A 19th-century building that was once a hat factory houses Hotel The Mad Hatter, a 3-star hotel in Southwark with an English restaurant. It is an option if you want to stay on the south bank, close to Tate Modern and the riverside walk.
Location and getting around
The address is 3-7 Stamford Street. Waterloo station is about a 10-minute walk, and St Paul’s Cathedral, across the Millennium Bridge, about 15. The London Eye is around 20 minutes away and Covent Garden about 25.
According to the hotel, Tate Modern is about 350 m away and the Thames bank about 150 m.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a private bathroom with a hairdryer, a radio and an iron. There is free wifi throughout the hotel.
The ground floor is occupied by the bar restaurant, with classic English dishes, pies and craft beers. It serves a full English or continental breakfast.
Reception is open 24 hours and pets are accepted, which is handy if you travel with a dog.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you travel with a pet.
- Ideal if you like contemporary art and want Tate Modern within a walk.
- Practical if you like to dine in the building where you sleep, with English cooking.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out ends at 11:00. If you travel with an animal, confirm the conditions beforehand, as a supplement may apply. See more places in the London hotel guide.