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Hour Glass Hotel

2.0 star property
Victorian inn near The Shard

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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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131 Beaconsfield Road (off Thurlow St.), Walworth, London, England, SE17 2BX
  • Tower Bridge
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London Bridge
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tower of London
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room, Ensuite

  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room, Ensuite

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 129 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

London

Southwark stay.Your stay at this Southwark inn places you within 2 miles (3 km) of The Shard and Tower Bridge. Tower of London and London Eye are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Shard - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Tower Bridge - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • London Bridge - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Tower of London - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • London Eye - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Elephant & Castle Underground Station - 3 min drive
  • Elephant & Castle Station - 20 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Huntsman & Hounds - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hair of the Doggy - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jack's Cafe & Sandwich Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chumleigh Gardens - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Fish Bar - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Hour Glass Hotel

Victorian inn near The Shard
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Hour Glass Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian London inn.

  • 1 building
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1900
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Hour Glass Hotel offers 21 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

This London inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Microwaves, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Czech, English, Italian, Polish, Russian, Slovak, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking from 6:30 PM to 8:30 AM
  • Street parking available
  • Self parking on site (GBP 8 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 8.99 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 7.0 per night.

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 continental breakfast: approximately GBP 8.99 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 8 per day
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 7.0 per night

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 16 years old
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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 16 years old. 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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, Eurocard, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Glass Hotel
Hotel Glass
Hour Glass Hotel
Hour Glass Hotel London
Hour Glass London
Hour Glass Hotel London, England
Hour Glass Hotel Inn
Hour Glass Hotel London
Hour Glass Hotel Inn London

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hour Glass Hotel to the airport?

Hour Glass Hotel is 9.7 mi (38-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hour Glass Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hour Glass Hotel.

Does Hour Glass Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hour Glass Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 8.99 per person. It's available every day from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hour Glass Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at Hour Glass Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in costs GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Hour Glass Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this inn. Self parking is available for GBP 8 per day.

Does Hour Glass Hotel have a pool?

Hour Glass Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Hour Glass Hotel have a restaurant?

Hour Glass Hotel is home to THE HOUR GLASS PUB, which features brunch.

Does Hour Glass Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Hour Glass Hotel to downtown London?

Hour Glass Hotel is 2.4 mi away from London.

Hour Glass Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 253 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Milly

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

2/10 Terrible

Dave

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible

As soon as I turned the corner and seen the state of the surrounding area I was happy I didn't fill the van up so if it got nicked they wouldn't get far. Rough is an understatement - and I'm from Salford! Got a pint and googled stab vest retailers, none nearly surprisingly. After what seemed like an hour she sorted parking permit for 11 quid and I was shown to my room. As soon as you walk through the first door it reeks and I was dreading the next 12 hours. Room was a bit sparse with a kettle and a fridge but no milk (cheers) used a grim shower and went spoons for some food. The residents opposite are so loud at night I didn't get a wink, some fool constantly putting rubbish down the chutes, cars speeding about with music on and then the bin men finished the shambles off. Don't bother
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, helpful staff...would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miss R

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

Exceeded my expectations.

At the last minute I needed to find a room for the night so I could attend the second day of a conference when a colleague couldn't make it. Representing a charity the price needed to be as reasonable as possible. The Hour Glass hotel and pub fitted the bill; despite having been a little dubious before I got there. Checking in I was escorted to my room (and the staff member offered to carry my bag for me). I had a twin en suite. The room was quite large. It had a window I could open, and the bed much was much more comfortable than the more expensive hotel is been in the night before. I had a refrigerator, kettle, plenty of coffee tea and biscuits, good quality white towels, and access to a separate kitchen (between10am and 10pm). They were happy for me to order food to be delivered to the external door downstairs. Once I'd checked in I wouldn't have needed to go into the pub again as the side door was used to access rooms. There was a lock-box for keys on checkout (I had to leave very early). The pub obviously served the local community. On the Tuesday night I was there it was quite. I felt safe and the answer to the obvious 'bottom line' question of would I stay there again? Would be yes. If you were keen to explore "South of the river" it would be an ideal place. Bus stops are virtually outside the door and buses seemed to be quite frequent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

maria

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

JULIAN

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Ishola

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is not hotel but a junk and bad environment. If you looking for hotel and decent environment don’t do it and clean hotel and a place you can sleep with your two eyes close
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good Option for Last Minute Booking

