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Reviews of ibis London Blackfriars 3 stars

49 Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, SE1 8NZ, United Kingdom

#454 of 1,016 hotels in London

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 3414 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    Nice hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was worth the price

    Nice location, good breakfast, very comfortable and large enough bed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Good and you got what you paid for 🥰
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t like how the toilet/shower room is being built. It looks like the portable washroom.

    The room is clean but too small. I like the amenities such as hair dryer, iron, phone, and safety box. I loved the breakfast buffet included in the price. The food was fantastic and the staff were very approachable.Also, it was near Southwark metro station which was accessible wherever we went

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice place to stay, good food, friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I prefer a softer matrass.

    Everything was very clean and staff were friendly. Excellent breakfast! For me, the bed was too hard and the bathroom showed signs of age. Overall a very nice place to stay. The bus from St.Pancrass stopping in front was a nice bonus.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Close to the tube station close to the river great spot . Staff friendly and accommodating
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean friendly

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    Very comfortable and great location!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    My room was next to the elevator and it was a bit of noise every time someone walked by. I'm sure other rooms get less noise.

    Comfortable room. The food and atmosphere at the restaurant was really good!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    Perfect for a sightseeing stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The front office staff were extremely helpful and answered every question we had prior to arrival with courtesy and accurate information. Breakfast was good and replenished regularly. The room was adequate for a city stay. Beds and pillows were fine, lots of hot water for showers. Compared to other hotels that cost more this is good value for the price.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Practical and comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As a suggestion, it could be provided face towel and body lotion, since these two itens are very common to be offered by the hotels of the same category.

    Room with good exploitation of the reduced space: although it was small, it was very comfortable! Clean, quiet and very practical.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unsecured wifi.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    bed comfy enough and very clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    n/a

    Very handy for central london

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Great city break in London
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very strict on check-in times, but you can leave the bags at the reception.

    Central location, easy to reach via subway. Close to all touristic sites in London. Rooms where clean. I recommend this hotel for a city break.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    7.0
    Good stay
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed Rooms were more style over function

    Great location Good value Basic fare but Good food

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    7.0
    'Budget' accommodation in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A bland reception (staff and decor) which is a shame but didn't affect our experience.

    This is an excellent location near to Waterloo and Blackfriars stations. A very comfortable bed. We didn't try the breakfast which was extra. Check-in was 15.00 and check-out was 12 noon which was a bonus and meant we didn't feel rushed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Happy to stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi facility

    Required more safe wife facility.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Good place for a stop overnight
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's quite expensive for a small basic hotel room

    Location, quiet, clean, well maintained

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Great Location. Good Value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing I can think of

    Good variety at breakfast. Comfy and spacious room. Lovely, friendly and helpful staff. Must give a special mention to the barman who made the best Porn Star Martini (on duty Sat 27th April at last orders).

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    7.0
    Clean, comfortable and friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I arrived back late from an event and fell into bed, so it wasn't until the morning that I discovered the hair dryer didn't work, nor did the TV remote or the kettle. The kettle was actually faulty with a base which came away as the kettle was lifted, exposing the wiring. I had to leave early to catch a train but reported these on leaving (with wet hair). Maybe cleaning staff could check that all functions?

    The hotel was very well situated for an event I was attending. Staff were delightful and the room was exceptionally clean and comfortable. I love the fact that you don't have to queue to check out. you simply check in then drop your card in a box when leaving. Taxis can stop right outside the door, too.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very noisy with bin collections

    Everything about the hotel was fantastic

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room pricey

    Good staff,food and location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room was missing a fridge which is something that could really help

    Breakfast was varied and delicious

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Good holiday Staff very helpful and friendly Nothing too much trouble Very expensive for 1 night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No hand towels in room Only 1 extra pillow

    Breakfast Room as expected

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    An excellent convenient place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no variety in the morning breakfast.

    The location was excellent. And the property was clean and quiet.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room size Comfee bed Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very basic

    Good location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location, welcoming. Quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shiny carpet. Bathroom step up pod. I felt a bit unstable. But my balance isn't great. Poached eggs hard, not runny.

    The location is fantastic. We can easily get overground to Waterloo East and use Southwark Exit. (Tescos there outside Southwark too). We had friends staying by Blackfriars Bridge and we could easily walk there. (Gail's Bakery on route). The ibis was clean. Staff very welcoming and helpful. Bed comfy. We asked for another pillow which was bought up. Reception quick to answer calls. Quiet. Maybe could hear water system in other rooms but no noise issues. Bathroom is like a pod you step up into. Shower good. Shower gel. Hair conditioning shampoo if needed. Kettle you have to use low plug and put kettle on floor or at bedside table. Carpet flat and bit shiny. Not old just the style. I did slip a little with socks on, and anti slip in shower not too effect once shower gel used. Just to note if you have mobility issues. Our room was on 10th floor. Breakfast good. There's a bar, restaurant if you don't want to go out for food. Bag storage available. Would stay again.

    Stayed in April 2024

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