The Best Small
Luxury Hotels near Waterloo

Great views. Situated on London's South Bank, this modern and family-friendly hotel is just a few minutes’ walk from the River Thames and London Eye. The Park Plaza County Hall London offers a bar, gym, and a restaurant. London Aquarium, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the National Theatre, Westminster and Waterloo stations are a 5-minute walk away. The spacious rooms at Park Plaza County Hall feature Smart TVs, large work desks, and some rooms are equipped with microwaves. Guests can also make use of free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Some rooms on high floors have views of the London Eye and the City of London. Atrio Restaurant & Bar serves Mediterranean cuisine and a full English breakfast is available every morning. The gym has a sauna and a steam room. Show full description

Great value. Great location. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Marlin Waterloo offers accommodation in London. Buckingham Palace is 2 km from the property. The property offers kitchen and laundry facilities, as well as an on site gym. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. London Eye is 600 metres from Marlin Waterloo, while Houses of Parliament is 800 metres away. Lambeth North Tube station is a 1-minute walk from the property, while Waterloo Tube station can be reached in 10-minutes walk. London City Airport is 11 km from the property. Show full description

Located on the South Bank of the Thames, Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge is set opposite the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, on the South Bank. It is less than a 5-minute walk from the London Eye, the Aquarium, restaurants and theatres. There is a fully equipped 24-hour gym, a 15-metre swimming pool with a sauna and steam room. The large, contemporary air-conditioned rooms have modern amenities, including a flat-screen TV, large desk, minibar and safe. The hotel features the modern, award-winning Brasserie Joël and Ichi Sushi & Sashimi, which specialises in sushi and sashimi. The illy Caffè serves Italian coffee and pastries. Primo Bar offers live evening entertainment every night. The hotel is within a short walk from Westminster and Waterloo tube stations, offering links to the top attractions of the city. Show full description

Charming. Stylish. Comfortable beds. Well set in the Lambeth district of London, Ruby Lucy Hotel London is located less than 1 km from Big Ben, a 14-minute walk from Houses of Parliament and 1.5 km from Somerset House. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is 1.7 km from the city centre and 400 metres from Waterloo Station. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk. All units at Ruby Lucy Hotel London are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and vegetarian options. The accommodation can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Popular points of interest near Ruby Lucy Hotel London include Westminster Abbey, Savoy Theatre and Banqueting House. London City Airport is 14 km away. Show full description

Offering a restaurant and bar, Park Plaza London Waterloo is located in London, a short walk from Lambeth North underground station and less than a 10-minute walk from Westminster Bridge and the London Eye on the South Bank. Guests can enjoy the on-site coffee bar. All rooms include signature beds, 48-inch smart LED TVs, ESPA bathroom amenities and complimentary Wi-Fi. Superior Rooms and Studio Rooms have walk-in showers. Guests will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. The hotel also features a large gym, sauna, steam room and indoor swimming pool. Houses of Parliament is 800 metres from Park Plaza London Waterloo, while Big Ben is also 800 metres away. Landmarks such as National Theatre, Tate Modern and Westminster Abbey are within walking distance. London Waterloo Station, offering connections to north London and the City, can be reached in less than 5 minutes on foot. Show full description

Historic. Great views. With fantastic views of Big Ben and the River Thames, this historic 5-star Marriott hotel boasts a swimming pool. Its spacious rooms include luxurious bathrobes and Egyptian cotton sheets. Guests can relax in luxury bedding, and some rooms have beautiful river views. Located in central London, the hotel is only a 5 minute walk from Westminster Station and a 10 minute walk to Waterloo Station. Guests get free Wi-Fi in the public areas. Each of the elegant rooms at the Marriott London County Hall offers a marble bathroom, slippers, and an LCD TV with satellite channels. Buckingham Palace can be reached in less than 25 minutes on foot and both Westminster Abbey and St James Park are a 15-minute walk away. County Hall offers a 25-metre indoor swimming pool and gym Overlooking the River Thames, Gillrays Steakhouse & Bar offers a selection of steaks and English traditional food, made of locally sourced ingredients. Show full description

