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Hour Glass Hotel

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Serves lunch, dinner and brunch
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Terrace/patio
Sports facility

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

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131 Beaconsfield Road (off Thurlow St.), Walworth, London, England, SE17 2BX
  • Place, House of Lords
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Shard
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Tower Bridge
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪88 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Select Comfort beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Select Comfort beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Select Comfort beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Family Room, Ensuite

  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room, Ensuite | Select Comfort beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Triple Room, Ensuite

  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Select Comfort beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hour Glass Hotel

A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and self parking are available at this inn. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a library. Bathrooms are shared and limited housekeeping is available.
Hour Glass Hotel offers 21 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

This London inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Microwaves, an iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Hour Glass Hotel, you'll be within walking distance of The Shard. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Relax with a drink at the pub
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, multilingual staff and a terrace
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Tower Bridge and a few minutes from Tower of London
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Hour Glass Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian London inn.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
THE HOUR GLASS PUB – This pub serves brunch, lunch and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 50 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site (GBP 8 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 8.99 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • THE HOUR GLASS PUB

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1900
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00

Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 7.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 8.99 per person
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 8 per day
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 7.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 16 years old.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Glass Hotel

Hotel Glass

Hour Glass Hotel

Hour Glass Hotel London

Hour Glass London

Hour Glass Hotel London, England

Hour Glass Hotel Inn

Hour Glass Hotel London

Hour Glass Hotel Inn London

Hour Glass Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 266 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 266 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 266 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 266 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 266 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
YES
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Digby

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
staff seemed nice but room was very dirty, food and drinks left over from old guests/dirty sheets so probablly wasnt cleaned but fairly cheap , fine place for a night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, Reception of the host was very nice, nice pub for a quiet drink. Rooms quite basic but value for money. Bathroom is nice. Reasonable value for the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice staff, very helpful. A fun crowd of regulars gathers nightly and is welcoming to newcomers.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb

Superb little hotel attached to a good old fashioned pub. Staff very friendly, welcoming and efficient. Great nights sleep and the best shower I've had in ages!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delphine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok

C'est ok pour une nuit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room service: towels changed. No sweeping the floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

The bar person was nice. The surrounding area was a little intimidating to say the least with what looked like gangsters and a drug dealer hanging around the property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will stay again

Amazing welcome!! One of the friendliest pubs I’ve ever visited in London!!! The staff and locals were chatty .. the bedroom was a good size, with a well stocked coffee tray and cereal and milk for the morning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and transport is convenient. The room has everything you need in it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for the price

For the price you pay its fine just don't expect the Ritz. The manager and his wife are the best, so helpful and friendly you won't find better.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dave

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible

As soon as I turned the corner and seen the state of the surrounding area I was happy I didn't fill the van up so if it got nicked they wouldn't get far. Rough is an understatement - and I'm from Salford! Got a pint and googled stab vest retailers, none nearly surprisingly. After what seemed like an hour she sorted parking permit for 11 quid and I was shown to my room. As soon as you walk through the first door it reeks and I was dreading the next 12 hours. Room was a bit sparse with a kettle and a fridge but no milk (cheers) used a grim shower and went spoons for some food. The residents opposite are so loud at night I didn't get a wink, some fool constantly putting rubbish down the chutes, cars speeding about with music on and then the bin men finished the shambles off. Don't bother
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, helpful staff...would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miss R

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceeded my expectations.

At the last minute I needed to find a room for the night so I could attend the second day of a conference when a colleague couldn't make it. Representing a charity the price needed to be as reasonable as possible. The Hour Glass hotel and pub fitted the bill; despite having been a little dubious before I got there. Checking in I was escorted to my room (and the staff member offered to carry my bag for me). I had a twin en suite. The room was quite large. It had a window I could open, and the bed much was much more comfortable than the more expensive hotel is been in the night before. I had a refrigerator, kettle, plenty of coffee tea and biscuits, good quality white towels, and access to a separate kitchen (between10am and 10pm). They were happy for me to order food to be delivered to the external door downstairs. Once I'd checked in I wouldn't have needed to go into the pub again as the side door was used to access rooms. There was a lock-box for keys on checkout (I had to leave very early). The pub obviously served the local community. On the Tuesday night I was there it was quite. I felt safe and the answer to the obvious 'bottom line' question of would I stay there again? Would be yes. If you were keen to explore "South of the river" it would be an ideal place. Bus stops are virtually outside the door and buses seemed to be quite frequent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

maria

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

JULIAN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Ishola

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is not hotel but a junk and bad environment. If you looking for hotel and decent environment don’t do it and clean hotel and a place you can sleep with your two eyes close
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good Option for Last Minute Booking

This hotel is perfectly fine. It's definitely no frills, but certainly comfortable enough. It was well within our price range for a last minute reservation. We checked in later at night and the staff made us feel very welcome. The pub can get loud sometimes as can the neighborhood around it. The wifi was available in the room and in the pub and was always reliable. It's about a 15-20 minute walk to the nearest tube station, but a very short bus trip with several busses running regularly right out in front of the hotel. Strictly pub related: this doesn't seem "family owned" any longer and it certainly does not offer any kind of pub food outside of crisps. There's a nice variety of beers and the staff are friendly as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Dauda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly Considering it’s above a pub very quiet room was bigger than expected. Clean and tidy Room was hot but they did provide a decent fan for the room. Could do with a new mattress I’m a big girl so need a firm mattress but still a good stay if you are looking for somewhere to just put your head down this is the place and the Wi-Fi was very good 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022