Hotel
 Sea Containers London

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20 Upper Ground, Southwark, London, SE1 9PD, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access

Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 5108 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.8
Excellent
5,103 reviews

The location was excellent. Nice roof-top bar at the top and a very fancy bar at the lobby. Cool interiors, very friendly staff.

Naz Turkey

staff and all team working , it is great example of five star services .

Mohammed Saudi Arabia

I really like the place how it’s clean and very well organized

Ibrahim Saudi Arabia

All round service was exceptional. Someone to help you at every turn. The attention to detail was very much noticed by me. Communication post booking was very efficient too. Restaurant food was superb. I was really impressed. Clearly very well trained and appreciated staff.

Mark United Kingdom

location location location big room - book the one overlooking the Thames roof top bar Knot12

Stephanie Switzerland

Great location, incredibly friendly staff, and a comfortable room

Toman United States of America

great location and staff couldn’t do enough for us!

Hazel United Kingdom

location is excellent service is excellent staff are very helpful

Ali Jordan

Beautiful modern space with plenty of room to move around. Definitely a business property with lots of meetings but it works well with visitors in the mix. Great location along the river. Walk almost everywhere to see the sights. Staff was extremely helpful and kind.

Gigi United States of America

Everything the customer service was phenomenal from the front desk staff to breakfast staff and house keeping service. Would certainly stay again.

Abbas United States of America
8.8
Excellent
5,103 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The location was excellent. Nice roof-top bar at the top and a very fancy bar at the lobby. Cool interiors, very friendly staff.”
    Naz Naz Turkey Turkey
  • “staff and all team working , it is great example of five star services .”
    Mohammed Mohammed Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
  • “I really like the place how it’s clean and very well organized”
    Ibrahim Ibrahim Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
  • “All round service was exceptional. Someone to help you at every turn. The attention to detail was very much noticed by me. Communication post booking was very efficient too.”
    Mark Mark United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “location location location big room - book the one overlooking the Thames roof top bar Knot12”
    Stephanie Stephanie Switzerland Switzerland
  • “Great location, incredibly friendly staff, and a comfortable room”
    Toman Toman United States of America United States of America
  • “great location and staff couldn’t do enough for us!”
    Hazel Hazel United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “location is excellent service is excellent staff are very helpful”
    Ali Ali Jordan Jordan
  • “Beautiful modern space with plenty of room to move around. Definitely a business property with lots of meetings but it works well with visitors in the mix. Great location along the river.”
    Gigi Gigi United States of America United States of America
  • “Everything the customer service was phenomenal from the front desk staff to breakfast staff and house keeping service. Would certainly stay again.”
    Abbas Abbas United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities 9.0
  • Cleanliness 9.4
  • Comfort 9.4
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi8.6
High score for London

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

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Located on the banks of the River Thames, Sea Containers London is in the famed Sea Containers House, just a 7-minute walk from the Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theater. The hotel is also 15 minutes' walk from the London Eye, Borough Market, The London Dungeon and SEA LIFE London Aquarium.

Sea Containers London features a riverside restaurant with outdoor seating, a cocktail bar, an agua spa, a rooftop bar and a terrace with panoramic views over London. Free WiFi is available for all guests.

Decorated by award-winning designer Tom Dixon, each room features bespoke furniture, a flat-screen HD TV, air conditioning, dimmable lights and a mini-bar. The marble bathrooms are complete with either rainfall shower or bath. Extras include a media panel, Malin+Getz toiletries and satellite channels.

Many of the rooms feature river views, directly facing the Thames. Some also have a balcony. The on-site Curzon screens a range of new releases, classic matinées and family favorites in a bespoke 56-seat cinema from Friday evenings through Sunday.

Waterloo Train Station is a 12-minute journey on foot and London Blackfriars Train Station is 8 minutes' walk away.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Sea Containers London has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jul 9, 2014

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking
Family rooms
Spa
Non-smoking rooms
good Fitness Center
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

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

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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This property is part of the Travel Sustainable program, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.

