Hotel

The Royal Foundation of St Katharine

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

After booking, all of the property’s details, including telephone and address, are provided in your booking confirmation and your account.
8.6
Excellent
1,748 reviews

A quiet and safe haven few stations away from everything. Comfortable room. Mindful people. Excellent healthy breakfast. Clean environment. Friendly staff.

Ulf United Kingdom

RFSK has become my go-to when traveling to London. While offering B&B accommodations (which I took advantage of on this trip), I also enjoy its ethos as an Anglican retreat center. Its location just steps from the DLR/National Rail station makes up for connectivity that might be lost outside of the City of London.

Justin United States of America

Given previous experiences in London in other locations, this was an affordably pleasant and clean surprise.

Vincent Belgium

Very welcoming staff on our arrival. Automatic upgraded to King room with Garden View😄 Ideal setting with Yurt Café providing yummy food and drinks, relaxing space. Limehouse DLR station about 2minutes away. Continental breakfast was very well spread and truly priceless. Thank you.

Eng United Kingdom

Beautiful clean room, lovely breakfast in a stunning building. Great links to the tube station

Angharad United Kingdom

big rooms, great breakfast and very friendly staff

Mohamed Egypt

Friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast and quiet comfortable room.

Thomas United Kingdom

Rooms are clean and beds are comfortable. Parking is available. Breakfast is great. The location is great. Staffs are kind and helpful. They respond to anything in a short time.

Senem United Kingdom

Very helpful and welcoming staff. Delicious breakfast with many options. Lovely breeze. There was a fan but no air conditioning. Beautiful grounds. Easy access.

Ann United States of America

A peaceful oasis with a lovely enclosed garden. Good cold breakfast buffet with plenty of choice. Comfortable room - no TV, radio or phone because people stay here to get away from all that! Excellent location just 100m or so from the Limehouse DLR station. We will return!

Rod United Kingdom
8.6
Excellent
1,748 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “A quiet and safe haven few stations away from everything. Comfortable room. Mindful people. Excellent healthy breakfast. Clean environment. Friendly staff.”
    Ulf Ulf United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “RFSK has become my go-to when traveling to London. While offering B&B accommodations (which I took advantage of on this trip), I also enjoy its ethos as an Anglican retreat center.”
    Justin Justin United States of America United States of America
  • “Given previous experiences in London in other locations, this was an affordably pleasant and clean surprise.”
    Vincent Vincent Belgium Belgium
  • “Very welcoming staff on our arrival. Automatic upgraded to King room with Garden View😄 Ideal setting with Yurt Café providing yummy food and drinks, relaxing space.”
    Eng Eng United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Beautiful clean room, lovely breakfast in a stunning building. Great links to the tube station”
    Angharad Angharad United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “big rooms, great breakfast and very friendly staff”
    Mohamed Mohamed Egypt Egypt
  • “Friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast and quiet comfortable room.”
    Thomas Thomas United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Rooms are clean and beds are comfortable. Parking is available. Breakfast is great. The location is great. Staffs are kind and helpful. They respond to anything in a short time.”
    Senem Senem United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very helpful and welcoming staff. Delicious breakfast with many options. Lovely breeze. There was a fan but no air conditioning. Beautiful grounds. Easy access.”
    Ann Ann United States of America United States of America
  • “A peaceful oasis with a lovely enclosed garden. Good cold breakfast buffet with plenty of choice. Comfortable room - no TV, radio or phone because people stay here to get away from all that!”
    Rod Rod United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location8.7
  • Free WiFi7.6
8.6
Excellent
1,748 reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
7.6
Filters

You're eligible for a Genius discount at The Royal Foundation of St Katharine! To save at this property, all you have to do is sign in.

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 center 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 in particular 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 Jul 1, 2011

Show me more
Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

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.

Saved to 10885 lists

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
7.6
Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

  • Ulf
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “A quiet and safe haven few stations away from everything. Comfortable room. Mindful people. Excellent healthy breakfast. Clean environment. Friendly staff.”
  • Justin
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “RFSK has become my go-to when traveling to London. While offering B&B accommodations (which I took advantage of on this trip), I also enjoy its ethos as an Anglican retreat center. Its location just steps from the DLR/National Rail station makes...”
  • Vincent
    BelgiumBelgium
    “Given previous experiences in London in other locations, this was an affordably pleasant and clean surprise.”
  • Eng
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Very welcoming staff on our arrival. Automatic upgraded to King room with Garden View😄 Ideal setting with Yurt Café providing yummy food and drinks, relaxing space. Limehouse DLR station about 2minutes away. Continental breakfast was very well...”
  • Angharad
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Beautiful clean room, lovely breakfast in a stunning building. Great links to the tube station”
  • Mohamed
    EgyptEgypt
    “big rooms, great breakfast and very friendly staff”
  • Thomas
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast and quiet comfortable room.”
  • Senem
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Rooms are clean and beds are comfortable. Parking is available. Breakfast is great. The location is great. Staffs are kind and helpful. They respond to anything in a short time.”
  • Ann
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Very helpful and welcoming staff. Delicious breakfast with many options. Lovely breeze. There was a fan but no air conditioning. Beautiful grounds. Easy access.”
  • Rod
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “A peaceful oasis with a lovely enclosed garden. Good cold breakfast buffet with plenty of choice. Comfortable room - no TV, radio or phone because people stay here to get away from all that! Excellent location just 100m or so from the Limehouse...”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days
  • 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
  • hi, does the superior king room has a private bathroom?
    Good afternoon. I am pleased to inform you that all our rooms have a private bathroom.
    Answered on 30 July 2022
  • Is it ok to park car there on the day of arrival and for some of the day of departure? Looking to book for Sat 18th Dec checkin and checkout on 19th?
    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 leave it there on the day of departure
    Answered on 24 January 2022
  • 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
  • Hi What time do you serve breakfast from Thank you Steve Flewitt
    Mon - Fri 7am - 10am, Sat & Sun 8am - 10am RFSK Team
    Answered on 11 November 2019
  • Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
  • Yurt Cafe
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
Amenities of The Royal Foundation of St Katharine
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5
Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • Bulgarian
  • Czech
  • English
  • Irish
  • Hungarian
  • Italian
  • Latvian
  • Polish
  • Romanian
  • Russian

House rules

The Royal Foundation of St Katharine takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM

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.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 300 is required on arrival. That's about 372.29USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo JCB American Express Cash The Royal Foundation of St Katharine accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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 does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A damage deposit of GBP 300 is required on arrival. That's about 372.29USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Royal Foundation of St Katharine

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

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Apartment

  • 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: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • 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 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at The Royal Foundation of St Katharine may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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