Name: The Gateway Hotel
Address: 14 Balham Hill, Wandsworth, London, SW12 9EB, United Kingdom, 14 Balham Hill, Greater London, SW12 9EB, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $59 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.7

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Hotel The Gateway Hotel

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in tourist attractions, convenient public transportation and architecture – Check location 14 Balham Hill, Wandsworth, London, SW12 9EB, United Kingdom – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in tourist attractions, convenient public transportation and architecture – Check location Great location - show map – Subway Access

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Clapham South Tube Station: only 3 minutes away! (650 feet by foot)

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Clean, cookies, tv, fridge (needed for meds)-super friendly and helpful Brazilian receptionist.

Rosalynd

United States of America

Friendly and helpful staff. The bed was comfortable and the bedding very good. Handy location for local bars and restaurants, and for travelling into London from Clapham South tube station. I was able to reserve off-road parking at an additional cost - it is limited though so it is advisable to book ahead.

Mark

United Kingdom

Alejandro at reception gave us an amazing welcome. The room was clean and better equipped than we expected. Everything was at least as good as advertised if not better. Our request was met promptly. If you are looking for somewhere to stay in the area we can recommend. The Subway stop is in easy walking distance.

Melanie

Switzerland

The hotel was excellent on all aspects. Location was very close to a tube station with amneties around. Rooms where very spacious and the Staff always ready to assist in all our needs. Thanks

Anthony

Malta

The reception staff were very friendly and sorted my stay quickly with no fussed. Great location with a bar 2 doors down and a garage across the road

Karl

United Kingdom

Staff were extra friendly and helpful. The room was very clean.

Bernadette

Australia

Fantastic welcome, possibly the most convenient and cheapest parking in London (They parked me literally infront of their front door) and great location being a short walk from Clapham South tube station. The room was very clean with plenty of plugs.

Mike

United Kingdom

It was a lovely hotel where I was greeted with a smile. The male receptionist couldn't do enough for me as he took my luggage to the room and was warm and friendly. The location was superb and I went to catch a bus outside directly to the Brixton 02 Academy. The tube was also minutes away and getting to central London on the Northern line was quick. The room was bigger than I had expected and cleaned to a high standard every day. I would definitely return if I stayed in London again. I appreciated the receptionist taking care of my luggage in my last day.

Darren

United Kingdom

Incredibly friendly welcome, lovely spacious room, very close to tube

Esther

United Kingdom

Location and comfortable/clean rooms and exceptional customer service. Everything was perfect!

Sean

United States of America

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What guests loved the most:
“Clean, cookies, tv, fridge (needed for meds)-super friendly and helpful Brazilian receptionist.”

Rosalynd United States of America
“Friendly and helpful staff. The bed was comfortable and the bedding very good. Handy location for local bars and restaurants, and for travelling into London from Clapham South tube station.”

Mark United Kingdom
“Alejandro at reception gave us an amazing welcome. The room was clean and better equipped than we expected. Everything was at least as good as advertised if not better. Our request was met promptly.”

Melanie Switzerland
“The hotel was excellent on all aspects. Location was very close to a tube station with amneties around. Rooms where very spacious and the Staff always ready to assist in all our needs. Thanks”

Anthony Malta
“The reception staff were very friendly and sorted my stay quickly with no fussed. Great location with a bar 2 doors down and a garage across the road”

Karl United Kingdom
“Staff were extra friendly and helpful. The room was very clean.”

Bernadette Australia
“Fantastic welcome, possibly the most convenient and cheapest parking in London (They parked me literally infront of their front door) and great location being a short walk from Clapham South tube...”

Mike United Kingdom
“It was a lovely hotel where I was greeted with a smile. The male receptionist couldn't do enough for me as he took my luggage to the room and was warm and friendly.”

Darren United Kingdom
“Incredibly friendly welcome, lovely spacious room, very close to tube”

Esther United Kingdom
“Location and comfortable/clean rooms and exceptional customer service. Everything was perfect!”

