The Royal Foundation of St Katharine

Lovely staff ready to help with any questions. It really does offer a space to breath in such a busy city. Yurt cafe is reasonable and the pizza amazing not withstanding the discount for being a customer of the hotel.

A real find. Very clean. Loads of communal space. A complete haven with great gardens. Great breakfast friendly staff. Parking, and lift. Superb value for money

The retreat centre has a chapel, beautiful courtyard and many quiet spaces for small group gatherings or conversations. The breakfast food was fresh and delicious.

A very special place in the heart of London, which offers retreats, as well as accommodation for general tourists. It is well-decorated, clean, comfortable and so tranquil, it was hard to believe we were in such a busy area. The courtyard garden was lovely, the staff were so welcoming, the breakfast was good, and having a car park on site was a bonus, and unusual for central London. Do not be put off by the rather drab approach to the carpark, inside all is fine and secure. Limehouse station is only a couple of minutes' walk away, very handy for getting around London, but you don't hear it. We will definitely return.

I loved the fact there were so many rooms amd areas in which you could be alone and quiet

We had a great 4 night stay at The Royal Foundation of St. Katharine. The public facing spaces are lovely, comfortable and nice places to spend time. The sitting areas are welcoming, the courtyard is peaceful, and the breakfast was a great way to start the day. The Yurt Cafe was a great addition to our stay. Perfect place to grab a bite to eat after a busy day, sit outside, and end enjoy the outdoors. We encountered two of the priests during our stay and they were very friendly and welcoming. We would certainly recommend this property to others looking for a spot out of the normal busy scene with a relaxing atmosphere.

A little gem in the East End. I was in Central London within 45 mins on public transport. The rooms are large, clean and inexpensive. £15 overnight parking of which there was plenty. Bear in mind if you are a light sleeper that the location is right beside both C2C and DLR tracks and there is only single glazing. I left too early to try the included breakfast The concierge was incredibly welcoming and helpful.

Excellent accommodation in a uniquely peaceful environment

Great oasis of peace with convenient links from Limehouse DLR into central London. A lovely place to go for a retreat, prayer or coffee/lunch at the Yurt Cafe. Unfortunately, they have started to apply daily charges (£15) for car parking, which is disappointing and the parking app over-charged for 1.5 days (reception manually resolved issue). I will be back!

It really is an Oasis in the East End. I think the RFSK should explain the parking at the RFSK better, it cost £36 to park for just over 24 hours, a bit of a shock. I would like to thank the staff for arranging a takeaway breakfast for 6:30 in the morning, absolute life saver as doing Ride London. My wife said her breakfast was great.

I didn’t park, but it was a good car park, the St Katherine is in a good spot, nice walk down the Thames, Gordon Ramsey, an nice Italian and Indian restaurant a 10min walk through the park. Excellent location for Limehouse DLR. if you want clean and comfy bed, this is great, room is basic but clean, great shower and WC facilities. Breakfast was really nice and plentiful. Staff I met were friendly and helpful

Had a lovely stay here after a local festival. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Room was clean. Breakfast was lovely. Great location for a nice walk along the Thames path

I loved staying here, easy to get to. Staff all wonderful and helpful. Rooms lovely and clean. Nice quiet environment for really chilling and relaxing . Breakfast was good too!!

Lovely accommodation in a quiet area. The room we had was spacious and very clean with a huge king size bed. Bathroom was a good size as was the shower cubicle and plenty of hot water. Only small issue was the windows would not close properly. Breakfast was self service with lots of choice from cereals, fruit, meat and cheeses. Being very close to Limehouse station on the DLR made it easy to get into and out of the city or you could walk to Tower Bridge. There is no TV in the room but good wifi.

Really impressed with the peacefulness and lovely atmosphere. Beds were very comfortable. Bathroom and room clean No TV but that did not bother me.

The standard of cleanliness was abominable. Black mould everywhere in the bathroom. A layer of dust in the room.

