Hotel
 The Royal Foundation of St Katharine

2 Butcher Row, Tower Hamlets, London, E14 8DS, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.6
Fabulous
1,336 reviews

Great value for location; lovely breakfast; free parking

Chris United Kingdom

The bed and pillow were fine. The bathroom and towels are good as well. Nice garden with squirrels. :) Overall it's a good value for money.

Gabor Hungary

Everything is on the high level. Cleanliness, staff, breakfast, outside area

Andrej Croatia

Bed super comfortable. Friendly atmosphere. Beautiful garden

Paola United Kingdom

Lovely staff, and the rooms were very clean and the bathroom was superb.

Amy United Kingdom

Peaceful and comfortable hotel, with some fun quirks as it is run by a religious charitable trust. Really appreciated the filtered water in the room (which was replaced each day), the availability of an iron and ironing board, and the unfailing politeness of the staff. Also the beds are super comfy, and the view out onto the inner garden is tranquil.

Simon Netherlands

Breakfast had everything and you could refill anytime

Rosana United Kingdom

Location very good. The room was small but clean and lovely breakfast. Very friendly staff

Nicola United Kingdom

The room had a lovely view over the courtyard garden with plenty of afternoon sun. The location is convenient and close to the train station. Breakfast was a fair selection with fresh fruits and boiled eggs.

Eva-lotta United Kingdom

The location was excellent. I was travelling for work (event in Exel), so the location was brilliant. Nice and quiet, friendly staff.

Sami Finland
8.6
Fabulous
1,336 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Great value for location; lovely breakfast; free parking”
    Chris Chris United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The bed and pillow were fine. The bathroom and towels are good as well. Nice garden with squirrels. :) Overall it's a good value for money.”
    Gabor Gabor Hungary Hungary
  • “Everything is on the high level. Cleanliness, staff, breakfast, outside area”
    Andrej Andrej Croatia Croatia
  • “Bed super comfortable. Friendly atmosphere. Beautiful garden”
    Paola Paola United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely staff, and the rooms were very clean and the bathroom was superb.”
    Amy Amy United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Peaceful and comfortable hotel, with some fun quirks as it is run by a religious charitable trust.”
    Simon Simon Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Breakfast had everything and you could refill anytime”
    Rosana Rosana United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location very good. The room was small but clean and lovely breakfast. Very friendly staff”
    Nicola Nicola United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The room had a lovely view over the courtyard garden with plenty of afternoon sun. The location is convenient and close to the train station.”
    Eva-lotta Eva-lotta United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The location was excellent. I was travelling for work (event in Exel), so the location was brilliant. Nice and quiet, friendly staff.”
    Sami Sami Finland Finland

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.6
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money8.7
  • Location8.8
  • Free WiFi 7.1
Low score for London

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Set in peaceful gardens in London’s Limehouse area, The Royal Foundation of St Katharine is just a 2-minute walk from Limehouse DLR Station. The centre offers free WiFi and free on-site parking.

The bright and airy bedrooms each have a private modern bathroom and facilities for making tea coffee. All rooms feature a work desk, and some overlook the leafy grounds.

Traditional continental breakfasts are served daily in the spacious dining room. Breakfast includes fresh fruit salad, croissants and a selection of European meats and cheeses. There is a cafe that is open during the daytime.

The Royal Foundation of St Katharine was set up by Queen Matilda in 1147, and is one of the oldest charitable foundations in Great Britain. Canary Wharf is a mile away, and Tower Hill is within a 25-minute walk.

Please note that due to the peaceful environment of the hotel, TVs are not available in the rooms.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

The Royal Foundation of St Katharine has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 1 Jul 2011.

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Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Free parking
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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8.6
Fabulous · 1,336 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.6
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money8.7
  • Location8.8
  • Free WiFi 7.1
Low score for London

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  • Chris
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great value for location; lovely breakfast; free parking”
  • Gabor
    HungaryHungary
    “The bed and pillow were fine. The bathroom and towels are good as well. Nice garden with squirrels. :) Overall it's a good value for money.”
  • Andrej
    CroatiaCroatia
    “Everything is on the high level. Cleanliness, staff, breakfast, outside area”
  • Paola
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Bed super comfortable. Friendly atmosphere. Beautiful garden”
  • Amy
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Lovely staff, and the rooms were very clean and the bathroom was superb.”
  • Simon
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “Peaceful and comfortable hotel, with some fun quirks as it is run by a religious charitable trust. Really appreciated the filtered water in the room (which was replaced each day), the availability of an iron and ironing board, and the unfailing...”
  • Rosana
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Breakfast had everything and you could refill anytime”
  • Nicola
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Location very good. The room was small but clean and lovely breakfast. Very friendly staff”
  • Eva-lotta
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The room had a lovely view over the courtyard garden with plenty of afternoon sun. The location is convenient and close to the train station. Breakfast was a fair selection with fresh fruits and boiled eggs.”
  • Sami
    FinlandFinland
    “The location was excellent. I was travelling for work (event in Exel), so the location was brilliant. Nice and quiet, friendly staff.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is there anywhere that we can leave our luggage before check in?
    Yes - you are more than welcome to leave luggage on the day of arrival if it is prior to the check-in time of 4pm.
    Answered on 11 February 2020
  • I need to book for Thursday night only.. however may need to leave my car parked until Friday after a course has finished.. would this be possible?
    Hi, We offer free parking to guests and you are welcome to park your car anytime on the day of your check in. And also on your day of departure
    Answered on 24 January 2022
  • Can you catch a boat to the 02 near to the hotel?
    You can catch a boat from Canary Wharf to North Greenwich (O2). Canary Wharf pier is about a 15 minute walk from us. Please see the link for more information. Search for Thames Clippers for more information online.
    Answered on 11 February 2020
  • Hello. Is it possible to pay extra to check out later than 11am? Thank you
    Hi, we offer a late check out service for £10. 1 pm check out
    Answered on 24 January 2022
  • Do you have hair dryers and irons in the room?
    Hi, We have hair dyers and irons in our rooms
    Answered on 24 January 2022

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • Half Moon Theatre
    0.1 miles
  • Limehouse
    0.5 miles
  • Queen Mary University of London
    0.8 miles
  • Cabot Place
    1 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/bar Yurt Cafe
    0 miles
  • Restaurant La Figa
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant The Narrow
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant The Grapes
    0.3 miles
Top attractions
  • Canada Water
    1 miles
  • Tower of London
    1.5 miles
  • O2 Arena
    2 miles
  • London Eye
    3.4 miles
  • Big Ben
    3.6 miles
  • Houses of Parliament
    3.7 miles
  • Trafalgar Square
    3.7 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus
    4 miles
  • Buckingham Palace
    4.4 miles
  • Wembley Stadium
    10.7 miles
Natural beauty
  • River River Thames
    0.1 miles
Public transport
  • Metro Shadwell
    0.7 miles
  • Metro Stepney Green
    0.7 miles
  • Metro Wapping
    0.8 miles
  • Metro Rotherhithe
    0.9 miles
  • Metro Whitechapel
    1 miles
  • Metro Mile End
    1 miles
Closest airports
  • London City Airport
    4 miles
  • London Heathrow Airport
    17.9 miles
  • London Gatwick Airport
    25.1 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 restaurant on site

    Yurt Cafe

    Cuisine: British

Facilities of The Royal Foundation of St Katharine

Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Free parking
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • Bulgarian
  • Bosnian
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Irish
  • Croatian
  • Hungarian
  • Italian
  • Latvian
  • Polish
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Serbian
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House rules The Royal Foundation of St Katharine takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

16:00 - 00:00

Check-out

Until 11:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

The maximum number of cots allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print

Please note that due to the peaceful environment of the hotel, TVs are not available in the rooms.

For bookings of 5 rooms or more, different terms and conditions may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about The Royal Foundation of St Katharine

  • The Royal Foundation of St Katharine has 1 restaurant:

    • Yurt Cafe

  • Guests staying at The Royal Foundation of St Katharine can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • The prices at The Royal Foundation of St Katharine may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Royal Foundation of St Katharine is 3.7 miles from the centre of London.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Royal Foundation of St Katharine by:

    • Train 20min

  • The Royal Foundation of St Katharine offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at The Royal Foundation of St Katharine is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at The Royal Foundation of St Katharine include:

      • Single
      • Double
      • Twin
      • Apartment