The Royal Foundation of St Katharine
2 Butcher Row, Tower Hamlets, London, E14 8DS, United Kingdom – Great location - show map – Railway access
The Royal Foundation of St Katharine
Set in peaceful gardens in London’s Limehouse area, The Royal Foundation of St Katharine is just a 2-minute walk from Limehouse DLR Station.The centre offers free WiFi. On-site parking is available and mannaged by YourParkingSpace company. The bright and airy bedrooms each have a private modern bathroom and facilities for making tea coffee. All rooms feature a work desk, and some overlook the leafy grounds. Traditional continental breakfasts are served daily in the spacious dining room. Breakfast includes fresh fruit salad, croissants and a selection of European meats and cheeses. There is a cafe that is open during the daytime. The Royal Foundation of St Katharine was set up by Queen Matilda in 1147, and is one of the oldest charitable foundations in Great Britain. Canary Wharf is a mile away, and Tower Hill is within a 25-minute walk. Please note that due to the peaceful environment of the hotel, TVs are not available in the rooms.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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- Free WiFi
- Parking on site
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
Corinne
United Kingdom“Very restful setting and great transport links into central London.”
Hugh
France“Spartan but clean and comfortable room, convenient to the station and restaurants / shops. Excellent breakfast.”
Tatiana
Romania“A haven of tranquility and peace in a bustling city. The very friendly and courteous staff responded to all our requests. The beautiful garden and the elegantly arranged rooms provide ideal spots for reading and reflection.”
Sara United Kingdom“Wonderfully peacefully setting despite being in a busy London area. The Foundation is welcoming with lovely grounds. It is used for quiet retreats as well as for a place to stay in London. The facilities are good, clean and comfortable. The...”
Barbara
Ireland“Excellent location, easily accessible and extremely close to venue I was attending (Troxy). Felt very safe as a female solo traveller. Gated and calm, bright and welcoming. Staff were super. Breakfast very good and best coffee I have had in a room...”
Leanne United Kingdom“Location was perfect as very close to station and venue we were going to (the Troxy) just a two minute walk. The hotel was very clean and well kept, reception staff very pleasant and helpful. Lovely garden. Breakfast was good, (continental)....”- Emma United Kingdom“Location to venue. Selection at breakfast great for different dietary requirements. Calm.”
- Sheridan United Kingdom“Location ideal for a rendezvous in E London. The tranquility and calm are unique. Staff were attentive and caring”
David United Kingdom“Easy to get to by DLR, even late in the evening coming from central London. Comfortable and clean room, good shower, very good breakfast, and beautiful peaceful garden. A thoroughly relaxing experience.”
Ray United Kingdom“Location, facilities, cleanliness, breakfast, staff.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Yurt Cafe
- CuisineBritish
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
Facilities of The Royal Foundation of St KatharineGreat facilities! Review score, 8.4
- Free WiFi
- Parking on site
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Desk
- Coffee house on site
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Accessible parking
- Daily housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Minimarket on site
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Chapel/shrine
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bulgarian
- Czech
- English
- Irish
- Hungarian
- Italian
- Latvian
- Polish
- Romanian
- Russian
House rulesThe Royal Foundation of St Katharine takes special requests - add in the next step!
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
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.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that due to the peaceful environment of the hotel, TVs are not available in the rooms.
For bookings of 5 rooms or more, different terms and conditions may apply.
On-site parking is available and managed by YourParkingSpace company.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
A damage deposit of £300 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about The Royal Foundation of St Katharine
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Guests staying at The Royal Foundation of St Katharine can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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Check-in at The Royal Foundation of St Katharine is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The prices at The Royal Foundation of St Katharine may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Room options at The Royal Foundation of St Katharine include:
- Single
- Double
- Twin
- Apartment
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The Royal Foundation of St Katharine is 3.7 miles from the centre of London. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The Royal Foundation of St Katharine offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
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The Royal Foundation of St Katharine has 1 restaurant:
- Yurt Cafe