Great value. Novotel London Waterloo is located in the heart of London, just a few steps from the banks of the River Thames and a short walk from the Westminster Palace. The hotel has a fitness centre and secure on-site parking. Westminster is right across the river, and the South Bank is a short walk along the Thames. London Waterloo Railway Station is a 3-minute drive away. The spacious, air-conditioned rooms each have an queen-size bed, internet access and a flat-screen TV with on-demand movies. All rooms have a private bathroom with a shower. Some of the rooms include amazing views of the London skyline. Elements Restaurant serves tasty international cuisine and offers 24-hour room service. Elements Bar offers coffees and cocktails, and is open until 01:00. Guests can relax and unwind in the InBalance Fitness and Wellbeing centre, complimentary to guests. It includes a sauna and steam room. Up to 2 children (under 16 years) can stay free (with breakfast) when sharing a room with adults. This includes access to an Xbox console, baby equipment and a healthy kids menu. Families check-out late on Sundays (until 17:00). Show full description

Great views. Rooftop bar. Popular among women. In a stylish new building, H10 London Waterloo features an innovative restaurant and luxury bedrooms. Just 15 minutes’ walk from Parliament Square and Big Ben, the hotel has free Wi-Fi. With floor-to-ceiling windows and views across Lambeth, the rooms at H10 Hotel have air conditioning and LCD TVs. All rooms are elegantly decorated, and have laptop safes and mini bars. Three O Two Restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine, and the glamorous Circus Bar offers fine wines and light snacks. A breakfast buffet is available daily, featuring cooked and continental items. Just 5 minutes’ walk from Waterloo Underground Station, H10 London Waterloo is a 15-minute walk from the London Eye. Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre can be reached in 20 minutes’ walk. Show full description

Highly elegant. Relaxing atmosphere. Popular among couples. The Corinthia London is located just steps from Trafalgar Square and Whitehall. It boasts restaurants, bars, a florist and London's spa. Spacious, air-conditioned rooms have décor blending the hotel’s 1885 character with amenities. With city views, an iPod docking station, an LCD TV and free Wi-Fi in each room, bathrooms have marble finish. Guests can book spa and health treatments at ESPA Life at Corinthia. A hair salon is also on site. Spread across four floors, the spa features 17 treatment rooms, a private spa suite and Thermal Floor with an indoor swimming pool, vitality pool, amphitheatre sauna, ice fountain, marble heated loungers and private sleep pods. Renowned Michelin-starred chef, Tom Kerridge, opened his first London restaurant at the hotel, with classic menus. The Northall Bar provides Champagne and a cocktail bar, offering live music every week. Show full description

Opened June 2023. Set in London and with Embankment Underground Station reachable within 400 metres, Raffles London at The OWO offers concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a bar, free WiFi throughout the property and a spa and wellness centre. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to an indoor pool and a sauna. Private parking is available on site. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The units in Raffles London at The OWO are equipped with free toiletries and an iPad. Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, à la carte and Full English/Irish options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British, Mediterranean and European cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. Speaking Arabic, Mandarin, Danish and German at the reception, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. Popular points of interest near Raffles London at The OWO include Trafalgar Square, Banqueting House and The National Gallery. London City Airport is 14 km away. Show full description

Elegant. Stylish. Nice interior design. Located a 13-minute walk from London Eye, Bankside, Autograph Collection features an outside terrace, restaurant and bar. Featuring a fitness centre, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.1 km from Somerset House, a 14-minute walk from London Bridge and 1.2 km from Lyceum Theatre. Free WiFi is available and Savoy Theatre is a 15-minute walk away. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk and a flat-screen TV. The rooms are fitted with en-suite bathrooms, featuring slippers, bathrobes and hairdryers. The daily breakfast offers à la carte options. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the on-site restaurant, which serves a variety of British dishes and also offers vegetarian and gluten-free options. The reception can provide advice on the area in order to help guests plan their day. Bankside, Autograph Collection contains 4 meeting spaces for events and business functions. London City Airport is 11 km away. Show full description