Sean United States of America

One of our best sellers in London! Featuring rooms with private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi, Gateway Hotel is 500 feet from Clapham South Tube Station, a short walk from the open green space of Clapham Common.

Clapham is a lively area with many bars, shops, restaurants, and trendy cafe-pubs. With easy access to the London Underground, you can quickly reach central London, the West End or Wimbledon.

Each room is slightly different from the next. All feature private bathrooms and a flat-screen TV/DVD player with Freeview cable channels.

Wandsworth is a great choice for travelers interested in tourist attractions, convenient public transportation and architecture.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.0 for two-person stays.

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Max adults: 4	Standard Apartment Living room: 1 sofa bed Bedroom 2: 1 full bed
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Hotel surroundings

– Great location - show map

Closest Landmarks *

Clapham South Tube Station
0.1 miles
Balham Tube Station
0.6 miles
Clapham Tube Station
0.9 miles
Tooting Bec Tube Station
1.2 miles
Clapham North Tube Station
1.3 miles
Clapham Junction
1.4 miles
Brixton Tube Station
1.6 miles
Photofusion
1.6 miles
Brixton Academy
1.7 miles
Stockwell Tube Station
1.8 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Sainsburys Supermarket
0.1 miles
Costa Cafe/Bar
0.1 miles
Tesco's Supermarket
0.2 miles
Borough Market Market
4.8 miles
Brick Lane Market Market
6.6 miles
Camden Market Market
7.5 miles
The Avalon Cafe/Bar
0 miles
The Common Room Cafe/Bar
0.1 miles
Marks & Spencer Simply Food Supermarket
0.1 miles

Natural Beauty *

River Thames River
7.9 miles

Closest Airports *

London City Airport
9.3 miles
London Heathrow Airport
13.2 miles
London Gatwick Airport
20.3 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Alex is very kind and welcoming. He makes people feel home. The room was very clean and peaceful. Underground and public transport very near. I will definitely ...”

Filippo

Italy

9.1

“Great hotel, fab location would recommend this hotel and would use again.”

Tracey

United Kingdom

“Clean, close to the subway, plenty of grocery shops and restaurants nearby. Easy to get to O2 (Brixton) Academy where we attended a concert. Staff were helpful...”

Marius

Romania

8.0

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Check-in

3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

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There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print

Please note that the hotel is only open until 21:00, and it is not possible to check-in after this time.

Please note that parking is also available for vans for GBP 10 per night, subject to prior arrangement.

Please note that hotel does not have a elevator. Please let the property know if you require a room on one of the lower floors.

Please inform The Gateway Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Room options at The Gateway Hotel include:
- Single
- Twin
- Double
- Triple
- Apartment
From the nearest airport, you can get to The Gateway Hotel by:
- Train 51 minutes
The prices at The Gateway Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Gateway Hotel (subject to availability):
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- On-site parking
- Private Parking
Check-in at The Gateway Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

“Friendly and helpful staff. The bed was comfortable and the bedding very good. Handy location for local bars and restaurants, and for travelling into London from Clapham South tube station. I was able to reserve off-road parking at an additional cost - it is limited though so it is advisable to book ahead.”

“Alejandro at reception gave us an amazing welcome. The room was clean and better equipped than we expected. Everything was at least as good as advertised if not better. Our request was met promptly. If you are looking for somewhere to stay in the area we can recommend. The Subway stop is in easy walking distance.”

“The hotel was excellent on all aspects. Location was very close to a tube station with amneties around. Rooms where very spacious and the Staff always ready to assist in all our needs. Thanks”

“Fantastic welcome, possibly the most convenient and cheapest parking in London (They parked me literally infront of their front door) and great location being a short walk from Clapham South tube station. The room was very clean with plenty of plugs.”

“It was a lovely hotel where I was greeted with a smile. The male receptionist couldn't do enough for me as he took my luggage to the room and was warm and friendly. The location was superb and I went to catch a bus outside directly to the Brixton 02 Academy. The tube was also minutes away and getting to central London on the Northern line was quick. The room was bigger than I had expected and cleaned to a high standard every day. I would definitely return if I stayed in London again. I appreciated the receptionist taking care of my luggage in my last day.”

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Reviewed: January 27, 2020

Michaela
United Kingdom
7.0

“Good hotel ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Decor seemed outdated.
Clean hotel, great access in a good location. Had everything we needed for a 1 night stay. Would stay again.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 26, 2020

Filippo
Italy
9.2

“Lovely place to stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Alex is very kind and welcoming. He makes people feel home. The room was very clean and peaceful. Underground and public transport very near. I will definitely come back.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: January 23, 2020

Joseph
Ireland
9.0

“Very pleasant and was perfect for our needs”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hard to find as sign post very small. No local knew of the hotel that we spoke to for advice or direction.
Located next station. Excellent hot shower.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 23, 2020

Neil
United Kingdom
9.0

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
The hotel now has really nice self contained apartments - Lounge, Bedroom, Kitchen and bathroom. - Outstanding!

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 20, 2020

Eden
Netherlands

1 helpful vote
8.0

“nice short stay in London”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
The drain in our shower was clogged so the water didn't properly run.
The man who checked us in was super friendly. I love the Clapham since it's not as hectic as central London. Also 1 stop by tube at Clapham Common there are lovely restaurants.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 19, 2020

Lynne
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Always welcomed warmly when we arrive. Great location, excellent value for money. Stay here every time we come to Clapham.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 17, 2020

Ann
Australia

4 helpful votes
9.0

“A great place to stay access to public transport and good value for money.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
I can't think of anything we were unhappy with.
The staff were very friendly and helpful. They provided us with information about good places to eat locally and a print out of major attractions and what stations to get to for these attractions. The tube station was just down the road as were buses. There were supermarkets nearby too. The room was comfortable and generous size for the 2 of us.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: January 17, 2020

Amera
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Me and my boyfriend always stay in the same room and this hotel is like our second home. We lobe coming here. Absolutely perfect x And the reception staff are amazing always makes me feel at home xx

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 16, 2020

Robert
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
8.0

“Amazing check in staff and great value for money!”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Thin blanket and no hairdryer
Basic but great value hotel!

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 16, 2020

Marlon
United Kingdom
8.0

“Good”
- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room size
Location

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 15, 2020

Craig
United Kingdom
8.0

Very Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice place

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 15, 2020

Anita
United Kingdom
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A bit noisy
Nice

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 12, 2020

Marlon
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Accessing the rooms
Location.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 12, 2020

Michele
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
8.0

“A nice stay at a reasonable cost with great local amenities and access to the underground.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
The room was very noisy as it was on the main road, next to a lively pub and the underground trains could clearly be heard rumbling in the room, hence, the reason you are supplied with ear plugs by the hotel. There was a drawer marked 'hairdryer' with no hairdryer in it.
Alex on the reception desk was a delightful person who welcomed us to the hotel and chatted away to us. I have never had such a warm welcome to a hotel like the one he gave us - excellent! It was good that there is some parking on the hotel site that we could book and pay for as we travelled by car. The room had everything that a visitor on a short stay could want and whilst basic, it suited us as a base to visit the O2 Brixton Academy for a concert which is 2 miles away. There is a good array of shops, supermarkets, bars and restaurants near the hotel which we visited. We asked about somewhere good to eat and Alex recommended an Italian called 'Pizzeria on the Green' about 5 minutes walk away. We did go there and it was very good food. In the room the beds were clean and comfy, we had clean towels and the room was spotless. A television and tea/coffee making items were provided which was good.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 12, 2020

Joseph
United Kingdom
8.0

“Pretty good! We will be back in the future! ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very squeaky floors, people walking around a lot during the night and you can really hear it. The kettle did smell a bit funny and the bedside lamp did not work. Sink hole tap needed cleaning.
The staff! Exceptional to say the least. Such a welcoming guy and felt right at home. You don't meet many friendly people like that and it was really wholesome and nice. The price was pretty good too, room on the smaller side but I'd say its worth it for where it is and if you're going to the O2 for a concert! I paid in the £63 which was worth it as other places seem to be around £80-£90 onwards.

Stayed in January 2020

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