Gateway Hotel

Hotels
Eviivo
8.4 (112 reviews)
14 Balham Hill, London, England, SW12 9EB , London , GB

Facilities

Free WiFi
Multilingual staff
Smoke-free property
Parking (limited spaces)
Self parking (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean
Good location
Well appointed apartment
Cons:
Maintenance issues
No staff interaction
Noisy street

Categories

Cleanliness
8.16
The reviews mention the place was clean, but there were minor maintenance issues.
Service
8.53
No staff interaction was noted, but instructions were clear.
Location
8.67
Superb location near Clapham Common, easily accessible to public transport.
Room Quality
8.42
Well appointed apartment with everything needed, but minor issues with light bulbs.
Amenities
8.35
Good shower and general amenities were satisfactory.
Value for Money
8.41
Standard value for a hotel in this location.
Food and Beverage
8.36
Not mentioned in the reviews.
Overall Experience
8.33
Overall a fine stay with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 03:47

Property Description

Experience the ultimate London getaway at Gateway Hotel, where comfort meets convenience in the heart of Wandsworth.

Location, Location, Location
Enjoy easy access to iconic landmarks, with Clapham Common just a short walk away and renowned attractions like Buckingham Palace and Natural History Museum within a quick drive.

Comfortable Accommodation
Retreat to one of our 20 cozy guestrooms, designed to provide a home-away-from-home ambiance that allows you to relax after a day of exploring the city.

Effortless Travel
Benefit from our onsite self-parking (subject to charges) and proximity to major transport hubs, including London City Airport, ensuring your travels are as seamless as possible.

Book your perfect stay at Gateway Hotel today and experience the vibrant culture of London at your doorstep!

Important information:

  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LCY

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-in is available

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 112 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.16
Service: 8.53
Location: 8.67
Room Quality: 8.42
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 8.41
Food and Beverage: 8.36
Overall Experience: 8.33
B
Bruce
6
Pros:

Noisy. We heard tube trains passing under the hotel. Ear plugs were provided which worked but be aware!

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Sarah
6
Pros:

Cannot comment on staff as I didn't see anyone during my two night stay. In my room two light bulbs needed replacing, as did the light outside the bedroom door. The shower was very slow to drain and needs sorting. Minor points which I would have mentioned to a receptionist if there had been one. Otherwise all was fine - clean, comfortable and secure. Entry instructions very clear.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
A
Andrew partner
10
Pros:

Super place to stay in London - easily accessible underground to Central London.

2025-09-05 via Nuitee
H
Helen
10
Pros:

Excellent base for Clapham South tube. Gooe location for Clapham Common. Had a good 3 day stay.

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
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Sara partner
8
Pros:

Very nice location near Clapham Common if you want to be more outside central London. Close to transit. The place was clean and easy to access. Only downside is it is on a main street with very loud vehicles driving by during all hours of the night.

2025-08-16 via Nuitee
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Sarah
10
Great apartment
Pros:

Easy check in. Well appointed apartment with everything we needed. Good shower.

2025-07-29 via Nuitee
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Alex
8
Pros:

I’m giving this property a 4 out of 5. Check in was staffless, I had to collect my key card from a lock box on-site. No problem with this. Room was very clean and bed was comfortable. I think the property needs to invest in air conditioning for the rooms because I happened to be staying there on the hottest day of the year but it was miserably hot.

2025-07-02 via Nuitee
E
Eoin
10
Pros:

Lovely area, nice apartment.

2025-06-28 via Nuitee
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Rebekah partner
8
Pros:

Really well situated, and close to the underground. Really lovely host and rooms are basic, but equipped with everything you need for a one-night stay with some characteristics kept from the original building. Thank you Gateway! :)

2025-06-25 via Nuitee
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Michael
6
Served the purpose
Pros:

It was clean and served the purpose. It was good that we could open the windows to cool the room down, but had to close them to sleep due to road & pedestrian noise.

2025-06-14 via Nuitee
A
Amanda
8
Pros:

Great location, easy access

2025-06-05 via Nuitee
J
John
6
Decent budget stay
Pros:

Easy self check in and check out. Room was clean, towels provided, free WiFi, short distance from tube. Nothing fancy and decent budget hotel for one night away. Would use again.

2025-05-05 via Nuitee
R
Robert
6
Pros:

It was good value for money but the hotel is looking a bit tired

2025-03-21 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Good location, close to tube and shops. Clean, comfy and great value.

2025-03-21 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Pros:

It was OK, a bit old and noisy.

2025-03-16 via Nuitee
P
Peter
10
Pros:

The Gateway Hotel is my favorite stay choice in London. You feel like a Londoner when you stay here. The place emphasizes your privacy. Once you get you key card you don’t have to go through the lobby again. IThe best location

2025-01-29 via Nuitee
C
Claudiu
8
Pros:

I rate my one night stay as good value for money. If budget is the main criteria, you will find this place ok.
Several positives as follows:
- less than 5 min walk to a tube or train station
- fairly clean
- good communication
- fridge and desk provided
- private bathroom
- rather warm room temperature (you might want to adjust the radiator as I did)

Cons:
- it’s located by a main busy road, therefore don’t expect silence (spare pair of disposable ear plugs provided in each room)

2025-01-14 via Nuitee
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Hamad partner
6
Pros:

Check in was easy, and the overstay for a night was alright given the price, though I expect cleaning to include the entire room and not just the overall appearance, since opening a draw with old pretzel crumbs and droppings isn’t the most pleasant thing to see.
The walls are quite thin, but the noise is tolerable generally.
Not a bad place for a short stay, staff prepared the key and information quickly for us to know how to check in or if we had any issues, how we should contact them

2025-01-12 via Nuitee
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Todd
6
Pros:

maybe just had a bad room. ear plugs on bed side table suggests noise complaints pretty common. alot of flushing toilets and super noisy fridge, traffic (but tough to avoid on main road I guess) and plumbing makes weird gurgling noises alot.
cleaner between nights one and two could have been a bit more thorough also.
but otherwise generally fine and the managers very nice.

2024-11-13 via Nuitee
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Mercia-ann family
8
Pros:

Friendly staff, easy access to room and close to underground tubes.

2024-10-29 via Nuitee