The Portico Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (7111 reviews)
30 St. Georges Drive, Victoria , London , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
Currency exchange
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Great location
Cons:
Very small rooms
Limited amenities
Noise from other guests

Categories

Cleanliness
8.05
Overall sentiment is positive, with mentions of clean rooms.
Service
8.55
Staff were friendly, accommodating, and attentive.
Location
8.55
The location was frequently described as excellent and convenient.
Room Quality
6.55
Many reviews noted rooms were too small and did not meet expectations.
Amenities
7.55
Standard amenities were available, but some functionality lacked.
Value for Money
7.05
Some guests felt the rooms were overpriced for what was offered.
Food and Beverage
8.05
Not directly mentioned; standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.05
Generally positive, despite some small room issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 10:20

Property Description

Convenient Location

This budget hotel is ideally situated just 900 metres from London Victoria Station and the Gatwick Express airport train service, making it a perfect choice for travelers looking for easy access to transportation options.

Charming Victorian House

Built in 1859, The Portico Hotel beautifully blends Victorian charm with modern comforts, offering guests a unique and cozy stay experience. The rooms are well-equipped with essential amenities such as TVs, telephones, hairdryers, and tea/coffee facilities.

Nearby Attractions

Located less than a mile from iconic landmarks like Buckingham Palace, the Tate Britain art gallery, and the Houses of Parliament, guests can explore the best of London's attractions within easy reach of the hotel.

Book your stay at The Portico Hotel now for a delightful blend of convenience, comfort, and affordability during your London visit.

Important information:

There is no elevator at this hotel. The hotel will assist with guests' luggage wherever possible.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 7111 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.05
Service: 8.55
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 6.55
Amenities: 7.55
Value for Money: 7.05
Food and Beverage: 8.05
Overall Experience: 8.05
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Karen solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Paige family_with_children us
10
Excellent place to stay. Staff is fabulous.
Pros:

The location is amazing. The decor is stylish and the staff is just wonderful. The air conditioning works great. There are a bunch of great restaurants around the corner in Pimlico and Victoria station is very close. The Wizard tea is at a hotel directly across the street.

Cons:

The pillows were very hard but the beds and linens were extremely comfortable.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Vivek couple be
10
Amazing stay, must visit
Pros:

Fantastic Location: Next to embassies so extremely quiet and safe
Staff: very friendly and very helpful.
Comfortable stay: Clean, and every amenities are arranged and managed to your liking.

Cons:

Elevator will help old people or help heavy luggage

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Alan solo_traveller au
8
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Stacey solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Marion solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

Super expensive for what you get
Not cleaning at all during the entire stay

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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cristina solo_traveller us
10
Me and my girl had the best time here! Will come back again
Pros:

Location, clean, staff, am breakfast was delicious and fresh, everything was amazing!

Cons:

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2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Bea couple ch
10
Pros:

Die ruhige Lage, und trotzdem kurze Distanz zu Restaurants und Shops. Zimmer sehr schönes, warmes Design.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Mirella solo_traveller it
9
Pros:

Soggiorno lampo a Londra

Cons:

Camera piccolissima!

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Rebecca Romeril couple gg
7
Would stay again, on the ground floor as there is no lift.
Pros:

The morning we left we were greeted by a very pleasant man who eagerly offered to open the doors and take our suitcases down the steps to the outside. He was extremely kind and it was clear it was his pleasure to be helpful.

Cons:

The room was located on the ground floor to which there was no lift. On our arrival we were pointed to the corridor leading to the stairs, we then had to navigate this with two large suitcases. This was extremely tricky as the stairs are narrow and steep. It would have been a nicer welcome if the staff had offered to help.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Murray couple gb
9
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Malcolm solo_traveller gb
7
Good value hotel near Victoria Station
Pros:

Clean, comfortable and about 10 minutes walk from Victoria Station

Cons:

No lift.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Greta solo_traveller lt
10
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Bonnie couple gb
8
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Lenka solo_traveller cz
7
Pros:

Umístění hotelu u centra, blízké parkování v podzemních garážích. Dostačující snídaně.

Cons:

Pokoj v podzemních prostorech, bez okna. Recepční nemluvil dobře anglicky, horší domluva.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Markku couple fi
10
Real good place to stay
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Sayeem solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Ibo solo_traveller fr
10
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Yannick solo_traveller ch
10
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Caroline solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Location was perfect for our stay, within walking distance of so many attractions and visiting friends. Although room was compact the Air conditioning in the room helped in the heat wave, with a view of Big Ben, London Eye and more.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee