Name: Novotel London Waterloo
Address: 113 Lambeth Rd, Bishop's, London, England, United Kingdom, London, Greater London, GB
Price range: $155–$450 per night
Rating: 8.18

What guests think

At Novotel London Waterloo, travellers praise the walkable location near Westminster sights and generally friendly, accommodating staff, while noting clean, often quiet rooms; recurring downsides include dated areas, maintenance issues like slow drains, and mixed dining value.

Many families find it convenient, with family-friendly touches and some spacious rooms, though others cite small rooms and bathroom layouts that reduce privacy. Breakfast is frequently praised, but the restaurant can feel pricey or limited and may close early, with queues at peak breakfast times. Service is largely friendly and helpful, yet some guests faced slow check-ins or rigid policies around refunds. Overall, expect a practical base with a few trade-offs.

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Facilities

On-site bar and restaurant and underground parking are noted repeatedly; families also mention a kids play area. A few reviews cite elevator outages and minor renovation or garage wear.

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Gabriela Giuliana Capurro

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

A bit run down but overall good. The kids play area was disappointing. Breakfast was OK. The room was clean. Most of the staff were very polite. It was fine.

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Clay

Jul 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Would have been nice to not be put on a floor that is under renovation with literally wet concrete that we had to step onto to get to our room. This was the most expensive room we got in Europe at over $500 US so very disappointed. I will say the location was very good to walk to things and the staff was very helpful

10

Sabrina Emilia

May 2, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The area was fantastic. Within 5 minutes we were in Westminster, and within 15-20 we were downtown. The bed was comfy, everything was clean, and the staff was super friendly.

10

Zoe

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed here with the kids over Christmas and we had a lovely time. Facilities were clean and everything worked perfectly including the shower, fridge and chrome cast on the TV which made our stay much more comfortable than we’ve been at some other well known hotels. Room service was completed daily. Parking was easy to pre-book, plus it’s secured underground. The location was really good as the kids and I took frequent short walks and getting into the main tourist areas of central London was just two or three bus stops away. The whole experience was just stress free and the staff were always friendly and helpful. We would definitely return to this hotel the next time we visit London.

8

Ian

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice property, lift being out of action created annoyance with long waits and walking past dirty trays left outside of doors was a little annoying. Watching a member of staff pour wine back in to a bottle from a glass as they had measured a large and not a small was a little worrying. Other than that it was very nice.

8

Robin

Aug 5, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location - friendly staff - parking garage was a bit dirty and old but easy to find and use if you visit London by car.

10

Simon

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location convenient underground parking onsite

4

Omar

Oct 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Bed mattress too hard. One elevator not working so only one elevator working, horrible experience. Front desk agent offered and mentioned free breakfast included, confirmed twice and later they charged it. That stealing money. I escalated to supervisor and no action.

10

Shane

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice rooms with great bathrooms. Bar and restaurant on main level and located near all the big attractions

4

Susanne

Nov 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No 24 hr food, drink or room service

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe the hotel as clean, but feedback is inconsistent. Recurrent issues include stained or tired carpets, mold or grime in bathrooms linked to drainage, and occasional lapses in toiletries or public restroom upkeep.

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Sujikaran

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Moldy showers and very unsanitary. Requested it to be cleaned but nothing was done about it

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James

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was exceptional. Very clean. Staff was friendly and professional. Location of this hotel is very convenient. It is very close (walkable) to many London sites but not in the busy tourist areas. Highly recommend.

10

Diane

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, spacious room, comfortable beds, and a fridge!!!! Luggage storage was a huge bonus too. Great location

8

Daisy

Apr 5, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

I personally would not consider this a 4 star hotel. The room had stained carpet and was just okay. It definitely needs to be upgraded. In my opinion it reflects more of a 3 star hotel.

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Sudhir

Apr 10, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The carpet rugs both inside and outside the rooms are dirty. The carpet inside our room was smelly and with stains. The cleaning staff do a terrible staff because there were dark stains on the faucet and never got corrected even after two days. Overall I believe this place is run like a 2-star hotel. My allergies got worse inhaling dirty allergens.

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Matthias

May 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The location of the hotel is good. Breakfast is average, sometimes with waiting times until a table becomes available. Our room wasn't particularly good. Window with a view of a house wall, carpet dirty, the toilet was blocked twice in 3 days. Luckily we were only here to sleep. I wouldn't choose this hotel a second time.

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Emily

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a comfortable stay and the breakfast staff were very friendly. However check in was very poor and took a very long time. We were also given the wrong floor number. Having checked in online as instructed to do so, I was hoping for a quicker check in process. Perhaps it was a lack of staff? The lady did seem stressed. The shower wasn’t particularly clean either.

4

Daissel

Jun 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel hallway was not in condition it has water damage and the wallpaper was falling or damaged. Looks run down. In addition they never refilled the shower gel or other bathroom products.

6

Megan

Apr 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms are a bit dated. You could see someones hand prints on the wall mold in the shower.

10

Moira

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location, friendly staff and super clean everywhere.

