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HOUR GLASS HOTEL, London
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About the Hotel
131 Beaconsfield Road,
London,
United Kingdom,
se17 2bx,
Greater London
- Close to cultural draws like the Tate Modern gallery and Shakespeare's Globe theatre
Very good
7.2
8.0
3.9
Loved by Hour Glass Hotel guests
"Apart from it was good value, the bed was comfy, it was surprisingly quiet despite being above a pub and having a pub downstairs was nice to go have a drink."
"Nice little touches to make the stay more comfortable: fresh milk, tea and coffee making facilities and a big bottle of shower gel in the bathroom."
"It's well located, very close to elephant & castle tube, you can find plenty of places for buying things (sainsbury) and a lot of different of restaurans too on your way from the station."
"Great location with a short walk to Elephant and Castle and bus stop right outside with good routes."
"We had a kettle in the room and tea, instant coffee/biscuits, as well as cereal and milk in the mini fridge in the bedroom."
Rooms
Hour Glass Hotel offers 21 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Each comfortable room has a TV, free tea/coffee making facilities, a washbasin, and a fridge. All guestrooms offer free WiFi. Rooms also include ironing facilities, heating, a sitting area, a terrace, soundproofed rooms, and garden furniture. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. A washbasin, fresh linen and towels, and complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits are also provided. Select rooms come with use of a shared bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen. Certain rooms include a 26-inch TV/DVD player, refrigerator and free Wi-Fi. This en-suite room has a double bed with a single bed on top in a bunk-bed style, plus and additional single bed. The twin room provides soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Beds can also be set up as 2 doubles, 1 double plus 2 singles, or 4 single beds.
Dining and Drinks
Hour Glass Hotel is above a traditional London pub. Guests can find a bar on the property. The pub features sports on 3 big screens, including Sky, BT Sports, and Horse Racing. Artisan food is available from lovely chefs. The wine list is curated with help from local Chelsea specialists, Haynes Hanson and Clark.
Leisure Activities
Guests can enjoy a game of cards, darts, and dominoes. Burgess Park, with its playground and barbeque facilities, is nearby.
Location and Transport
Hour Glass Hotel is in the Southwark district of London. Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, and The British Museum are within 4.5 km. The Oval, The View from The Shard, Imperial War Museums, Tate Modern, and Tower Bridge are within 2.5 km. St Paul's Cathedral is 3 km away, and Buckingham Palace is 4.5 km away. Marylebone is 10 minutes by car. London City Airport is 15 km away. You can take bus 343 from Tower Bridge, London Bridge and Elephant and Castle. The Ministry of Sound in Elephant and Castle can be reached in 5 minutes' drive. Time-restricted parking is available on Thurlow Street and Kinglake Street.
Services
Hour Glass Hotel features free WiFi throughout the property. Guests will find a shared kitchen. Ironing facilities, hairdryers and plug converters (Euro/USA - UK) are available on request. This is a family-run, independently owned pub. Note that certain bookings are not permitted for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties. The minimum Spring Break check-in age is 16 years old.
“For a budget stay in London, its location near transport links simplifies getting into the city center. What stands out is the friendly staff and the provision of clean, comfortable rooms. The inclusion of a kitchen also enhances its appeal, particularly for those looking to manage meal costs.”
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The hotel offers rooms of different types and facilities suitable for every traveler
Double Room Private Bathroom
2 persons
12 m²
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Triple Room Bathroom
2 persons
12 m²
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Shower
Heating
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Twin Room Bathroom
2 persons
12 m²
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Quadruple Room Bathroom
2 persons
20 m²
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Facilities
Airport hotels designed with facilities that ensure convenience and comfort
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Cycling
- Darts
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- CD player
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
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Hour Glass Hotel Location
131 Beaconsfield Road,
London,
United Kingdom,
se17 2bx,
Greater London
Map view
131 Beaconsfield Road,
London,
United Kingdom,
se17 2bx,
Greater London
City landmarks
Castle
Tower of London
2.5
km
Landmark
Coca-Cola London Eye
3.1
km
Harbour
Tower Bridge
2.2
km
Market
Borough Market
2.2
km
Museum
The British Museum
4.7
km
Landmark
Big Ben
3.2
km
Garden
Buckingham Palace
4.3
km
Gallery
Tate Modern
2.6
km
Church
Westminster Abbey
3.3
km
Bridge
London Bridge
2.4
km
Park
Sky Garden
2.8
km
Landmark
The Shard
2.0
km
Landmark
The View from The Shard
2.0
km
Church
St Paul's Cathedral
3.2
km
Museum
Imperial War Museums
2.0
km
Square
Trafalgar Square
3.9
km
Public Building
Houses of Parliament
3.2
km
Garden
The Oval
2.1
km
Museum
National Gallery
4.0
km
Museum
HMS Belfast
2.3
km
Gallery
Tate Britain
3.0
km
Aquarium
SEA LIFE Centre London Aquarium
3.0
km
Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum
6.2
km
Monument
Monument to the Great Fire of London
2.6
km
Landmark
St Katharine Docks
2.5
km
Theatre
Shakespeare's Globe
2.6
km
Landmark
The Cuming Museum
1.6
km
Church
Southwark Cathedral
2.2
km
Landmark
Churchill War Rooms
3.6
km
Museum
Fashion and Textile Museum
2.1
km
Nearby
Market
East Street Market
570 m
Library
East Street
570 m
Restaurants
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360 m
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760 m
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970 m
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Bert's Fish Bar
710 m
354 East Street
Mosaic Grill
820 m
249 Old Kent Road
Star Cafe
890 m
Walworth London 4 Arnside Street
Walworth Kebab
890 m
360 Walworth Road
The Best Kebab
1.1
km
294 Walworth Road
Bagel King
1.1
km
280 Walworth Road
Souvlaki Guys
1.2
km
Grosvenor Terrace Railway Arch Unit 258
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-22:00
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Czech, Polish, Russian, Slovak
Year renovated:
2009
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
21
Property is also known as
hourglass hotel se17
hourglass hotel london
se17 2bx
the hour glass hotel london
hour glass hotel southwark
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback about Hour Glass Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Pros
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Comfortable bed
Cons
Dated facilities
Poor cleaning
Guest reviewsbased on 606 reviews
Christopher from United Kingdom
Single
Single Room
3 nights in November 2025
|
Reviewed:January 20, 2026
8.8/10
Budget Stay with Friendly Vibe
kind staffconvenient commuteenjoyable atmosphere
The staff was very kind and cute. I found it easy to reach other parts of the city because of the convenient commute options available. The bar area had a good vibe. It made the atmosphere enjoyable (i REALLY appreciated that).
The immediate area surrounding the building lacked restaurants.
Location
8/10
The hotel is easily accessible by bus. The bus stop is very close. The center of the city is reachable by bus in a reasonable time. This location offers convenient transportation for exploring various city attractions.
Service
10/10
The hosts are nice and friendly. They provide helpful service to the guests. They seem ready to assist with requests and ensure a pleasant stay. I appreciated their approachability and eagerness to assist guests.
Dining
9/10
There is a bar located downstairs which offers drinks and a social atmosphere. A kitchen is available for all guests to use. It provides added convenience. Having access to these facilities enhances the stay.
Rooms
8/10
The room was very comfy and tidy, with everything needed for a pleasant stay. There was easy access to everything needed. it offered an adequate base for visiting the area.
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Oscar from United Kingdom
Single
double room
3 nights in October 2025
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Reviewed:December 29, 2025
7/10
adequate stay near elephant & castle
convenient locationfriendly staffhot roombroken shower
the location was convenient for getting around. the elephant & castle tube station and bus stops were nearby (this made transport simple). the staff were cute when i arrived.
the room was quite hot, even with the window open. the main shower head did not work properly so i used the pull-out one (the water temperature was fine though).
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Mia from Germany
Single
single room
3 nights in November 2025
|
Reviewed:December 02, 2025
6/10
friendly staffinadequate soundproofinginconsistent cleanliness
the staff was friendly and cute, which i found quite nice.
The shared bathrooms were not consistently clean. i also found the soundproofing inadequate. I could hear a lot of noise from other rooms and the hallway. this was frustrating after a long day.
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Luke from United Kingdom
Single
double room
3 nights in August 2025
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Reviewed:September 08, 2025
9/10
clean kitchenshared bathrooms
the staff was cute. i appreciated the clean shared kitchen it had. i also used the two shared bathrooms, and these were clean. the room had a kettle, tea, coffee, biscuits, and cereal.
the pub below had karaoke one night.
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