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Counting House

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed | 15 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
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The Counting House sits in central London offering an upscale city base with both a coffee shop/cafe and bar. Guests enjoy a good breakfast, complimentary WiFi, and proximity to landmarks like the Tower of London. The staff proves consistently helpful with visitor needs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed | 15 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2019
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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15 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Premium Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2019
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed | 15 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2019
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed | 15 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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15 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2019
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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50 Cornhill, London, England, EC3V 3PD

What's nearby

  • Tower of London - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Shard - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • London Eye - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • The British Museum - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Big Ben - 8 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Bank Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • London Cannon Street Station - 7 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crosse Keys (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Aux Merveilleux de Fred - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The New Moon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Counting House

Upscale hotel remodeled in 2019 and located near Bank of England Museum
Located close to Tower of London and The Shard, Counting House provides a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and conference space. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Express check-out, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • 3 meeting rooms, a front-desk safe, and a water dispenser
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 150 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Built in 1890
  • Renovated entire property - February 2019
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch smart TV
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Counting House Hotel London
Counting House London
Counting House Hotel
Counting House London
Counting House Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is Counting House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Counting House?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Counting House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Counting House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Counting House located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Bank of England Museum, Tower of London, and The Shard. London Eye and The British Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km). Bank Underground Station is only a 3-minute walk and Monument Underground Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Counting House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 479 out of 653 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 653 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 653 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 653 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 653 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, food and accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! very friendly staff, exceptional service at the pub.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional! Nice large room, large bathroom, comfortable bed. Amazing breakfast and friendly staff. So much nicer than a regular hotel! We loved our stay there. Easy to get to all the sites.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really delightful place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely small hotel in central London
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very nice and helpful. Breakfast was very good. The hotel itself has a very small elevator that doesn’t stop at every floor. And tons of stairs. Very small rooms. In the financial area so very busy during work hours and not as many food options.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Antony

Liked: Amenities
Great stay, staff great, room good, shower leaked out onto bathroom floor
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I only stayed one night but loved the old world charm and delicious breakfast that was served in the pub. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view with robes and nice coffee station. Way more roomy than expected. High end toiletries and bedding and very comfortable beds. Super close to tourist destinations and/or public transport. Staff very accommodating for my spouses severe allergy. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. No complaints. The only issue for me was the coffee at breakfast… not good and the coffee made from the machine at breakfast was extra.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. The room was amazing. The location perfect. And everyone made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tetsuya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay for business in the City
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Booked at the last minute very reasonable price considering it’s good location, lovely room tastefully decorated and with all the required amenities also a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anneliese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was only a brief one night stay but we were very impressed with the room (florin), the size and decor in particular. The bathroom was also a very good size with both a bath and separate shower. In our opinion, the room put other hotels to shame. The included breakfast served in the attached pub was also very enjoyable (particularly the black pudding, sausages and the creamy scrambled egg). Staff were very friendly. Location was good for us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great air conditioning
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was pleasantly surprised at this boutique hotel! The rooms were spacious, clean and the air conditioning worked well ;which is a rarity in European hotels! Breakfast was included and it was delicious. The location is central and close to 2 main underground
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful building to stay in and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient walk to office in city. Property clean and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, rooms was spacious with lovely decor. A few extras in the room. Definitely stay again x
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location Lots of stairs
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice bed (full although they call it a king size) quality robes, nespresso machine, great books, breakfast in a grand pub located beneath, fantastic neighborhood and minutes to a metro station (Bank).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room at the hotel was fantastic. We loved the decor and how spacious the room was. All the staff we met were very friendly and welcoming. We had dinner in the pub downstairs which was really nice and the breakfast had a great selection to choose from. We will definitely stay here again when visiting London.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couples stay in London at the Counting House!

My wife and I plus friends had an absolutely great stay at the counting house! Very quiet part of town! Lauren was wonderful for advice and very accommodating to help us get checked in and allowed us to store luggage. She was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for being close to our tours in the City - fun atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a typical hotel in a great way with very comfortable rooms with character. Bed was very comfortable and room was exceptionally clean. The breakfast was delicious with lots of choices to suit varied diets. Really nice staff. Location was excellent. Easy access to a few tube stations. Nice safe neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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