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The Sanctuary House Hotel

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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.7

About this property

Located in the capital's iconic Westminster district, The Sanctuary House Hotel is less than 5 minutes' walk from historic Westminster Abbey, the famous Houses of Parliament, and Big Ben. The grand Victorian hotel features a restaurant and free WiFi throughout. Each stylish air-conditioned room at The Sanctuary House Hotel includes a flat-screen TV, a work desk, and tea and coffee making facilities. The modern en-suite bathroom has a hairdryer. The Fuller’s traditional pub on the ground floor of the hotel, where guests can enjoy lunch and evening meals. Food is home-cooked and the menu features classic dishes such as deep filled pie and fish and chips. There is a full range of fine wines and award-winning ales also on offer. London's leafy St James's Park is a 5-minute walk from The Sanctuary House. Home to numerous popular shops, Oxford Street is within a 30-minute stroll.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

  • Situated in the real heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Tourism
Green Tourism

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sabrina
Germany Germany
“The hotel really has a very special charm. Located above a pub and in the heart of Westminster, it has a fantastic location. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast consisted partly of a buffet and an à la carte breakfast, which...”
Gerry
Ireland Ireland
“Excellent location, in a quiet street but only a short walking distance to Westminster bridge and all the attractions.”
Nadine
Austria Austria
“Great and very clean Hotel, perfect location to discover London.”
Nicholas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Cosy room. Good decor. Coffee, tea, water all free. Nice breakfast”
Shirley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room was fine although an upgrade so original room may have been very small. To be fair the room we booked was described as small. Location is great. We were there to visit Westminster Abbey (just at the end of the road) and Buckingham Palace (a...”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great hotel in a brilliant location. Great staff and lovely breakfast”
Jody
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A lovely hotel hidden in the heart of Westminster. Walk out the door and you are faced with Westminster Abby. (See photos) 5 minute walk to Buckingham Palace and cabinet war rooms. Very quiet clean perfectly proportioned spacious rooms, well...”
Marlene
Ireland Ireland
“Excellent location , friendly and helpful staff , clean quaint hotel with good food with the added bonus of a bar .”
Liudmila
Sweden Sweden
“We stayed for 1 night. The room was ready at 11:00. The room was clean and cozy. The beds were okay, a bit on the softer side. There were a kettle and a coffee machine with 9(!) capsules which was a nice touch. There were cookies and hot...”
Emma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely comfortable room, friendly helpful staff. Great breakfast, great value for money. Excellent location. Will definitely return”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British

House rules

The Sanctuary House Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£5.50 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
£35 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property is non-smoking only. An extra fee for restoring rooms to smoke-free condition will apply for guests not complying with this policy.

When booking 5 rooms or more, different cancellation and payment policies apply. The hotel will contact you directly

Extra beds and cots are subject to availability and can only be accommodated in the Standard Double and Twin rooms. Please request them in the Special Request Box or contact the property prior to arrival using the contact details provided on the booking confirmation.

Late check-out is available at 15:00 for an additional GBP 60.

Cash payments not accepted

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.