Great breakfast. Popular among women. Situated in Southwark, South East London, Novotel London Blackfriars is a contemporary hotel, less than 300 metres from Blackfriars Bridge. The hotel offers free high-speed Wi-Fi, a restaurant and bar, recreational facilities, a pool and a sauna. Rooms at the Novotel feature a modern en-suite bathroom with a rain shower. They are also equipped with a 55-inch flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can take advantage of the many facilities available to them at the hotel. These include an indoor swimming pool with a Saunarium, a well-being fitness centre and laundry/dry cleaning service. The hotel is just a 2-minute walk from Southwark Tube Station, and less than half a mile from London Waterloo and Blackfriars Rail Station. The London Eye, London Aquarium and Tate Modern and London Film Museum are less than a mile from the hotel. Westminster Bridge is a further 20-minute walk away. Show full description

Very stylish. Charming. Superb interior design. Popular among women. The Hoxton, Southwark is located by the Blackfriars Bridge in London, within walking distance from the South Bank and some of the main attractions of the city. The rooms at this hotel are designed with industrial features inspired by the neighbourhood, including Crittall-style windows, concrete ceilings and bare brick walls. Hoxton perks come as standard in every room including free tea, coffee, water and milk, 1-hour free international calls, a mini fridge to stock with products from a lobby shop at supermarket prices, Blank toiletries and free WiFi access. The Hoxton, Southwark is home to a rooftop restaurant, with dining options also available in the lobby and mezzanine. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include London Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral and Savoy Theatre. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 13 km from The Hoxton, Southwark. Show full description

Historic property. Elegant. Superb breakfast. The iconic Great Scotland Yard Hotel, part of Hyatt is located in one of the most prestigious and historical areas in London. Just around the corner from Trafalgar Square and moments away from the River Thames, Westminster and The London Eye. The hotel offers luxurious accommodation with a restaurant by Michelin starred chef Niklas Ekstedt, a hidden whisky bar, afternoon tea lounge, a fitness centre and event space that is unconventional. Light and airy rooms are tastefully decorated with delicate nods to the building’s history while being equipped with modern amenities including complimentary Wifi, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and coffee making facilities. All hotel rooms have a private bathroom with a rain shower and locally sourced bathroom toiletries. The hotel offers a concierge, contactless room key entry, 24 hour room service and à la carte breakfast in The Yard made from best, local, British produce. Popular points of interest near the hotel include The National Gallery and Churchill War Rooms. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 14 km from Great Scotland Yard Hotel, part of Hyatt. Show full description

Cosy rooms. Rooftop restaurant. Hyatt Regency London Albert Embankment is ideally located along the River Thames, close to iconic landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. The hotel is just a 12-minute walk from Big Ben and a 15-minute walk from the London Eye. It is also a 3-minute walk to the International Maritime Organization. On-site amenities include a fitness center, two bars, and two restaurants: POTUS Bar and Restaurant, serving international cuisine, and Mezemiso Rooftop Restaurant & Shisha Terrace, offering a variety of Lebanese dishes. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box, international adaptor and media hub, and a private bathroom with a shower, complimentary toiletries, and a hairdryer. Guests also enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, with select rooms offering beautiful river views. All rooms come with a wardrobe for added convenience. Guests can start their day with a buffet or a Full English breakfast. The hotel’s central location makes it ideal for both sightseeing and business trips, with easy access to various transportation options. The 24-hour front desk staff speak a variety of languages, including English, French, Greek, Arabic, Hindi, Albanian, and Romanian, ensuring a warm and multilingual welcome. Show full description

