With a stay at Hour Glass Hotel in London (Southwark), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Tower Bridge and Tower of London. .This inn is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from London Bridge and 2 mi (3.2 km) from The Shard.
Elephant & Castle Underground Station - 3 min drive
Elephant & Castle Station - 20 min walk
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
The Huntsman & Hounds - 7 min walk
Hair of the Doggy - 5 min walk
Jack's Cafe & Sandwich Bar - 10 min walk
Chumleigh Gardens - 6 min walk
Ocean Fish Bar - 11 min walk
About this property
Hour Glass Hotel
Victorian London inn in Southwark with a bar
Hour Glass Hotel offers 21 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.
This London inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Microwaves, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and DVD players. Your room comes with a Select Comfort bed. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 26-inch LCD televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Hour Glass Hotel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
THE HOUR GLASS PUB - This pub serves brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Free off-site parking within 164 ft from 6:30 PM to 8:30 AM
Street parking available
Food and drink
Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 9:00 AM–9:30 AM: GBP 8.99 per person
1 bar
Coffee/tea in a common area
Restaurants on site
THE HOUR GLASS PUB
Family friendly
Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
DVD player
Laundry facilities
Microwave (on request)
Fridge
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Library
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
This property does not have any lifts
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Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
Heating
Select comfort bed
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Rainfall showerhead
Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
26-inch LCD TV
DVD player
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Microwave (on request)
Fridge
Shared kitchen access
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Electrical adapters/chargers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Soundproofing
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 7.0 per night
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 8.99 per person
Self parking fee: GBP 8 per day
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 7.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 16 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Glass Hotel
Hotel Glass
Hour Glass Hotel
Hour Glass Hotel London
Hour Glass London
Hour Glass Hotel London, England
Hour Glass Hotel Inn
Hour Glass Hotel London
Hour Glass Hotel Inn London
Hour Glass Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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As soon as I turned the corner and seen the state of the surrounding area I was happy I didn't fill the van up so if it got nicked they wouldn't get far. Rough is an understatement - and I'm from Salford!
Got a pint and googled stab vest retailers, none nearly surprisingly.
After what seemed like an hour she sorted parking permit for 11 quid and I was shown to my room. As soon as you walk through the first door it reeks and I was dreading the next 12 hours. Room was a bit sparse with a kettle and a fridge but no milk (cheers) used a grim shower and went spoons for some food. The residents opposite are so loud at night I didn't get a wink, some fool constantly putting rubbish down the chutes, cars speeding about with music on and then the bin men finished the shambles off. Don't bother
At the last minute I needed to find a room for the night so I could attend the second day of a conference when a colleague couldn't make it. Representing a charity the price needed to be as reasonable as possible. The Hour Glass hotel and pub fitted the bill; despite having been a little dubious before I got there.
Checking in I was escorted to my room (and the staff member offered to carry my bag for me). I had a twin en suite. The room was quite large. It had a window I could open, and the bed much was much more comfortable than the more expensive hotel is been in the night before. I had a refrigerator, kettle, plenty of coffee tea and biscuits, good quality white towels, and access to a separate kitchen (between10am and 10pm). They were happy for me to order food to be delivered to the external door downstairs. Once I'd checked in I wouldn't have needed to go into the pub again as the side door was used to access rooms. There was a lock-box for keys on checkout (I had to leave very early).
The pub obviously served the local community. On the Tuesday night I was there it was quite.
I felt safe and the answer to the obvious 'bottom line' question of would I stay there again? Would be yes.
If you were keen to explore "South of the river" it would be an ideal place. Bus stops are virtually outside the door and buses seemed to be quite frequent.
This is not hotel but a junk and bad environment. If you looking for hotel and decent environment don’t do it and clean hotel and a place you can sleep with your two eyes close
Ishola
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Ashley
16 Oct 2022
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Good Option for Last Minute Booking
This hotel is perfectly fine. It's definitely no frills, but certainly comfortable enough. It was well within our price range for a last minute reservation. We checked in later at night and the staff made us feel very welcome. The pub can get loud sometimes as can the neighborhood around it. The wifi was available in the room and in the pub and was always reliable. It's about a 15-20 minute walk to the nearest tube station, but a very short bus trip with several busses running regularly right out in front of the hotel. Strictly pub related: this doesn't seem "family owned" any longer and it certainly does not offer any kind of pub food outside of crisps. There's a nice variety of beers and the staff are friendly as well.
The staff were very friendly
Considering it’s above a pub very quiet room was bigger than expected. Clean and tidy
Room was hot but they did provide a decent fan for the room. Could do with a new mattress I’m a big girl so need a firm mattress but still a good stay if you are looking for somewhere to just put your head down this is the place and the Wi-Fi was very good 👍
Everything we expected from a budget hotel. Staff very welcoming and friendly.
Ian
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
Jerry
2 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Jerry
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
8/10 Good
Raine
Business traveller
21 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Basic but cheap and has parking
I chose this hotel because I was looking for somewhere inexpensive for an overnight stay for work between attending two courses. I was pretty much going to get there, catch up on emails, sleep then go. The hotel describes itself as a basic, budget hotel and that is what it is. It looks like what it is. I chose this one because I had equipment with me and wanted on site parking - not always easy in London. The area is full of blocks of flats and is certainly not an affluent area. The parking was outside the front of the hotel so I was slightly worried about the car. The pub on the ground floor is clearly a favourite with locals who seems to know each other. A friendly and slightly bawdy atmosphere. Nice to get a reasonably priced drink to take up to my room. The staff were really friendly and the room was surprisingly large, the bed was comfortable though the quilt was rather thin and flat with an old looking cover. There were charging sockets by the bed - a good bonus for me. The Wifi refused to connect for more than 5 secs but I used my hotspot to do what I needed to do work wise. The en suite was small but clean and functional and the shower was nice and hot with choice of overhead or removable already head. There was a kitchen down the hall with a dryer, toaster etc. £66 for a night in London with parking. I could hear some noise from the pub downstairs but once it had closed it was surprisingly quiet.
Basic, but clean and friendly. I will probably stay there again
Raine
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
4/10 Poor
Mark
Business traveller
9 Oct 2021
Disappointing
Unfortunately my stay was poor, i had to be up reasonably early as i was working in the area and the hotel staff were bringing friends/pub regulars up through the hotel after closing time and they were very loud a little picky by me? Possibly, but it woke me up (11pm) and it showed no respect for the paying guests
Great reception. Clean room and bathroom. Handy kettle, fridge and bedside lamp. Stayed with my toddler and we had comfortable night. Easy access to bus.
For personal reasons my stay at the hotel had problems. The staff couldn't have been more helpful, their help meant my situation wasn't made worse. The room itself was small but spotlessly clean and the shower was brilliant. Fridge and tea/coffee making facilities at this price range were very welcome. Free parking after 630pm and all weekend was also really helpful. To all the staff who helped with my stay, thank you very much.