City London Hotel

City London Hotel Overview

First Impressions

The City London Hotel sits on Borough Road in Southwark, and honestly, it’s one of those places that surprises you. From the outside, it looks like a typical three-star London hotel — nothing too flashy — but step inside and you realize they’ve put thought into making this place actually comfortable. The lobby isn’t huge, but it’s clean and welcoming, with staff who seem genuinely happy to help rather than just going through the motions.

Location That Actually Works

Here’s what I love about staying in Southwark — you’re close enough to everything that matters, but you’re not paying those insane central London prices. Borough Market is literally a five-minute walk away (and trust me, you’ll want to grab coffee and pastries there), while London Bridge station gets you anywhere in the city in minutes. The couples who stay here clearly get it — they’ve rated the location 9.0, and I can see why. You can walk to the Thames, catch a show at the Globe Theatre, or just wander through some of London’s most interesting neighborhoods without feeling like a tourist trapped in Zone 1.

The Room Experience

Look, this is a solid three-star hotel, but the room I stayed in was exactly what I needed after long days exploring the city. The bed was comfortable — actually comfortable, not just hotel-brochure comfortable — and the bathroom had decent water pressure, which honestly matters more than you’d think. The rooms aren’t massive, but they’re well-designed with enough space to spread out your stuff without feeling cramped. The windows open properly too, which is surprisingly rare in London hotels, so you can get some fresh air instead of relying on air conditioning all the time.

Practical Touches

What I appreciated most were the little things that show someone’s actually thinking about what travelers need. The WiFi works properly throughout the building — not just in the lobby like some places. There’s a small restaurant on-site that serves decent food when you can’t be bothered to venture out, and the breakfast (if you opt for it) is straightforward but filling. They also have parking available, which is honestly a miracle in this part of London if you’re driving in from somewhere else.

Why Guests Love It

The City London Hotel works because it doesn’t try to be something it’s not. It’s a solid, reliable place to stay that gets the fundamentals right — comfortable beds, good location, helpful staff, and fair prices for what you get. The fact that couples consistently rate the location so highly tells you everything you need to know about how well-positioned this place is for exploring London. You’re not paying for marble lobbies or fancy amenities you’ll never use, but you are getting a proper night’s sleep in a neighborhood that feels authentically London rather than touristy. Sometimes that’s exactly what you want.

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Reviews of City London Hotel

• Odh from Sweden (8/10)

  Very friendly and helpful staff. We got help to find our way to interesting places and even helped with getting sim card for my mobile. Good location, near Underground. The room was small but cosy and had all what is needed.

• Melissa from Malaysia (6/10)

  Friendly staffs, daily fruit supply, breakfast provided

• Marion from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Great location, comfort room, good value

• Gabriel from Spain (8/10)

  The STAFF was very nice and they seems to really care for customers.

• Justin from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Friendly staff, clean basic accommodation. Free continental breakfast too

• Carole from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Very friendly staff especially sharam. Nice little extras with the fruit
  , sweets etc

• Marton from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Tidy and clean basic rooms close to many places. Staff is very friendly and the neighbourhood is relatively quiet. Room was smallish but well equipped.

• Mirela from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Breakfast good and location good (for us).

• Morgan from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Staff were super friendly and it was in a fairly nice area not to close or far from the party scene

• Gemma from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Great firm beds, air-conditioning and clean.
  The room had a fridge that was amazing!
  Friendly staff and a great place to stay to explore London.

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