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Russell Hotel

2.0 star property
Victorian hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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In the heart of Tunbridge Wells Town Centre, Russell Hotel welcomes travelers with English breakfast and a relaxing terrace. Guests appreciate the helpful staff, delicious morning meals, and practical amenities like WiFi, an on-site bar, laundry facilities, and luggage storage.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Room options

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Suite, Annex Building

Comfort Suite, Annex Building

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
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
  • Bewl Water - 16 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Scotney Castle - 16 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Hever Castle and Gardens - 23 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Tunbridge Wells Station - 9 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fuggles Beer Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Opera House (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Russell Hotel

Hotel near Pantiles
Located close to Penshurst Place and Gardens, Russell Hotel provides free English breakfast, a terrace and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, a TV in reception and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Russell Hotel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Cots/infant beds, electric kettles and heating

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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)

More

  • 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

More

  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 18.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 18.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Russell Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Russell Hotel?

As of 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Russell Hotel on 30 Nov 2025 start from NZ$178.03, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Russell Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Russell Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Russell Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Russell Hotel located?

Located in Tunbridge Wells Town Centre, this hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Pantiles, and within 9 mi (15 km) of High Weald and Penshurst Place and Gardens. Scotney Castle and Bewl Water are also within 12 mi (20 km). Tunbridge Wells Station is 9 minutes by foot and Tunbridge Wells West Station is 19 minutes.

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Reviews

Russell Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 410 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 410 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 410 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 410 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 410 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is great, food lovely - rooms large etc - and the staff are amazing! Big shout out to Karen and Jay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly. Great location. Great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bob

Breakfast really good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable, Affordable and in an excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Leigh

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

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is easily placed to walk to the town centre. The hotel was clean, basic and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome staff. Breakfast was good and room was so clean and spacious. Bed comfortable. Will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable hotel for a short break visiting family. Convenient for town and shops, as well as green spaces. Very pleasant and helpful staff. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Simon

Great breakfast, helpful staff, acceptable accommodation, good ‘walk in shower’. No issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic, handy location

Staff helpful. Room in attic, so no windows that could open and blinds not great. No lift. Lot of noise from next room's bathroom fan. Furniture tired. Reasonably clean. Breakfast good. Chosen for parking which I obtained, but is very limited. Handy location for the centre of town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

M

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel was friendly and functional with rather tired room in need of an update. But everything worked and there was free parking. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The Russell hotel is clean and tidy with everything needed for a short overnight stay. The property is an older building which is in good condition and well maintained. Breakfast was freshly cooked with good service
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff. Needs a bit of modernisation but served me well for a night out in town. Free parking and included breakfast was useful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a warm room on the top floor with a fantastic walk-in shower
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

John

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

A good stay

I had a room in the annex and after staying at this hotel numerous times before, this was one of the better rooms. Updated bathroom, although the rest of the hotel is very dated. It was clean, the bed was comfortable and the man on the check in desk was very helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela

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

Enjoyable overnight stay.

The Russell Hotel is close to town and we would have no hesitation in returning on any future visits to Tunbridge Wells. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful and we were lucky enough to be able to enjoy free parking. Our bedroom and bathroom were spacious and clean. Breakfast being included was a definite plus and tasted delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Pamela

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

Enjoyable overnight stay

This is the second time we have stayed at the Russell Hotel and once again found the staff most pleasant and extremely helpful. Our room, bed linen & towels were spotlessly clean and the inclusive breakfasts were delicious. Being so close to town, it is convenient if you wish to see a show at The Assembly Hall Theatre, browse the shops, meet friends or just explore Tunbridge Wells in general. Would have no hesitation in returning, should we visit this historic town in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

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

Free upgrade

Given an upgrade very kind respectful hosts
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

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

Pleasant stay

Very welcoming staff. Breakfasts were very well cooked and plenty for us. We had a large accessible room, the only drawback was to get to the room there were a few steps which I found difficult and this room would not be suitable for a wheelchair user. I believe there many be other accessible rooms available.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good but basic budget accommodation

Basic but adequate accommodation for the price. On site parking was free but limited and fairly tight spaces given a few works vans present. Good breakfast with excellent staff. Some areas require some sprucing up or maintenance. Nothing that could not be fixed with paint or varnish. Some rooms could be a little noisy due to proximity to a busy road.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024