Hotel rooms AC unit's did't work, so i have to sleep with open window. Noise from nearby roads (emergency vehicles ) and train keep me awake by night. at second evening i told about the issues, but they could't do anything. I asked room on courtyard. They had earplugs but i had to pay them myself. Breakfast was good and room condition. Bathrooms floor was not.

We stayed here on a leisure trip, not a retreat, and expected at least an average hotel stay. The room was shabby and tired and tiny with no TV or radio. There wasn't even enough space for our single suitcase which we had to keep zipped up and upright in the bathroom !The bathroom was gross with sticky floors and a grubby shower cubicle that I refused to use. Not far from the DLR and free parking which were it's saving grace. Other than that, pretty horrible stay I'm afraid, sorry.

Superior King room was very small. Hotel and room very dated. Bathroom shower was hanging off the wall and shower head not adjustable. Ok if you are 4 feet tall. Mould and shower leaked due to damaged seal around door. Breakfast advertised as included, but was only Continental. Not worth the money we paid.

Great Breakfast, clean rooms and a nice and quiet getaway from londons usually busy atmosphere.

A nice place, but if you expect a TV in your room like most other accommodation, you’ll be disappointed.

Pros: the staff were polite; breakfast buffet (same each day, only hot option is oatmeal) Cons: the room was REALLY small. Two people moving around the space with luggage required a lot of negotiation. Virtually no place to sit in the room except for the bed. I listened to another customer complain about the size and get upgraded to another room, but we just tried to spend all day out. Booked a superior king room. Maybe king beds are much smaller in the uk, but it felt like a double with two reasonably sized people trying to sleep. Also, the weather was very hot during our stay and the room was stifling at points. The area is quite loud at night. Woken by sirens every night of our stay. Using the DLR to get into London was fine—or the c2c the two days DLR was down— but it added time and expense. Especially if you have to get somewhere early, it would be much easier to stay inside zone 1. It also wasn’t cheap for being further out and tiny. We paid over $1800.00 for 8 nights. At that price, it would be much better to get a room in the city center. It couldn’t be smaller and would certainly be more convenient if your goal is to explore London. We also shared the space with loads of groups having retreats and/or seminars, so we didn’t feel comfortable using the gardens or other rooms at times.

Lovely accommodation in a quiet area. The room we had was spacious and very clean with a huge king size bed. Bathroom was a good size as was the shower cubicle and plenty of hot water. Only small issue was the windows would not close properly. Breakfast was self service with lots of choice from cereals, fruit, meat and cheeses. Being very close to Limehouse station on the DLR made it easy to get into and out of the city or you could walk to Tower Bridge. There is no TV in the room but good wifi.

Love the site and its only half an hour from the Centre of London I've stayed a few times now and some rooms are better than others - those facing onto the main road can be noisy

Great location just a few steps from Limehouse station. The room was on the small side and with the window open you could hear the boy racers trying out their exhausts as they entered the nearby Rotherhithe tunnel and Limehouse Link tunnel. Nice little cold buffet breakfast.

Very basic room. No tv, bed was ok. Not entirely what I would call comfortable.

Lovely location that has a very calming and unique feel to it. Breakfast spread also super impressive and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Rooms also well above average in size for London!

Hotel rooms AC unit's did't work, so i have to sleep with open window. Noise from nearby roads (emergency vehicles ) and train keep me awake by night. at second evening i told about the issues, but they could't do anything. I asked room on courtyard. They had earplugs but i had to pay them myself. Breakfast was good and room condition. Bathrooms floor was not.

Its loud outside. The road is very busy. Weve stayed before ,you need earplugs.

A lovely place. Quiet, calm, great continental breakfast. The only thing missing was a tv in the room

What a gem. Such a tranquil spot off the busy Commercial road. Loved it. Excellent location for transport, 5 minutes from Limehouse DLR. Yurt cafe a bonus. ..Excellent breakfast. Lovely staff.

The main check in person was not friendly. My bathroom sink would not drain. Got no sleep because of loud car traffic noise. Tried to nap and they did a fire alarm test without letting me know and seemed to think it was funny. This place advertises personal peace retreats; very ironic. The foundation is in an area that seem very unsafe after dark; so even though it is near a subway stop you have to use Uber or taxi at night.

