About
Seductive and striking, this hotel brings a new energy to London, blending the style and sophistication of a boutique hotel. Uniquely reflecting the urban feel of the Southbank neighbourhood, this classy establishment is within walking distance of landmarks such as Tate Modern, Royal Festival Hall, the National and Globe theatres, as well as Borough Market and the London Eye. Moreover, London City Airport is only 13 km from the hotel. Situated on the banks of the River Thames in the famed Sea Containers building, it uniquely offers river-view balcony suites directly on the Thames. However, the most glamorous of spaces will be the rooftop bar, with its glass box structure and outdoor terrace, featuring panoramic views over London, where sample innovative cocktails with its iconic green marble bar and dramatic views of the Thames.
- Wi-Fi
- Spa & wellness
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Dog friendly
- Gym
- Accessible
- Air conditioning
- EV charging
Facilities
Facilities
- Small pets allowed (under 5 kg) (100 GBP, extra charge)
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park (50 GBP, extra charge)
- Electric vehicle charging station (extra charge)
- Key Collection
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour (15:00–00:00)
- Check-out hour (12:00)
- Late Check-out (extra charge)
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- Mobile phone coverage
- Wi-fi
- Local and international calls (extra charge)
- Transfer service (extra charge)
- Secure parking
- Airport Shuttle (extra charge)
- Room service
- Laundry service
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour security
- Bellboy service
- Air conditioning in public areas
- Smoke detector
- Hotel safe
- Cloakroom
- Lift access
- Concierge
- Gym
- Luggage room (extra charge)
- Dining area
- Electric kettle (1)
- Bikes available
- Towels and bed linen (extra charge)
Catering
- Café
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking area
- Highchairs
- Banquet hall
- Air conditioning in Restaurant
- Breakfast room
- Rooftop bar (1, extra charge)
Health & wellness
- Massage (extra charge)
- Spa treatments (extra charge)
- Spa centre (extra charge)
Entertainment & pools
- Theatre / auditorium
Sports
- Fitness
Business
- Conference room
- Meeting room (5)
- Projector
- Photocopier
- Audio-visual equipment rental
Meals
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet (07:00–10:30)
- Continental breakfast
- Hot breakfast
- À la carte lunch
- Set menu lunch
- Brunch
- À la carte dinner
- Set menu dinner
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- Breakfast and dinner
- Breakfast and lunch
- Special dietary options
- Gluten-free meals
- Vegetarian meal
- Snacks
Payment methods
- American Express
- EC
- JCB
- Diners Club
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Maestro
- Visa Electrón
- EuroCard
Good to know
- LGTBIQ friendly
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age (18)
Rooms
Double room
River View Deluxe
Family room
Family Superior Double Double (3 Double Beds)
Suite
River View Balcony Suite
Family room
Superior Family Room
Family room
Standard Family Room
Studio
Superior Patio
Suite
One Bedroom Suite
Double room
Double Superior
Family room
Family Double Double (3 Double Beds)
Studio
Studio Double
Double room
Double Standard
| Room type | Guests | Adults / children |
|---|---|---|
| Double room | up to 4 | 4 adults / 3 children |
| Double room | up to 2 | 2 adults / 1 children |
| Double room (single use) | up to 2 | 1 adults / 1 children |
| Family room | up to 4 | 4 adults / 3 children |
| Family room | up to 6 | 6 adults / 5 children |
| Family room | up to 6 | 6 adults / 4 children |
| Quadruple room | up to 6 | 4 adults / 3 children |
| Single room | up to 1 | 1 adults |
| Studio | up to 3 | 3 adults / 2 children |
| Studio | up to 5 | 5 adults / 3 children |
| Studio | up to 2 | 2 adults / 1 children |
| Suite | up to 2 | 2 adults / 1 children |
| Suite | up to 3 | 3 adults / 2 children |
| Triple room | up to 5 | 3 adults / 4 children |
| Twin room | up to 4 | 4 adults / 3 children |
Room types and occupancy come from the Hotelbeds catalogue and have not been confirmed by the hotel, so treat them as indicative. Ask the hotel for current rooms, bed layout and the number of guests.
Location
Upper Ground, 20, London SE1 9PD
- Land's End429 km
- Penzance415 km
- St Ives408 km
- Falmouth383 km
- Newquay373 km
- Padstow360 km
- Bude324 km
Straight-line figures from the hotel's coordinates. Cornish lanes and the coast path are slower than the map suggests, and rail and bus services can be sparse outside summer; see the walks.
Nearby, from the catalogue
- Nearest Bus / Metro Stop160 m
- Tate Mondern480 m
- National Theatre800 m
- Shakespeare's Globe960 m
- Bus/Train station1 km
- Royal Festival Hall1.1 km
- Borough Market1.2 km
- City centre3 km
- Airport30 km
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Meals
Meal plans
Type of stay
Key facts
- Year of construction
- 2014
- Year of most recent renovation
- 2025
- Total number of rooms
- 354
- Number of floors (main building)
- 15
- Single rooms
- 128
- Twin rooms
- 27
- Double rooms
- 354
- Suites
- 57
Book direct with the hotel
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- Reservations +44 20 3747 1234
- Hotel +44 20 3747 1000
- Email [email protected]
- Website seacontainerslondon.com
- Map Google Maps
Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 25/09/2026.