This hotel is perfectly fine. It's definitely no frills, but certainly comfortable enough. It was well within our price range for a last minute reservation. We checked in later at night and the staff made us feel very welcome. The pub can get loud sometimes as can the neighborhood around it. The wifi was available in the room and in the pub and was always reliable. It's about a 15-20 minute walk to the nearest tube station, but a very short bus trip with several busses running regularly right out in front of the hotel. Strictly pub related: this doesn't seem "family owned" any longer and it certainly does not offer any kind of pub food outside of crisps. There's a nice variety of beers and the staff are friendly as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Dauda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly Considering it’s above a pub very quiet room was bigger than expected. Clean and tidy Room was hot but they did provide a decent fan for the room. Could do with a new mattress I’m a big girl so need a firm mattress but still a good stay if you are looking for somewhere to just put your head down this is the place and the Wi-Fi was very good 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Ian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything we expected from a budget hotel. Staff very welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Raine

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

Basic but cheap and has parking

I chose this hotel because I was looking for somewhere inexpensive for an overnight stay for work between attending two courses. I was pretty much going to get there, catch up on emails, sleep then go. The hotel describes itself as a basic, budget hotel and that is what it is. It looks like what it is. I chose this one because I had equipment with me and wanted on site parking - not always easy in London. The area is full of blocks of flats and is certainly not an affluent area. The parking was outside the front of the hotel so I was slightly worried about the car. The pub on the ground floor is clearly a favourite with locals who seems to know each other. A friendly and slightly bawdy atmosphere. Nice to get a reasonably priced drink to take up to my room. The staff were really friendly and the room was surprisingly large, the bed was comfortable though the quilt was rather thin and flat with an old looking cover. There were charging sockets by the bed - a good bonus for me. The Wifi refused to connect for more than 5 secs but I used my hotspot to do what I needed to do work wise. The en suite was small but clean and functional and the shower was nice and hot with choice of overhead or removable already head. There was a kitchen down the hall with a dryer, toaster etc. £66 for a night in London with parking. I could hear some noise from the pub downstairs but once it had closed it was surprisingly quiet. Basic, but clean and friendly. I will probably stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

Mark

Business traveler

Disappointing

Unfortunately my stay was poor, i had to be up reasonably early as i was working in the area and the hotel staff were bringing friends/pub regulars up through the hotel after closing time and they were very loud a little picky by me? Possibly, but it woke me up (11pm) and it showed no respect for the paying guests
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

I K F

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

Enjoyed Walworth.

Good hotel with nice big kitchen. All kept clean. Helpful staff. Popular pub below. Tip learn bus numbers.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kris

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

Good hotel

Everything was great! Good location , nice stuff and good size room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Merai

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great reception. Clean room and bathroom. Handy kettle, fridge and bedside lamp. Stayed with my toddler and we had comfortable night. Easy access to bus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly, perfect location and the bar done decent price drinks whats a bonus. Definitely would stay again 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For personal reasons my stay at the hotel had problems. The staff couldn't have been more helpful, their help meant my situation wasn't made worse. The room itself was small but spotlessly clean and the shower was brilliant. Fridge and tea/coffee making facilities at this price range were very welcome. Free parking after 630pm and all weekend was also really helpful. To all the staff who helped with my stay, thank you very much.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Robert

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

One night stay overt

Friendly staff (and I was late checking in). Clearly proud of what they do and rightly so.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Super comfortable

Super comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Thordur

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

Special place.

Friendly staff. Cheap. Different from others hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019