Novotel London City South
Family-friendly London property near St. Paul's Cathedral
Close to Globe Theatre
This family-friendly London property is situated close to Globe Theatre, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Tate Modern. Other nearby points of interest include Tower of London.
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Recreational amenities at Novotel London City South include a sauna, a steam room, and a fitness facility. Other amenities include a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and wireless Internet access (surcharge).
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Guestrooms have digital television, satellite television, and minibars; rooms also include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers.
More room informationHotel review summary of Novotel London City South, London Hotel
| Overall satisfaction | 90% of travellers (10 of 11) recommend this hotel | ||||
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| Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | ||
| 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.9 | ||
| Scores are based on a 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) rating system. | |||||
Most recent reviews and ratings for Novotel London City South in London
All reviews displayed are submitted by customers who stayed at this hotel. Only the 3 most recent reviews are shown.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Pleasantly surprised
We booked this hotel because it was near a conference we were attending. It’s not much to look at on the outside, but the inside is attractive and comfortable. The staff were very helpful with recommending tours and giving us directions. From the hotel it’s an easy walk to many sights, and there are several tube stations close by as well.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 |
Well priced in a good location
This was my first stay at a Novotel and also the first stay in London on the south side of the Thames. We did lots of walking and only used the hotel for sleeping/crashing, i.e. did not spend lots of downtime in the hotel. Under those circumstances the hotel was perfect. It is very conveniently located near the Millenium Bridge, Tate Modern, The Globe, etc. which meant we could walk anywhere. St. Pauls was a 10 minute walk over the bridge which meant we were in striking distance of many tube lines. Bourough Market is also three blocks away which is a great foody activity on weekends (although crowded). If you want a hotel in the heart of the city then this is not the one for you. If you want a hotel in a quiet, slightly off-the-beaten-path location then I recommend the hotel. Our room had one double bed and a couch that turned into a double sleeper. The furniture was of the Ikea variety in terms of style and quality, which was "good enough". The only real complaint I had is that internet service was pricey and in 2009 would have liked it to be free. We did not use the restaurant but it looked packed every morning for breakfast. There were ample alternate choices for breakfast within a few blocks.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 3 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 |
Not so good for business as it may be
The Hotel is good for leisure stay due to its location. The rooms are clean and rather comfort, although their planning would be rather strange for non-UK guests. However, for business purposes the hotel is not good enough. E.g., if you don’t take your notebook with you, it is not possible to work with any documents - Internet is via TV, and no business centre or computer room available. The prices are rather high, so the hotel may be a really good deal in case you find a special offer.
