Leonardo Royal London St Paul's
4-star hotel · City of London, London
Guests rate nearly every hotel highly: half the hotels in London are rated 8.2 out of 10 or more. So our score shows how a hotel compares with the rest, not how luxurious it is.
- Rated higher than 70% of London hotels
- 81% of guest comments are praise
- 85% of guest photos show no damage
How this score is made
- Rated higher than 70% of London hotels. Compared with 5,640 hotels in London. Counts for 50% of the score.
- 81% of guest comments are praise. 553 praise, 127 complain. Counts for 30% of the score.
- 85% of guest photos show no damage. 51 of 60 photos. Counts for 20% of the score.
- Serious reports are never counted in. They are flagged beside the score, because one matters even when everything else is good.
- $328 a nighttypical for two, before tax · from $165
- 6 min walkto St. Paul's station
- 271 guest reviewsfrom the last 2 years
- 60 guest photostheirs, not the hotel's
At a glance
For
- A station within walking distanceSt. Paul's is 419 m away
- Location148 praise · 0 complain
- Room size43 praise · 2 complain
- Views16 praise · 1 complain
Against
- Guest photos show wear and dirt9 of the 60 photos guests took, and 0 of the hotel's 40
- Room condition15 complain · 7 praise
What guests reported
What guests say
271 reviews from the last 2 years. Most praised: location (148 guests). Weakest: cleanliness, where 28 of the 68 who mention it complain.
Location1480Strength
Perfect location, with excellent connections to the Underground and bus network.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
A lovely hotel in a fantastic location
Tripadvisor, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Room size432Strength
The locatio andsize of the room was fabulous.
Booking network, September 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Room was spacious and comfortable.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
The pool/spa amenities were rather small, jacuzzi seemed quite unclean, booked a king executive room at 30msq and it was rather small and cramped especially the bathroom for the price you are paying each night.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 4/10 by this guest
Views161Strength
The room overlooked the lobby bar and courtyard and had a good view.
Booking network, September 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Me and the mrs decided to spend a one night stay here for our anniversary and it was absolutely amazing we got upgraded to an executive room with seeing St pauls Cathedral.
Booking network, September 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Staff13826Mostly good
The reception team was very helpful.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Location , plenty of space , very clean, excellent staff.
Booking network, September 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Also, one of the concierge team was a little rude but neither experience would stop us staying again.
Google, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Beds316Mostly good
The bed was comfy, water was warm, lots of lovely touches.
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Such a good location, amazing staff , delicious breakfast plenty of choice , so clean and the whole hotel just smells amazing , beds are so comfy didn’t want to leave , my boyfriend organised the room to be decorated felt so spoilt :)))
Tripadvisor, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Most uncomfortable bed and pillows we’ve ever had barely slept all night
Booking network, September 2026, rated 5/10 by this guest
Breakfast5515Mostly good
So much choice for breakfast.
Tripadvisor, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
No salted butter or marmalade at breakfast.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
The breakfast was good, but not a big selection - for example, no smkoed salmon, Mackrel ect
Booking network, September 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Pool3312Mostly good
It look soooo gorgeous: from the entrance, to the bar and breakfast area, to the rooms and to the swimming pool+spa.
Booking network, September 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Relaxing in Steam, sauna and pool.
Booking network, September 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
The spa facilities (sauna and pool) were always very busy.
Booking network, September 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Food177Mostly good
Top tip best Bloody Marys made by Gina
Tripadvisor, October 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Exceptional all round, beautiful hotel, great service, delicious food, fantastic spa, all right next to St Paul's
Booking network, September 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Perhaps a bit more selection in both restaurants.
Booking network, September 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Value95Mostly good
Great location and good value for money
Booking network, August 2026, rated 6/10 by this guest
Great location, great staff and reasonably priced for central Londin
Booking network, August 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
I did not find it satisfactory value for money.
Google, September 2026, rated 3/5 by this guest
Quiet at night1610Mostly good
Location, ambience, facilities, good size bedroom, no noise, comfortable bed, really good shower, perfect breakfast, concierge, helpful approachable staff.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Our room was quiet and large enough.
Google, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Aircon was a little bit to loud and unable to book rooftop restaurant as fully booked from arriving.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Cleanliness4028Split
Room wasn't vacuumed for the 4 days we were there
Booking network, August 2026, rated 7/10 by this guest
Housekeeping was below expectation - i think they were clearing the rubbish halfway and got distracted a left the bag of rubbish on my countertop.
Google, August 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
The atrium bar/restaurant area is worn and scruffy with stained upholstery and carpets.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Room condition715Weak spot
Amazing stay but the facility a lilttle old
Booking network, September 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
The hotel is quite dated, but we stayed in an upgraded Executive room through Genius, which was spacious and had a massive, comfortable bed.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
The rooms are beginning to look a bit worn.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 7/10 by this guest
Who stays, and their score out of 10
From every review of the last two years that gives a score and says who travelled, including those with no words.
All 4,549 Google ratings
Problems guests raised
Raised most: complaints the hotel left unresolved, in 10 of 271 reviews.
Complaints the hotel left unresolved10 of 2711 in 27 reviews
They hung up on us and then didnt call back.
Booking network, September 2026, rated 7/10 by this guest
I tried to communicate before hand it was my anniversary had absolutely nothing back.
