The LaLit London is on Tooley Street, south of the Thames, about a 10-minute walk from the Tower of London. It is a 5-star hotel with a minibar included and 24-hour reception. It is useful if you want to get around on foot between Tower Bridge, the Tower and the City.
Location and getting around
The address is 181 Tooley Street (SE1). According to the property, Tower Bridge is about a 5-minute walk away. Liverpool Street station is about 25 minutes on foot, crossing the bridge, and St Paul’s Cathedral about half an hour. The London Eye (2.8 km) and Big Ben (3.2 km) are easier to reach by Tube or taxi.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, a bathrobe and slippers, and some add a seating area. According to the hotel, the minibar is free and each room has a portable phone with free calls to 20 international destinations. There is a restaurant, free wifi throughout the building and a car hire service. If you are comparing with other 5-star hotels, look at what each one includes.
Who it suits
- You want to cross Tower Bridge on foot in the morning.
- You arrive late and need a reception that is open at any hour.
- You make calls abroad during your trip.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out until 12:00; at reception, photo ID and a credit card are requested. It is not stated what kind of breakfast is served, or whether there is a spa or a gym: ask before booking if it matters to you.