The Windmill

Hotels
Young's Hotels
9 (109 reviews)
Clapham Common South Side, Clapham, London, England, SW4 9DE , London , GB

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Garden
Luggage storage
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Television in common areas
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Smoke-free property
Wedding services
Water dispenser
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Dated room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.09
Paint and plaster falling off the walls, terrible threadbare carpet, and dust on the table indicate poor cleanliness.
Service
9.06
Friendly staff mentioned in reviews suggest above-average service.
Location
10
Great location near a beautiful park and many restaurants, though travel to main attractions can be long.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms are described as comfortable but showing signs of age and need for renovation.
Amenities
9.55
The hotel offers a good pub and restaurant, enhancing guest comfort.
Value for Money
8.58
General sentiment suggests good pricing for the experience, despite some drawbacks.
Food and Beverage
8.54
Food quality has declined, previously enjoyable but currently disappointing.
Overall Experience
9.59
Generally positive experience, with room for improvement in certain areas.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 19:16

Property Description

Picturesque Garden Views and Modern Amenities
Indulge in the garden views, complimentary Wi-Fi, and personalized wedding services at The Windmill.

Delectable Dining Options and Relaxing Bar/lounge
Savor lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, enjoy room service, and unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Convenient Services and Luxurious Accommodations
Benefit from services like dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. The 42 air-conditioned rooms offer minibars, espresso makers, and plush bedding for a comfortable stay.

Discover the best of London with a stay at The Windmill, perfectly situated near Clapham Common and just a short drive away from iconic landmarks. Book now for an unforgettable London experience.

Important information:

  • Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 109 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.09
Service: 9.06
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 9.55
Value for Money: 8.58
Food and Beverage: 8.54
Overall Experience: 9.59
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Rafael partner
6
Pros:

Regular. Buen ambiente, pero el hotel descuidado

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
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Inna family
8
Pros:

It’s a very nice old hotel with great restaurant and bar. The location is very nice, near a beautiful park and many restaurants, however, going to and from main attractions takes 40 - 90 minutes depending on traffic.

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
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Christian partner
10
Pros:

Nice to stay in a pub. Friendly staff, good rooms. Too bad my car got so much bird droppings in the parking…

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
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Jennifer
10
Pros:

Great little hidden gem in the park. Pub downstairs but still quiet in the room.Very comfortable beds.

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
8
Quintessentially British
Pros:

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!

2025-08-25 via Nuitee
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Shayne
8
Exploring Europe
Pros:

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

2025-08-10 via Nuitee
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Deborah
6
Pros:

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.

2025-08-06 via Nuitee
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Brian
8
Pros:

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

2025-05-30 via Nuitee
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Linda family
8
Pros:

Comfortable and friendly helpful staff

2025-05-19 via Nuitee
M
Michelle
8
Pros:

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 .

2025-03-29 via Nuitee
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Philippa
8
Pros:

Lovely place to dtay

2025-03-26 via Nuitee
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Jane
10
Pros:

Everything was great !x

2025-02-11 via Nuitee
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alberto partner
10
Pros:

Lovely "retro" feel room with elegant bathroom. Away from main bar area so quiet, comfy beds and good room amenities.

2025-01-23 via Nuitee
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lisa
10
Pros:

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 .

2025-01-07 via Nuitee
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Paul partner
6
Pros:

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.



2024-12-24 via Nuitee
T
Theresa
10
Pros:

Great hotel actually on Clapham Common. Nice restaurant. Delicious breakfast. Five minutes walk to the tube and several buses.

2024-10-31 via Nuitee
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Veng
6
It’s ok
Pros:

Charming and busy pub, seemingly popular.

Close to Clapham high street and convenient for traveling by tube.

A little underwhelmed however by the accommodation. Room could do with a proper dusting.

In addition, because I didn’t book directly with them, they would charge me an exorbitant rate every half hour for a late check out. It would have been free otherwise. I can’t understand the justification of the rate.

Breakfast was good with good cooked options.

2024-10-30 via Nuitee
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Jessica partner
10
Pros:

We absolutely loved our stay at the Windmill. The rooms were so cute and cozy. The bed was incredible. The night manager who checked us in was extremely friendly and helpful. The pub was also excellent. We had dinner there twice because it was so good. The breakfast was not good so I don’t recommend it but everything else was great. The area is very quiet by a park and is a short walk to the tube. Definitely would stay here again!

2024-10-13 via Nuitee
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Jessica family
10
Pros:

Amazing staff and great location. Lots of cute shops and cafes near by. Only downside is it’s a ten minute walk to the subway but other than that it’s a 10/10

2024-09-06 via Nuitee
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Gregory
10
Pros:

Really nice place with nice people and easy access to the bus.

2024-08-21 via Nuitee