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Reviews of LSE Bankside House

24 Sumner Street, Southwark, London, SE1 9JA, United Kingdom

#487 of 1,025 hotels in London

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Review score

Based on 2760 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    8.0
    Plain, comfortable, very quiet, and the breakfast OMG
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The guest kitchen was an absolute twilight zone, unbelievably dirty and there's a hilarious notice that it gets cleaned every day from 10 to 2 so you can't use it; also, a stove but no pots or pans whatsoever, no microwave, no plates, no idea what happened there.

    See heading. Also the room was clean and very very quiet, and the breakfast has plenty of vegan options including a very yummy vegan croissant.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds could have been more comfortable but still were fine.

    The location was nice and central. The room was fairly comfortable. We were really impressed with the breakfast

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    8.0
    Stayed before and I’ll stay next year I hope
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows

    Location and staff!!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    9.0
    Ideal for non luxury stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Light pollution from building next door. Very bright all night as curtains not adequate

    Excellent spot for globe theatre visit and excellent breakfast. Very clean and best shower in London ever

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    8.0
    Generally very good all round.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bedrooms were a bit spartan but clean and practical.

    Very good location and breakfast. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Other facilities were available like a kitchen etc.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Got in trouble for getting to breakfast 1 minute early.

    Easy to navigate to. Relatively convenient to lots of london highlights. Food shops were close as was the tube station. Breakfast was exceptional.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    7.0
    Great value and safe at night, besides uncomfortable bed and dated facilities.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    While my stay at the LSE Hotel had its perks, there were a few downsides. The bed was very uncomfortable, which made it difficult to get a good night's sleep. The hotel itself feels quite dated, with everything seeming a bit worn and in need of renovation. The windows didn’t close properly, so despite being on the 6th floor, I could hear outside noise very clearly, which was disruptive at times. These aspects definitely affected my overall experience.

    I recently stayed at the LSE Hotel as a solo female traveller and had a great experience. The room was incredibly spacious and spotless, which made me feel right at home. Although the listing mentioned a shared bathroom, I never had to share, which was a pleasant surprise. The hotel also had a kitchen available, adding to the convenience. The breakfast was really good, offering a nice start to the day. Overall, the location was convenient, and I felt safe throughout my stay.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Unfortunately the lamp at the bed did not work.

    The room was simple but fully equipped. Moreover, in the room I found a large desk, and this is always useful when you travel for work. Very good and abundant breakfast, very frienly staff at the reception.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    8.0
    Great value. Would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom could use a few shelves.

    Breakfast was good.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    location, price value

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    7.0
    You get what you pay for
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Disgusting stains on the wall in the bathroom. Also marks on the wall behind the bed where people have rested their head. Toilet didn't flush properly.

    Cheap rates. Good location. Friendly and helpful reception staff. Luggage room is manned by a security guard. Good choice for breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was not great and you can hear noise from the other rooms and from corridor.

    Tidy, breakfast and location excellent. I would definitely come again.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent value clean and comfortable. Great breakfast and friendly helpful staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No T.V.....but cant really complain given the price.

    Excellent value for money for a stay in London. Friendly staff. Good breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    8.0
    Basic accomodation doesn't get better. Great location, fabulous staff and amazing value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Reviews I saw quoted breakfast as being highly rated. Mine was ok. I had it Sun am at 9:00 - the canteen was very busy. Some cooked breakfast items had clearly sat on the hot counter baking for too long - sausages and hash browns were very hard. To be fair though the rest was absolutely fine.

    It's basic student accommodation but it's well maintained and clean with all the essential things provided for a comfortable stay. The staff are truly excellent. For an exceptionally busy place they each found the time to give friendly helpful service with a smile. Excellent value for the money. Well done all at LSE Bankside House.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    At breakfast more tea & coffee points, bit of a queue. No drinking water in the room was not ideal. Beds ok but not the most comfortable. Overall though good place to stay.

    Great location & staff both friendly and helpful along with a good breakfast in the morning.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    8.0
    A little over priced. But if you ate a huge breakfast you got your moneys worth.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noises of other guest and nearby pub. And air conditioning unit just outside our room. Fire alarm on first night was chaotic.

    Clean. Friendly

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    old beds (creaky)

    Location, breakfast,

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    7.0
    Great locations less than a minute from the Tate
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    TV room had no TV! It was a shame that our first floor room had a very limited view of the office opposite

    Great breakfast with lots of options. Across the road from the entrance to Tate - amazing location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bed and room was too small, I kept hitting the furniture and wall at night while sleeping. Ceiling on bathroom tiles was corroded and when taking a shower water from the corroded ceiling dripped down on one.

    Affordability since I was just there for a couple of nights.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No TV

    Location. Staff. Breakfast

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Long cue during breakfast

    Yes

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No TV, shower a bit small, bar shut since last visit

    Location., price, large breakfast

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    7.0
    Good value, student hostel in n amazing central London location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facilities match the price.

    Excellent location, good value for money. Facilities match the price. Great breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2024

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