The Royal Foundation of St Katharine

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.3

Set in peaceful gardens in London’s Limehouse area, The Royal Foundation of St Katharine is just a 2-minute walk from Limehouse DLR Station.The center offers free WiFi. On-site parking is available and mannaged by YourParkingSpace company. The bright and airy bedrooms each have a private modern bathroom and facilities for making tea coffee. All rooms feature a work desk, and some overlook the leafy grounds. Traditional continental breakfasts are served daily in the spacious dining room. Breakfast includes fresh fruit salad, croissants and a selection of European meats and cheeses. There is a cafe that is open during the daytime. The Royal Foundation of St Katharine was set up by Queen Matilda in 1147, and is one of the oldest charitable foundations in Great Britain. Canary Wharf is a mile away, and Tower Hill is within a 25-minute walk. Please note that due to the peaceful environment of the hotel, TVs are not available in the rooms.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Parking on site
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental

  • Parking available at the hotel

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Pepe
Italy Italy
“Briliant location, super breakfast, quite rooms to recharge, the garden is a precious gem in central London location. Special mention to Zack in reception for helping me with charger🫶”
Kaebel
Germany Germany
“I loved the exceptional atmosphere of tranquility amid the city noise - a true sanctuary! I also liked my functional room with cozy touches (and a radiator and windows that open!), enjoyed sitting in the quiet and luscious lounge area next to a...”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I didn't realise immediately, but the hotel is a not-for-profit foundation where any profits are used to help the local community. There is a community space and yurt cafe there, and facilities for meetings and groups. I love that my stay helps...”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful grounds Great breakfast Lovely peaceful atmosphere”
Nancy
United States United States
“Lovely courtyard. Our suite was perfect with plenty of space for 4 adults with pleasant living room/ kitchenette. The entire property was very peaceful and clean . Breakfast was very good. Well worth the price charged for the suite.”
Daniel
Malta Malta
“The place itself is beautiful, and despite being right next to a railwaystation the room was still quiet, being next to one also made it easy to get to and to travel out of. Breakfast was great, with a lot of varying options, and the general...”
Charlie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The bed was incredibly comfortable (very firm mattress, no nasty springs!) and the view of the garden was really welcome. It was definitely a good choice to pay a little extra for a room with this view as otherwise the views are less special. The...”
Neil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Quiet. Clean high quality bed and bedding. Temperature excellent. Good for hot and cold people. Towels clean and soft. Hair dryer great 😸. Excellent value. So close to DLR!!! Wonderful atmosphere. Food nice.”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was good for the function we were attending at the Tower. Very quiet room. Bathroom a little tired but everything worked well.”
Pura
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Exceptional and delicious breakfast! Very good value room, great bed and everything spotless. Lovely view out over the peaceful garden.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Yurt Cafe
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

Amenities of The Royal Foundation of St Katharine

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Parking on site
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The Royal Foundation of St Katharine takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about $135. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Parties
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that due to the peaceful environment of the hotel, TVs are not available in the rooms.

For bookings of 5 rooms or more, different terms and conditions may apply.

On-site parking is available and managed by YourParkingSpace company.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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