The Clarendon Hotel

The Clarendon Hotel Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to The Clarendon Hotel on Montpelier Row, you immediately get the sense this isn’t your typical chain hotel. The Victorian terrace building has that classic London charm — you know, the kind where you can actually picture yourself living here if you had the money. It’s a three-star property, but honestly, it punches above its weight in terms of character and location. The building itself is a masterclass in period architecture, with original features that transport you back to a more elegant era of London hospitality.

Location & Neighborhood

Here’s the thing about Lewisham that most people don’t realize — it’s actually brilliantly positioned for exploring both central London and the quieter southeastern neighborhoods. The hotel sits in what feels like a residential pocket, which means you’re not dealing with tourist crowds right outside your door. Couples absolutely love it here, with location ratings reaching 9.2, and the positioning is genuinely impressive. You’ve got that perfect balance of being connected to the city but still feeling like you’re in a proper London neighborhood where real people live and work.

The Room Experience

The rooms have that comfortable, lived-in feel without being shabby — sort of like staying at a well-maintained family home. What really struck me was how quiet everything was, especially considering you’re still in London. Each room features those lovely high ceilings you get in these Victorian conversions, and the furnishings feel thoughtfully chosen rather than just ordered from a hotel catalog. Nothing fancy, but everything you actually need is there, from quality linens to modern amenities that blend seamlessly with the period setting.

Practical Perks

One thing that’ll save you both money and hassle — they’ve got free private parking right at the hotel. If you’ve ever tried to park in London, you’ll know this is basically like finding gold. The staff mentioned they have loads of repeat guests, which always tells you something about a place. When people keep coming back to the same hotel, it’s usually because they’ve figured out it just works. No drama, no unpleasant surprises, just solid reliability that guests can depend on.

Why Guests Love It

What makes The Clarendon special isn’t any single standout feature — it’s more about how everything comes together perfectly. Recent guests consistently rate the location highly at 9.1, and after spending time there, the appeal becomes immediately clear. You’re close enough to central London when you want the big city experience, but far enough out that you can actually relax and feel like you’re getting a genuine glimpse of authentic London life. The whole place has this understated confidence about it, knowing exactly what it is without needing to try too hard to impress anyone.

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Reviews of The Clarendon Hotel

• Andy from Czech Republic (9/10)

  Location, breakfast, cleanliness – all very good, staff was very helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend.

• Paul from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Great location for walking into Greenwich or trains into London.
  Lovely helpful staff. Great English buffet breakfast

• Jonathan from Malta (7/10)

  Nice location for Blackheath village

• Jody from United Kingdom (8/10)

  A lovely stay again. Wonderful breakfast

• Richard from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Good value for money. Decent breakfast and friendly, helpful staff.

• Vlad from Moldova (9/10)

  Breakfast is generous and of a high quality, and the staff is friendly and helpful.
  
  Location is good too. I love having the open field in front of the hotel, and the lovely park at 10 minute walk distance. Having a few bus stations nearby is also handy.

• Alarcon from United Arab Emirates (8/10)

  Breakfast was amazing variety of choices.
  Room its perfectly fit for us. Only the toilet basin its to small difficult if you where doing toothbrushing.
  Location very accessible to train and bus station.

• Joana from Portugal (8/10)

  The breakfast was very complete and the hotel and the area it's in is lovely. I was sorry for not having time to enjoy it properly. Great leisure areas to just sit and talk.

• Nicola from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Great location. Parking is a bonus. Lovely breakfast and very pleasant staff.

• Valerie from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Excellent breakfast
  Efficient staff

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