The Fox & Hounds

Hotels
8.6 (235 reviews)
150 Kirkdale The Fox & Hounds , Forest Hill , gb

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Garden
Bar
Non-smoking throughout
Street parking
Cashless payment available

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
High pricing for the area

Categories

Cleanliness
7.86
Several comments highlight unclean rooms and dirty hallways.
Service
9.33
Many reviews mention friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.87
Multiple mentions of the hotel's convenient and accessible location.
Room Quality
8.82
Mostly positive feedback on the room comfort, with some minor issues noted.
Amenities
8.35
Tea and coffee provided, but some amenities like breakfast were lacking.
Value for Money
8.31
Feedback suggests that the price may feel high, especially during holiday seasons.
Food and Beverage
8.36
Limited mentions, mostly about food served at the pub being Mexican.
Overall Experience
8.93
Overall satisfaction expressed in many reviews despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 13:02

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Discover a tranquil escape at The Fox & Hounds in Forest Hill. Indulge in modern comfort with city views and well-appointed rooms featuring flat-screen TVs and cozy bedding.

Gastronomic Delights
Savor delectable meals at our garden restaurant and unwind with a refreshing drink at the bar. Our culinary offerings are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Convenient Location
With easy access to Blackheath station, O2 Academy Brixton, and Greenwich Park, our non-smoking property is the perfect base for exploring the vibrant city of London. Book now for an unforgettable stay at The Fox & Hounds.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 235 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.86
Service: 9.33
Location: 8.87
Room Quality: 8.82
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 8.31
Food and Beverage: 8.36
Overall Experience: 8.93
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Connie solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Kellie solo_traveller ie
10
Perfect stay :)
Pros:

Spotless room with 2 fans provided. Very comfy bed. Loads of tea/coffee and toiletries in the room. Staff could not have been nicer, went out of their way to provide an Iron and Ironing board on request. Will definitely stay again :)

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Heidi solo_traveller gb
10
Lovely hotel, would stay again!
Pros:

Fantastically located, public parking at the back of the hotel, room was nicely decorated well presented very clean, staff are very welcoming. I stayed in the room but the pub is downstairs, which is noisy when you’re down there but when you’re in your room, you can’t really hear anything. The bed was very comfortable and lovely duvet and pillows.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Alison solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

The room looked brand new, had all the amenities you'd want and was very comfy

Cons:

Despite a couple of fans the room was very very hot. I appreciate it's an old building and heat rises to the top floors but it made for an uncomfortable night

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Ruth couple gb
9
Free off road parking which is always a plus and fabulous coffee shop No 58 a few doors up which was excellent.
Pros:

Big spacious room and bathroom with natural light and windows that open. Quite unusual these days. The bed was so comfortable slept really well and they had provided fans to keep the room cool. It was spotless.

Cons:

The only issue was the shower was running on very hot water and wouldn’t go on cold. Not great in a heatwave. Told the Manager and they were very apologetic and am sure it got fixed the next day

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Helen couple gb
6
Friendly welcome, comfortable bed but too many negatives for us to stay again.
Pros:

Comfortable bed & pillow. Lots of storage in the bedroom.

Cons:

Incredibly hot, windows only very opened slightly in room, not at all in stairwell.
TV signal very poor, couldn’t watch programmes.
No hooks or hanging in bathroom.
Shower ineffective, rainfall option barely worked, other attachment hand held option only.
Light sensor in bathroom meant disturbance to others in the night.
No breakfast option & nothing available nearby.
Bedrooms on second floor, very steep stairs & no alternative access.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Leanne Hartley solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely pub & staff
Pros:

Lady who checked me in behind the bar was lovely.
The rooms are really clean and comfortable - quite a bit of free parking across the road from 7pm until 830am so a big bonus for London!!

Cons:

No Air Con - unfortunately the two fans didn't help me at all I was still awake after 3am - it was lovely that they tried but UK summers are now getting crazy hot so I feel this is an investment that needs to made.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Anthony couple gb
8
Was wary when booking but previous reviews persuaded me to go ahead, glad I did and would so again
Pros:

Staff and Manager, very welcoming, polite and helpful. Room bigger compared to other locations and comfortable. Being a pub it was ideal for having a drink or two in the beer garden when returning late evening, at a very reasonable price too. Often not an option or at an extortionate price, when staying in some central London hotels etc.

Cons:

All as described when booking, so nothing to dislike. Only suggestion/improvement, would be if breakfast could be provided, I can appreciate why currently not an option, but thought worth mentioning.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Jazmin couple gb
10
Lovely place to stay after a gig at Crystal Palace Park!
Pros:

Room was spacious and clean. Comfy bed. Added touch with tea & coffee bits and toiletries included. Pub downstairs had a lovely vibe and we enjoyed the garden. Owner is lovely and nothing was too much trouble. Walking distance to Crystal Palace Park so perfect night stay for gigs

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Janson couple gb
9
Great friendly pub and very clean rooms
Pros:

Great location and friendly atmosphere, great to relax with a drink in the bar after a walk back from a Crystal Palace event.

Cons:

No air conditioning but 2 fans in the room made it comfortable

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Caroline solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Friendly staff comfortable room

Cons:

Room was hot, fans supplied, limited milk for the tea in the room although plenty of coffee etc supplied.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Deborah couple gb
8
Pros:

Location for Crystal Palace Park! Comfortable and clean with friendly staff.

Cons:

Shower was a little unpredictable.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
9
A lovely place in a lovely location we will return
Pros:

Very clean , large airy room , comfy bed , lovely staff, fabulous location for ever we needed

Cons:

The shower was difficult to work out and the water goes everywhere

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Emma couple gb
6
Was fine for a night stay
Pros:

Clean and modern room, wasn’t too loud being above a pub which I was worried about.

Cons:

The bathroom door didn’t fit the frame so wouldn’t shut properly.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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colin couple gb
9
Great stay
Pros:

The property was close to the venue we were going to and the room was what we expected. Thanks to Mike for looking after us.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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matthew couple gb
8
Pros:

Great staff,good proximity to Crystal Palace park

Cons:

Room very hot,,,no air

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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karen solo_traveller gb
4
Pros:

No air con or on site parking

Cons:

No air con

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Katrina couple gb
7
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Joanna solo_traveller gb
7
Spacious ensuite room in large SE london pub
Pros:

Spacious ensuite room with comfortable bed. Helpful & friendly staff. Bus stop outside.

Cons:

There is no parking at the location, but free parking is available further down the road. We stayed during the heatwave & the room only had a fan, so it was very hot.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Catrina solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Friendly staff, went out of their way to accommodate us. Spacious clean and modern room, comfy bed and within a 15 min walk to Crystal Palace Park

Cons:

No Air Conditioning- we stayed during a heatwave, I honestly don't expect rooms to have air con although it would have been nice

2026-06-28 via Nuitee