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ibis London Blackfriars vs Smart Russell Square
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in London — score, location, comfort and price.
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ibis London Blackfriars and Smart Russell Square in London: a real contest, shaped by reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Moderate confidence
Smart Russell Square edges this one out (classic tradeoff: guest confidence vs. better value). But ibis London Blackfriars has its own appeal if priorities shift.
If you only remember one thing
Smart Russell Square edges ahead at 74.69/100 versus 69.04/100 — a 5.65-point gap. Enough to notice, not enough to dismiss ibis London Blackfriars.
Choose ibis London Blackfriars
- You trust the crowd — reviews matter more to you than anything
- You'd rather walk than take a taxi
- A good night's sleep is worth paying for
Choose Smart Russell Square
- Your budget is the priority — you want the best rate
- On-site amenities make your stay easier
Score comparison
| Dimension | ibis London Blackfriars | Smart Russell Square |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 87.40 | 83.90 |
| Value | 69.42 | 94.99 |
| Location | 67.10 | 64.81 |
| Comfort | 64.40 | 63.40 |
| Services | 45.00 | 50.00 |
| Overall | 69.04 | 74.69 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: ibis London Blackfriars takes Reputation by 3.5 points — slightly ahead.
Value: Smart Russell Square takes Value by 25.57 points — clearly ahead.
Location: ibis London Blackfriars takes Location by 2.29 points — slightly ahead.
Comfort: ibis London Blackfriars takes Comfort by 1 points — slightly ahead.
Services: Smart Russell Square takes Services by 5 points — slightly ahead.
Price
ibis London Blackfriars
EUR 109
Standard Double Room
Smart Russell Square
EUR 18
Single bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Shared Bathroom
Facilities
Both hotels
Free WifiNon-smoking roomsWifi in all areas
Only ibis London Blackfriars
Facilities for disabled guestsFamily roomsPet friendlyRestaurant
Only Smart Russell Square
24-hour front deskInternetLaundrySecurity alarmWalking tours