Rochester Hotel by Blue Orchid

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Buckingham Palace

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Gym
Meeting facility
Lunch, dinner and brunch served

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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69 Vincent Square, London, England, SW1P 2PA
  • Place, Victoria Station Travel Information Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Apollo Victoria Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Buckingham Palace
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

London City Centre stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this London City Centre hotel, you'll find Buckingham Palace and Victoria Station Travel Information Centre. Also, Westminster Abbey is within half a mile (1 km) and Big Ben is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Westminster Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Victoria Station Travel Information Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Apollo Victoria Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Westminster Abbey - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • St. James's Park Underground Station - 8 min walk
  • London Victoria Station - 10 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Queens Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪60 Degrees - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Rochester Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Greencoat Boy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Jugged Hare, Victoria - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Rochester Hotel by Blue Orchid

4-star hotel near Buckingham Palace
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and 2 meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Rochester Hotel by Blue Orchid. A complete renovation of Rochester Hotel by Blue Orchid was completed in April 2024.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 76 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Rochester Hotel by Blue Orchid offers 76 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking within 0.3 miles (GBP 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 22.50 for adults and GBP 22.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 15
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15.0

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 250 per stay
  • A damage deposit of GBP 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 22.5 for adults and GBP 22.5 for children
  • Offsite parking fee: GBP 30 per day (0.3 mi away; open 24 hours)
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15.0 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Barclaycard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Grange Rochester
Grange Rochester Hotel
Grange Rochester Hotel London
Grange Rochester London
Rochester Grange
Grange Rochester Hotel London, England
Hotel Grange Rochester
Rochester By Blue Orchid
Rochester Hotel by Blue Orchid Hotel
Rochester Hotel by Blue Orchid London
Rochester Hotel by Blue Orchid Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rochester Hotel by Blue Orchid to the airport?

Rochester Hotel by Blue Orchid is 11.5 mi (54-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rochester Hotel by Blue Orchid have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rochester Hotel by Blue Orchid.

Does Rochester Hotel by Blue Orchid offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Rochester Hotel by Blue Orchid, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 22.5 for adults and GBP 22.5 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Rochester Hotel by Blue Orchid?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Rochester Hotel by Blue Orchid?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs GBP 15 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Rochester Hotel by Blue Orchid?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Rochester Hotel by Blue Orchid have a pool?

Rochester Hotel by Blue Orchid does not have a pool.

Does Rochester Hotel by Blue Orchid have a restaurant?

Rochester Hotel by Blue Orchid is home to The Vegan Brasserie, which features light fare and brunch.

Does Rochester Hotel by Blue Orchid have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Rochester Hotel by Blue Orchid to downtown London?

Rochester Hotel by Blue Orchid is 1 mi away from London.

Rochester Hotel by Blue Orchid Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 355 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

martha

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

L A

Traveled with group
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property itself is beautiful, bit like a maze, got lost a few times! Staff were mostly helpful, there was a holding fee of £50 when we arrived which was unexpected as wasn't told when we booked. Also booked a room with 2 double beds and called ahead before we arrived to make sure that was the case, when we arrived, it wasn't the case so then had to change rooms! Then the TV in our room wasn't working and that usually wouldn't worry me but but the others on my room has theatre reservations so I was having a cozy night in. We called down for some help with this and a gentleman did try and help but was unsuccessful and said he would speak to maintenance and that was it, heard no more, I did call down again to ask if anything was being done and was told they would ask but yet again, nothing, so had no TV all evening on my own.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We are used to mattresses in the states that are foam. This was like an interspring. Not comfortable. They added another mattress pad. Didnt work. The staff tho were amazing and friendly. We sincerely appreciated that. Kudos to their helpful nature
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pham Ha Phuong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with a newly renovated bathroom, in a prime location that's just a short walk to many attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doriane

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jorge, anchorage

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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carlos Mauricio

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul Emanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little classy oasis near Victoria but surprisingly secluded from the hustle and bustle...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. 10-15 min walk from Victoria Station, Elizabeth Tower/ Big Ben, and the Eye. The surrounding area of the hotel was quaint and safe. The hotel was clean, well air conditioned, and had friendly staff. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

BR

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great location, close to a public transport and on a walking distance to many attractions. The hotel itself was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sharina

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room we got assigned did not have AC, was offered an extra fan to help with air circulation in the room but that was of no help, the room is advertised in Expedia with AC, it does not have any, it was very hot during the day and night. Very bad humidity smell when you get inside the room, we had stuffy noses by the end of our stay. Front desk staff is subpar to say the least, they looked confused by simple questions, two of the girls that helped in the front were very unfriendly, not sure of all the good reviews, but this hotel is not it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great staff and hotel. All seemed newly refurbished which was nicely done. Great location for what we wanted to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good area. Under renos so there were small inconveniences. Staff very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Yuriy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dean

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024