The Royal Foundation of St Katharine

Hotels
9.2 (2908 reviews)
2 Butcher Row , London , gb
+44 300 111 1147

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 2908 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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Hugh • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Light and airy breakfast room; good bagels; and fruit

Cons:

No cooked breakfast

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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stefania • extended_group • it
8
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Ali • couple • gb
4
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • family_with_children • at
10
Würden wieder kommen. Sehr ruhige Unterkunft mit schönen angelegten Garten im Innenhof.
Pros:

Gute Lage mit kurzer Distanz zu DLR Limehouse. Das Frühstück war immer gut bestückt.

Cons:

Unser Doppelzimmer war etwas klein, Kasten war auch keiner vorhanden, nur eine offene Kleiderstange mit einer Ablage. Unsere Kinder hatten ein Upgrade bekommen. Großes Zimmer, Einbaukasten, Großes Badezimmer mit Doppelwaschbecken.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Josiette • solo_traveller • de
7
Pros:

Die Anlage ist ein kleines Refugium mit schönen Gemeinschaftsbereichen und nettem Personal. Das dazugehörige Jurtencafé ist ein schöner Safeplace.

Cons:

Unser Gartenzimmer war recht eng, ohne Schrank nur mit Kleiderstange. Auf den Bildern wirkt alles erheblich großzügiger.
Einerseits war die gute Anbindung an die U-Bahn von Vorteil andererseits war es ziemlich laut: Bahn, Autos, Sirenen von Polizei und Feuerwehr und Flugzeuge machten viel Krach.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Igor • solo_traveller • hr
9
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Jens • couple • de
9
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Casey • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

It was clean, the staff were all friendly and it was peaceful and had a very calming vibe.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Frederiek • couple • nl
9
Altijd mooi en rustig hotel
Pros:

Mooi, ruim, groen

Cons:

Niets

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Gerard • family_with_children • nl
9
Geweldige locatie met rust
Pros:

Locatie is geweldig, verder inderdaad een oase van rust

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Oliver • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Davy • family_with_children • be
8
Rustgevende en aangename plek weg van de drukte van het centrum en toch alles binnen handbereik.
Pros:

Het personeel was zeer behulpzaam. Er is airco voorzien in het apartement. De locatie voelt heel rustgevend en verwelkomend aan. Met DLR ben je zo in centrum Londen en je kan er ook voor opteren om de andere kant op te gaan - Greenwich is absoluut de moeite! Met wat kennis van de Underground geraak je in een wip op iedere interessante bestemming in Londen. De locatie is overigens zeer makkelijk te bereiken met de wagen.

Cons:

De informatie over parkeermogelijkheden was ontoereikend - makkelijkst en goedkoopst is om op voorhand een plekje te boeken via 'YourParkingSpace', beveiligde parkeermogelijkheden op terrein van de locatie. Bij inchecken werd niet vermeld dat de DRL dat weekend niet reed. We zijn een keer zelf op zoek moeten gaan naar handdoeken omdat deze niet vervangen waren.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Karleen • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Comfort and peaceful

Cons:

Breakfast wasn't great at all. Mc Donald's would have been better

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • nz
9
Comfortable and helpful staff.
Pros:

Breakfast and staff.
Air conditioning in our room.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Haitham • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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MONICA • solo_traveller • it
10
Un'oasi di pace a pochi passi dalla metro
Pros:

Il giardino interno con gli 🐿️. La tranquillità, la vicinanza alla metro e il bar dove poter mangiare e bere a prezzi ragionevoli.

Cons:

Niente

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Ingo • couple • at
10
Sehr tolle Ruheoase mitten in London
Pros:

Sehr freundliches Personal

Cons:

Parkplatz ist sehr teuer (ist ein öffentlicher, umzäunter und sicherer Parkplatz, aber mit hohen Gebühren)

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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ANDRII • family_with_children • ua
9
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Rgopel • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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jan • couple • be
8
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee