Name: Club Quarters Hotel, St Paul's
Address: 24 Ludgate Hill, City of London, London, EC4M 7DR, United Kingdom, 24 Ludgate Hill, Greater London, EC4M 7DR, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $154 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.4

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Hotel Club Quarters Hotel, St Paul's

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Blackfriars Tube Station: only 4 minutes away! (900 feet by foot)

City Thameslink Train Station: only 3 minutes away! (600 feet by foot)

Blackfriars Station: only 4 minutes away! (1,000 feet by foot)

London Stock Exchange: only 3 minutes away! (650 feet by foot)

*8.2* Old Bailey: only 3 minutes away! (800 feet by foot)

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excellent location; easy to get to transit options and London Underground; walkable to many sites and good restaurants nearby; friendly staff were helpful and pleasant to deal with; water stations near elevators were a nice touch to keep hydrated with water bottles that could be refilled.

David, Canada

Dean the maintenance man is a big asset of the property. Very helpful. Truly service oriented. Exceptional. Davide is also admirable for how he makes customers feel good and valued. The others on front desk should take their cue from these two.

Lydia, Canada

Amazing location just a short block from St. Paul's Cathedral and short walk to tube and train connections. Even had a "Peek-a-View" of half the facade from our corner room window. Loved having an ice machine and guest laundry available in the hotel, and the complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby 24 hrs! We stayed in many hotels and inns with more character on our trip to Ireland and England, but it was very nice to have all the modern comforts and conveniences for our last 2 days in London.

Lynne, United States of America

Quick and easy check in and out Great location, clean rooms. Really good idea having a coffee machine in reception area

Robert, United Kingdom

Great location next to St. Paul's Cathedral, with easy access to the Underground as well as South Bank via the Millenium Bridge. The shower is really good, and we liked that it was separate from the bathroom sink. The adjoined Cote Brasserie restaurant is very good.

Genedjinni, United States of America

The staff was always friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and met our needs.

Diana, United States of America

They have unique & smart facilities The have opened the business & executive center for all guests with continence refreshments and coffee machines They have also water dispenser in all floors and the have provided new bottles for the water The staff they were smiling and helpful all the time and they are really cooperative I have decided that i will be a loyal customer to this chin

Nabil, Oman

The location was perfect as it was located within 10 minutes of every appointment. Your staff is exceptionally friendly and I remember that Davide, Lucia and Angelikah made every effort to make my stay as comfortable as possible. I was assisted with instructions getting to places, calling taxis and even walking me to my cab and giving me a hug goodbye. How charming is that? I will be back! Thank you!

Adrienne, Switzerland

I liked the location and the room. They didn’t offer breakfast at all. It was pricy for what they offered.

Jesus, Spain

The hotel is in a perfect and central location. The staff is very friendly. Shops, restaurants and any kind of transports are very close to the hotel. It's a good choice to stay in the heart of London and a great value for money.

Bruno, Italy

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9.3

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What guests loved the most:
“excellent location; easy to get to transit options and London Underground; walkable to many sites and good restaurants nearby; friendly staff were helpful and pleasant to deal with; water stations...”

David Canada
“Dean the maintenance man is a big asset of the property. Very helpful. Truly service oriented. Exceptional. Davide is also admirable for how he makes customers feel good and valued.”

Lydia Canada
“Amazing location just a short block from St. Paul's Cathedral and short walk to tube and train connections. Even had a "Peek-a-View" of half the facade from our corner room window.”

Lynne United States of America
“Quick and easy check in and out Great location, clean rooms. Really good idea having a coffee machine in reception area”

Robert United Kingdom
“Great location next to St. Paul's Cathedral, with easy access to the Underground as well as South Bank via the Millenium Bridge.”

Genedjinni United States of America
“The staff was always friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and met our needs.”

Diana United States of America
“They have unique & smart facilities The have opened the business & executive center for all guests with continence refreshments and coffee machines They have also water dispenser in all floors...”

Nabil Oman
“The location was perfect as it was located within 10 minutes of every appointment.”

Adrienne Switzerland
“I liked the location and the room. They didn’t offer breakfast at all. It was pricy for what they offered.”

Jesus Spain
“The hotel is in a perfect and central location. The staff is very friendly. Shops, restaurants and any kind of transports are very close to the hotel.”

Bruno Italy

Stay in the Heart of London –

One of our top picks in London.Next to St. Paul's Cathedral, this private and exclusive 4-star hotel offers free Wi-Fi and spacious air conditioned accommodations in the heart of The City, London's financial center.

The Club Quarters, St. Pauls is a clean, quiet full-service hotel, offering guests the services of a members-only club.

Guests have free use of a computer and printer, free bottled water and free use of the fitness room. The Private Club Room has complimentary newspapers, magazines, coffee and tea. The hotel also boasts restricted entry for greater security.

Rooms are comfortable, elegantly styled and beautifully furnished, with all modern conveniences.

The award-winning Côte Brasserie restaurant is a casual French-style bistro, offering fresh food and European wines. Room service is also available, along with multi-menu room delivery.

Just steps from the Thames River, the hotel is less than half a mile from the Tate Modern art gallery, the Millennium Bridge and Shakespeare's Globe Theater.

City of London is a great choice for travelers interested in atmosphere, history and city walks.

This is our guests' favorite part of London, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in London! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in London! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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We are a 2015 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence recipient. We offer many complimentary amenities and a convenient location for business and leisure travelers alike.

Hotel surroundings

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Closest Landmarks *

St Paul's Cathedral
0.1 miles
Central Criminal Court
0.1 miles
City Thameslink Train Station
0.1 miles
London Stock Exchange
0.1 miles
Old Bailey
0.1 miles
Blackfriars Tube Station
0.2 miles
St. Paul's Tube Station
0.2 miles
Millennium Bridge
0.2 miles
Blackfriars Station
0.2 miles
Blackfriars Bridge
0.3 miles

Closest Airports *

London City Airport
6.5 miles
London Heathrow Airport
15.4 miles
London Gatwick Airport
24.8 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The hotel has a great position and the employees are very kind and nice. It was clean and my stay was perfect”

Nicolò

United Kingdom

8.3

“There is no breakfast, but the hotel is linked with cafeteria, which was a bit overpriced. Fortunately, within 50m from the hotel, there are plenty of breakfast...”

Ziemowit

India

“Good value great location .. nice hotel chain”

Sera

United Kingdom

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1 Restaurant On Site

Cote Brasserie

Food: French

Menu: À la carte

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From 3:00 PM

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Until 12:00 PM

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Children & Beds

Children are welcome

No cribs are available

No extra beds are available

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Club Quarters Hotel, St Paul's accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

The hotel does not allow any pets with the exception of guide dogs.

Guests paying by cash are subject to a security deposit to be taken upon arrival.

Guests under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or an official guardian.

“excellent location; easy to get to transit options and London Underground; walkable to many sites and good restaurants nearby; friendly staff were helpful and pleasant to deal with; water stations near elevators were a nice touch to keep hydrated with water bottles that could be refilled.”

David

Canada

“Dean the maintenance man is a big asset of the property. Very helpful. Truly service oriented. Exceptional. Davide is also admirable for how he makes customers feel good and valued. The others on front desk should take their cue from these two.”

Lydia

“Amazing location just a short block from St. Paul's Cathedral and short walk to tube and train connections. Even had a "Peek-a-View" of half the facade from our corner room window. Loved having an ice machine and guest laundry available in the hotel, and the complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby 24 hrs! We stayed in many hotels and inns with more character on our trip to Ireland and England, but it was very nice to have all the modern comforts and conveniences for our last 2 days in London.”

Lynne

United States of America

“Great location next to St. Paul's Cathedral, with easy access to the Underground as well as South Bank via the Millenium Bridge. The shower is really good, and we liked that it was separate from the bathroom sink. The adjoined Cote Brasserie restaurant is very good.”

