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Reviews of Hour Glass Hotel 2 stars

131 Beaconsfield Road, Southwark, London, SE17 2BX, United Kingdom

#482 of 893 B&Bs and Inns in London

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 709 hotel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.2

  • Comfort

    7.1

  • Location

    7.2

  • Facilities

    6.9

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 28 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The atmosphere of the neighborhood

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    7.0
    Was quite central to the things we wanted to do
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really

    Was neat and comfortable

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    6.0
    comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    perhaps the building overall had seen better days, not an area of London I would care to visit given the choice. A bit further from tube station than I anticipated.

    Compared to other hotels in London it was great value for money. The room and bathroom were comfortable. The shower was supplied with enough hot water. The staff were friendly .

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    7.0
    Decent value for money, don’t expect the Ritz!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have been cleaner and fresher. Lots of dirt: /grime and smelled too.

    Friendly staff. Good location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    7.0
    Lovely staff only problem was the squeaky bed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The ease of how you are able to get there. And how everything is there for you and you are left to do what you want when you want to

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    8.0
    Good nights sleep close to central London
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Drunk people in front of the property.

    The staff were really nice and welcoming!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Surprised by the value for money and comfort.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location wasn’t great for transport

    Price and staff friendliness

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fridge noise in the room was a little annoying but it was only momentary, the kettle stopped working but was exchanged and toilet seat was a little loose. Communal kitchen only opened at 10am so made breakfast a bit impossible. Nothing major by any means.

    Location was great, only a 30 minute walk to Tower Bridge, although a bar downstairs it was very quiet, small but comfortable and private bathroom plus shower was a bonus. I was there for the London bike ride so being able to keep my bike in the room was a bonus. Staff very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    A great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just for one night!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    7.0
    Nice, no fuss stay in a good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress was a bit rough for a sore back and the wifi didn't really work but still good value for money

    Location and staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bigger tv's

    Everything went well for the price paid.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    7.0
    Very good.No more filling in forms,thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slightly better decoration maybe but not really relevant Noise from traffic etc but it is in a busy area. Staff did well but probably had too much to do

    Breakfast not included. Clean ,tidy ,comfortable

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stated parking but no car park. There was parking on the road but if it had been during the week would have had to pay. Also said there was food but had to walk to another place.

    Rooms clean and tidy with ensuites

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    7.0
    Very decent hotel for a decent price
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None of the contact information found anywhere is accurate. The phone number doesn't work, the email is incorrect, and the check-in times are registered differently on about every platform you can find the hotel. It was thus very confusing and very difficult to reach the hotel with questions prior to our arrival. Hopefully something that will be fixed in due time though - we found out at the hotel that they had recently changed management so that may have something to do with it. Also, the walls are paper thin and the floorboards very creaky. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper!

    Clean room and facilities with everything you'd expect a hotel to provide. Staff was very friendly and helpful. It's a ten minute walk from public transport into the city centre, which takes an additional 30-40 minutes, so the location is very decent. If you want to explore London and just need a bed to sleep in and clean facilities, this hotel is perfect!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    8.0
    No-frills, no real complaints
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bathroom was what we'll charitably call 'compact'. Being a pub, there was noise early in the morning when stock was delivered (though that's not unexpected) and also some disturbance late at night when someone seeking to check in came and knocked on our ground floor window to try and gain access. Atmosphere in the pub itself was not hugely comfortable for two visibly-queer large-framed women, though check-in was quick enough we didn't spend too long there.

    Good basic accommodation well worth the reasonable rate we paid for it and within easy travel distance of many places. Clean and comfortable. Staff member who checked us in was very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    7.0
    Cheap, cheerful, in nostalgic and easily accessible location off the beaten track.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slight smell of drains

    Cheap and easy reach of my destination

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Twin rooms located on top floor. Not suitable as knee problem caused a lot of pain. No hair dryer in room.

    Clean and comfortable room. Friendly staff. Bar downstairs very friendly. Kitchen available for all to use.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    Great Value
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Excellent hosts

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is maybe the only point that can be better but it is not the owner’s fault. The hotel is among a slightly rough area, I’m with my bf so it’s fine. But for women who plans to stay on they own, the neighborhood could look a little unsafe.

    The bed is comfortable and heating good. The toilet and shower are clean and shower gel provided. The staff are friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff was nice and helpful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was very close to the street (box post) so all time people was there talking making noises

    Small room, but enough for 3 women

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you need anything like a hair drier get it night before as there doesn't seem to be any one around in the morning.

    I decided to stay here although I had another booking for that night. Review was so bad I chose it for this place. It's very basic but clean. Duvets were light weight wiith a throw. Staff were friendly, check in was hectic as every one seem to arrive same time as we did, late in evening . The sink in room was good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    7.0
    le camere non sono belle e sono piccole. Friendly pub and hotel environment , thanks Caroline
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    qualche arredo ( abat jeur );small rooms

    friendly environment ; good bus connection ; pub & hotel very kind & nice persons ; it is clean ( very important )

    Stayed in March 2024

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