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The Melita

4.0 star property
4-star Georgian guest house near Buckingham Palace

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Front of property
Breakfast area
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
35 Charlwood Street, Victoria, London, England, SW1V 2DU
  • Buckingham Palace
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Big Ben
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • London Eye
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Triple Room

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

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Superior Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Quadruple Room

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Single Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Single Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

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

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Classic Single Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

London

Heart of London.Your stay at this London City Centre guesthouse places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Buckingham Palace and Big Ben. Hyde Park and Trafalgar Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Victoria Station Travel Information Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Big Ben - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • London Eye - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Pimlico Underground Station - 7 min walk
  • London (ZEP-Victoria Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cask Pub & Kitchen Brighton - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Queens Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Marquis of Westminster - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cyprus Mangal - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Melita

4-star Georgian guest house near Buckingham Palace
The Melita offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Melita also features concierge services, a fireplace in the lobby, and express check-out. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of The Melita was completed in February 2022.

This 4-star London guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1830
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
The Melita offers 21 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This London guesthouse provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and portable fans. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (GBP 30 per day)
  • Self parking on site (GBP 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea 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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 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.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 30 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 30 per day (1148 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20.0 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
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Melita Hotel
Melita House
Melita House Hotel
Melita House Hotel London
Melita House London
Melita Hotel London
Melita House Hotel London, England
Melita London
The Melita London, England
Melita Guesthouse London
The Melita London
The Melita Guesthouse
The Melita Guesthouse London

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Melita to the airport?

The Melita is 11.7 mi (49-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Melita have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Melita.

Does The Melita offer free breakfast?

The Melita does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Melita?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Melita?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Melita?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse. Self parking is available for GBP 30 per day.

Does The Melita have a pool?

The Melita does not have a pool.

Does The Melita have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Melita to downtown London?

The Melita is 1.3 mi away from London.

The Melita Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 486 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 486 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 486 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 486 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 486 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

patrik

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

Excellent convenient hotel

The Melina was terror. Very welcoming and helpful with a comfy bed, hot shower with heated towel rack, and a specially brewed cup of coffee in the morning. They went beyond the call to make the service perfect. And the perfect place to stay for sights and choirs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sakir Semih

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

8/10 Good

Jocelyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean hotel, staff helpful. Close to Victoria station
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Expensive hotel for an uncomfortable nights sleep

Small hotel close to Victoria Station. Room was clean and adequate - kettle provided with teabags but no coffee. There was a menu to purchase coffee. The mattress was lumpy and the springs could be heard and felt moving in the mattress. Not sure the last time, a new mattress was purchased for room 36 but I'd recommend it's top of the list. The bathroom was only adequate - plastic, non-recyclable glasses and an electric shower with no pressure.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

EDWIN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Housekeeping and reception staff were very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

P.

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were exceptionally accomodating. Answered all of our questions about the area. Conveniently located, short walk to Pimlico Tube station and reasonable walk to Victoria station. Walking distance to all the major attractions in Westminister. Room was small, as expected in London. The coffee and pastries in the morning were a bonus. Absolutely nothing bad to say about the hotel or staff.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Whitefish Bay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Melita was wonderful. Such a beautiful, quiet location. The room was clean and well attended. The morning pastries were lovely. The staff was friendly. Couldn’t have asked for much more. Can’t recommend staying here enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The single room (1 person) was the smallest room I've ever stayed in, in 40 years of traveling. It wasn't terrible if you're not planning on a lot of room tim, which I wasn't. The staff was very responsive to any request I had. Pastries and coffee served in the AM.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

YUMI

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room was basement and there was no wifi. I struggled to get the wifi there. I was unsatisfied about it. Other than that, the hotel was really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Tsai-Ann

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in the single room (Room 24). Got the room on extremely short notice, which I was grateful for. If you're interested in a place that is close to PLAB exam spot near Vincent square, this is a great location. It is a 5-8 minute walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

simon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Cheerful staff. Comfy bed. Free pastries for breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger Pierre

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Carleen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I have never encountered such a welcoming staff!!! They are truly committed to making your stay with them as comfortable as possible! I encountered some room challenges, with a tiny room and tepid water for the shower. As long as you are prepared for that, you will be fine!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location - plenty of great cafes and pubs nearby and handy for our theatre
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023