Historic. Relaxing atmosphere. Good breakfast. Popular among couples. Between the River Thames and Trafalgar Square, this 4-star hotel has a mix of history and modern style. It has a restaurant, the gym is open and river views. It is a Grade I listed building that overlooks the London Eye, just a short walk from the National Gallery. It also edges onto Covent Garden and Theatreland. Bedrooms offer Victorian elegance and modern features, including free Wi-Fi, Elemis toiletries, a 49-inch LCD TV, and free mineral water. The peaceful One Twenty One Two Restaurant at Royal Horseguards Hotel features fine food and wine. There is also an outdoor terrace for al fresco dining .  Show full description

Historic. Great location. Great value. Just off Trafalgar Square, in Central London, this beautifully restored Victorian building houses a 4-star luxury hotel offering free Wi-Fi and elegant air-conditioned rooms. In London's West End, metres from Nelson's Column, the Grand at Trafalgar Square is 200 metres from the National Gallery and the church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields. The hotel has a free health club, 24-hour room service and free chilled, bottled water. With high ceilings, original windows and period features, the rooms combine Victorian elegance with modern comforts, including luxury bedding. All rooms have an iPod dock, a work station, CD player and flat-screen, high-definition TV with satellite channels and pay-per-view movies. Boyd's is an elegant, contemporary English brasserie offering fine food amid a décor of Italian marble. Boyd's Bar is ideal for relaxed business gatherings and networking. Show full description

Great location. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Situated in the West End of London, just a few minutes walk to Covent Garden Piazza and Charing Cross station, the hotel features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Popular points of interest nearby include Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Savoy Theatre and The National Gallery. The Royal Opera House is 700 metres away. All rooms come with an en-suite bathroom with a powerful shower, either as a walk-in shower, or a shower over bath and a mini-kitchen including a microwave, fridge, sink with BRITA filter water tap, kettle, free Fairtrade teas, and Nespresso coffee machine with free capsules. A TV, desk and USB charging points are also available in the room. The reception can provide advice on the area in order to help guests plan their day. Trafalgar Square is less than 1 km from the accommodation, while the Arts Theatre is a 13-minute walk from the property. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 14 km from the hotel. Show full description

Delightful property. Romantic. Cosy rooms. In the heart of London’s theatre district, the elegant Haymarket Hotel is surrounded by restaurants, bars, and is just next door to the Theatre Royal. Guests can enjoy a swimming pool, gym, and a spa with a range of treatments. Afternoon tea is served until 16:30, with delicious cakes, scones with clotted cream and jam, and a wide range of tea and coffee on the menu. Fresh, seasonal produce is used in the restaurant, and tapas is available at the bar. A flat-screen TV, Bluetooth Bose units, and writing desk feature in each room at Haymarket Hotel. Rooms also benefit from 24-hour room service and a fully stocked minibar. St James’s Park is a 5-minute walk away, and Buckingham Palace can be reached in 15 minutes on foot. The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben are all within easy walking distance. Show full description

Great views. Rooftop bar. Popular among couples. Located on the banks of the River Thames, Sea Containers London is in the famed Sea Containers House, just a 7-minute walk from the Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. The hotel is also 15 minutes' walk from the London Eye, Borough Market, The London Dungeon and SEA LIFE London Aquarium. Sea Containers London boasts a riverside restaurant with outdoor seating, a cocktail bar, an agua spa, a rooftop bar and a terrace with panoramic views over London. Free WiFi is available for all guests. Decorated by award-winning designer Tom Dixon, each room features bespoke furniture, a flat-screen HD TV, air conditioning, dimmable lights and a minibar. The marble bathrooms are complete with either rainfall shower or bath. Extras include a media panel, Malin+Goetz toiletries and satellite channels. Many of the rooms feature river views, directly facing the Thames. Some also have a balcony. The on-site Curzon screens a range of new releases, classic matinées and family favourites in a bespoke 56-seat cinema from Friday evenings through Sunday. Waterloo Train Station is a 12-minute journey on foot and London Blackfriars Train Station is 8 minutes' walk away. Show full description