London Hotels

• This partially-refurbished hotel overlooks the park of Russell Square and is a five-minute walk from the British Museum.
  
  
• The 371 rooms come in various styles, from the traditional un-refurbished to the ultra-modern Art + Tech suites.
  
  
• Founded in 1898, the hotel retains many of its grand original features, such as Sicilian marble columns and huge chandeliers.
  
  

GENERAL INFORMATION:
What to expect: This imposing terracotta building features intricate Renaissance architecture. A range of room types caters for the different needs of guests, ensuring that marble-clad lobby buzzes with business and leisure travelers from all over the world.

Amenity highlights: The hotel interior retains many of its original features, including Sicilian marble columns, high vaulted ceilings, huge chandeliers, oak paneling and the grand marble staircase. A modern contrast is provided by full-service business center and the conference rooms, which feature retractable ceiling mounted projectors.

Insider tip: The building was founded in 1898 by the famous architect Fitzroy Doll, who also worked on the grand facilities of the Titanic. The hotel restaurant that bears his name is almost identical to the one on the ill-fated ship.

PROPERTY AMENITIES:
The Russell Hotel's interior retains many of its original features, including Sicilian marble columns, high vaulted ceilings, huge chandeliers, oak paneling and the grand marble staircase. Modern conference facilities include a full-service business center and the conference rooms, which feature retractable ceiling mounted projectors. The two ballrooms both have 450 capacity theatre-style, one is the traditional and the other is in the contemporary style.

ROOMS:
The Russell Hotel, London, has 371 guestrooms in various styles. All have Internet access, TV, and video-game consoles.

Note: Floor-by-floor renovation of guestrooms is being done until early March 2005. The hotel expects minimal disturbance to guests during daytime work hours.

DINING:
Fitzroy Doll's Restaurant - This grand dining room, almost identical to the one on the Titanic, seats 120 and features the original Sicilian marble columns and chandeliers. Serves buffet breakfast and à la carte dinner.

Tempus Bar - The ideal venue to relax with a pre-dinner drink.