It is also very close to Limehouse Station, the nearest station. I felt that the staff provided courteous service. The breakfast was delicious and offered a wide variety, so I was very satisfied.

Helpful welcoming staff and a beautiful building and grounds, excellent breakfast and comfortable room.

Absolutely gorgeous, staff could not have been more helpful

Fantastic solo experience, very welcoming and friendly staff! 10/10 would highly recommend it!

Except for one receptionist most were indifferent and did not say hello or engage. We were not given breakfast times or check out information on arrival. The first room we had was very noisy. Although double glazed the windows have vents which let in a lot of road noise, Rotherhithe tunnel traffic. On speaking to reception and explaining the situation regarding noise we were told, well you did book a standard room, like it was our fault! We paid an extra £40 to upgrade to a garden room which was much better. Breakfast was great, lots of choice and fresh produce. Communal areas were lovely to sit in and relax in. The DLR is very convenient for getting about and The Grapes pub is very close and well worth a visit.

Breakfast is so fresh and variety choice. Subway is only 2 minutes away. Front desk is very helpful on 7/21 Sunday morning to get taxi for us, really appreciated.

Lovely staff in calm setting.

Booked a 1 night stay at this hotel but my appointment in London was poatponed to the following day. The hotel didnt have any available rooms for the following day and despite being contacted directly by an Expedia representative would not even consider a refund for the room. I wont be booking this place next time I am in London.

What a gem. Such a tranquil spot off the busy Commercial road. Loved it. Excellent location for transport, 5 minutes from Limehouse DLR. Yurt cafe a bonus. ..Excellent breakfast. Lovely staff.

I didn’t park, but it was a good car park, the St Katherine is in a good spot, nice walk down the Thames, Gordon Ramsey, an nice Italian and Indian restaurant a 10min walk through the park. Excellent location for Limehouse DLR. if you want clean and comfy bed, this is great, room is basic but clean, great shower and WC facilities. Breakfast was really nice and plentiful. Staff I met were friendly and helpful

Our stay was for 4 nights in a two-bedroom flat. It was a very good value for the price and very convenient to the train stop in central London. There was a nice selection of restaurants within walking distance as well. The only downside is that housekeeping knocks on your door at 8 am and the flats do not have a nice garden view but instead look out at the parking lot/train tracks.

Pros: the staff were polite; breakfast buffet (same each day, only hot option is oatmeal) Cons: the room was REALLY small. Two people moving around the space with luggage required a lot of negotiation. Virtually no place to sit in the room except for the bed. I listened to another customer complain about the size and get upgraded to another room, but we just tried to spend all day out. Booked a superior king room. Maybe king beds are much smaller in the uk, but it felt like a double with two reasonably sized people trying to sleep. Also, the weather was very hot during our stay and the room was stifling at points. The area is quite loud at night. Woken by sirens every night of our stay. Using the DLR to get into London was fine—or the c2c the two days DLR was down— but it added time and expense. Especially if you have to get somewhere early, it would be much easier to stay inside zone 1. It also wasn’t cheap for being further out and tiny. We paid over $1800.00 for 8 nights. At that price, it would be much better to get a room in the city center. It couldn’t be smaller and would certainly be more convenient if your goal is to explore London. We also shared the space with loads of groups having retreats and/or seminars, so we didn’t feel comfortable using the gardens or other rooms at times.

Wonderful place to stay for peace & quiet. Convenient to the DLR station and a great breakfast offering.

A very special place in the heart of London, which offers retreats, as well as accommodation for general tourists. It is well-decorated, clean, comfortable and so tranquil, it was hard to believe we were in such a busy area. The courtyard garden was lovely, the staff were so welcoming, the breakfast was good, and having a car park on site was a bonus, and unusual for central London. Do not be put off by the rather drab approach to the carpark, inside all is fine and secure. Limehouse station is only a couple of minutes' walk away, very handy for getting around London, but you don't hear it. We will definitely return.