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Rooms

Rooms range from spacious to compact; many are quiet with comfortable beds and some views, but several note dated decor and unconventional bathroom layouts (see-through glass or separated toilet and sink) that reduce privacy.

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Bryan

Jun 16, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Not bad, as compared to the bigger hotels on the other side of the river. Hotel in dire need of updates and/or renovation. Rooms very worn. Separated toilet from shower room makes no sense.

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Stephen

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good location, booked a room with 2 beds, came with 1 bed and 1 small couch that converts to a bed. Know that the shower is glass that can be seen right through from room, also the sink is directly in the main room. Fortunately the manager upgraded me to a room with normal bathroom. Thanks! Restaurant is dark and not always open.

10

Zoe

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed here with the kids over Christmas and we had a lovely time. Facilities were clean and everything worked perfectly including the shower, fridge and chrome cast on the TV which made our stay much more comfortable than we’ve been at some other well known hotels. Room service was completed daily. Parking was easy to pre-book, plus it’s secured underground. The location was really good as the kids and I took frequent short walks and getting into the main tourist areas of central London was just two or three bus stops away. The whole experience was just stress free and the staff were always friendly and helpful. We would definitely return to this hotel the next time we visit London.

8

Alain

Jan 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The only issue was the bathroom configuration: there is no separate bathroom. Both shower and toilet are in the bedroom and sink too. As a result, the toilet has no proper door, it has a thin mirror in its stead which is not acoustically designed to give any privacy. The shower is also very intrusive. Surrounded by see-through (both ways) mirrors all the way around, you literally have no privacy from anyone else in the room whilst showering as you can be seen from any angle in the bedroom. Unless you shower in complete darkness, which you might end up doing if the other person is still sleeping and you don’t want to flood the bedroom and bathroom with light. For us it was not a major issue but it would definitely make us think twice about booking there again.

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Amanda

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall this hotel is ok (good), not great, the rooms are small, but pretty clean.

10

Robert

Mar 22, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location. Walking distance from most of the major attractions. Room on the small side, but clean.

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Muhammad

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms are very small and the sink is in the middle of the room and very shallow when you wash your hands To the point your handS Touch the bottom of the sink every time you wash your hand

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Lisa

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pretty good location but the neighborhood is a bit sketchy, especially at night. The restaurant is pricey and the food is just okay. The beds were comfortable though and the bathrooms were good. Lots of clean towels. Air conditioning was really good as well.

8

Chau

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is very quiet.

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Brett

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very spacious room especially for central London. 3 adults 1 queen size bed and a double sofa bed which was comfortable. Very clean and in good condition

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly and accommodating, including support for families and disabled guests. Some report slow or inflexible check-in, occasional rudeness or miscommunication, and poor handling of refund requests.

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Geeta

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, friendly staff.

10

Mara Margaret

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was very accommodating to the needs of me and my father since we are both disabled.

10

Smriti

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hospitality and friendly service. Staff are the best. Good breakfast

8

Emily

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a comfortable stay and the breakfast staff were very friendly. However check in was very poor and took a very long time. We were also given the wrong floor number. Having checked in online as instructed to do so, I was hoping for a quicker check in process. Perhaps it was a lack of staff? The lady did seem stressed. The shower wasn’t particularly clean either.

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Idelvys

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Unfortunately, I was unable to visit the Novotel London Waterloo due to an unforeseen fire at the airport that prevented me from flying. Despite the situation being entirely out of my control, the hotel handled it poorly and showed no understanding or flexibility. They refused to issue a refund, disregarding the exceptional circumstances. Based on this disappointing experience, I would rate the hotel zero stars. If you're planning a trip to London, I strongly recommend considering other accommodations.

6

Xia

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location but no the friendliest staffs.

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Michele

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Firat time out of Canada and we felt at home. Super friendly staff and just an amzing experience. My next trip i would stay there again in a heart beat.only downfall was everything was card and it ended up costing me more for.meals but thats not Novotels fault. Best experience. Will miss the staff. Wish i had gitten back early enough to say goodbye to the staff vecause they were just amazing.

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Ashley

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very disappointed in this hotel, as we were not able to travel to London because Heathrow Airport closed and our flight was redirected. They would offer any solution to accommodate this incident that was completely out of our control. They would not refund or issue a credit. Will not be staying here when we are able to get to London.

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Pamela Joan

Sep 20, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff of the Novotel London Waterloo are amazing. They provided such excellent service when one of the members of our group was not feeling well. Those extra caring touches meant a lot during a somewhat stressful time. Great location as well. Would certainly stay here again.

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Chloe

Jan 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

During check in it wasn't explained that the card needed to be put in the wall for the lights to come on. So after a long day and it was dark we had to wait for someone to come show us. When they did it took 10 mins or more for them to catch on. £21 for a breakfast was extortionate. When ordering a coffee on a separate morning the staff member wasn't friendly at all. Finally when I tried to check out the woman at the counter ignored me and took someone else when I was clearly waiting. Then the taxi ordered wasn't big enough despite knowing we had many suitcases and not from the country.

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Location

Walkable to Westminster, Big Ben, and the London Eye, with buses nearby and the tube typically 10–15 minutes away. Several note a quieter area with fewer dining options, and a few mention it feels sketchy at night.