Booking network, September 2026, rated 6/10 by this guest
Expensive food and drinks8 of 2711 in 34 reviews
Overall an excellent hotel, would definitely stay again.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
The breakfast buffet is plentiful, but the price is also quite high (€25 per person).
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Problems in the bathroom7 of 2711 in 39 reviews
The shower was fantastic but leaked through the door.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
The room is in terrible state, dirty carpets, awful shower that splashes all over the washroom.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 4/10 by this guest
Heating and air conditioning5 of 2711 in 54 reviews
My one little niggle is I didn't find the aircon that strong through the night.
Google, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
I couldn’t sleep well because the air con was freezing and didn’t have enough settings.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 5/10 by this guest
Feeling unsafe5 of 2711 in 54 reviews
The night before our sons wedding the watch I lent him was stolen from his room with cufflinks and a bank card.
Booking network, September 2026, rated 2/10 by this guest
The lift5 of 2711 in 54 reviews
The rooms the carpet was not so clean, we didn’t stay in the main hotel, the lift was not working and there was no notice that the lift was not working
Booking network, August 2026, rated 5/10 by this guest
however the lift was broken for the 5 days we were there
Booking network, August 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Serious reports
7 in 271 reviews, most common first. Shown beside the score, never averaged into it.
A physical hazard4 of 271 reviews
I had a fall in the bathroom, i called reception floor picked the phone, water was all over the floor, i had mild concession, i fell asleep in the bath room floor.
Booking network, September 2026, rated 4/10 by this guest
Something stolen3 of 271 reviews
Had my jewellery and bank cards stolen the night before my own wedding!
Tripadvisor, September 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
On returning to his room he found that the watch his cuff links and his bank card had been taken.
Tripadvisor, September 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
These are guests' own accounts from their reviews. We have not verified them, and the hotel may dispute them. A report is counted only when the guest says it happened at the hotel and holds the hotel responsible.
Photos, checked
9 of the 60 guest photos we checked show damage or dirt (15%).
Guest photos showing damage or dirt9 of 6015%
Of 60 guest photos, 9 show damage or dirt: building work in 4, stains in 3, rust or limescale in 2 and dirty surfaces in 1, and some photos show more than one. Of the hotel's own 40, 0 do.
What it advertises, against the photos
Guests’ photos confirm: restaurant (6), bar (6), bathtub (3), landmark view (6).
Price, place and rooms
Price
$328 is a typical night, from 330 dates checked in the coming year.
Weekends cost 9% less than weekdays
A typical night, month by month
Cheapest month: Jan 2027, $219Dearest month: Sep 2027, $469
Prices on booking sites, the day we checked
What each seller advertised on the one day we checked, so these sit outside the year-wide figures above and can fall below the typical price.
- Super.com$254
- Vio.com$273
- deals.goseek.com$273
- deals.etrip.net$273
- loveholidays.com$303
- clicktrip.com$317
- skyscanner.net$318
- closesthotel.com$318
Lowest advertised nightly rate for two adults; taxes and local fees are not included. Shown in US dollars.
Nearby
St. Paul's station is 419 m away by road, about 6 minutes on foot. There are 6 bars or clubs within 200 metres.
- Nearest main road: Upper Thames Street171 m
- Nearest shop: Sainsbury's Local4 min walk300 m by road
- Nearest station: St. Paul's6 min walk419 m by road
- Tower Bridge30 min walk2.3 km by road
- The British Museum2.4 km
- Big Ben2.6 km
- Buckingham Palace3.8 km
The lines are 5, 10 and 15 minutes on foot.
Distances follow the streets, not straight lines.
Rooms
9 room types, from 25 to 35 m².
- Executive Room with King Bed25 m²Sleeps 2Bathtub
- Superior King Room25 m²Sleeps 2
- Superior King Room26 m²Sleeps 2
- Superior Twin Room26 m²Sleeps 4
- Executive Double Room30 m²Sleeps 2
- Superior room with 2 Queen beds30 m²Sleeps 4Bathtub
The other 3 room types
- Deluxe King Room with St Pauls Cathedral View30 m²Sleeps 2Landmark view
- Suite31 m²Sleeps 21 Queen bed + 1 Sofa bedBathtub
- Executive King with View35 m²Sleeps 2BathtubA view, going by the room's name
From the hotel's own room descriptions, checked against each room's photos.
How it compares
How it ranks
Guests who booked rate it 8.8 out of 10. 70% of the 5,640 hotels in London are rated lower, and a typical one is rated 8.2.
Every review site, out of 100
If room condition matters to you
Here, 15 of the 22 guests who mention room condition complain. These nearby hotels do better on it.
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How we know
271 reviews counted · 100 photos checked · updated 10 October 2026
- We collected this hotel's 886 most recent reviews from Google, Tripadvisor and the Booking network. 271 of them describe a stay in the last 2 years and are the ones counted here; the rest were 163 older, 83 in other languages, 341 with a score but no words and 28 about the restaurant rather than a stay.
- The hotel replied to 159 of its 200 newest Google reviews.
- 18 in every 100 reviews thank a staff member by name.
- 19 reviews mention a free upgrade, a cake or a gift.
- We looked at 100 photos: the first 40 of the hotel's own and the 60 newest from guests.
- Every number on this page is counted, not estimated. Anything in quotation marks is a guest's own words.