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The Ship Rooms

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Big Ben

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Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels
Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels
Standard Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels
Close to Big Ben and London Eye, The Ship Rooms provides a bar, a restaurant, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
171 Kennington Rd, London, England, SE11 6SF

What's nearby

  • London Eye - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Big Ben - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Lambeth North Underground Station - 9 min walk
  • Elephant & Castle Station - 13 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Red Lion - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Corner Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Pineapple - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Ship - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Toulouse Lautrec - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Ship Rooms

Hotel near Big Ben
Close to Westminster Bridge and Houses of Parliament, The Ship Rooms provides a bar, a restaurant, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Ship Rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Heating and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive lockbox information
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Ship Rooms Hotel
The Ship Rooms London
The Ship Rooms Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ship Rooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Ship Rooms?

The Ship Rooms doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Ship Rooms?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ship Rooms?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ship Rooms located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Thames River, Big Ben, and London Eye. Westminster Bridge and Westminster Abbey are also within 1 mi (2 km). Lambeth North Underground Station is 9 minutes by foot and Kennington Underground Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Ship Rooms Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 87 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean, bed comfy, great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

A good option for staying in London. Close to transit and with good food served in the pub. Simple accomodations with everything you need for a short stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay. Really nice staff and a great location. Good value, and I would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Super easy and on a good bus route to South Bank. Staff really helpful and room was lovely. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Baljit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay at this slightly off centre but still accessible to the areas of the city that we wanted to explore.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff and room was excellent for the price. Fantastic pub and close to London.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cracking location , nice and clean , staff are very friendly, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Götz

Great value for the money in a very short walking distance to Big Ben. Staff was very helpful and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute spacious rooms and staff was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Great pizza !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

A lovely place to stay. Room was clean, smart and comfortable. Oat milk available for tea in the room! Amazing’ I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super, quirky room, like upcycled Victoriana. Comfy bed with big pillows. Clean and spacious. Very good value. For this price you could stay in a grotty hotel rather than a pleasant room full of character. Walking distance to an event I had in Westminster. I’d stay again without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing stay, the room was super clean and the bed was extremely comfortable! The people running the hotel were super kind and helped bring my bags as well! would absolutely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky hotel with large rooms comfortable beds and great staff in a leafy neighborhood. Nice pub downstairs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Vey reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky rooms, plenty of space, comfortable bed- very quiet Coffee pods and a sweetie jar were a nice touch
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay. Rooms are really nice.Not many friills - apart from the coffee maker and milk frother - but perfectly suited for a short stay..bus stop opposite and a ten minute ride to Trafalgar Square means you can be right in the centre of London in no time, and the South Bank. Would thoroughly recommend. No breakfast option but just next to it is Kennington Coffee shop which is charming and perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alastair

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

Great staff and friendly welcome. Good value

Nice pub with rooms, very friendly and attentive staff. Food was good, not far from Waterloo. Good value. It did get warm even with the Aircon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value for money . My room was 1st rate. Very nice staff on hand to greet me. Definitely staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

The room smelled of smoke. I had to ask for a working fan as the one in the room was broke.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Avia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is nice for a few nights. It’s clean. No hot water, so I didn’t get a shower. In an ok location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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