The Ship Rooms

Hotel with restaurant, near Big Ben

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Wed, Jan 14
January 2026
February 2026
The Ship Rooms puts you just a 5-minute drive from London Eye and Big Ben. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Thames River and Westminster Bridge are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Lambeth North Underground Station is 9 minutes and Kennington Underground Station is 10 minutes.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (1)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
CA $125
CA $149 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

Room options

Standard Double Room | Bathroom
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Double Room
Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Very good

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom
Deluxe Double Room
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Very good

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

Very good

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
171 Kennington Rd, London, England, SE11 6SF

What's nearby

  • Imperial War Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. Thomas' Hospital - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Westminster Bridge - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • London Eye - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Big Ben - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • London City Airport (LCY) - 48 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 57 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 77 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 89 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 90 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 92 min drive
  • Elephant & Castle Station - 13 min walk
  • London Waterloo East Station - 17 min walk
  • Waterloo Station - 17 min walk
  • Lambeth North Underground Station - 9 min walk
  • Kennington Underground Station - 10 min walk
  • Elephant & Castle Underground Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Red Lion - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Pineapple - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Corner Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Ship - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Toulouse Lautrec - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Ship Rooms

The Ship Rooms puts you just a 5-minute drive from London Eye and Big Ben. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Thames River and Westminster Bridge are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Lambeth North Underground Station is 9 minutes and Kennington Underground Station is 10 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 7 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive lockbox information
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

The Ship Rooms Hotel
The Ship Rooms London
The Ship Rooms Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Ship Rooms?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Ship Rooms?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Ship Rooms.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ship Rooms?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are there restaurants at or near The Ship Rooms?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Ship Rooms like?

The Ship Rooms is a short 9-minute walk from Lambeth North Underground Station and 20 minutes' walk from Big Ben.

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The Ship Rooms Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, amazing room!
Vania, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room, great amenities, staff friendly and helpful. Great location right near bus stops and not far from train station.
Benjamin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely clean spacious room and friendly staff!
Jack, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great.pizza, friendly.staff
Andy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A fantastic pub hotel, great pizza, friendly staff in a great location
Jonathan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We loved our room.
Jeremy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cute place, good value for money, frie d
Iben, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed my stay. Really nice staff and a great location. Good value, and I would stay again
kevin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente
Luiz Miguel, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed our stay. Super easy and on a good bus route to South Bank. Staff really helpful and room was lovely. Would stay again.
Hannah, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location
Baljit, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Enjoyed our stay at this slightly off centre but still accessible to the areas of the city that we wanted to explore.
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and room was excellent for the price. Fantastic pub and close to London.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cracking location , nice and clean , staff are very friendly, highly recommend
Adrian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean spacious room with good facilities. Kind and helpful staff!
Ben, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very cute spacious rooms and staff was amazing!
Alexandra, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff is awesome.
Scott, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great value for the money in a very short walking distance to Big Ben. Staff was very helpful and polite.
Götz, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Only visited one night whilst staying in London but really friendly staff, room was lovely can’t really fault it. Perfect for what we needed.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great pizza !
Joanne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really nice service

Really friendly service. Large room, well equipped. Good value for money.
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely place to stay. Room was clean, smart and comfortable. Oat milk available for tea in the room! Amazing’ I would definitely stay again.
Harriet, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were very polite and helpful. The room wasn’t the most salubrious but I kind of liked it that way. I like that the windows can open up and get fresh air.
Stephen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such an amazing stay, the room was super clean and the bed was extremely comfortable! The people running the hotel were super kind and helped bring my bags as well! would absolutely come back!
Amelia, 2-night trip