Name: The Royal Foundation of St Katharine
Address: 2 Butcher Row, Shadwell, London, London (and vicinity), England, United Kingdom, London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Rating: 8.68

Guest reviews

8.7

Fabulous

Based on 1,479 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

32%

Couple

30%

Family

16%

Group

7%

Solo

12%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Across reviews, The Royal Foundation of St Katharine is praised as a tranquil, well‑located base near Limehouse Station, with welcoming staff, clean accommodation, and consistently good continental breakfasts that many guests consider strong value for a London stay.

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10

Yvonne

15 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was friendly, had a calmness around the venue and very welcoming.

6

Daniela

9 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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10

Neil

19 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The RFSK is very convenient for central London and just a couple of minutes walk from Limehouse DLR. It is a peaceful, comfortable to stay. The rooms are clean, warm and comfortable.

8

Adrian

18 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was fine although it had not been cleaned properly as there were cornflakes on the floor of the lobby. We were pleased to have no TV as it is often a distraction. Very good buffet breakfast. Might need a better toaster! It does get noisy in the dining room if there is crowd together

10

Jayne

17 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

My stay at St Katherine’s was perfect in every way, the staff were wonderful and my room (Iona) was a treat to stay in, situated close to a beautiful chapel. Great value for money, will definitely book again when in London

2 Butcher Row, Shadwell, London, London (and vicinity), England, United Kingdom

Location

With a stay at The Royal Foundation of St Katharine in London (Tower Hamlets), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Tower of London and Tower Bridge. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from The Shard and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from London Bridge.

Brick Lane(1.5 Miles)

Tower of London(1.5 Miles)

Thames River(1.5 Miles)

Victoria Park(1.7 Miles)

Tower Bridge(1.7 Miles)

Sky Garden(1.9 Miles)

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Check-in

Check-out

From 16:00 to 00:00

Before 11:00

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FAQs

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of GBP 20 per day. Limited parking spaces are provided, and reservations are not required.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Check-in is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

The hotel features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities. Guests can also enjoy accessible public areas and rooms.

The hotel is located in Tower Hamlets, London, within a 5-minute drive of the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. It is approximately 2.8 miles from London Bridge and 2.9 miles from St. Paul's Cathedral. Public transport options are available nearby.

Children are welcome at the hotel, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age. Specific age details are not provided.

The hotel offers rollaway beds for a fee of GBP 25 per night, subject to availability. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

The Royal Foundation of St Katharine

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