55 High Street, London, SW19 5BA, United Kingdom
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Rose And Crown Hotel Overview

First Impressions

Walking up High Street in Wimbledon, you might almost miss the Rose And Crown Hotel if you’re not paying attention — it sits quietly among the shops with that understated British charm that honestly feels more authentic than flashy. The moment I stepped inside this three-star property, I could tell why it scores a solid 9.1 with guests. There’s something immediately welcoming about the place, like staying at a well-kept family home rather than a corporate chain hotel.

Location & Neighborhood

You know what’s brilliant about this spot? You’re right in the heart of London‘s Wimbledon village, which means you can walk to proper pubs, independent shops, and decent coffee places without dealing with tourist crowds. The tennis grounds are close enough if that’s your thing, but honestly, I loved just wandering the common in the mornings. Couples seem to get this — they’ve rated the location 9.5, and I can see why. It feels like you’re experiencing real London life, not just ticking off attractions.

The Room Experience

Here’s where the Rose And Crown really surprised me — the beds are genuinely comfortable, not just hotel-marketing comfortable. I mean, I’ve stayed in places twice the price where I’ve woken up with a crick in my neck, but this place actually delivers on a good night’s sleep. The room itself was clean and well-maintained, nothing fancy but everything you need. The decor leans traditional (think floral patterns and warm colors), which either works for you or it doesn’t — personally, I found it rather charming.

Breakfast & Dining

The breakfast spread here is actually impressive for a three-star place. They’ve got the full English sorted, obviously, but also continental options, and — this caught me off guard — proper vegan and vegetarian choices that don’t look like afterthoughts. The buffet setup means you can take your time, and the restaurant area has this cozy morning atmosphere where you’ll probably end up chatting with other guests. I noticed quite a few familiar faces during my stay, which makes sense given how many repeat visitors they apparently get.

Why Guests Love It

There’s something to be said for a place that doesn’t try too hard but gets the basics absolutely right. The Rose And Crown has that rare quality of feeling both professional and personal — the staff remember your name, the location puts you in the middle of real London life, and you’ll actually sleep well. It’s the kind of hotel where you understand why people come back year after year. For the price point, you’re getting genuine value rather than just a bed for the night, and in London, that’s honestly harder to find than you’d think.

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Rose And Crown Hotel Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Twin Room2 single beds for 2 adults
Double Room1 double bed for 2 adults
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Reviews of Rose And Crown Hotel

  • Bull from New Zealand (10/10)

    Relatively new and good sized bathroom, Huge bed in a very spacious room. Super quiet in a great location. Lovely basket of goodies which were replenished every day was is a nice touch

  • Nikki from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Excellent location for the function we were attending locally.

    Warm friendly staff, well equipped room and very clean – could not have been better.

  • Alice from Australia (9/10)

    Fabulous hotel, super friendly team and delicious dinner! Great way to spend our last night on holiday.

  • Grzasko from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Location was excellent. We didn't have breakfast,but had other meals which were very good.

  • Dorothy from Switzerland (8/10)

    Excellent staff, very helpful well located in the village.

  • Mark from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Quality, Friendliness, great food, really comfortable room

  • Brian from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Beautifully appointed room; spacious, nicely designed, well-equipped. The bed was big and very comfortable. Fantastic location in the centre of Wimbledon Village.

  • Rhiann from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Lovely location, lovely food, comfortable rooms, amazing staff,we will be back 😄

  • Susan from United Kingdom (10/10)

    The rooms were spacious, cosy and loved all the little extras. The rainfall shower was lovely.
    The breakfast was fantastic, especially the sausage. Our favourite part of the breakfast was having the resident labrador join us. Felt like home from home🥰

  • Margaret from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Our room was lovely, very comfortable and spacious.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Cannizaro Park: 600 m
  • Wimbledon Common: 1.7 km
  • Oberon Playing Fields: 2.3 km
  • Wimbledon Park Play Area: 1.9 km
  • Fountain Recreation Ground: 3.5 km
  • Wimbledon Common Extension: 2.4 km
  • Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum: 1.4 km
  • Joseph Hood Recreation Ground: 2.9 km
  • Prince George’s Playing Fields: 2.9 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Cent Anni: 50 m
  • Restaurant Light on the Common: 50 m
  • Restaurant Forno Viaggiante Pizzeria: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Big Ben: 13 km
  • Nonsuch Park: 9 km
  • St James’s Park: 12 km
  • Banqueting House: 13 km
  • Buckingham Palace: 12 km
  • Churchill War Rooms: 13 km
  • Crystal Palace Park: 12 km
  • Hampton Court Palace: 10 km
  • Natural History Museum: 10 km
  • Victoria and Albert Museum: 10 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Bluegate Pond: 850 m
  • Forest Croham Hurst Woods: 14 km

Ski lifts:

  • Christ’s College Lift: 36 km
  • Sandown Ski Centre Lift: 15 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Wimbledon: 1.1 km
  • Metro Wimbledon Park: 2 km
  • Train Wimbledon Chase: 2.6 km
  • Train Wimbledon Station: 1.1 km
  • Bus Victoria Coach Station: 10 km

Closest airports:

  • London City Airport: 26 km
  • London Gatwick Airport: 38 km
  • London Heathrow Airport: 23 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Wardrobe or closet

General:

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Kitchen:

  • Electric kettle

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Garden

Activities:

  • Mini golf
  • Horse riding Off-site
  • Bowling Off-site
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)

Living Area:

  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Kid meals Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed

Languages spoken:

  • English

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out

Business facilities:

  • Fax/photocopying

Great for your stay:

  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
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House Rules at Rose And Crown Hotel

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 22:30

Check-out:

  • From 07:00 to 11:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.6

Comfort:

9.6

Location:

9.6

Free WiFi:

8.8

Facilities:

9.3

Cleanliness:

9.6

Value for money:

8.9