The Windmill

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Buckingham Palace

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Garden
Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Reception
Food and drink
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Clapham Common South Side, Clapham, London, England, SW4 9DE
  • Place, Clapham Common
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clapham High Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Battersea Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

Lambeth stay.With a stay at this Lambeth hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Clapham Common and 2 miles (3 km) of Battersea Park. Battersea Power Station and Thames River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Clapham Common - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Clapham High Street - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • 575 Wandsworth Road - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • O2 Academy Brixton - 7 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Battersea Park - 7 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Clapham South Underground Station - 7 min walk
  • Clapham North Underground Station - 17 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pear Tree Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪CafePod Abbeville Road - ‬7 min walk
  • The Windmill
  • ‪21 Grams - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Abbeville - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Windmill

3.5-star hotel near Buckingham Palace
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Windmill also features a garden, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This 3.5-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Windmill offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and minibars. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 17.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 per person

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. 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, Barclaycard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Windmill to the airport?

The Windmill is 11.8 mi (47-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Windmill?

As of Dec 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Windmill on Jan 4, 2026 start from $133.48, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Windmill have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Windmill.

Does The Windmill offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Windmill, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 17.50 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Windmill?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Windmill?

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

Is there free parking at The Windmill?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Windmill have a pool?

The Windmill does not have a pool.

Does The Windmill have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Windmill have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Windmill to downtown London?

The Windmill is 3.5 mi away from London.

The Windmill Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 473 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 473 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 473 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 473 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 473 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Georgia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Sanitary towels in bin from previous guests
Rubbish on floor from previous guests
Mould all around bath. Waste plug not attached to the wall
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little hidden gem in the park. Pub downstairs but still quiet in the room.Very comfortable beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort

Quintessentially British

The hotel is quintessential British in its decor and feel. Hotel rooms are spread across multiple half levels, so be ready to climb a few small sets of stairs with your luggage. The room we stayed in hadn’t been renovated, but it was still lovely and faced the parking lot and Clapham Common, which provided some privacy and quiet. There was dust on the table, and a water reservoir cover missing from the Nescafé espresso maker. The bathroom had a slow clearing drain. Overall the room was in good condition. Its such a great hotel in terms of location, pricing, size, and food that I look forward to going back next year if not before!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shayne

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

Exploring Europe

Our stay was good and comfortable Only issue was getting our luggage down the stairs on an early morning check out Older people would struggle with doing that
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have stayed here numerous times over the last seven years, and sadly the state of property is really bad now. Paint and plaster falling off the walls, terrible thread bare carpet throughout. The rooms themselves are looking tired now. The last few times the milk has been off, the fridge was turned off really dirty. It’s a shame because I used to love coming to the windmill, but even the food has gone really downhill.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
We were staying in the old end of the hotel and I must say it was very tired service was good and bed very comfortable we informed management of our situation and they were very nice and gave us a reasonable discount of the bill we hope when we return things will have changed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
An older property , quirky clever accommodations which were nice and quiet despite being grouped with a pub . Refurbishment is probably due here and there and the bed was a little uncomfortable for the room rate when comparing to city centre prices .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Philippa

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely place to dtay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Astra

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great !x
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

alberto

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely "retro" feel room with elegant bathroom. Away from main bar area so quiet, comfy beds and good room amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
10/10. The staff were all outstanding and made us feel welcomed into a community ! The communication prior to our arrival was timely and very helpful . This was my family’s first trip to London and our stay was amazing . The beds were very comfortable and rooms are roomy . while thete is no elevator , easy to walk and they help you with luggage if needed. The food at the restaurant was great with good options and sensitive to allergies. The set up of the pub is very comfortable, with seating and tables to play board games. eat ,drink and be as social as one would like . On the main bus line , train only a 10 min walk , easy uber pick up , on a park and lots to do that are walkable in the community ! A hidden gem . Will be our go to spot when coming to London .
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location is great, easy walkiny distance to Clapham Common station, shops, bars, restaurants etc. Unfortunately our room was very tired, not as clean as we would have liked and not good enough for the cost. It was actually very dissapointing as other aspects of our stay were good, including the staff and food.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024