Stayed as we were attending a show at the Troxy, a 4 minute walk away. Conveniently close to Limehouse station. The room was great with an extremely comfortable bed. No noise at night is a bonus. Breakfast was buffet style with plenty to choose from. The staff were excellent and happy to give directions. Even raising an eye when we informed them the street signposts are spelt wrong (they have Cath(E)rine). Would highly recommend.

It is also very close to Limehouse Station, the nearest station. I felt that the staff provided courteous service. The breakfast was delicious and offered a wide variety, so I was very satisfied.

A little gem in the East End. I was in Central London within 45 mins on public transport. The rooms are large, clean and inexpensive. £15 overnight parking of which there was plenty. Bear in mind if you are a light sleeper that the location is right beside both C2C and DLR tracks and there is only single glazing. I left too early to try the included breakfast The concierge was incredibly welcoming and helpful.

Good for the price. Is clean, confortable and the staff is very nice. However is a bit far for a person visiting London.

What a gem. Such a tranquil spot off the busy Commercial road. Loved it. Excellent location for transport, 5 minutes from Limehouse DLR. Yurt cafe a bonus. ..Excellent breakfast. Lovely staff.

I loved staying here, easy to get to. Staff all wonderful and helpful. Rooms lovely and clean. Nice quiet environment for really chilling and relaxing . Breakfast was good too!!

excellent breakfast, friendly service, nice area

A very special place in the heart of London, which offers retreats, as well as accommodation for general tourists. It is well-decorated, clean, comfortable and so tranquil, it was hard to believe we were in such a busy area. The courtyard garden was lovely, the staff were so welcoming, the breakfast was good, and having a car park on site was a bonus, and unusual for central London. Do not be put off by the rather drab approach to the carpark, inside all is fine and secure. Limehouse station is only a couple of minutes' walk away, very handy for getting around London, but you don't hear it. We will definitely return.

It is also very close to Limehouse Station, the nearest station. I felt that the staff provided courteous service. The breakfast was delicious and offered a wide variety, so I was very satisfied.

We had a great 4 night stay at The Royal Foundation of St. Katharine. The public facing spaces are lovely, comfortable and nice places to spend time. The sitting areas are welcoming, the courtyard is peaceful, and the breakfast was a great way to start the day. The Yurt Cafe was a great addition to our stay. Perfect place to grab a bite to eat after a busy day, sit outside, and end enjoy the outdoors. We encountered two of the priests during our stay and they were very friendly and welcoming. We would certainly recommend this property to others looking for a spot out of the normal busy scene with a relaxing atmosphere.

Great stay. Good location, fabulous breakfast

We’ve used St Katherine’s before and found it very peaceful - especially the chapel, and this time was even better as we were more familiar with the place. It’s very convenient for the DLR and this time we spent a lot of our time around Greenwich which was just a few stops down the DLR. it’s only a couple of stops up to the connection with the underground as well for going West. Breakfast is superb, a wide selection, well presented and the staff are very friendly and helpful Rooms are clean and have larger beds, which restricts the usable space in the smaller rooms, but there is still enough room to be functional. Showers work well We ate at the Yurt cafe this time - they stay open late on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays and the pizza was first class. Sitting in the grounds on a sunny day is very peaceful We went by train this time, though we noticed there is now a charge for parking, but there’s plenty of available space. Also electric car charge points at a reasonable rate. A great place to stay

A very peaceful place to stay in the heart of the busy East End. Very comfortable bed, room overlooking a large courtyard garden with mature trees. Excellent hot and cold buffet breakfast, no bar but alcohol available at reception or room service. I'd stay again.

This place is a great little place to stay. It is a 2 minute walk from the Limehouse tube station, making this PERFECT to get anywhere in London! The Yurt Cafe on-site has delicious food too (the English Breakfast and the Yurtarita Pizza were great). The staff is helpful. You can drop off your luggage in their coat-check closet if you get there earlier than check-in AND they let you check-in as soon as your room is ready (don't make you wait). There are some great little pubs and restaurants not far from here too. OVERALL: Great place to stay and I WILL stay here again!