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The Sumner

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with a bar, a short walk to Marble Arch

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Front of property
Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge
Hallway
The Sumner is steps from Marble Arch and Oxford Street shopping. Guests love the warm welcome, library access, and lobby fireplace. The hotel offers free in-room WiFi and English breakfast options. Staff consistently earn praise for their helpful service.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Tomorrow

Sep 13 - Sep 14
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Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, The Sumner is near a metro station. The British Museum and Royal Albert Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include London Eye and Natural History Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Lord's Cricket Ground or Stamford Bridge Stadium.
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54 Upper Berkeley Street, Marble Arch, London, England, W1H 7QR

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Marble Arch - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Oxford Street - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Marble Arch Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Marylebone Station - 12 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ranoush - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Al Balad - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sidi Maarouf - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Sumner

Upscale bed & breakfast near Marble Arch
Located close to Hyde Park and Oxford Street, The Sumner provides a library, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Limo/town car service, English breakfast (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • Free newspapers, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Sumner include perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Street parking available
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator (68 inch wide door)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 5 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 60.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 60.0 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 major credit 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
This property requires full payment at check-in for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Sumner B&B London
Sumner London
Sumner Hotel London
The Sumner Hotel London, England
Sumner B&B
The Sumner Hotel London
The Sumner London
The Sumner Bed & breakfast
The Sumner Bed & breakfast London

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sumner pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Sumner?

The Sumner doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Sumner?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Sumner?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Sumner located?

Located in London City Centre, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Marble Arch, Hyde Park, and Baker Street. Oxford Street and Bond Street are also within 15 minutes. Marble Arch Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station is 10 minutes.

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The Sumner Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 340 out of 779 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 779 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 779 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 779 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 779 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so helpful, and the location worked out very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay and very accommodating with an early check in without charge.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrienne

The staff were lovely, it was just our room that smelt of damp. The shower in particular smelt like a drain. The area however is fab and I think this boutique hotel has a lot of potential!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean, and the staff were fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was well with this little cute boutique hotel. Lovely location. However the one item that would have given it a 5 star is the condition of the mattress. Really uncomfortable mattress with loads of lumps and bumps. Could stand an upgrade in that department.After all, the #1 reason to stay at a hotel is sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shaima

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Why checkout at 11am!! Too early in London
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely, hotel very clean, rooms a bit dated. Have a very personal and friendly feel overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A pleasant hotel located close to the metro, right on the edge of a culturally diverse neighborhood. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The furniture in the rooms is quite old, but the atmosphere overall was warm and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice, Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay in London. This boutique hotel is in a great location. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recycling options would be nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would suggest that they check the water temperature and alarms as part of the room preparation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pleasant stay but needs a bit of attention.

Nice hotel close to the centre, near Oxford Street. Friendly staff, room could have been doing with a bit of attention, broken and loose floor tiles in the bathroom, residents next door arguing in the early hours of the morning, although that wasn't the Hotels fault. Pleasant stay but needs a bit of attention.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and great location for the price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location (near the Marble Arch tube and bus station) and walkable to the Oxford street shopping, Maryleborne and much more. Some of the fixtures and furniture could do with some updating or repair. Decent value and comparable to other hotels in the neighborhood. Lots of cafe, coffee, and bakery options that offer better choice and value than the in-house breakfast. AC was appreciated. Towels were changed everyday, though we did not request this. WiFi and streaming services on the TV were a bit hit or miss. Was asked at check-in, if I was willing to cancel the Expedia booking and pay the hotel directly - the representative behind the counter only stopped pushing this after I showed her in the app that the cancellation window had already passed, etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Great location; very good breakfast; helpful staff; larger than typical/expected room - given the central location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, close to the Underground/Tube.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised at how cute this little boutique hotel was. I would definitely stay here again. Spacious room, Very comfortable, private bathroom, clean and quiet as long as the windows were closed. We opened them for a bit to get some fresh cooler air as we could not adjust the air conditioning and with them open there is quite a lot of street noise. Also seems like a safe neighborhood, but my husband did have his phone ripped from his hands just a block away so be vigilant.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay and close to the pub
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Location is very convenient. I'd visited the Sumner in the past before the pandemic. The room I was given was adequate, with a decent shower, small fridge and acceptable bed. The room furniture, however, was not in keeping with what I'd previously known; the desk chair in particular was soiled and over-used, the clothes bureau did not close, and the chaise had a tattered blanket draped over it. If you don't need to spend much time in the room, all that could be overlooked, but it was a different feel than I'd previously experienced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and extremely friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

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

Convenient stopover hotel.

Nice place at a good price for central London. Comfortable bed, within a rather dated room - but nothing to adversely affect the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel & Ideal location, staff very friendly

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sumner Place

Excellent location. Breakfast staff very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

wmc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Small hotel

Hotel was well located. Well maintained and staff friendly Room was clean. Breakfast included. It was ok but served in basement so room was very warm
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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