The Ship Rooms

Hotels
8.2 (1371 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.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1371 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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Lauryn • couple • gb
9
Nice rooms with friendly staff
Pros:

Close to Lambeth North station, comfortable bed, friendly staff

Cons:

Water pressure not great, tap kept going on and off and toilet didn’t always flush properly

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Signe • solo_traveller • dk
9
God Atmosfære
Pros:

Behagelig stemning, god placering og valuta for pengene

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Gethin Rowlands • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Conor • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Jeanne • couple • us
8
Perfect for my first visit to London.
Pros:

Clean, comfortable, centrally located .
Great bed linens

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • sk
8
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Maria Eduarda • couple • br
10
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Dafi • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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joel • couple • gb
9
Welcoming, comfortable, clean in a great location at a very affordable price
Pros:

Great location , friendly staff, comfortable rooms great night’s sleep. Good food and welcoming friendly pub with no noise or issues to guests

Cons:

It’s easy to say, there was nothing at all I did not like

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Svenja • couple • de
9
Toller Aufenthalt!
Pros:

Top Lage, direkt an einer Bushaltestelle & ganz liebes Personal!

Cons:

Ausstattung ist schon ein bisschen in die Jahre gekommen.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Frauke • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

The ship rooms ist eine kleine süße Unterkunft, die alles hat was man braucht. Unser Zimmer war geräumig und gut eingerichtet. Leider wie häufig im England mit Teppich. Es ist alles praktisch eingerichtet und sauber aber nicht neu. Das Fenster hat einen Sprung und die Klobrille wackelt, aber das sind wirklich Kleinigkeiten. Es gibt eine tolle Bar unten im Haus. Es kann bis 23:00 etwas lauter werden aber danach ist es sehr ruhig. Die Betten sind super bequem. Und das Personal extrem freundlich.

Cons:

Die Lage ist etwas abseits man muss mindestens 15 Minuten zur nächsten Metro laufen.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Valentina • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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sandrine • couple • fr
4
chambre sinistre
Pros:

la literie

Cons:

l odeur et pas de fenêtre, juste un velux qui vous réveille le matin

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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audrey • couple • fr
10
Excellent hôtel à Londres !
Pros:

Cet hôtel est merveilleux !!
Tout y est ! Très British, personnel excellent 👌 emplacement à 10 mins de la station de métro et 15 mins à pied de l’abbaye.
Vraiment topissime !!! Merci

Cons:

Rien

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Tobias • solo_traveller • de
5
Man könnte aus diesen gemütlichen Zimmern mehr rausholen, wenn man sie besser pflegen würde.
Pros:

Sehr nettes Personal, sie waren trotz aller Unannehmlichkeiten sehr bemüht.

Cons:

Uns ist - als wir heimgekommen sind um 2 Uhr nachts - die Türklinke einfach abgerissen. Das ist auf die schlechte Pflege der Zimmer (die sauber waren) zurückzuführen.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Paula • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

A really unique space above a pub. The staff was great. Room lighting was not good. 2 out of 3 small lamps weren't working. Long walk to a place to eat. If you could move it to an area central to dining and shopping and brighten up the rooms it would be great.

Cons:

Walking distance to anything. It was at night and our long walk was very dark until we got to any business. Kitchen was closed when we arrived and we were looking forward to eating and having a drink.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Mia • solo_traveller • at
7
Pros:

Personal, sympathische Atmosphäre, der pub, Aussicht

Cons:

Generelle Sauberkeit gut nur der Teppichboden war etwas dreckig, die Dusche ist fast rausgefallen und hat nicht wirklich funktioniert

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Nattijaa • couple • de
9
Super Preis-Leistung für London und super Pub
Pros:

Süßes Zimmer, das einfach eingerichtet war, uns hat es aber an nichts gefehlt. Es war alles sauber und wir fanden es schön, dass man gut durchlüften kann und es trotz der dunkleren Einrichtung hell im Zimmer ist. Das Pub unten hat uns auch super gefallen. Die Pizza war sehr lecker. Die Lage war top.

Cons:

Wenig Wasserdruck in der Dusche und das Wasser ist auch recht langsam abgelaufen. Die Duschwand ging nicht ganz zu. War aber alles halb so wild.

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Leonie • couple • au
7
Enjoyed staying there and being in Lambeth
Pros:

Proximity to central London, like to stay above asn English pub

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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NOEMI • solo_traveller • es
6
Buenas relación calidad-precio
Pros:

Lo que más me gustó fue la cercanía a las zonas más visitables.A casi una hora andando a la torre de Londres y media hora al Big Ben.

Cons:

El colchón era bastante irregular y el ruido del pub algún día molestó.

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee