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The Portico Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Thames River

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Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
The Portico Hotel is minutes from Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and dry cleaning services. The 24-hour front desk offers concierge assistance and luggage storage. Business travelers benefit from dedicated meeting facilities.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Washer/dryer
Clothes dryer
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Washer/dryer
Clothes dryer
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Washer/dryer
Clothes dryer
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Washer/dryer
Clothes dryer
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Washer/dryer
Clothes dryer
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Washer/dryer
Clothes dryer
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, The Portico Hotel is near a metro station. The British Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kensington High Street and Oxford Street. London Eye and Natural History Museum are not to be missed.
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Saint George S Drive, 30-32 5 2, London, ENG, SW1V4BN

What's nearby

  • Victoria Station Travel Information Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hyde Park - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Big Ben - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • London (ZEP-Victoria Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Victoria Underground Station - 9 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St George's Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Prince Of Wales - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Marquis of Westminster - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cyprus Mangal - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Portico Hotel

Hotel near Thames River
Near Sloane Square and Buckingham Palace, The Portico Hotel provides an airport shuttle, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an elevator
  • A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • Concierge services, a porter/bellhop, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at The Portico Hotel offer amenities such as free WiFi and safes, as well as sound-insulated walls and room service.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 30 per day)
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (GBP 30 per night)

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property's breakfast is served at a nearby Airways Hotel which is located across the street.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 30 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 30 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hanover Hotel
Hanover Hotel Victoria
Hanover Victoria
Hanover Victoria Hotel
Victoria Hanover
Victoria Hanover Hotel
Hanover Hotel London
Hanover Hotel Victoria London, England
Hanover Hotel Victoria
The Portico Hotel Hotel
The Portico Hotel London
The Portico Hotel Hotel London
The Portico Hotel FKA Hanover Hotel Victoria

Frequently asked questions

Is The Portico Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Portico Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 30 per night.

What time is check-in at The Portico Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Portico Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does The Portico Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Portico Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Apollo Victoria Theatre and Thames River. Buckingham Palace and Victoria Station Travel Information Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Victoria Underground Station is 9 minutes by foot and Pimlico Underground Station is 12 minutes.

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The Portico Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 984 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 984 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 353 out of 984 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 155 out of 984 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 90 out of 984 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very clean hotel,I recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MANOJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service nice property good breakfast

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, with close by dining and conveneint accessibility to Central London sightseeing spots.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

MyHanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So happy Best location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

Very nice hotel

Stayed with my friend. In a convenient area to get around hotel was very modern rooms vey clean and breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasmit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
everything was exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Solo trip, single room

Fab overnight stay before going to airport.. excellent location for Victoria literary minutes to walk so close to all main attractions if you enjoy walking..only down fall is the lifting of my luggage up 4 floors... but this does not affect my lovely stay.. thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly situated. Ideal location that met all of my requirements. The staff, particularly the concierge at reception was most helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend & will certainly return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice neighbourhood and good price to accomodate 3 people. Modern bathrooms and beds were comfortable. Staff was very helpful. :)
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Fireworks delight

Very courteous staff who couldn’t do enough, the biggest tip, new yr eve, book a suite on top floor, we opened the curtains to a fantastic surprise, a perfect view of the London eye, Big Ben and the fireworks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Convenient to local transport. Well decorated

The decor was very cute. The hotel is very close to Victoria Station, providing many transportation options, even to the airport. The staff was very friendly. The room was a bit small, but that was expected coming from America. The only comment is that they needed to dust behind the TV; otherwise, the room was well-kept and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely decor and very clean. I booked a single room which was small but had everything you needed for a short stay. The bed was really comfortable and the bathroom was modern and well fitted. The only downside was that it was on the 4th floor with no lift which could be challenging if you had heavy luggage
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Benny Tollestrup

Rigtig godt ophold og rengøring.

Rigtigt godt ophold generelt. Morgenmaden var simpel og uden English breakfast. Rengøring dagligt og rigtig fint niveau på renheden på værelser og toilet. Eneste kritik punkt var, at brandalarmen vlev aktiveret 2 gange over vores 3 dages ophold uden at der blev givet anvisninger om at det var falsk alarm!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Angela

Basic hotel. Within walking distance to Victoria Station in a nice neighborhood. The property felt a bit run down. There were some issues with the lights flickering in our (basement) room. The beds we’re comfortable. Fine for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Connor

Liked: Amenities
Clean room, must have very thin walls though as could hear people talking all through the night. Easy check in experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was perfect for our last night stay in London. The room we stayed in was nicely updated and clean. The fact that we had a queen 2 single beds was unique a good for a family with 2 kids who didn't want to share a bed. Hotel held luggage before check-in. About a 10 minute walk from Victoria Station with trains, tube, and buses in a quiet neighborhood. Was perfect for our purposes.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fin beliggenhed, tæt på Undergrund. Et roligt område. Meget imødekommende personale. Vi havde booket inkl. morgenmad, hvilket var virkelig skuffende. Det bestod af en papirspose, man hentede i receptionen og skulle spise på værelset. Meget små værelser og badeværelser.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect location

The Portico hotel was lovely, nicely presented. Room was perfect for what we needed somewhere to sleep. Comfy with everything you need. Nice having tea and coffee facilities in room and although we didnt use it was nice to see a safe to use if you were staying for a longer time. Reception was very welcoming and polite when we arrived and also when we came back from an evening out. Hotel was nicely decorated and in a super location. Took ys only 15/20 mins to walk to Buckingham Palace and 2/3 mins walk to Victoria Station. Lots of restaurants and bars within a 5 min walk, nice atmophere in the evening times in the area. Would stay here again and would recomend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This room had all we wanted for our family of four in summer in London; 3 beds and aircon. Thankfully the family room is only one floor up. The hotel is a lot further away from Victoria Station than what I had expected. And 5-10min. walk to restaurants and pubs, but because of this the area is super quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

JUAN PEDRO

Disliked: Room comfort
Habitación en un sótano, ventana que daba a una pared y no se podía abrir… agobiante y clautrofobico.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, appeared recently refurbished. Clean, nice decor, plenty of towels etc. Very comfortable bed. Bathroom good. Big TV. All communal areas very attractive . Staff friendly, easy check in. Very good value for central London. Pay by phone or app parking bays nearby, free after 6.30pm . Short walk to Victoria station, theatres, Tate gallery etc. Thoroughly recommend The Portico. Will come again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
There was no lift. I should have checked this as I have mobility issues. Otherwise my room was pleasant and comfortable, the location of the hotel was convenient and it suited my purposes for the night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

GONZALO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Reza

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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