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Hour Glass Hotel
Offering luggage storage and a restaurant, the 2-star Hour Glass Hotel London lies in Southwark with cultural draws like the Tate Modern gallery and Shakespeare's Globe theatre, within 25 minutes' walk of Tate Modern and approximately 2 km from Tower of London. Boasting views of the city, along with a sun deck, a terrace, and a lending library, this London hotel is located near an underground station.
The budget property has a central setting a 10-minute drive from Big Ben, while natural sights like Sky Garden are nearly a 5-minute ride away. You can find Buckingham Palace, which is a great place to explore the area, 4.5 km from the family-run Hour Glass. The nearby notable religious buildings include St Paul's Anglican Cathedral, 2.9 km from the accommodation. For those travelling from afar, London City airport is 25 minutes' drive away.
There are 21 en suite rooms at the Hour Glass London, some of them feature soundproof windows, along with such conveniences as free wireless internet. Also, you will find a microwave, coffee/tea making machines, and a fridge provided.
If you like an active lifestyle, cycling, fishing, and darts are available on site.
A continental breakfast is offered to guests daily.
Amenities
Main Features
- Wi-Fi
- Express check-in/ -out
- Sports activities
- On-site Dining
- Child-friendly
- Breakfast
- No pets allowed
Facilities
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- In-room breakfast
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Cycling
- Darts
- Fishing
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
- Fax/Photocopying
- Happy hour
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- CD player
- Board games
- Game room
- Carpeted floor
Policy
- Children and extra beds
- One child under the age of 6 may stay at the price of GBP 20 per person per night in an extra bed.
- There are no extra beds provided in a room.
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Local Attractions
Attractions
- Russell Square (2.2 km)
- Houses of Parliament (3.2 km)
- Well Tower (1.1 km)
- Royal National Theatre (3.1 km)
- Chumleigh Gardens (350 m)
- East Street (650 m)
- Tower Of London (2.4 km)
- Southwark College (950 m)
- Tate Britain (3 km)
Airports
- London City (14 km)
Train stations
- London Bridge Station (2 km)
Reviews
100% Verified Reviews
Albert
2023-11-11
A guest room with mattresses has basic facilities you need. The hotel offers perfect location right across the street from the bus stop.
Winifred
2023-10-27
The location was magnificent and peaceful fine to spend the night with a convenient location next to a bus stop that could take us to-and-from Elephant & Castle. We really enjoyed spotless and cheap room here with tea, coffee plus a private bathroom.
Charlotte
2023-10-09
My room with bunk beds, tea, coffee was tastefully decorated. Its location was decent and the staff were very helpful people at Reception desk.
Danny
2023-10-04
Homely place, clean, great value. Particularly good and absolutely perfect location close to main attractions and a tube station. Great stay in very quiet area. Airy king room with kettle, coffee, tea.
Naomi
2023-09-14
The room was spotless and cheap with tea, bunk beds, as example, had the best night sleep.
Elizabeth
2023-09-01
Thoroughly enjoyed brand-new and new-fashioned guest room with mattresses, felt like we were home.
Matthew
2023-08-25
The location was magnificent and decent, you can visit East Street by walking. And it was also so close to London bridge, Borough Market, bus stops at door step, the close tube station near by, and Elephant & Castle. The vibe here was quiet.
Charles
2023-08-24
I booked nicely decorated room with iron and ironing board, tea/coffee making equipment, and television. The location was decent for London, close to tube station, shopping outlets with very good local transport, and Elephant and Castle. Also, a historic castle was 4 km away from the hotel.
Elizabeth
2023-08-21
Overall - ideal and homey place with really good staff at Reception desk. Particularly good and perfect position, close to an underground station.
Sidney
2023-08-10
The room itself was beautifully decorated with a private bathroom, bunk beds, kettle. Coffee/tea making machines and refrigerators were a big plus.
John
2023-07-27
The hotel is perfect, it has incredibly nice staff at Reception desk. It has peaceful central location to the close tube station near by. Thanks a lot you, guys!
Stanley
2023-07-23
Perfectly clean units with a private bathroom and bunk beds.
Michael
2023-07-11
New-fashioned units with refrigerator, TV and coffee, excellent employees.
James
2023-06-14
Impeccably clean units with TV, tea, for example.
Barbara
2023-06-04
It was new-fashioned, cheap and with mattresses.
Jimmy
2023-05-30
It's decent place for visiting some must see attractions in London. Thank you, you are amazing!
Charles
2023-05-29
It was based in lovely building in a particularly good and absolutely perfect location, very close to bus stop. The atmosphere created was quiet.
Frank
2023-05-23
Close to an underground station, the location was excellent and incredibly comfortable, near the airport. We stayed for 3 nights here, loved Southwark district. Had good sleep at the double room with kettle, tea, as example.
Gordon
2023-05-22
Amazing hotel with very polite staff at Reception desk and free Wi-Fi.
Not great area.
Nigel
2023-05-18
The rooms were airy and new-fashioned with mattresses. An electric kettle, central heating, and an iron and ironing board were available here.
Jacqueline
2023-03-29
The room was neat with coffee, refrigerator, as for instance, had a good night's sleep. The staff were respectful and thoughtful, ready to any request. The hotel's location was peaceful, near to a bus stop, London, and the centre.
Henry
2023-03-28
Perfect and excellent location, within easy walking distance of Burgess Park.
Fiona
2023-03-25
Had very nice stay for one night. In general the room was new-fashioned with bunk beds, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. A coffeemaker and fridges were a nice touch.
Adam
2023-03-24
Homey hotel close to an underground station. Spotless and airy rooms, practical central location. Plenty of food options approx 10-15 minutes' walk from the venue.
Jonathan
2023-03-16
Clean hotel with thoughtful staff, useful base for a longer stay.
John
2023-03-04
King room with refrigerator, kettle, TV was ready when we arrived. The location was excellent, in a quiet area, it's a plus.
None.
Jenny
2023-02-10
The double room was new-fashioned and had iron and ironing board, tea/coffee making equipment, and television. The location was decent, quite a walk from Great Hall. Besides, it was short walk to Elephant Castle underground station, a tourist area and the park.
Ian
2023-02-08
I booked a spotless room overlooking city. The airport was 15 km away. Would definitely recommend this place and would stay here again.
William
2023-02-07
Homely place all in all, has welcoming staff at Reception desk. As for me the location is peaceful and decent, close to a tube station. It's in a neat building in the very quiet area.
Stewart
2022-12-22
It was in a marvellous location near a bus stop.
Vincent
2022-12-10
Extremely comfy bed in the guest room, plus coffee/tea making machines, a multi-channel TV and ironing facilities. Marvellous location for visiting restaurants and pubs.
Rachel
2022-12-01
We had a quite comfortable time in this good budget hotel in London. The property was placed in the central location easy to get groceries or to the close tube station near by. Really enjoyed the way our airy and cheap queen room with a view was. Got ironing free of charge, not bad too.
Frances
2022-10-21
It had all needed for a longer stay in London. Its personnel was pleasant and kind, nothing too much trouble. Moreover, the area was quiet. Had cool drinks in the downstairs bar in the evening.
Bob
2022-10-19
Tbh, had a really comfortable stay for one night. The room we stayed in was cheap with a view. The facilities were great too😃
Jacqueline
2022-10-03
The room was immaculate with bunk beds, a private bathroom plus tea and safety measures included smoke detectors. The location was peaceful, close to Great Hall.
Paul
2022-10-01
The location was decent - easy walk to everywhere we wanted to go. Immaculate room and cheap, We loved it. Everything met requests, we would stay here again.
Leslie
2022-09-11
It is airy and cheap with mattresses, good enough for a longer stay. The location is magnificent, 3 km from several bridges. We would return there, when in London.
Denis
2022-09-05
pleasant and polite people that welcomes you in. don't forget to explore southwark district.
Dave
2022-09-01
The place was clean and homey, had pleasant and kind staff at Reception desk. The hotel's location was practical very near the center. It was also really close to tourist areas, and bus stops.
Neil
2022-08-18
The location was decent in a very quiet area, short walk to castle tube station, a busstop nearby. Southwark district was worth staying in.
Charlotte
2022-07-27
Clean property with welcoming and amiable staff at Reception desk. The king room with tea, TV plus a private bathroom. Great base for exploring London.
Arthur
2022-07-25
Queen room had a very comfy bed. Central location was a plus.
Simon
2022-07-23
Booked a king room with an iron/ironing board, coffee and tea making equipment, and television. The bed was exceptionally comfortable. The staff was welcoming and accommodating and we loved the downstairs bar. The excellent service and the attention to detail! In addition, the parking was nearby.
Danny
2022-07-19
The place was clean with a welcoming and thoughtful staff at Reception desk. Stayed in immaculate single room with bunk beds. The venue was in a central location just off the aforementioned rowdy pub and Elephant.
Adrian
2022-07-03
Homely, fairly clean hotel for a longer stay. Thoughtful staff, cheap and spotless room with a view. Accommodating staffs, gave a few recommendations. Lots of food at the savoury breakfast. Great service within 0.5 km of the airport...
Frequently asked questions
- ❓What is the location of the Hour Glass Hotel?The Hour Glass Hotel is situated in the Southwark district, within 2.9 km to the huge Coca-Cola London Eye Observation Wheel.
- 🕌Which popular sights should we attend while staying in the 2-star Hour Glass?Top-rated landmarks in London include the floor glass Shard Skyscraper as well as the huge Coca-Cola London Eye Observation Wheel, placed within 2.1 km and 2.9 km from the 2-star Hour Glass respectively. Southwark Park (1.7 km) is also worth a visit.
- ✈What is the distance between Hour Glass Hotel London and London City airport?A 0.5-km distance separates Hour Glass Hotel London from the London City airport. It will take you a 25-minute drive to get there.
- 🚗Is parking available in the Hour Glass Hotel?Yes, at the Hour Glass Hotel there is a parking nearby for additional cost.
- 🍹What are the best dining venues near the London hotel?Guests can enjoy their meal in the quick bites Arment WJ & Son Pie serving dishes of British cuisine within a 12-minute walk of the London hotel.
- ❓What is the check-in and check-out time in the hotel?At the hotel guests are asked to check in at 15:00 and check out until 11:00. Late check-in is also possible by prior arrangement with the property.
- 💵What is the price for a room at the Hour Glass Hotel London?At the Hour Glass Hotel London a room price starts at £75.
- ❓What are the payment methods used in the Hour Glass?The Hour Glass will only accept payment with cash.
- 🚪What room types are offered in the Hour Glass Hotel?At the Hour Glass Hotel you can choose your room from the following options:
- Guest Room
- Twin Room
- Triple Room
- Double Room
- Quadruple Room
- Private Bathroom Double Room
- ❓What are the extra facilities in the rooms of the hotel?Some suites at the hotel boast sound-proofed windows, a writing table as well as shared bathrooms which include a walk-in shower and a separate toilet.
- ❓Does the Hour Glass Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?Yes, the Hour Glass Hotel offers Wi-Fi for free.
- ❓Does the Hour Glass Hotel London offer free cancellation?Yes, the Hour Glass Hotel London provides free cancellation.