The Royal Foundation of St Katharine

Hotels
9.2 (2664 reviews)
2 Butcher Row , London , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Chapel/shrine
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Excellent breakfast
Clean facilities
Cons:
Noisy rooms
Late check-in time
Parking policy unclear

Categories

Cleanliness
9.01
Clean and well-maintained rooms reported, though some noise issues noted.
Service
9.48
Staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly throughout the stay.
Location
9.52
Conveniently located near transport with easy access to central attractions.
Room Quality
8.47
Rooms described as clean but some noise complaints from traffic.
Amenities
9
Great amenities including breakfast options and a café on site.
Value for Money
8.96
Good pricing noted but earlier check-in fee considered expensive.
Food and Beverage
9.51
Breakfast and food quality highly praised by multiple reviews.
Overall Experience
9.68
Overall positive experiences reported by guests, with minor criticisms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 13:37

Property Description

Charming Historic Hotel in Limehouse, London

Tranquil Gardens and Modern Amenities
Set in peaceful gardens, The Royal Foundation of St Katharine offers bright rooms with private bathrooms and tea/coffee facilities. Guests can enjoy the serene surroundings and work desk in each room, with some overlooking the leafy grounds.

Delicious Continental Breakfast and On-Site Cafe
Start your day with a traditional continental breakfast in the spacious dining room, including fresh fruit salad, croissants, and European meats and cheeses. For daytime snacks, visit the on-site cafe for a quick bite.

Rich History and Convenient Location
Established in 1147 by Queen Matilda, this historic hotel is one of the oldest charitable foundations in Great Britain. Explore nearby attractions like Canary Wharf and Tower Hill, both within walking distance.

Book now to experience a peaceful stay at The Royal Foundation of St Katharine!

Important information:

Please note that due to the peaceful environment of the hotel, TVs are not available in the rooms.

For bookings of 5 rooms or more, different terms and conditions may apply.

On-site parking is available and managed by YourParkingSpace company.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas 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.
    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.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 20 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 2664 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.01
Service: 9.48
Location: 9.52
Room Quality: 8.47
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 8.96
Food and Beverage: 9.51
Overall Experience: 9.68
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Izabela • couple • gb
6
Średnio
Pros:

Lokalizacja bliskość do metra. Wielkość pokoju

Cons:

Płatny parking brak zarezerwowanych miejsc parkingowych lub zniżek dla gości hotelowych . Słabe śniadanie w porównaniu do poprzednich lat. 50 £ depozyt na poczet zniszczeń ale hotel ma niski standard więc nie ma co zniszczyć.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Ute • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Torben • couple • be
8
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Nadia • couple • be
6
Hotel simple calme avec un jardin
Pros:

Petit déjeuner correct Hotel calme , propre avec jardin , petits écureuils qui courent dans le jardin personnel aimable

Cons:

Quartier fort éloigné de tout hotel un peu dans son jus . Lit très bon, mais fenetres vieilles laissant du jour et donc air et donc on sent un courant d'air .
Lorsque je vais à l'hotel, pour moi tout est compris dans le prix surtout le service entretien chambre . Ici , on nous a demandé si on voulait que les drap et serviette soit changé et fait chaque jour ; Si on avait dit oui on devait payé en plus . C'est pas parce que on est dans un centre caritatif qu'il faut etre exploité . C'est exagéré . donc , il n'y a eu aucun entretien de la chambre , nous avons fait notre lit nous meme . C'est pour cela que je dit que le prix est trop élevé .

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Peter • extended_group • se
10
Pros:

En oas i London, sticker ut i mängden. Välstädat, bra frukost och trevlig personal.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Liudmila • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
8
Great location, very peaceful and quiet and close to the river and city
Pros:

excellent location, very quiet setting, good continental breakfast

Cons:

Didnt bother us, but no TV in room

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Radek • family_with_children • cz
10
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • de
8
Pros:

- Frühstück
- nettes Personal
- relativ ruhig gelegen (für Großstadt)
- schönes Gelände
- Wasserkocher und Auswahl an Tee auf Zimmer

Cons:

- Zimmer sehr klein (weniger als bei Buchungsangabe)
- wenig Ablagemöglichkeiten
- keine Steckdose im Bad

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Beatrice • couple • it
10
Pros:

La tranquillità, la pulizia, il giardino. Colazione abbondante con tostapane diverso per persone celiache.

Cons:

Il bagno della camera non era il massimo (porta della doccia che non si chiudeva, tappo dello scarico della doccia rotto) e un po’ vecchio (sarebbe da ristrutturare)

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Howard • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Location Free parking Good Breakfast.

Cons:

Poor room location. Totally different view to photos .At front of building .Noisy throughout the night .Yurt Cafe food poor

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Elena • couple • it
9
Fantastico soggiorno
Pros:

La tranquillità, pulizia, gentilezza dello staff, posizione, stile dei locali e colazione.

Cons:

Nulla.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Robin • couple • de
9
Ein perfekter Ort, für eine Kurzreise nach London 🌞.
Pros:

Das Personal ist überaus freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir haben uns jederzeit sehr willkommen gefühlt. Die gesamte Unterkunft hat einen wundervollen Stil und das Frühstücksangebot ist europäisch und reichhaltig.

Cons:

Das Inventar müsste an einigen Stellen renoviert werden.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Jasmin Spilker • couple • de
10
Pros:

Das Personal war super freundlich.
Wir haben in ein ruhigeres Zimmer gewechselt, alle waren super bemüht.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Neil • couple • gb
8
Back to basics - no WiFi, no hot water, no distractions. 😂
Pros:

Been several times now and it’s a quiet little oasis of calm in east London. No TV. Peaceful and I always meet nice people.

Cons:

Absolutely no hot water on waking and after dressing and walking to reception, I was told that they knew and it would be possible to go to another part of the building and use a different shower. It’s nobody’s fault but after trying to run the water and make adjustments in the shower, I was kinda annoyed that, if they knew, rather than wait, I could have been informed and possibly moved? C’est la vie 😊
Tried to join several unavoidable meetings throughout my stay and tried different locations throughout the building, even at quiet times of the day and the WiFi was just unusable. I switched to tethering to my phone but that only worked in one corner of the room.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Wolf • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Veronika • couple • gb
10
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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ANA MARIA • couple • es
10
Pros:

Viajé con una amiga. Tiene la estación de Limehouse a 2 minutos y en los alrededores hay comercios y restaurantes. El hotel es precioso, los jardines y sus fuentes son especialmente relajantes. Adoramos el silencio y la paz en medio de Londres. El personal es excelente tanto en recepción como en el comedor. Desayuno muy variado, camas cómodas, baño y espacios adaptados a mi discapacidad física. Seguro que repetiremos.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Monicajean • solo_traveller • gb
9
An almost silent oasis in E London, 2 minutes from DLR
Pros:

Incredibly quiet oasis in the bustle of East London, 2 minutes from Limehouse DLR. Welcoming staff, small, spotless, simply furnished room with good shower, generous towels. Good wifi (no TV, if this bothers you). Beautiful chapel and gardens. Good, varied breakfast. Very appealing cafe in the adjacent garden, open till about 5. This is a charitable institution which does a lot of good work in the area - practical Christianity at its best. As an agnostic I felt completely comfortable in these surroundings where they also run retreats and worship.

Cons:

As a solo traveller, I'm not sure I would have felt completely safe in the area after dark, but sure the staff could advise. I have to agree with other reviewers about the coffee, but expect the Yurt Cafe, right next door, might be better, though I didn't have time to check!

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee