The Portico Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (7136 reviews)
30 St. Georges Drive, Victoria , London , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
Currency exchange
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Great location
Cons:
Very small rooms
Limited amenities
Noise from other guests

Categories

Cleanliness
8.05
Overall sentiment is positive, with mentions of clean rooms.
Service
8.55
Staff were friendly, accommodating, and attentive.
Location
8.55
The location was frequently described as excellent and convenient.
Room Quality
6.55
Many reviews noted rooms were too small and did not meet expectations.
Amenities
7.55
Standard amenities were available, but some functionality lacked.
Value for Money
7.05
Some guests felt the rooms were overpriced for what was offered.
Food and Beverage
8.05
Not directly mentioned; standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.05
Generally positive, despite some small room issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 10:20

Property Description

Convenient Location

This budget hotel is ideally situated just 900 metres from London Victoria Station and the Gatwick Express airport train service, making it a perfect choice for travelers looking for easy access to transportation options.

Charming Victorian House

Built in 1859, The Portico Hotel beautifully blends Victorian charm with modern comforts, offering guests a unique and cozy stay experience. The rooms are well-equipped with essential amenities such as TVs, telephones, hairdryers, and tea/coffee facilities.

Nearby Attractions

Located less than a mile from iconic landmarks like Buckingham Palace, the Tate Britain art gallery, and the Houses of Parliament, guests can explore the best of London's attractions within easy reach of the hotel.

Book your stay at The Portico Hotel now for a delightful blend of convenience, comfort, and affordability during your London visit.

Important information:

There is no elevator at this hotel. The hotel will assist with guests' luggage wherever possible.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 7136 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.05
Service: 8.55
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 6.55
Amenities: 7.55
Value for Money: 7.05
Food and Beverage: 8.05
Overall Experience: 8.05
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MAURO • family_with_children • it
9
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Aibuedefe • couple • gb
8
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Keegan • extended_group • gb
8
Super accommodating hotel and great price for location especially. Really enjoyed our stay.
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff

Cons:

A bit noisy in the corridors in the morning, but nothing major

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • solo_traveller • us
6
Pros:

The staff was very friendly.

Cons:

The bed was lumpy and the room was extremely small.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • bg
9
Very good value for money, great staff, I'd recommend.
Pros:

Very comfortable room on the ground floor as requested, Staff very friendly and helpful. A simple buffet breakfast for a £10, well worth it.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Ronny Sandro • extended_group • ch
8
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Davinia • extended_group • es
5
Régulinchi
Pros:

Está limpio, es acojedor y bien ubicado

Cons:

El colchón de la cama pequeña estaba deformado y te caías de ella mientras dormía. Es súper pequeña la habitación para 3 personas y el baño tmb. El colmo de los colmos el personal del hotel ni siquiera uno ,sabía nada de Español. M parece increíble! El desayuno era bastante penoso

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Solène 74 • couple • fr
7
Moyen
Pros:

Très bon emplacement et personnel très gentil

Cons:

Notre chambre était au 5eme étage sans ascenseur, avec les valises c’est compliqué.
La chambre est vraiment petite ainsi que le lit. Aucune insonorisation, on attend bien les voisins.
Le ménage n’est pas fait entre chaque nuit.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Margery • solo_traveller • au
10
The staff are fabulous
Pros:

Helpful and gracious staff

Cons:

Having to traipse up so many flights of stairs when I was unwell.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Alessia • extended_group • it
7
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Ana • couple • pt
10
Pros:

O Staff e a decoração do quarto

Cons:

Tinha uma pequena janela/porta com vidro fosco para o que penso ser um logradouro.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Léna • couple • fr
10
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Oldredeyes • solo_traveller • gb
8
Comfortable and modern, would stay again
Pros:

Good location and neighbourhood. Small rooms but what do you need, and it's a capital city. Great shower. Bed comfortable. Tasteful modern decor. Everything you need.

Cons:

I was in the LG room so no view or natural light but this was not a problem, just something to highlight.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Jennie • couple • gb
7
Great location, spotlessly clean.
Pros:

Great location. Friendly reception team. Happy to store luggage. Spotlessly clean. Excellent decor. Good aircon.

Cons:

5 flights of stairs to our attic room. Room really small though had everything you would need. Definitely a touch of claustrophobia. Needed a Sherpa though to be fair reception team offered to carry bag ( should have accepted 😭).

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Mahde • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Amazing staff and very clean room

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
7
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Christina • extended_group • us
1
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Norma • couple • au
9
Pleasant great location
Pros:

Location , helpful staff , clean

Cons:

No lift however staff was helpful and carried our suitcases to the room
Room was very small not much space for luggage

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • extended_group • gb
8
Fantastic hotel - very clean and has everything you want. I would stay again.
Pros:

The room was very small but to be honest, I didn't really need any more room than what was provided. It was very cosy and had plenty of sockets, lights and best of all, lots of sachets of tea and coffee. Everything I needed was provided. The bathroom was spotless and had a great shower - water was powerful enough. The only thing that I found difficult was walking up all of the stairs to get to my room on the 4th floor. I realise I wasn't as fit as I thought I was and had to stop for a few seconds, on floor 3, to catch my breath. Other than that, I was very happy. One last thing, the foyer could do with a bit more decoration. It seemed a bit bare

Cons:

The four flights of stairs to get to my room

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee