Renovated in 2000, this city hotel comprises 9 floors with a total of 448 rooms. Facilities include a 24-hour reception desk, a safe, a currency exchange facility, a cloakroom, lifts, a popular pub (open until 2am) and the Emperor Bar on the 1st floor, which offers a wonderful view of Russell Square gardens. In addition, there is a shopping arcade with a bank and hairdresser as well as public Internet access and conference rooms also in the hotel. The air-conditioned restaurant invites guests to stop off for a bite to eat and those arriving by car may make use of the hotel car park and garage facilities. Room and laundry services round off the facilities on offer.