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Reviews of Hour Glass Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

131 Beaconsfield Road, Southwark, London, SE17 2BX, United Kingdom

#434 of 833 B&Bs and inns in London

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 678 hotel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    7.1

  • Location

    7.2

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    7.0
    Very decent hotel for a decent price
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None of the contact information found anywhere is accurate. The phone number doesn't work, the email is incorrect, and the check-in times are registered differently on about every platform you can find the hotel. It was thus very confusing and very difficult to reach the hotel with questions prior to our arrival. Hopefully something that will be fixed in due time though - we found out at the hotel that they had recently changed management so that may have something to do with it. Also, the walls are paper thin and the floorboards very creaky. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper!

    Clean room and facilities with everything you'd expect a hotel to provide. Staff was very friendly and helpful. It's a ten minute walk from public transport into the city centre, which takes an additional 30-40 minutes, so the location is very decent. If you want to explore London and just need a bed to sleep in and clean facilities, this hotel is perfect!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    8.0
    No-frills, no real complaints
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bathroom was what we'll charitably call 'compact'. Being a pub, there was noise early in the morning when stock was delivered (though that's not unexpected) and also some disturbance late at night when someone seeking to check in came and knocked on our ground floor window to try and gain access. Atmosphere in the pub itself was not hugely comfortable for two visibly-queer large-framed women, though check-in was quick enough we didn't spend too long there.

    Good basic accommodation well worth the reasonable rate we paid for it and within easy travel distance of many places. Clean and comfortable. Staff member who checked us in was very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2024

    7.0
    Cheap, cheerful, in nostalgic and easily accessible location off the beaten track.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Slight smell of drains

    Cheap and easy reach of my destination

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Twin rooms located on top floor. Not suitable as knee problem caused a lot of pain. No hair dryer in room.

    Clean and comfortable room. Friendly staff. Bar downstairs very friendly. Kitchen available for all to use.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    8.0
    Great Value
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Excellent hosts

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is maybe the only point that can be better but it is not the owner’s fault. The hotel is among a slightly rough area, I’m with my bf so it’s fine. But for women who plans to stay on they own, the neighborhood could look a little unsafe.

    The bed is comfortable and heating good. The toilet and shower are clean and shower gel provided. The staff are friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff was nice and helpful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room was very close to the street (box post) so all time people was there talking making noises

    Small room, but enough for 3 women

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If you need anything like a hair drier get it night before as there doesn't seem to be any one around in the morning.

    I decided to stay here although I had another booking for that night. Review was so bad I chose it for this place. It's very basic but clean. Duvets were light weight wiith a throw. Staff were friendly, check in was hectic as every one seem to arrive same time as we did, late in evening . The sink in room was good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    7.0
    le camere non sono belle e sono piccole. Friendly pub and hotel environment , thanks Caroline
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    qualche arredo ( abat jeur );small rooms

    friendly environment ; good bus connection ; pub & hotel very kind & nice persons ; it is clean ( very important )

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    8.0
    A very pleasant overnight stay
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff were very welcoming.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    7.0
    Very nice stay :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the location was good, next to the bus stop and close to shops. The kitchen was missing forks and spoons, but the rest was well equipped - pots, oven, electric stove. The service was very nice and helpful. Wifi in every room.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    7.0
    one night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    I regret to say that I didn't particularly like the area. I appreciate that it's not the hotel's fault whatsoever, but it inevitably affects the overall experience of the stay. The neighborhood was in a somewhat rough area. However, being within 15 minutes of London Bridge compensated for the downside of the location.

    We stayed for only one night. The room itself was good, with nothing to complain about. The common areas, such as the kitchen and bathroom, were clean, and toiletries were provided, which was a nice touch. The landlady was very friendly and showed us around. There was a young gentleman vacuuming the stairs, and he also helped me with the water pressure. I was initially concerned about potential noise from other guests that might keep us awake, but everyone was respectful, and the noise level remained low.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Getting to the center takes some time, but this is something that you can expect in London.

    Friendly staff. Good heating during the cold winter days. Nice kitchen.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The entrance of establishment is not to attractive

    The bathroom was clean and tidy

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    7.0
    nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The kitchen facilities are slightly inadequate and outdated.

    Price is relatively fair and the boss is very kind!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    7.0
    Strategic, clean and very cheap location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit old fashion and small rooms. No wardrobe.

    The location close to the bus station and the price, very competitive. The rooms were clean and renovated. Staff really nice and available for any request.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing was bad. The decor was a little old but it was comfortable

    Excellent communication, we checked in late, and the staff member kept us up to date and waited for us

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable and friendly place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    When we arrived we were welcomed by a very friendly Manageress who couldn’t do enough for us. The room was very clean and comfortable, with facilities for tea and biscuits. The pub doesn’t do food but we were told if we wished we could order something in and sit in the bar and eat it. This we did and had a nice evening with the locals watching football on the t.v. Very friendly place to stay. Location suited us as we needed to be at Kings College Hospital by 7.30 am which was no more than 15 minutes away by car. Would definitely recommend.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    When i locked myself out,. İ phoned the number given for help in opening the door, and nobody answered the phone. Luckily after an hour another guest let us in.

    Good location, although it's necessary to get there by bus. Very good value for money, lovely owners. Comfortable. The hotel has kept costs low by not splashing out on non-necessities. eg. A bottle of shampoo in bathroom rather than individual bottles

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was toooooooo hot and we had to leave after 2 hours as we couldn't sleep very disappointed. And the toilet was too far from the room.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was okay although a little pricey for what we got. No lock on one of the bathrooms but the other one you could lock. It was a great stay, no issues really.

    Great local pub with rooms close to London and easily accessible by public transport. Lovely friendly guy greeted us and room was comfortable. Towels provided and use of a fully fitted kitchen. Slept well although bedding well used but clean. Had a kettle and sink in the room with shared bathrooms.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We were on 3rd floor no fire escape. No window to look out or open

    Friendly budget pub. Third stay handy walk to elephant and castle

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 12, 2023

    7.0
    Safe, reliable place to stay if you need to keep the costs down. Lots of potential in this hotel.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cheap and central

    Stayed in December 2023

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