Hotel
 The Sanctuary House Hotel

33 Tothill Street, Westminster Borough, London, SW1H 9LA, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access

Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 1841 reviews)

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8.7
Excellent
1,843 reviews

Wonderful location steps from St. James's Park tube station. Decent cooked and buffet breakfast. Very friendly staff both in hotel reception and in the pub. I was just expecting a pub with 'adequate' rooms above, but my room was large with a nice bath, very comfortable bed, and mini bar/fridge/kettle/coffee machine with Good value for money.

Janis United States of America

Breakfast was excellent as well as the morning staff that served it. Those danish were to die for! When we travel, we avoid big hotels because we enjoy smaller properties with local flavor. The Sanctuary House fit the bill.

Victoria United States of America

Location was amazing, a few steps to Westminster and Big Ben and few minutes walk to horse guards and Buckingham. and very close to the parks. Very safe area. We were happy with our stay. Rooms are clean and easy to air out with opened windows or ac. Beds are comfy and loved the products (shampoo and body wash). They provide nice suprises in room (cookies, chocolates, flat and sparkling water, beer ... all complimentary). Reception staff was very nice. We used the room for showers, sleeping and pit stops between our visits as we walked al over the city. Hop on hop off stop right in front of hotel.

Sophie Canada

Loved the location in the heart of everything. Westminster was a block away. Accommodations were very good with the twin beds. We are tall and no overhang of feet. The beds need to be stabilized not to roll. The creaky floors added to its charm. We enjoyed the complimentary full breakfast made to order. We also ate there for dinner a few times and was excellent❣️

Patti United States of America

Breakfast was very good. Location was incredible. Literally a two block walk to Westminster Abbey and fairly easy walk to Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace. One block from an Underground station.

Frank United States of America

clean very spacious room all amenities and loved free minibar and cookies

Jane United Kingdom

Close to major sights and transportation Beds very comfortable Very good breakfast Clean hotel

Ronald United States of America

Surprisingly quiet. Nice sized room. Conformable bed.

Ann United States of America

Room was pleasant and clean. Staff were friendly and helpful

Sutherland United States of America

Cute accommodation right by St. James Station. Easy access to everything. Staff was friendly, great breakfast at the bar and great staff there, as well. Lots of treats in the room, water and milk in fridge. Nespresso machine, biscuits, chocolates, teas. Shower has both rainfall head and adjustable head. Really can’t ask for more in a hotel for the price!

Meagan United States of America
8.7
Excellent
1,843 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Wonderful location steps from St. James's Park tube station. Decent cooked and buffet breakfast. Very friendly staff both in hotel reception and in the pub.”
    Janis Janis United States of America United States of America
  • “Breakfast was excellent as well as the morning staff that served it. Those danish were to die for! When we travel, we avoid big hotels because we enjoy smaller properties with local flavor.”
    Victoria Victoria United States of America United States of America
  • “Location was amazing, a few steps to Westminster and Big Ben and few minutes walk to horse guards and Buckingham. and very close to the parks. Very safe area. We were happy with our stay.”
    Sophie Sophie Canada Canada
  • “Loved the location in the heart of everything. Westminster was a block away. Accommodations were very good with the twin beds. We are tall and no overhang of feet.”
    Patti Patti United States of America United States of America
  • “Breakfast was very good. Location was incredible. Literally a two block walk to Westminster Abbey and fairly easy walk to Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace. One block from an Underground station.”
    Frank Frank United States of America United States of America
  • “clean very spacious room all amenities and loved free minibar and cookies”
    Jane Jane United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Close to major sights and transportation Beds very comfortable Very good breakfast Clean hotel”
    Ronald Ronald United States of America United States of America
  • “Surprisingly quiet. Nice sized room. Conformable bed.”
    Ann Ann United States of America United States of America
  • “Room was pleasant and clean. Staff were friendly and helpful”
    Sutherland Sutherland United States of America United States of America
  • “Cute accommodation right by St. James Station. Easy access to everything. Staff was friendly, great breakfast at the bar and great staff there, as well.”
    Meagan Meagan United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location 9.6
  • Free WiFi8.8
High score for London

Stay in the heart of London – Excellent location – show map

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Located in the capital's iconic Westminster district, The Sanctuary House Hotel is less than 5 minutes' walk from historic Westminster Abbey, the famous Houses of Parliament, and Big Ben. The grand Victorian hotel features a restaurant and free WiFi throughout.

Each stylish air-conditioned room at The Sanctuary House Hotel includes a flat-screen TV, a work desk, and tea and coffee making facilities. The modern private bathroom has a hairdryer.

The Fuller’s traditional pub on the ground floor of the hotel, where guests can enjoy lunch and evening meals. Food is home-cooked and the menu features classic dishes such as deep filled pie and fish and chips. There is a full range of fine wines and award-winning ales also on offer.

London's leafy St James's Park is a 5-minute walk from The Sanctuary House. Home to numerous popular shops, Oxford Street is within a 30-minute stroll.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

The Sanctuary House Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 19, 2010

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
24-hour front desk
Bar
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

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Guest reviews

8.7
Excellent · 1,843 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location 9.6
  • Free WiFi8.8
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  • Janis
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Wonderful location steps from St. James's Park tube station. Decent cooked and buffet breakfast. Very friendly staff both in hotel reception and in the pub. I was just expecting a pub with 'adequate' rooms above, but my room was large with a nice...”
  • Victoria
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Breakfast was excellent as well as the morning staff that served it. Those danish were to die for! When we travel, we avoid big hotels because we enjoy smaller properties with local flavor. The Sanctuary House fit the bill.”
  • Sophie
    CanadaCanada
    “Location was amazing, a few steps to Westminster and Big Ben and few minutes walk to horse guards and Buckingham. and very close to the parks. Very safe area. We were happy with our stay. Rooms are clean and easy to air out with opened windows or...”
  • Patti
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Loved the location in the heart of everything. Westminster was a block away. Accommodations were very good with the twin beds. We are tall and no overhang of feet. The beds need to be stabilized not to roll. The creaky floors added to its charm. We...”
  • Frank
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Breakfast was very good. Location was incredible. Literally a two block walk to Westminster Abbey and fairly easy walk to Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace. One block from an Underground station.”
  • Jane
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “clean very spacious room all amenities and loved free minibar and cookies”
  • Ronald
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Close to major sights and transportation Beds very comfortable Very good breakfast Clean hotel”
  • Ann
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Surprisingly quiet. Nice sized room. Conformable bed.”
  • Sutherland
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Room was pleasant and clean. Staff were friendly and helpful”
  • Meagan
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Cute accommodation right by St. James Station. Easy access to everything. Staff was friendly, great breakfast at the bar and great staff there, as well. Lots of treats in the room, water and milk in fridge. Nespresso machine, biscuits, chocolates,...”
Property questions and answers
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  • We are looking to visit tomorrow are you still able to store luggage if we arrive before check in
    Hi, Should you arrive before your room is available we will be happy to store any luggage for you. Kind regards, Reception Team
    Answered on June 4, 2021
  • Where is the closest parking please?
    The nearest car parking place is near us is Q-Park Westminster - Great College Street, London SW1P 3RX
    Answered on September 5, 2021
  • Family visiting one day in London. Need five rooms, two with an extra bed. Total of 12. July 13, 2022. Thanks.
    Dear guest, please contact us directly, so that we can better help you with your booking. Kind regards, Reception Team
    Answered on October 20, 2021
  • Hi, I’ll be running the marathon on Sunday 3rd October and would like to come back to my room for a shower. What is your latest check out time?
    Dear guest, Late check out can be arranged with reception subject to availability at £60 until 3pm. You are at very welcome to leave your bags with us free of charge before the check–in and after the check–out.
    Asked about: Executive Double Room • Answered on May 17, 2021
  • Hi, how can i be sure to have an air conditioning in the room im booking, if only some of them have ac?
    Hello, All of our rooms are provided with air conditioner and heating system, we also have Dyson air tower fans for fresh air. :)
    Answered on January 30, 2022

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Hotel area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Church House Conference Centre
    0.1 miles
  • Westminster Abbey
    0.1 miles
  • Churchill War Rooms
    0.2 miles
  • Parliament Square
    0.2 miles
  • St James's Park
    0.2 miles
  • Houses of Parliament
    0.3 miles
  • Big Ben
    0.3 miles
  • 10 Downing Street
    0.3 miles
  • The Cenotaph
    0.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Sanctuary House Restaurant
    0 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Sanctuary House Pub
    0 miles
Top attractions
  • Banqueting House
    0.4 miles
  • Buckingham Palace
    0.4 miles
  • Victoria Train Station
    0.6 miles
  • Victoria Tube Station
    0.6 miles
  • London Eye
    0.6 miles
  • Trafalgar Square
    0.6 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus
    0.7 miles
  • Tower of London
    2.5 miles
  • O2 Arena
    5.8 miles
  • Wembley Stadium
    7.4 miles
Public transit
  • Subway Westminster Tube Station
    0.3 miles
Closest Airports
  • London City Airport
    7.8 miles
  • London Heathrow Airport
    13.9 miles
  • London Gatwick Airport
    23.7 miles
How to get to The Sanctuary House Hotel from London City Airport
    Taxi
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Food: British

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of The Sanctuary House Hotel

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
24-hour front desk
Bar
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
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House rules The Sanctuary House Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

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

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed by request
£5.50 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed by request
£35 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express The Sanctuary House Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that this property is nonsmoking only. An extra fee for restoring rooms to smoke-free condition will apply for guests not complying with this policy.

When booking 5 rooms or more, different cancelation and payment policies apply. The hotel will contact you directly

Extra beds and cots are subject to availability and can only be accommodated in the Standard Double and Twin rooms. Please request them in the Special Request Box or contact the property prior to arrival using the contact details provided on the booking confirmation.

Late check-out is available at 15:00 for an additional GBP 60.

Cash payments not accepted

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about The Sanctuary House Hotel

  • The Sanctuary House Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Sanctuary House Hotel by:

    • Train 40min

  • Check-in at The Sanctuary House Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Sanctuary House Hotel is 3,100 feet from the center of London.

  • Guests staying at The Sanctuary House Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte

  • The prices at The Sanctuary House Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Sanctuary House Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at The Sanctuary House Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Twin