ibis London Blackfriars

Hotels
ibis
8.4 (8469 reviews)
49 Blackfriars Road , London , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Noise from AC and corridors
Food options for vegetarians
Service inconsistency

Categories

Cleanliness
8.23
Most reviews indicate the room was clean, but there were issues with the bathroom and some noise.
Service
8.7
Generally friendly staff, but one review highlighted a service issue regarding check-in fairness.
Location
9.04
Multiple reviews praised the central location and convenience to attractions and transport.
Room Quality
8.29
Rooms were clean and spacious, though noise from corridors and some minor issues were noted.
Amenities
8.52
Facilities like coffee/tea making were available, though some amenities like fridges were missing.
Value for Money
8.38
Perceived value aligns with the overall positive experiences reported.
Food and Beverage
7.53
Mixed reviews about the breakfast options, especially for vegetarians and food temperature.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay but had some issues that could be improved upon.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 13:26

Property Description

Modern Rooms with City Views
The Ibis London Blackfriars offers modern rooms with en suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and iPod docks. Enjoy stunning city views from your room, equipped with ironing facilities and complimentary toiletries.

Charlie's Corner Restaurant & Bar
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Charlie's Corner, where craft beer, great coffee, and delicious bites are served alongside cool music. Join us for a memorable time filled with good vibes and shared experiences.

Prime Central Location
Conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from Waterloo Station, our hotel provides easy access to iconic London landmarks like the Tate Modern, London Eye, and Big Ben. Explore the city effortlessly and indulge in shopping on Oxford Street via Bond Street Tube Station.

Book your stay at Ibis London Blackfriars for a memorable and enjoyable London experience.

Important information:

Guests under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Any third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.

Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented upon arrival.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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LCY

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 67.86
Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type: Electric
  • Entrance Door Width: 155
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Distance From The Elevator To The Accessible Room: 11
  • Room Max Guests Number: 2
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: Yes
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: Yes
  • Elevator Visual Signs: Yes
  • Lifts Accessible: Yes
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Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 8469 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.23
Service: 8.7
Location: 9.04
Room Quality: 8.29
Amenities: 8.52
Value for Money: 8.38
Food and Beverage: 7.53
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Carlos couple pe
8
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
çisem solo_traveller tr
9
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

Situation idéale et fascinante.







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2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Hamzah solo_traveller ae
8
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Vaida solo_traveller lt
10
Good location for the money
Pros:

Location was perfect, breakfast were delicious and the staff was nice.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Keith family_with_children us
4
Rooms are lacking and you can find better.
Pros:

The restaurant was good. Rooms were clean

Cons:

Arrived early and only able to access 1 of 3 rooms. Told to come back at 3p and remaining rooms would be ready. Came back at 4p and rooms still not ready.
The rooms are not good. No closet or drawers. Just a poorly designed clothes rack with a couple shelves. Not very inviting. Bathroom is somewhat like a “pod” type installation with a step up to get into.
Staff didn’t seem like they wanted to help at the restaurant.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Lady Charlotte couple gb
1
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Rosalia couple it
10
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Charles solo_traveller nz
8
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Edgardo solo_traveller cl
9
Pros:

El variado y abundante desayuno.
La cercanía con la estación del metro. Y el personal.

Cons:

Faltaban veladores en la habitación

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Anton couple at
8
Pros:

Sehr gute Lage, guter Gesamteindruck, sauber, freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal, kann man weiterempfehlen..
Gut war auch das inkludierte Restaurant, nicht soo viel Auswahl, aber wir hatten zu viert zwei mal gut gegessen!

Cons:

Das Badezimmer (Sanitärzelle als Kunststoffeinhausung) war in dieser Form absolut nicht gewohnt, wirkt billig..
Frühstück könnte etwas abwechslungsreicher sein (wenig Kontinentales), aber insgesamt war für uns alle was dabei..

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Alexandra couple at
8
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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amynL4431FX Business
2
Disappointing Stay Following Multiple Cleanliness Concerns
Pros:

I stayed at this hotel whilst attending work training in London and unfortunately my experience fell well below expectations.

I checked into my room at approximately 5:00pm and reported issues to reception by around 5:15pm. After a day that had started at 2:45am with travel from Scotland, followed by a full day of training, I was disappointed to find a room that was not ready to the standard I would expect.

The room had multiple hairs in the bed linen, large spider webs, dust accumulation under the bed, chipped paintwork and general cleanliness concerns which required me to contact reception multiple times and make several visits downstairs.

Given that I had another early start the following morning and simply wanted to have dinner, get some rest and prepare for the next day, I asked whether it would be possible to move rooms. I was advised that the hotel was fully booked and that housekeeping could be contacted, however staff were unable to provide any indication of when this would happen.

I informed reception that I would be going to dinner in the hotel restaurant and would be away from the room for over an hour, giving ample opportunity for housekeeping to attend whilst I was out. However, when I returned, the situation had still not been properly resolved and I was simply told to wait in my room.

After making multiple attempts to have the issues addressed, I reiterated that I was unhappy with the situation and needed it resolved as soon as possible. I explained that I had been awake since 2:45am and travelling and training for around 17 hours. It was only at this stage that someone attended the room within approximately 30 minutes. I could not understand why the issues had not been addressed whilst I was in the restaurant earlier in the evening.

After housekeeping had attended, I later discovered a strong urine smell coming from the bathroom. By this point it was late in the evening and I had already spent a considerable amount of time trying to get the room issues addressed, so I reported this when checking out the following morning.

Unfortunately, my night’s sleep was then repeatedly disturbed by a persistent dripping noise. I left my room early and waited in the lobby for my taxi rather than remain in the room until departure.

What was most disappointing was not just the condition of the room itself, but the lack of urgency and communication when concerns were raised. I reported issues within 15 minutes of checking in and spent much of my evening chasing updates rather than being able to relax and prepare for the next day of training.

I have also raised these concerns directly with the hotel and with my manager, who arranged the accommodation for my business trip. Based on this experience, I would not choose to stay here again and cannot recommend it to other travellers.

2026-06-10 via Tripadvisor
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Bianca solo_traveller nl
8
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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carol solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Clean hotel with a good location.. It is very near to the Southwark Tube station. Very nice breakfast in the morning with plenty of choice. Rooms clean and comfortable.

Cons:

No complaints. Good value for money

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Viktoriia couple gb
10
Pros:

Everything bee perfect . I take a late check out and And that's why I was very satisfied.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Ziolczyk solo_traveller gb
8
overall good stay
Pros:

Its a hotel, as usual the entrance make it look so good until you get to the room which was just big enough but than again for centre of London it is not bad

Cons:

Shower cabin was weird

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Giovanni couple it
8
Pros:

La stanza molto silenziosa .Ottima colazione. Il letto era comodo. Ci dovrebbe essere in stanza almeno un piccolo armadio per sistemare meglio le cose. Personale molto gentile e disponibile.

Cons:

Un posto dove piazzare le valige . Rivedrei i punti luce della stanza e soprattutto le luci del comodino. Sistemerei meglio la chiusura della porta del bagno. Il phone ad un certo punto , in camera non funzionava, fuori , in corridoio, si.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Francesca couple it
10
2 giorni a Londra
Pros:

Accoglienza, colazione eccezionale, camere spaziose e pulite, metro a 2 minuti a piedi

Cons:

Nulla

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Marcin family_with_children pl
8
2026-06-09 via Nuitee