49 Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, SE1 8NZ, United Kingdom
#452 of 1,009 hotels in London
Guests' ChoiceBased on 3388 hotel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Location
9.1
Facilities
7.8
Staff
8.8
Value for money
7.7
Free WiFi
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 4, 2024
Sally
NetherlandsIt's quite expensive for a small basic hotel room
Location, quiet, clean, well maintained
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 2, 2024
Louise
United KingdomNothing I can think of
Good variety at breakfast. Comfy and spacious room. Lovely, friendly and helpful staff. Must give a special mention to the barman who made the best Porn Star Martini (on duty Sat 27th April at last orders).
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 27, 2024
Denise
United KingdomI arrived back late from an event and fell into bed, so it wasn't until the morning that I discovered the hair dryer didn't work, nor did the TV remote or the kettle. The kettle was actually faulty with a base which came away as the kettle was lifted, exposing the wiring. I had to leave early to catch a train but reported these on leaving (with wet hair). Maybe cleaning staff could check that all functions?
The hotel was very well situated for an event I was attending. Staff were delightful and the room was exceptionally clean and comfortable. I love the fact that you don't have to queue to check out. you simply check in then drop your card in a box when leaving. Taxis can stop right outside the door, too.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 26, 2024
Mairead
IrelandIt was very noisy with bin collections
Everything about the hotel was fantastic
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 25, 2024
Kofi
GhanaRoom pricey
Good staff,food and location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Izhak
IrelandThe room was missing a fridge which is something that could really help
Breakfast was varied and delicious
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Vicki
United KingdomNo hand towels in room Only 1 extra pillow
Breakfast Room as expected
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Ellen
United States of AmericaThere was no variety in the morning breakfast.
The location was excellent. And the property was clean and quiet.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Sarah
United KingdomRoom size Comfee bed Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Adrian
United KingdomVery basic
Good location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 20, 2024
Natalie
United KingdomShiny carpet. Bathroom step up pod. I felt a bit unstable. But my balance isn't great. Poached eggs hard, not runny.
The location is fantastic. We can easily get overground to Waterloo East and use Southwark Exit. (Tescos there outside Southwark too). We had friends staying by Blackfriars Bridge and we could easily walk there. (Gail's Bakery on route). The ibis was clean. Staff very welcoming and helpful. Bed comfy. We asked for another pillow which was bought up. Reception quick to answer calls. Quiet. Maybe could hear water system in other rooms but no noise issues. Bathroom is like a pod you step up into. Shower good. Shower gel. Hair conditioning shampoo if needed. Kettle you have to use low plug and put kettle on floor or at bedside table. Carpet flat and bit shiny. Not old just the style. I did slip a little with socks on, and anti slip in shower not too effect once shower gel used. Just to note if you have mobility issues. Our room was on 10th floor. Breakfast good. There's a bar, restaurant if you don't want to go out for food. Bag storage available. Would stay again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Dave
New ZealandWalking distance to everything 0
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Caroline
United KingdomNothing
Clean, efficient and functional
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Joe
United KingdomThe pillows were quite uncomfortable, however this is most likely due to personal preference
Nice location only a couple minutes walk from Southwark tube station and 15 minutes walk from the London eye! Facilities and room were clean as well. Room service was also daily which was a nice surprise!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 15, 2024
Grant
United KingdomFood poisoning after breakfast on Thursday but may have been caused later on
Location was ideal
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 14, 2024
Hakan
TurkeyI liked the hotel. Room cleaning was done every day. Since the hotel is very close to the metro, you can easily reach anywhere in the city.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 14, 2024
Grace
United KingdomA bit crowded in breakfast!!!but appreciate fresh fruit and great offer of choice in everything!!!
Big room in London standard! I asked for a quiet room! I was given one! Flexibility in check in time.. accommodating specific requests..
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Wes
CanadaLight switches were confusing. No small towels (washclothes). Nighttime noises outside very loud (we had the window open)
Bright space. Nice bed. Uncluttered. Very close to underground
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Morganne
CanadaMy only ask is more towels and pillows please
Property was clean and close to tube stations and attractions
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Neil
United KingdomRoom felt "thrown together". Spare pillow lying around on the floor, wardrobe rail parked in front of the window despite the staff telling us that we had been upgraded to a city view (room 1310)
Comfortable bed, good shower
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 6, 2024
Ovidiu
BelgiumQuite pricy, but fair
Direct connection to the o2 arena, perfect for going to the concert especially as a weekendrip
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Réka
HungaryThere was no mini fridge - I didn’t check it before I booked the hotel, so my mistake.
Great location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Peter
United KingdomAll good. Needed extra duvet provided by Housekeeping.
Excellent location. Friendly and helpful staff. Good bar and restaurant.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Jitendra
IndiaLobby is bit odd
Convenient and well connected with good restaurants near the hotel.
Stayed in March 2024
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