The Ship Rooms

Hotels
8.2 (1330 reviews)
171 Kennington Road , London , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Fire extinguishers
Smoke alarms
Key access
CCTV outside property
Television in common areas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Maintenance problems
Value for money concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
6.86
Multiple complaints about cleanliness and unclean facilities, including flies in the shower and smelly towels.
Service
9.03
Staff were very friendly and welcoming, providing a positive experience overall.
Location
9.37
Great location, within walking distance to several tube stations and attractions.
Room Quality
7.32
Inconsistent room quality based on various reviews, with some maintenance issues reported.
Amenities
7.85
Amenities reported as lacking, with issues like blocked drains and missing shower gel.
Value for Money
8.31
Some reviews suggest the price might be a bit steep for the quality provided.
Food and Beverage
8.36
No breakfast provided, but several options nearby.
Overall Experience
8.53
Overall enjoyable experience despite some maintenance and cleanliness issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 12:12

Property Description

Central Location

Located just 1.6 km from Big Ben, The Ship Rooms offers a convenient stay near iconic landmarks like the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. With easy access to public transport and the city center, exploring London is a breeze for our guests.

Comfortable Accommodation

Our rooms are equipped with all the essentials for a comfortable stay, including a desk, flat-screen TV, and private bathroom. Relax in style with our cozy bed linens and fluffy towels, ensuring a restful night after a day of sightseeing.

Convenient Amenities

Enjoy hassle-free check-in and check-out with our express service and stay connected with complimentary WiFi throughout the property. Whether you're here for business or leisure, The Ship Rooms has everything you need for a memorable stay in London.

Book your stay at The Ship Rooms now and experience the perfect blend of convenience and comfort during your London getaway.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1330 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.86
Service: 9.03
Location: 9.37
Room Quality: 7.32
Amenities: 7.85
Value for Money: 8.31
Food and Beverage: 8.36
Overall Experience: 8.53
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Grahame Davies • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Grahame Davies • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Friendly considerate staff. Great atmosphere and service.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Grahame Davies • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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monica • couple • it
10
Il nostro primo fine a Londra
Pros:

Camera vecchio stile inglese molto carina, spaziosa, bagno con finestra e molto grande. Pulizia ottima. Posizione meravigliosa sia per muoversi a piedi che per prendere i mezzi. Staff molto gentile. Il pub sotto è davvero carino e non disturba perche chiude prestino. Zona residenziale per cui di notte si riposa benissimo.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Matt • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great location, affordable and comfortable stay in central London
Pros:

Perfect location and facilities for what I needed. Staff were welcoming and helpful when I checked in, and everything else was self explanatory so I did not need further assistance. Nice, tidy, and comfortable room for the night. Very easy to get to from Waterloo (just a short walk / ride). Would stay again!

Cons:

No fridge in the room. but this was a very minor thing, because there was a shared fridge (with water and milk) available outside on the main landing.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Anikó • couple • hu
8
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great hotel, Great location and great staff
Pros:

Great place to stay and friendly staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Richard Hart • couple • gb
9
Excellent location and comfortable stay.
Pros:

Location and friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

Pressure of the shower.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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A.E. Weeke • couple • nl
7
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • gb
9
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Patrycja • family_with_children • de
10
Very pleased with the stay, will consider on our next trip!
Pros:

Very nicely located, cost and well maintained, friendly room, not too big… but enough and very comfortable bed. Great tea/cofee service.
Very friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

A bit noisy street round the corner. But - not disturbing too much at night - just early morning wake up.

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Paola • couple • hr
10
It was a very friendly, comfortable, amazing stay and I would recommend.
Pros:

The staff was so nice and helped us with anything we asked for. The bed was very comfortable and the location is very close to all the attractions. We walked everywhere and it felt very safe. The hotel is on a nice, quiet location, there are many shops close by and a bus stop a few meters away from the hotel.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
10
A perfect base for our London Underworld adventure.
Pros:

The location was perfect, quiet and the parakeets in the trees were charming. We didnt eat or drink in the bar but the Pizzas looked amazing, we will be back soon.

Cons:

The stairs........ thats it.....everything else was top notch!

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
7
Very acceptable for a one night stay.
Pros:

Warm; comfortable bed with crisp white bedding. Quiet but reasonably central location . Good coffee machine.

Cons:

Old rooms - clean, but could do with some tlc. Aware of music from pub downstairs.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Bryan • couple • be
8
A goof value for money considering you’re in London and ideal if you want a bit more calm
Pros:

Everything was very clean and prepared for our arrival

Cons:

It was just a bit cold in the room during Winter, but once under the blanket there was no issue whatsoever anymore

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Nienke • couple • nl
8
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Abigail • family_with_children • gb
3
Pros:

Discount in the adjoining pub

Cons:

Room was poor - lots of damp, half painted walls and shower didn’t drain away

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Elliot • couple • gb
7
Would definitely recommend
Pros:

Really lovely stay! Someone was on site at 10am for us to drop our bags. Great location and nice coffee shops up the road for breakfast.
The room was clean and bed very comfortable. Along with all the little touches thought of made it a lovely stay.
Neighbourhoods was quite quiet too.

Cons:

Only issue we had was no hot water from our shower. And with it being the morning was no one on the site to help rectify this. But definitely won’t stop me from staying here again!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee