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The Sanctuary House Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 7-minute walk to Big Ben

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Front of property
Reception
Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lunch and dinner served, local cuisine
Lunch and dinner served, local cuisine
The Sanctuary House Hotel, in central London near Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, offers a bar, restaurant, free in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and dry cleaning. Guests love the breakfast and attentive staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Basic Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
33 Tothill Street, London, England, SW1H 9LA

What's nearby

  • Big Ben - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • London Eye - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • St. James's Park Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • London Victoria Station - 12 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café at Storey’s Gate - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Old Star - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Two Chairmen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Feathers - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Sanctuary House Hotel

Hotel near Westminster Abbey
A short walk from Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, The Sanctuary House Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Express check-out, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Sanctuary House Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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 restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Sanctuary

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 60.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 11 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: GBP 60.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35 per night

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

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Sanctuary House Hotel London
Sanctuary House London
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The Sanctuary House Hotel London, England
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Sanctuary House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Sanctuary House Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Sanctuary House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Sanctuary House Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 60.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Sanctuary House Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of St. James Park and Westminster Abbey. Big Ben and Houses of Parliament are also within 10 minutes. St. James's Park Underground Station is only a 3-minute walk and Westminster Underground Station is 9 minutes.

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The Sanctuary House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 714 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1012 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love to stay here! Fab rooms, service and breakfast! So close to Westminster too!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay! Great hotel close to many sights and a tube station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything. Pub was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SARA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to touristic locations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds and breakfast was really good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was the best! The room was really spacious and nice. The staff was also really helpful and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very helpful. Great location close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this last minute after my original arrangements fell through. That turned out to be a blessing in disguise! Property was perfectly situated close to the tube and attractions without feeling “touristy” would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Everything was within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

BEATRIZ E VASQUEZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the location is perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hattie

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

Great stay

The room was lovely, clean, with lots of coffees, teas and biscuits for my stay! Cold water and milk really added to the experience too. Everything I could have asked for!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Room comfort

Great location

Older hotel. Perfectly comfortable and well-stocked. Worn furniture. The desk clerk was scary. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

Loved the location!

The hotel is in a great location… near the subway, and close to many tourist destinations.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, clean, quiet & conveniently located to several key sites.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient and staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great, with an amazing location and Karen from reception was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is perfect in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luisiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice,quiet hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky hotel in a lovely area close Westminster
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great location

Great location within walking distance to all tourist sites. Clean hotel, small rooms, friendly staff. You eat at the pub for breakfast which was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was perfect. The room was as described and comfortable, I would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aarni

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

A perfect location for both business and leisure

Attended a two-day conference within a few minutes walking distance. A perfect location for that, and if we would have been vacationers, also for that. A minute’s walk to a tube station. The room on the third floor was comfortable and quiet. The only thing I missed was furniture for the luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Wonderful stay!

Wonderful stay - thoroughly recommend this hotel! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

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