4 reasons to choose Sea Containers London

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  • The staff speaks English

Guest reviews

8.8
Excellent · 5,103 reviews
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  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities 9.0
    Wellness area
  • Cleanliness 9.4
  • Comfort 9.4
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location9.5
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  • Free WiFi8.6
High score for London

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Naz
    TurkeyTurkey
    “The location was excellent. Nice roof-top bar at the top and a very fancy bar at the lobby. Cool interiors, very friendly staff.”
  • Mohammed
    Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia
    “staff and all team working , it is great example of five star services .”
  • Ibrahim
    Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia
    “I really like the place how it’s clean and very well organized”
  • Mark
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “All round service was exceptional. Someone to help you at every turn. The attention to detail was very much noticed by me. Communication post booking was very efficient too. Restaurant food was superb. I was really impressed. Clearly very well...”
  • Stephanie
    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    “location location location big room - book the one overlooking the Thames roof top bar Knot12”
  • Toman
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location, incredibly friendly staff, and a comfortable room”
  • Hazel
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “great location and staff couldn’t do enough for us!”
  • Ali
    JordanJordan
    “location is excellent service is excellent staff are very helpful”
  • Gigi
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Beautiful modern space with plenty of room to move around. Definitely a business property with lots of meetings but it works well with visitors in the mix. Great location along the river. Walk almost everywhere to see the sights. Staff was...”
  • Abbas
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Everything the customer service was phenomenal from the front desk staff to breakfast staff and house keeping service. Would certainly stay again.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is breakfast included
    Dear Sender, Many thanks for your email. Breakfast is included in selected packages, kindly check package description, when booking the room. Kind regards,Krisztina
    Asked about: Standard • Answered on November 30, 2019
  • Do you offer Indian breakfast?
    Dear Sender, Man thanks for your email. I am afraid, we do not have Indian breakfast, we offer continental and full English breakfast. Kind regards,Krisztina
    Answered on December 9, 2019
  • Hi, I am wanting to stay at this hotel for my daughter 3rd birthday as it is central to all the things we want to do, is this hotel child friendly?
    Hi there. Our hotel is certainly child friendly. Children 12 and under have breakfast for free, and on weekends, children under 12 may also dine from 12pm to 4pm for free from the kid's menu. Many thanks, Jade
    Answered on May 24, 2021
  • Do you provide a cot for free for babies
    Hi there. We do provide baby cots free of charge. Just let us know before you arrive for check-in, and we can get that set up for you. Cheers, Jade.
    Asked about: Superior Double Double • Answered on May 20, 2021
  • Hi, you are a dog friendly hotel. Which public areas - bar/restaurant, you allow dog too? Not all DF hotels allow in bars :( Thanks
    Hi there. We do love doggos at our hotel and they are welcome in the guest's hotel room, our lobby and our Den area. Dogs are sadly not allowed in our food and drink outlets, such as the restaurant and bars. Many thanks, Jade.
    Answered on May 20, 2021

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Oxo Tower Wharf
    0.1 miles
  • Blackfriars Bridge
    0.1 miles
  • Royal National Theatre
    0.3 miles
  • Tate Modern
    0.3 miles
  • Middle Temple Hall
    0.3 miles
Top attractions
  • Waterloo Station
    0.4 miles
  • London Eye
    0.6 miles
  • Trafalgar Square
    0.9 miles
  • Big Ben
    0.9 miles
  • Houses of Parliament
    1 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus
    1.2 miles
  • Tower of London
    1.3 miles
  • Buckingham Palace
    1.6 miles
  • O2 Arena
    4.7 miles
  • Wembley Stadium
    8.1 miles
Public transit
  • Train Blackfriars Station
    0.3 miles
  • Subway Blackfriars Tube Station
    0.3 miles
  • Train London Waterloo East Train Station
    0.3 miles
  • Subway Southwark Tube Station
    0.3 miles
  • Subway Temple Tube Station
    0.4 miles
Closest Airports
  • London City Airport
    6.7 miles
  • London Heathrow Airport
    15.1 miles
  • London Gatwick Airport
    24.3 miles
How to get to Sea Containers London from London City Airport
    Public transportation
    Parking available
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Sea Containers