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Fay T

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Located in an easily accessible part of London. Close to the underground for transport.

10

ANA

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

good central location. near many transport options or walking

10

Rory

Sep 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet and reasonably accessible although not really as close to Waterloo Station as the name would would suggest. Otherwise a very pleasant stay.

10

Kirsty

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel in a convenient location. Short walk to the underground and was relatively quiet for a city break.

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MARIA FERNANDA MORENO

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

So close to the Big Ben

8

Kunali

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The property was in great area but nearest tube station was 10 minutes away so be ready to walk if planning to use local transportation

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Lisa

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pretty good location but the neighborhood is a bit sketchy, especially at night. The restaurant is pricey and the food is just okay. The beds were comfortable though and the bathrooms were good. Lots of clean towels. Air conditioning was really good as well.

8

Aimee S

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Great location! Easy access to transportation and walking to major areas of London!

8

Bright

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Nice property just next door to Lambeth Palace, the historic home of Britain's preeminent clergy. Walking distance to central London sights such as the Eye. Even closer are cute streets with affordable and tasty dining and some shopping options.

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Thomas

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

It was nice to go on foot to Westminster, Big Ben and Tate Britain.. The night view on Westminster Palace and Big Ben is marvellous! Easy access to busses (2 minutes) and Unterground (15 minutes).

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Dining

Breakfast is often rated good to excellent with decent variety. The on-site restaurant draws mixed feedback—several found it pricey, limited, or closing early, and breakfast seating can be crowded at peak times; nearby options feel sparse for some.

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Stephen

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good location, booked a room with 2 beds, came with 1 bed and 1 small couch that converts to a bed. Know that the shower is glass that can be seen right through from room, also the sink is directly in the main room. Fortunately the manager upgraded me to a room with normal bathroom. Thanks! Restaurant is dark and not always open.

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Susan

Apr 27, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Location is perfect for sightseeing catching a bus. The hotel seemed to beunderstaffed, but friendly. The bar and restaurant close too early in the evening. The rooms are clean. The morning guest breakfast is pricey and crowded and again, closes early.. so get up early if you plan on eating.

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Ines

Dec 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, wonderful service and amazing breakfast including a range of vegan and gluten free options!

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Alejandra

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Location was great. Nice staff and clean property. Rooms could have better ventilation and better design and functionality . Electrical outlets are insufficient and there aren’t enough places to hang towels or leave things. For a small room finding functionality to maximize space is key. Restaurant food is good and the breakfast buffet is convenient.

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Deborah

Apr 4, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We loved our stay at this hotel. We had never been to London and didn’t know what to expect, but we were pleasantly surprised. The front desk staff is SUPERB! Very kind and helpful. No concierge, but they are willing to help. Location is nice. A bus stop is right outside. There is also a convenience store within a 5 minute walk. Now for the down side - the restaurant is not good. At all. Eat somewhere else if you can. Bring food for breakfast. There aren’t any options near the hotel. And - the temperature in our room - we could not get it cool enough. There seems to be a lock that does not permit you to cool the room down below a certain temperature.

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Lisa

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pretty good location but the neighborhood is a bit sketchy, especially at night. The restaurant is pricey and the food is just okay. The beds were comfortable though and the bathrooms were good. Lots of clean towels. Air conditioning was really good as well.

8

Elisha

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was in a good location. Was needing some minor maintenance attention and just some freshing up in the hallways primarily. The breakfast was fantastic and provided great value for everyone in our group.

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Iain

Feb 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed for two nights in a family room. Good value for a pretty central location in London and easy to access from the tube station at Lambeth North. Staff were friendly, everything was clean and tidy and the breakfast was excellent. The only slight downside was buying dinner one night and it was about £30 more than expected. We made sure we found somewhere else the following night. I will say the food was good though so not all bad!

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maria

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

In general was everything good, just the breakfast buffet was to poor of options

10

Avinesh

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Exceptional stay! Wonderful staff, friendly and attentive. Room was immaculately clean and cozy. Felt very safe and secure. The hotel's restaurants served delicious food, exceeding my expectations. Highly recommend for outstanding service, pristine accommodations, and great dining.

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Month	Average price
January	$187
February	$205
March	$213
April	$259
May	$265
June	$305
July	$297
August	$252
September	$272
October	$263
November	$252
December	$302

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4 $247	5 $308
6 $172	7 $208	8 $389	9 $434	10 $305	11 $254	12 $263
13 $174	14 $263	15 $410	16 $450	17 $278	18 $239	19 $287
20 $184	21 $292	22 $421	23 $393	24 $291	25 $236	26 $258
27 $167	28 $273	29 $421	30 $389

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $245	2 $229	3 $248
4 $155	5 $245	6 $396	7 $346	8 $246	9 $239	10 $293
11 $167	12 $237	13 $396	14 $396	15 $245	16 $245	17 $309
18 $191	19 $288	20 $391	21 $397	22 $257	23 $257	24 $317
25 $230	26 $295	27 $263	28 $304	29 $268	30 $252	31 $223

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