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
1,364 reviews

great location, lovely garden to sit in, free parking, comfortable bed, really good place to stay.

Alison United Kingdom

The breakfast was very good and the staff was always ready to help!

Clara Austria

It is an oasis. Rooms are functional but comfortable. Breakfast is continental and superb. The open internal courtyard spaces and chapel are a great place to sit and enjoy.

Steve United Kingdom

easy access to tube, easy parking, clean and tranquil

Jo United Kingdom

The room was very clean, good shower and very comfortable bed. I was out in the evening but if I had stayed in the lack of TV may have been annoying. The location is good and the central garden is very nice and peaceful.

Jo United Kingdom

Comfortable, very clean room overlooking peaceful garden. Great location for visiting family in area and for venturing into central London. Excellent transport links - DLR virtually on doorstep. Breakfast was super with a wide variety of options. Staff were friendly and approachable without being in any way intrusive.

Peter United Kingdom

Very nice place. Very good breakfast with everything you need. helpful personal and lovely surroundings.

Anne Denmark

wonderful place and staff - a true oasis in East London!

Gerard United Kingdom

The best thing about our time at the RFSK was the peaceful and serene nature of the stay. It really felt like we were hundreds of miles from London and not next to the DLR. Room was great and breakfast was a good continental offering. Overall, I would definitely stay again and recommend to friends and family.

Ross United Kingdom

peace and serenity. There is a calmness no matter what happens that is so wonderful.

Ash United Kingdom
8.6
Fabulous
1,364 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “great location, lovely garden to sit in, free parking, comfortable bed, really good place to stay.”
    Alison Alison United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The breakfast was very good and the staff was always ready to help!”
    Clara Clara Austria Austria
  • “It is an oasis. Rooms are functional but comfortable. Breakfast is continental and superb. The open internal courtyard spaces and chapel are a great place to sit and enjoy.”
    Steve Steve United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “easy access to tube, easy parking, clean and tranquil”
    Jo Jo United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The room was very clean, good shower and very comfortable bed. I was out in the evening but if I had stayed in the lack of TV may have been annoying.”
    Jo Jo United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Comfortable, very clean room overlooking peaceful garden. Great location for visiting family in area and for venturing into central London. Excellent transport links - DLR virtually on doorstep.”
    Peter Peter United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very nice place. Very good breakfast with everything you need. helpful personal and lovely surroundings.”
    Anne Anne Denmark Denmark
  • “wonderful place and staff - a true oasis in East London!”
    Gerard Gerard United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The best thing about our time at the RFSK was the peaceful and serene nature of the stay. It really felt like we were hundreds of miles from London and not next to the DLR.”
    Ross Ross United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “peace and serenity. There is a calmness no matter what happens that is so wonderful.”
    Ash Ash United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.6
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money8.7
  • Location8.8
  • Free WiFi7.2

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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 8.8 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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Guest reviews

8.6
Fabulous · 1,364 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.6
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money8.7
  • Location8.8
  • Free WiFi7.2

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Alison
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “great location, lovely garden to sit in, free parking, comfortable bed, really good place to stay.”
  • Clara
    AustriaAustria
    “The breakfast was very good and the staff was always ready to help!”
  • Steve
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “It is an oasis. Rooms are functional but comfortable. Breakfast is continental and superb. The open internal courtyard spaces and chapel are a great place to sit and enjoy.”
  • Jo
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “easy access to tube, easy parking, clean and tranquil”
  • Jo
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The room was very clean, good shower and very comfortable bed. I was out in the evening but if I had stayed in the lack of TV may have been annoying. The location is good and the central garden is very nice and peaceful.”
  • Peter
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Comfortable, very clean room overlooking peaceful garden. Great location for visiting family in area and for venturing into central London. Excellent transport links - DLR virtually on doorstep. Breakfast was super with a wide variety of options....”
  • Anne
    DenmarkDenmark
    “Very nice place. Very good breakfast with everything you need. helpful personal and lovely surroundings.”
  • Gerard
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “wonderful place and staff - a true oasis in East London!”
  • R
    Ross
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The best thing about our time at the RFSK was the peaceful and serene nature of the stay. It really felt like we were hundreds of miles from London and not next to the DLR. Room was great and breakfast was a good continental offering. Overall, I...”
  • Ash
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “peace and serenity. There is a calmness no matter what happens that is so wonderful.”
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 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.

  • Guests staying at The Royal Foundation of St Katharine can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

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

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Apartment

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

    • Train 20min

  • The Royal Foundation of St Katharine has 1 restaurant:

    • Yurt Cafe

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

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

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