    Food: British

    Open for: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Sea Containers London Great facilities! Review score, 9.0

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking
Family rooms
Spa
Non-smoking rooms
good Fitness Center
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Food & Drink
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 50 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Secure parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press Additional charge
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Locker rooms
  • Full-body massage Additional charge
  • Hand massage Additional charge
  • Head massage Additional charge
  • Couples' massage Additional charge
  • Foot massage Additional charge
  • Neck massage Additional charge
  • Back massage Additional charge
  • Foot bath
  • Spa facilities
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Spa Additional charge
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • Bulgarian
  • Czech
  • Danish
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Finnish
  • French
  • Croatian
  • Hungarian
  • Italian
  • Lithuanian
  • Latvian
  • Dutch
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Slovak
  • Serbian
  • Swedish
  • Turkish
  • Chinese
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House rules Sea Containers London 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 12:00 PM

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.

Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.

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

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 allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa JCB Diners Club American Express Sea Containers London accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Debit and credit cards will be pre-authorized at check-in for the amount of your stay, plus an amount of GBP 100 per room per night to cover incidentals. The authorization will hold the funds until check out, at which time the amount actually incurred during the stay will be charged. Pre-authorized amounts may take up to 30 days after departure to be released by your bank or financial institution and the hotel will not be responsible for any resulting fees or charges.

Children can be accommodated in rooms subject to bedding.

Pets are allowed but only in certain room categories and with the below conditions:

- Animal must weigh 20lbs / 9.1kg or less.
- GBP 100 nonrefundable deposit will be collected upon arrival.
- Contract/Waiver must be signed upon arrival.
- Pets are not allowed in the bars or restaurants.
- Pets may not be unattended in guest rooms.

Please note, the card holder and the same card used to make the booking must be present at check-in. If the card is not presented, the property will require another payment method.

Smoking, including the smoking of e-cigarets and vaping, is prohibited everywhere on our premises, except for the patios of Superior Patio Rooms. Please note that, in case a guest if found smoking in our premises, a fine of £350 will be applied to the bill.
You may smoke on the terrace of the 12th Knot bar from the opening time of the venue until 10.00 p.m. Smoking is also permitted on the river walk alongside the hotel, and cigaret posts are available for guests’ use

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.

Sea Containers: Closed from Sat, Dec 19, 2020 until Thu, Jan 28, 2021

Bar is closed from Mon, Jul 20, 2020 until Wed, Sept 30, 2020

Bar is closed from Thu, Nov 05, 2020 until Wed, Dec 02, 2020

Bar is closed from Sat, Dec 19, 2020 until Thu, Jan 28, 2021

Fitness center is closed from Sat, Aug 15, 2020 until Thu, Dec 31, 2020

Fitness center is closed from Tue, Dec 15, 2020 until Wed, Mar 31, 2021

Fitness center is closed from Fri, Aug 20, 2021 until Sun, Aug 22, 2021

Spa/wellness center is closed from Thu, Nov 05, 2020 until Wed, Dec 02, 2020

FAQs about Sea Containers London

  • Sea Containers London offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Massage
    • Foot massage
    • Spa facilities
    • Full-body massage
    • Locker rooms
    • Head massage
    • Back massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Foot bath
    • Hand massage
    • Neck massage

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

  • Sea Containers London has 1 restaurant:

    • Sea Containers

  • Check-in at Sea Containers London is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Sea Containers London by:

    • Train 35min

  • Sea Containers London is 0.9 miles from the center of London.

  • Room options at Sea Containers London include:

    • Double
    • Studio
    • Suite

  • Guests staying at Sea Containers London can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet