The Mad Hatter Hotel

Hotels
9 (3329 reviews)
3-7 Stamford St. , London , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Inconsistent breakfast service
High price during NYE

Categories

Cleanliness
8.83
Cleaners did a good job, very clean rooms, but some decor could use improvement.
Service
9.3
Most staff were friendly and helpful, although some breakfast staff were less attentive.
Location
9.34
Location was great for the NYE fireworks and close to major sights.
Room Quality
8.79
Comfortable and cozy rooms, though decor could be more unique.
Amenities
8.82
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.28
Pricing was high for NYE, but general experience was satisfactory.
Food and Beverage
9.33
Breakfast variety was good, but service and timing of orders need improvement.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall a nice stay with positive experiences despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 21:49

Property Description

Historic Building with Modern Comforts
Experience a stay at The Mad Hatter Hotel, a charming 19th-century building turned into a cozy retreat in the heart of Southwark. Once a hat factory, this historic gem now offers comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi and essential amenities.

Authentic Dining Experience
Indulge in delicious home-cooked pub dishes at the friendly bar and restaurant on-site. From English classics to specialty pies, savor a range of authentic meals in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Prime Location for Sightseeing
Located just steps away from the River Thames and the Tate Modern art gallery, and a short walk from London Waterloo Station, our hotel provides easy access to London's top attractions. Don't miss the chance to explore Covent Garden and the London Eye, both within a mile from our doorstep.

Ready to immerse yourself in the charm of The Mad Hatter Hotel? Book your stay now for an unforgettable London experience.

Important information:

For group bookings of 5 rooms or more, the cancellation policy is 2 weeks prior to the arrival date. Bookings canceled outside the cancellation period will be charged in full.

Nonrefundable bookings are room only and breakfast is chargeable all the time.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 3329 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.83
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 8.79
Amenities: 8.82
Value for Money: 8.28
Food and Beverage: 9.33
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Jennifer couple au
8
Fun three day stay in the ‘best’ area in London!
Pros:

Excellent location for taking walks around London!
The Mad Hatter theme runs throughout the hotel and pub, making it an interesting and characterful stay.
The people were all nice and helpful and liked a chat.
The room was large and had everything we needed (except air-con).

Cons:

It was extremely hot while we were there as London had heatwaves so we really wished there was air-conditioning in the hotel. The staff did give us extra fans and water bottles which really helped.
The lift wasn’t working properly and we had to be rescued by hotel staff, so we mostly used the stairs.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Brown couple gb
10
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Nataliya family_with_children us
8
Perfect location; great breakfast; very friendly staff.
Pros:

Location was perfect for our needs. Hotel was clean and well maintained (our bathroom door was squeaking like crazy at the beginning, so I used a butter (from our breakfast) to fix the issue. :) The staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great: a lot of choices and very tasty. My favorite choice was a sandwich with smoked salmon, avocado and pouched egg. I also really like provided water, coffee and milk along with a kettle and coffee machine.

Cons:

Nothing big to complaint. Beds were very comfortable but very tiny. And, I wish to have AC in a room: we were literally melting when temperature outdoor hit +35*C.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Joanne solo_traveller us
10
Fabulous
Pros:

The staff were amazing, so nice and helpful. The food was amazing, the room was very nice

Cons:

No air conditioning in the room was tough although we did get a fan. Some lights didn't work.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Jorge couple us
9
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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annemL655JZ Couples Ireland
10
Lovely short break in London
Pros:

This hotel is like home away from home with a load of extras thrown in plus really nice staff to wait on you. It has an authentic olde world theme with a Mad Hatter and Alice in Wonderland vibe. Everywhere you look there is something different. The pub/restaurant is a relaxing English pub serving good food and drinks with a lovely relaxing atmosphere. The rooms are quaint but a good size and with all mod cons included. It was very clean throughout and bed was so comfortable. There is a fridge in the room with water and milk, also tea and coffee facilities. You can sit outside and watch the world go by or you can take a short walk to the Southbank where all the world congregate in a sea of colour, music and fun. If you walk left to Waterloo station, you can go anyplace in London. The hop on hop off buses also operate from outside the station.

2026-08-13 via Tripadvisor
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Mulroy solo_traveller ie
10
Pros:

The staff make this hotel. From once you step through the door, they are welcoming, helpful and happy to see you. All young people enjoying their work and making sure that you have a wonderful time.

Cons:

That my stay was so short, only three days, I regret not having a week but had to return to work.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller gb
1
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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glynj654 Business
10
A wonderful welcome awaits you at The Mad Hatter
Pros:

I am a tour guide and was looking after a large multi generational group on their first visit to London. I booked lunch at The Mad Hatter Hotel on what turned out to be a hot sunny day-the bar was air-conditioned. We arrived en masse, (including one member of the group who travelled with a mobility scooter). Everyone behind the bar was welcoming, attentive and patient and we had a lovely lunch, experimenting with local beers and spirits before heading off to our next destination. I have just received a review from the group and there is reference to The Mad Hatter being one of the highlights of their day in London. I’d picked the Mad Hatter from a choice of hundreds but was conscious of the mobility challenges. I was not disappointed and passage around the bar and its facilities were seamless, (unlike our choice the following day). Thank you to everyone at The Mad Hatter who contributed to our perfect day in London.

2026-08-12 via Tripadvisor
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Debra family_with_children ca
7
Great location to get around the city
Pros:

The staff were great

Cons:

The toilets

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Ivana family_with_children ch
10
Consigliato!
Pros:

Hotel molto intimo e accogliente con camere spaziose, pulite e confortevoli. La posizione dell'hotel è davvero comoda, si possono raggiungere facilmente a piedi la stazione del treno, i ristorantini del borough market e la queen's walk. Lo staff dell'hotel è meraviglioso, si sono dimostrati sempre molto disponibili, professionali ma anche simpatici e alla mano, questo ha reso il nostro soggiorno ancora più piacevole.
Colazione abbondante, disponibile sia a buffet che alla carta.
Sicuramente ci tornerei per un altro soggiorno a Londra

Cons:

A causa delle temperature esterne particolarmente elevate, la camera risultava un po' calda. Era presente un ventilatore che ha comunque offerto solo un lieve sollievo.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Lacey couple ca
8
Great traditional old London feel!
Pros:

Great location, walking distance to many restaurants and attractions. Staff is friendly and accommodating.

Cons:

Needs some updates, windows for better airflow as no air conditioning. Washroom facilities need improvements.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Shailendra solo_traveller fr
8
Pros:

Personnel adorable
Salle de bains bien équipée et chambre également
Très bon pub et très agréable

Cons:

Chambre un peu vieillotte mais cela fait parti du charme....

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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di biagio solo_traveller it
6
Pros:

Accoglienza e gentilezza

Cons:

Non è poasibile nom ci sia aria condizionata.
In una settimana praticamente non ho mai dormito.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Robyne couple au
10
Definitely would stay again. Loved the location
Pros:

Location & the staff
Breakfast & meal well priced for London & delicious
Very comfortable bed

Cons:

No air conditioning for hot weather but effective fan was provided

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Yanis couple fr
9
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple us
10
Great location, walking distance to most tourist attractions with underground tube very close to hotel
Pros:

The location was great. Close to the underground tube and walking distance to many points of interest. Delicious breakfast included. Quite warm in the rooms because no air-conditioning but we thought ahead and brought small tableside fans to help cool the room in addition to a large fan they provided.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Lisa family_with_children nz
9
Excellent location and excellent breakfast. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful.
Pros:

Excellent location and excellent breakfast. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Shower had great pressure.

Cons:

There was no air conditioning but they did provide sheets rather than duvets on request and had a fan in the room.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Ana couple us
8
We loved it!
Pros:

Awesome staff. Great atmosphere.

Cons:

The room was a bit stuffy. The windows couldn’t be fully opened.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Zoe solo_traveller gb
7
Last minute stay in a great location
Pros:

We loved the location. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Breakfast was really nice and there was a nice choice of different options.

Cons:

The room was a little dated and overlooked a rubble/building site. There was also no air con and so the room was uncomfortably hot. We was supplied with a fan that helped a little. But this did spoil our stay a bit.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee