The Imperial Hotel

**Research Notes:**
– The Imperial is currently undergoing a full refurbishment and is set to reopen in Summer 2026 as a four-star deluxe lifestyle hotel. The Engine portal lists 613 rooms, which I’ll use as the authoritative figure.
– Pre-refurbishment event data: 14 meeting rooms, largest conference room 469 sq m, total event space listed at 33,500 sq ft (one source) and 10,000 sq ft (Cvent, likely post-refurbishment). I will use the 14-meeting-room / 33,500 sq ft figure cautiously, noting it reflects pre-refurbishment data, and will avoid inventing named ballrooms not confirmed.
– Named venues confirmed: Atrium Bar & Cafe, Night and Day Pub-Bar (pre-refurb); post-refurb: rooftop bar (10th floor), ground-floor restaurant, private gardens.
– Address: 61–66 Russell Square, London WC1B 5BB.
– Nearby: British Museum (~326m), Russell Square Tube Station (~250m), King’s Cross ~1 mile, Euston, St Pancras, Covent Garden, West End, Oxford Street.
– Original building designed by Charles Fitzroy Doll, opened 1905; family-owned by the Walduck family since 1837 origins.

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The Imperial Hotel brings 613 rooms to Russell Square in Bloomsbury, central London, making it one of the largest single hotels in the city. The property is part of Imperial London Hotels, a family-run group with roots going back to 1837, and is currently undergoing a full refurbishment ahead of a Summer 2026 relaunch as a four-star deluxe lifestyle hotel. The redesign incorporates mid-century modern interiors within the building’s existing Brutalist framework, and the reimagined property will include multiple dining venues and a tenth-floor rooftop bar with views across Russell Square and beyond. With Russell Square Underground Station just 250 metres away and King’s Cross, St Pancras, and Euston all reachable on foot or within a short distance, the hotel connects corporate and group travelers to the wider city with minimal effort.

Prior to its current refurbishment, The Imperial supported conference and event operations across 14 dedicated meeting rooms with a total event footprint of approximately 33,500 square feet and a largest single conference room measuring 469 square metres. Specific ballroom names and updated post-refurbishment capacities have not yet been confirmed in available sources. The property is well-established as a conference hotel in Bloomsbury, having previously hosted meetings, seminars, and multi-day corporate events. Groups considering the hotel for 2026 and beyond should contact the property directly to confirm event space specifications following reopening.

Amenities

• 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff
• On-site restaurant and bar/lounge, with a tenth-floor rooftop bar planned post-refurbishment
• Fitness center on property
• Paid on-site parking with 24-hour access
• Wired internet and Wi-Fi throughout, with room service available
• Dry cleaning and valet laundry services, currency exchange, and an in-room safe

Event Facilities

• Approximately 33,500 sq ft of total event space (pre-refurbishment; updated figures pending 2026 reopening)
• 14 meeting rooms across the property
• Largest single conference room: 469 sq m
• Suitable for meetings, seminars, and high-profile corporate events
• On-site catering supported by a full-service restaurant and bar operation
• Elevator access to all floors; wheelchair-accessible public areas

Local Attractions

• British Museum, approximately 326 metres from the hotel
• Russell Square and its gardens, directly opposite the hotel
• Covent Garden, accessible via a short tube or taxi ride
• West End theatre district, reachable from Russell Square Underground Station
• Oxford Street shopping, a short journey from the hotel
• King’s Cross, St Pancras International, and Euston stations, all within roughly one mile

With 613 rooms, a central Bloomsbury address, and a history of hosting corporate groups and conference delegations, The Imperial Hotel suits Engine users managing large room blocks, multi-day conventions, and team travel to central London. The Summer 2026 refurbishment brings a full redesign and expanded dining, making it a strong option for planners booking events well into the new hotel cycle.