On the south bank of the Thames, Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection is at the start of Blackfriars Road, in Bankside. It is a 5-star design hotel with a gym, a terrace and a British restaurant. It is a good fit if you are interested in the Tate Modern area and want to walk across to the City.
Location and getting around
The address is 2 Blackfriars Road, postcode SE1. Waterloo station is about a 10-minute walk away. St Paul’s Cathedral, across Blackfriars Bridge, is about 15 minutes, and the London Eye about 20 along the river.
Covent Garden and Big Ben are about 25 minutes on foot. The Tower of London is about 35, so you may prefer public transport. According to the hotel, Somerset House is 1.1 km away.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with slippers, a bathrobe and a hairdryer.
- Restaurant serving contemporary British cooking, with vegetarian dishes.
- A la carte breakfast.
- Gym.
- Outdoor terrace.
- Event rooms and free wifi.
Who it suits
- You are going to see exhibitions at Tate Modern or performances at the National Theatre.
- You are organising an event or a company meeting in London.
- You prefer the south bank to the West End.
- You would like to walk beside the river each morning.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00. Check-out is early, until 11:00. For other areas of the city, see our guide to hotels in London.