The Royal Foundation of St Katharine

"Pro: the staff were polite; it was reasonably clean; breakfast was included (though it was the same each day and the only hot offering was oatmeal)\n\nCon: the room (superior king room) was TINY. We heard another guest complain and they were moved to a larger room. We decided to just try and deal, but it was extremely difficult to navigate with luggage and two reasonably sized people. There was a chair, but you couldn’t really sit in it, so we could only comfortably be in the room to sleep. There was a closet, but too shallow to stash luggage, except for backpacks.\n\nThe area is noisy at night. We were woken up by sirens each night of our stay, but we couldn’t close the window without it being stifling.\n\nThe hotel is farther out than is convenient for exploring central London and you have to ride either the DLR or C2C lines (DLR was down two days of our trip). It works, it just adds time and expense if the main goal is being in zone 1. It was also inconvenient for days that we needed an early start.\n\nWe paid quite a lot more per night than is advertised by the hotel and on hotels.com, where we booked. More than $1800.00 for eight (8) nights. So it’s not even a cost savings to be farther out and it would be hard to find a smaller/less comfortable room."

"An oasis of peace and beauty in the heart of London\n\nThe Royal Foundation of St. Katharine is truly an oasis in the heart of London. It's a rare gem offering peace and serenity amidst the bustle of the city. The beautiful garden and the profound silence make it feel like a hidden retreat—something you wouldn't expect to find in London.\n\nThe atmosphere is calm and relaxing, with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The rooms are cozy, and the beds are wonderfully comfortable, ensuring a great night’s sleep. Although I didn’t try the breakfast, the delicious aroma of freshly toasted bread greeted me every morning, which was a lovely touch.\n\nThe location is slightly outside the city center, which might not be ideal for some. However, this is easily solved by the excellent bus connections just around the corner, making it simple to get wherever you need to go.\n\nMy favorite spaces were the lounge and the garden. I spent several evenings in the lounge, doing some art, and it was so peaceful that it felt almost surreal.\n\nIf you’re looking for a tranquil place to unwind, I can’t recommend this place enough. It’s a haven of calm in the middle of a vibrant city, and the minor inconvenience of distance is well worth the incredible experience."

"200 meters from the DLR-line, this original, friendly and very peaceful place is an oasis in the outskirts of London, which is well connected because of the proximity of the station. Very affordable. Super and abundant breakfast. Ask for room 1, 2 or 3. They’re worth the higher price."