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With a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi, the 4-star Marlin Empire Square offers stylish accommodation near London Bridge. Borough Market and The Shard are within a 10-minute walk, while The London Eye is just over a mile away. An on-site supermarket and secure on-site parking are also available. The bright and spacious apartments have open-plan living areas with comfortable sofas and many feature floor-to-ceiling windows with views of London. All apartments have separate bedrooms and a work desk. A contemporary bathroom complete with luxury L’Occitane toiletries is also included. Each apartment at Empire Square has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, hob and cooking utensils. A flat-screen TV, sofa and table & chairs are also provided. With some apartments featuring impressive views across central London, the apartments are a 15-minute walk from Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe. Borough Underground Station is just a 3-minute walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of London, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1

Private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.4

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • V
    Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The two people who worked on Reception were extremely helpful and generous. They made our stay easy during a particularly stressful time. We would highly recommend the apartments to others.
  • Jo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, friendly and quick check in. Lovely one bedroom apartment with large kitchen, lots of utilities included for a long stay. Great value for money for a London based stay.
  • Liz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Reception staff friendly, efficient, flexible. Received a courtesy call about an hour after we'd checked in to see if everything was ok - never had that before! Sofabed already made up for us. We were at the back of the building so really quiet....
  • Jade
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The beds were very comfortable and was very clean and spacious!
  • Amandeep
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location and the size of rooms.the staff was good The room was not clean when we reached I was with kids so I was frustrated when staff told me that but later she gave us extra time for checkout.staff was happy to hear and help.
  • Sharifa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The apartment was very clean. Had a little trouble getting the car in but it was because of the staff not being regular workers there. So were slightly confused themselves. There were 4 double beds made in our two bedroom apartment, but it was no...
  • Mary
    Ireland Ireland
    Good location, tube close by, little tesco beside. Food market close by on Sunday morning. Was lovely. Large 2 bed apartment was very spacious.
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Property was clean, has huge windows with a nice view at night of the shard, staff were lovely and helpful.
  • Daniela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nice cozy apartment, loved the kitchen and the tv was amazing with lots of streaming options.
  • Geok
    Singapore Singapore
    Location was great, with easy access to supermarkets & tube stations.

Managed by Marlin Apartments

Company review score: 9Based on 31,444 reviews from 7 properties
7 managed properties

Company information

Our concierge is fully committed to making your stay in London the best it can be. In need of a restaurant recommendation? We can help. Need assistance with buying theatre tickets during your stay? Our team is on hand 24-hours a day!

Property information

Marlin Apartments Empire Square is Marlin's flagship property and its largest serviced apartment location in London. It's situated off the main road (Borough High Street) so there is little noise, and the apartments range from a spacious 400 square feet to our magnificent penthouse.

Neighbourhood information

The Borough/London Bridge area is vibrant and fast-paced, within walking distance to most of the famous tourist attractions including The Shard, London Eye and Tower Bridge.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Marlin Apartments London Bridge - Empire Square
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Private parking
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lift
  • Heating

Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs £15 per day.

    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

    Bathroom

    • Private bathroom

    Reception services

    • 24-hour front desk

    Miscellaneous

    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Lift
    • Family rooms

    Safety & security

    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Marlin Apartments London Bridge - Empire Square takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 00:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 01:00 to 10:30
    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.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    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
    £15 per child, per night

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

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

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Groups
    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    On arrival, a pre-authorisation of up to GBP 500 will be required to guarantee against any damage or other incidental costs. The property can only accept chip-and-PIN cards for pre-authorisation. If you have booked a prepaid rate, the same card used for the payment must be presented for the pre-authorisation on arrival.

    Please make sure that the name on the credit card used for the booking corresponds to the guest staying at the property. Otherwise, you may be re-charged on a card you have at check-in, and the original payment will be refunded.

    Should the maximum number of people per apartment be exceeded without authorisation, guests will be charged a penalty.

    Please be aware that Marlin operates a strict no-party, no gathering policy.

    The lead guest must be at least 18 years old. All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

    For bookings of more than one night, failure to check-in by 09:00 on the day after your booked arrival date, without prior notification that you intend to arrive at a later date, may result in your reservation being cancelled.

    Please note that images are for illustrative purposes; the actual apartment may differ.

    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.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    FAQs about Marlin Apartments London Bridge - Empire Square

    • Check-in at Marlin Apartments London Bridge - Empire Square is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • The prices at Marlin Apartments London Bridge - Empire Square may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Marlin Apartments London Bridge - Empire Square (subject to availability). These have:

      • 1 bedroom
      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Marlin Apartments London Bridge - Empire Square (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

      • 2 guests
      • 4 guests
      • 6 guests
      • 8 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, Marlin Apartments London Bridge - Empire Square is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Marlin Apartments London Bridge - Empire Square is 1.7 miles from the centre of London. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Marlin Apartments London Bridge - Empire Square offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):