The Royal Foundation of St Katharine
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About this property
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. On-site parking is available and mannaged by YourParkingSpace company. 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 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Parking on site
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sarah
United Kingdom“Beautiful grounds Great breakfast Lovely peaceful atmosphere” - Nancy
United States“Lovely courtyard. Our suite was perfect with plenty of space for 4 adults with pleasant living room/ kitchenette. The entire property was very peaceful and clean . Breakfast was very good. Well worth the price charged for the suite.” - Daniel
Malta“The place itself is beautiful, and despite being right next to a railwaystation the room was still quiet, being next to one also made it easy to get to and to travel out of. Breakfast was great, with a lot of varying options, and the general...” - Charlie United Kingdom“The bed was incredibly comfortable (very firm mattress, no nasty springs!) and the view of the garden was really welcome. It was definitely a good choice to pay a little extra for a room with this view as otherwise the views are less special. The...”
- Neil United Kingdom“Quiet. Clean high quality bed and bedding. Temperature excellent. Good for hot and cold people. Towels clean and soft. Hair dryer great 😸. Excellent value. So close to DLR!!! Wonderful atmosphere. Food nice.”
- Paul United Kingdom“Location was good for the function we were attending at the Tower. Very quiet room. Bathroom a little tired but everything worked well.”
- Pura United Kingdom“Exceptional and delicious breakfast! Very good value room, great bed and everything spotless. Lovely view out over the peaceful garden.”
- Eng United Kingdom“Lovely and tranquil setting. Accessible car parking. ideal for our need to travel around some local landmarks. 👍.”
- Dawn United States“So calm and tranquil. The gardens are lovely. Our stay was fantastic. Loved the 2 bedroom apartment. Perfect for group travel. Very close to the DLR station, so very easy to get around London from here.”
- Ron
Australia“Quiet seclusion / Great location / First rate breakfast / Yurt Cafe adjacent was wonderful.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Yurt Cafe
- CuisineBritish
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
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
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.
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.
On-site parking is available and managed by YourParkingSpace company.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A damage deposit of £300 is required on arrival. 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.
