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The Imperial

The Imperial

Bloomsbury, London


Design Social Wellness
Central

Opened 1905   Renovated 2026   $$

The Imperial — vibe

Vibe

Sculptural terrazzo, warm timber panelling, and mid-century styling bring a lively modernist energy to the edge of Russell Square.

“Modernist Bloomsbury rendezvous”

Design

Mid-century modern interiors featuring sculptural terrazzo, warm wood panelling, and geometric bay windows facing Russell Square.

Social

A tenth-floor panoramic rooftop bar alongside the ground-floor Edit lounge and a lively Bancone pasta counter.

Wellness

A twenty-four-hour fitness centre for daily workouts, complemented by open-air terrace soaking tubs in select suites.

Central

Facing Russell Square gardens in Bloomsbury, two minutes on foot from the British Museum.

The Imperial — rooms

Rooms

Faceted geometric bay windows frame leafy park views, while select terrace hideaways feature outdoor soaking tubs and maximalist Adam Ellis prints.

Wellness

A 24-hour gym handles daily training, while guests in select suites can unwind in private open-air soaking tubs on the terrace.

The Imperial — backstory

Backstory

The original 1905 Edwardian building was replaced in the late 1960s by C. Lovett Gill, creating this concrete modernist landmark.

The Imperial — eat & drink

Eat & drink

Arcus pairs panoramic city skyline views with cocktails on the tenth floor, while ground-floor counter seats serve Bancone hand-rolled pasta.

The neighborhood

Russell Square gardens unfold right outside the front doors, and the British Museum sits just a two-minute walk away.

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