Genedjinni

“They have unique & smart facilities The have opened the business & executive center for all guests with continence refreshments and coffee machines They have also water dispenser in all floors and the have provided new bottles for the water The staff they were smiling and helpful all the time and they are really cooperative I have decided that i will be a loyal customer to this chin ”

Nabil

Oman

“The location was perfect as it was located within 10 minutes of every appointment. Your staff is exceptionally friendly and I remember that Davide, Lucia and Angelikah made every effort to make my stay as comfortable as possible. I was assisted with instructions getting to places, calling taxis and even walking me to my cab and giving me a hug goodbye. How charming is that? I will be back! Thank you!”

Adrienne

Switzerland

“The hotel is in a perfect and central location. The staff is very friendly. Shops, restaurants and any kind of transports are very close to the hotel. It's a good choice to stay in the heart of London and a great value for money.”

Bruno

Italy

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Reviewed: July 16, 2019

Yerlan
Kazakhstan
5.8

Okay
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
room, furniture, deposit lock
location

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 16, 2019

David
Canada

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Very nice location near St. Paul's Cathedral; Easy access to everywhere”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
excellent location; easy to get to transit options and London Underground; walkable to many sites and good restaurants nearby; friendly staff were helpful and pleasant to deal with; water stations near elevators were a nice touch to keep hydrated with water bottles that could be refilled.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 14, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
8.5

“Overall a good stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Small Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
AC not working good. Very small room.
Location

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 12, 2019

Thierry
Belgium

1 helpful vote
5.4

Fair
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Small Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very noisy.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 12, 2019

Heather
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No fridge or mini bar, no safe, staff not so helpful
Clean, comfortable bed

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 10, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • One Room Suite with Kitchenette
- • Stayed 3 nights
The location was fantastic.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 10, 2019

Golem
Germany
6.7

Pleasant
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
very old and used
Location Location Location

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 7, 2019

Charlotte
United Kingdom
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Small Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Showers were not powerful and bathrooms are not good looking. Hotel was good looking from outside.
Good location. Staff were friendly. Free water, tea and coffee. Beds were comfortable. Nice treat for my boyfriends birthday.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 7, 2019

Harry
United Kingdom
5.0

“Not as expected only pro was the air con and friendly staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Mobility Accessible Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lack of pillows no answer from reception when trying to contact to order more

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 6, 2019

Joanne
United Kingdom
Age group: 25 – 34
6.7

Pleasant
- • Family with young children
- • 3 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Problem with check in. We had booked several rooms for our relatives for our wedding but despite providing booking.com with all of the names everything was booked in one guests name which meant great confusion for our elderly relatives causing a lot of distress to a 90 year old man. Staff were not apologetic at all
Location

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: July 6, 2019

Annie
Belgium
8.3

Very Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Mobility Accessible Standard Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Air conditioning did not work on day one....very sticky night 28.7c in the bedroom!
Very nice staff

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 5, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location near to St Paul's Cathedral. Bars and restaurants close by..

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: July 4, 2019

Nicolò
United Kingdom
8.3

“Good stay”
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Small Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I felt like in a cruise, the rooms are very close to what you can find in a boat (little and narrow) and personally I didn’t like that. The hotel isn’t cheap.
The hotel has a great position and the employees are very kind and nice. It was clean and my stay was perfect

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: July 3, 2019

Ziemowit
India

2 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
There is no breakfast, but the hotel is linked with cafeteria, which was a bit overpriced. Fortunately, within 50m from the hotel, there are plenty of breakfast options. Location is perfect!!!

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: July 1, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Air conditioning did not work room very very hot
Handy and clean

Stayed in July 2019

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	Standard Queen Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
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	One Room Suite with Kitchenette 1 sofa bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking These suites have a sofa and a kitchenette with a microwave and a refrigerator. Room Facilities: • Shower • Pay-per-view channels • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Kitchenette • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Flat-screen TV Free WiFi! Parking: Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 60 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Small Queen Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking This cozy room offers a queen bed, a workstation with an ergonomic chair, and free WiFi. This room cannot accommodate extra beds. Room Facilities: • Shower • Pay-per-view channels • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Flat-screen TV Free WiFi! Parking: Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 60 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Mobility Accessible Standard Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • Private Bathroom • Flat-screen TV Free WiFi! Parking: Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 60 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Parking Free WiFi! Parking: Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 60 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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