On the south bank of the Thames, the Hotel Novotel London Bridge is a 4-star hotel with a rooftop gym and soundproofed rooms. It suits you if your trip revolves around Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and the Southwark markets.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at 53-61 Southwark Bridge Road. According to the hotel, Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe theatre are about a 5-minute walk away, and London Bridge station about 700 m.
Across the river, St Paul’s Cathedral is about 15 minutes on foot. Waterloo station and the Tower of London are around 20 minutes away, and Liverpool Street about 25. For the West End, the Tube is quickest.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are soundproofed and have individual climate control, a satellite LCD TV and a private bathroom.
- Rooftop gym.
- A very full breakfast: continental, buffet, English or Irish, American, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free.
Who it suits
- Visitors interested in contemporary art and Elizabethan theatre.
- Guests with a food intolerance or following a vegan diet: breakfast caters for both.
- Anyone who wants to stroll along the Thames to Tower Bridge.
- Light sleepers who value the soundproofing.
Good to know
You can take your room from 15:00 and must leave before 12:00. Photo ID and a credit card are requested at registration.
There is no mention of a restaurant for dinner or of parking. There are more places to stay in this category in the 4-star hotels section.