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The Ship Rooms

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Big Ben

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Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels
Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels
Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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171 Kennington Rd, London, England, SE11 6SF
  • Place, Imperial War Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Thomas' Hospital
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, London Eye
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

London City Centre stay.Your stay at this London City Centre hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Big Ben and London Eye. Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Imperial War Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St. Thomas' Hospital - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Westminster Bridge - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • London Eye - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Big Ben - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Lambeth North Underground Station - 9 min walk
  • Elephant & Castle Station - 13 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Red Lion - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Pineapple - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Corner Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Ship - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Toulouse Lautrec - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Ship Rooms

3-star hotel near Big Ben
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Ship Rooms offers 7 accommodations with hair dryers. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive lockbox information
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

The Ship Rooms Hotel
The Ship Rooms London
The Ship Rooms Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Ship Rooms to the airport?

The Ship Rooms is 10.4 mi (48-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Ship Rooms have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Ship Rooms.

Does The Ship Rooms offer free breakfast?

The Ship Rooms does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Ship Rooms?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Ship Rooms?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Ship Rooms?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Ship Rooms have a pool?

The Ship Rooms does not have a pool.

Does The Ship Rooms have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Ship Rooms have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Ship Rooms to downtown London?

The Ship Rooms is 1.2 mi away from London.

The Ship Rooms Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 116 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff we met were great, welcoming despite our early check in appearance. Rooms are very tired looking, milk in a jug was off by evening. The rooms were very warm although fans offered some bottled water would have been a welcome addition. Bed and linen very clean and comfortable. Access to tube and central embankment great only. 15 mins walk away. Ok for an overnighter stay but I wouldn't be rushing back .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Marilyn Joan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A bit disappointed with the location, seems to be a lot further away from Shaftsbury theatre than we were told. Bar closed at 10.30pm. which is quite early. Bar staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Coffee was in short supply and I felt that instant coffee should be an option.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

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

A hidden gem of a hotel

Fabulous rooms over a really nice but nice but rowdy pub conveniently located in South London near south bank. Provided a fridge with oat milk and Nespresso machine. Also 10% off drinks at bar.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Traveled with partner
The room smelled of smoke. I had to ask for a working fan as the one in the room was broke.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Really nice service

Really friendly service. Large room, well equipped. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Lovely Room

The location was ideal for our trip to the theatre. The room was lovely and clean upon arrival and the lady that checked us in was very friendly. The room was a bit warm but there were fans provided to cool it down and cold drinks available in an upstairs fridge. As well as plenty of team and coffee
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean spacious room with good facilities. Kind and helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Farhan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fantastic pub hotel, great pizza, friendly staff in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Super easy and on a good bus route to South Bank. Staff really helpful and room was lovely. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only visited one night whilst staying in London but really friendly staff, room was lovely can’t really fault it. Perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Memphis

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Hidden Gem

Excellent hidden gem within walking distance to two tube stations; Lambeth North & Kennington. Real friendly and helpful staff on arrival. Rooms have everything you need. Will definitely use again when wanting something affordable in London.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

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

Blue room

Great room, location, friendly staff and very nice bar. Easy to walk to lambeth north underground in less than 10 mins. Walking down main road with beautiful area. Quiet at night. Great cafe for breakfast within a few mins walk on the way to Lambeth north called chocolatedinocompamy. Soap dispenser did not work and had leak on base of shower, it still worked but less water pressure to head of shower. Minor things as said above , great location amd good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay. Really nice staff and a great location. Good value, and I would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cracking location , nice and clean , staff are very friendly, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca, Stockholm

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay at this slightly off centre but still accessible to the areas of the city that we wanted to explore.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025