have had worse!
Pros:

Big room and a bath

Cons:

Didn’t provide shower gel for second night. Didn’t replace the milk for second night.
Not empty bins.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Adriana • couple • ca
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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monica • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

Desayuno ingles muy sabroso

Cons:

No hay ascensor

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Alistair • solo_traveller • gb
8
A touch of older England
Pros:

I liked very much how nothing was too much trouble to help.

Cons:

I cannot find a single item that I didn't like.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Denise • solo_traveller • ch
8
Pros:

Für mich der ideale Ausgangsort. Äusserst freundlich und hilfsbereite Mitsrbeiterinnen.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Diana • solo_traveller • ch
6
Pros:

Freundliches Personal

Cons:

Laut, an einer stark befahrenen Strasse

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Pieter • solo_traveller • nl
9
Cons:

We had a room on the top floor 4/5th and only stairs. Should have asked before making the reservation....

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
9
V peaceful stay in centre of Tunbridge Wells
Pros:

Very friendly, great location, great breakfast. Quiet and very comfortable.

Cons:

All good really. Yes the decor is a bit old fashioned and you have to use stairs but really nice and friendly. I very rarely use TVs in hotels anymore but I had brought an HDMI lead to watch the rugby from my laptop so, on this occasion, a bigger TV would have been lovely 🤣

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Philip • solo_traveller • nz
8
South Coast Trip
Pros:

Locatiin, Parking and Breakfast

Cons:

The furniture is from the 1980s. A lot of potential, but needs upgrading.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Gemma • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Het ontbijt was voortreffelijk!

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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barbara • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

The location.

Very clean.

Breakfast hot as cooked to order.

Cons:

Too many stairs for an older person and no lift.

Pls note I did not request a quiet room.

Would have really liked a bath but was informed single rooms didn't have baths.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
7
A perfect hotel for our needs.
Pros:

Breakfast was great, cooked to order mmmmmmm

Cons:

We found our room was very noisy through the night, in the morning we discovered a window was wide open, we shut it and the sound was much less, we wish we found the open window before we went to bed!!

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Leonardus • couple • nl
8
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee