Sea Containers London
5-star hotel · South Bank, London
Long Weekend score
Strong1 serious report in 286 reviews: something stolen
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 86% of London hotels
- 92% of guest comments are praise
- 97% of guest photos show no damage
How this score is made
- Rated higher than 86% of London hotels. Compared with 5,640 hotels in London. Counts for 50% of the score.
- 92% of guest comments are praise. 606 praise, 56 complain. Counts for 30% of the score.
- 97% of guest photos show no damage. 58 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.
- $430 a nighttypical for two, before tax · from $249
- 6 min walkto London Blackfriars station
- 286 guest reviewsfrom the last 2 years
- 60 guest photostheirs, not the hotel's
At a glance
For
- A station within walking distanceLondon Blackfriars is 468 m away
- Water view26 guest photos show it
- Staff177 praise · 10 complain
- Location153 praise · 1 complain
- Views60 praise · 4 complain
Against
- Value7 complain · 5 praise
What guests reported
What guests say
286 reviews from the last 2 years. Most praised: staff (177 guests). Weakest: breakfast, where 15 of the 49 who mention it complain.
Quiet at night210Strength
Location is excellent, quiet and exclusive but really close to the center.
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The soundproofing is excellent, couldn’t hear a thing.
Tripadvisor, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Location1531Strength
The hotel was in a fantastic location and incredibly convenient for everything we wanted to do.
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Great location and Quick access to rail and underground stations.
Google, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Staff17710Strength
Excellent location, all amenities were great, and the staff were actually helpful.
Google, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Thank you so much, to all the staff ans especially to you Joy!
Tripadvisor, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Attitude of staff at breakfast has significantly deteriorated.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Views604Strength
View from room was stunning & we used the roof top bar the evening before
Booking network, August 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Breakfast was very good but as someone who is on a keto diet would have liked some berries and Greek yogurt - Loved the view from the top bar Excellent- would highly recommend
Booking network, August 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
even though at check in the man said he gave us an upgrade, the view certainly wasn't upgraded.
Booking network, September 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Cleanliness524Strength
Bed was comfy, room was spacious, and clean.
Google, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The hotel was immaculate, and all facilities, including the gym, were great.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Pogled iz sobe nije baš ono što smo očekivali za taj novac,tepisi nisu bili najčišći.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Room size283Strength
The bedrooms were very clean and and a very good size and the view of St Paul’s was amazing
Booking network, August 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
We enjoyed the spacious apartment and its wonderful views of the Thames.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Rooms are a bit bigger than other Hotels, but still quite small in typical London fashion.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Food314Strength
We got room service in our amazing room and the food was excellent!
Tripadvisor, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Everything about this hotel was top notch - rooms, staff, and restaurant.
Google, October 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Our only gripe (and it is quite a big one) is that our meal in the hotel restaurant was truly dreadful.
Tripadvisor, August 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Room condition152Strength
Staff were fantastic and hotel is modern, clean and comfortable
Booking network, August 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
The location of the hotel was excellent right at Southbank and the property itself is stylish, modern, clean and luxuriously comfortable.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
the restaurant was really bad, rooms a bit dated
Booking network, August 2026, rated 6/10 by this guest
Beds306Mostly good
The roof top bay and the comfortable rooms and beds, the breakfast outside and the views are amazing
Booking network, August 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Convenient location for our weekend plans, very comfortable bed and great walk-in shower.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Beds are a little small and the pillows just disappear under the weight
Booking network, August 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Breakfast3415Mostly good
The rooms were very clean and overlooked London, the breakfast was fantastic, and the staff were friendly.
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Super friendly staff and very good breakfast.
Booking network, September 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Breakfast didn't match with a five star hotel.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Value57Split
breakfast should be included in the price, the rooms were quite pricey
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
At that price point, there's much better places to go in London.
Tripadvisor, August 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
Great hotel for a weekend stay at a good price point for London.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 9/10 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 5,538 Google ratings
Problems guests raised
Raised most: unexpected charges and refunds, in 10 of 286 reviews.
Unexpected charges and refunds10 of 2861 in 29 reviews
Over commercialisation -.asked to pay service charge on the price I'd already agreed just for the room.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
RIP off merchants - overcharged me and won’t answer emails!
Tripadvisor, August 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Complaints the hotel left unresolved9 of 2861 in 32 reviews
After being told chipped glass would be replaced we had to do it ourselves having waited 2 nights.
Google, September 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
I was also then charged for items I never had from the minibar, such as popcorn (?!), and I called to query it, was told I’d be called back or emailed - and I wasn’t.
Google, September 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
A facility closed9 of 2861 in 32 reviews
Also, second time the sauna is not working
Booking network, August 2026, rated 6/10 by this guest
It's a shame the restaurant was shut when we stayed, it was one of the reasons we booked Sea Containers in the first place as we'd eaten there before but understand that refurbishments have to take place sometime and we'll be back to try the new Gordon Ramsey restaurant!
Booking network, September 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
A slow check-in9 of 2861 in 32 reviews
We made a last minute booking but apparently when we arrived at check in, it took forever for us to get our room card due to the booking marked as a ‘no-show’.
Booking network, September 2026, rated 5/10 by this guest
Room wasn’t ready at checkin time was the only negative.
Tripadvisor, August 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Expensive food and drinks6 of 2861 in 48 reviews
Thought the prices of the mini bar were outrageous.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
We ate one morning at the breakfast buffet, which seemed very overpriced for what it offered, although the food was good.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Something broken in the room5 of 2861 in 57 reviews
I know it's a cultural thing but I did want ice available but our phone didn't work in our room luckily our friends did so it wasn't a problem.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Two light bulbs out in the bathroom not helpful!
Booking network, August 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Serious reports
1 in 286 reviews, most common first. Shown beside the score, never averaged into it.
Something stolen1 of 286 reviews
Got huge amount of our money stolen from our locked bag in our locked room and discovered next morning it was missing.
Google, July 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
2 of the 60 guest photos we checked show damage or dirt (3%).
What it advertises, against the photos
Guests’ photos confirm: restaurant (2), bar (3), bathtub (1), water view (26).
The hotel says it has no swimming pool.
Price, place and rooms
Price
$430 is a typical night, from 304 dates checked in the coming year.
Weekends cost 9% less than weekdays
A typical night, month by month
Cheapest month: Jan 2027, $332Dearest month: Jul 2027, $500
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$359
- Vio.com$386
- deals.etrip.net$386
- Booking.com$426
- deals.dealbase.com$432
- deals.goseek.com$432
- onboard.triptease.io$435
- Agoda$441
Lowest advertised nightly rate for two adults; taxes and local fees are not included. Shown in US dollars.
Nearby
London Blackfriars station is 468 m away by road, about 6 minutes on foot. There are 7 bars or clubs within 200 metres.
- Nearest main road: Stamford Street137 m
- Nearest shop: Little Waitrose3 min walk246 m by road
- Nearest station: London Blackfriars6 min walk468 m by road
- Big Ben23 min walk1.7 km by road
- The British Museum2.4 km
- Tower Bridge2.5 km
- Buckingham Palace3.0 km
The lines are 5, 10 and 15 minutes on foot.
Distances follow the streets, not straight lines.
Rooms
27 room types, from 29 to 112 m².
- Superior Double Double29 m²Sleeps 4
- Superior Double Room with Private Patio29 m²Sleeps 2Balcony
- Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View29 m²Sleeps 2A view, going by the room's name
- Standard29 m²Sleeps 21 Queen bed
- Superior29 m²Sleeps 21 Queen bed
- Riverview Studio Suite32 m²Sleeps 31 Double bedSea or water view
The other 21 room types
- Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds32 m²Sleeps 4Sea or water view
- Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds32 m²Sleeps 4Sea or water view
- Riverview Deluxe32 m²Sleeps 21 super-king bedSea or water view
- Studio40 m²Sleeps 31 super-king bedBathtub
- Art Deco Cabin Suite55 m²Sleeps 21 Queen bed
- Edwardian Cabin Suite55 m²Sleeps 21 Queen bed
- Dynasty Cabin Suite55 m²Sleeps 21 Queen bed
- Mid Century Cabin Suite55 m²Sleeps 21 Queen bed
- Family Superior Double Double56 m²Sleeps 6
- Family Standard58 m²Sleeps 42 Twin bed + 1 Queen bed
- Standard Family Room58 m²Sleeps 62 Double bed + 1 Queen bed
- Riverview One Bedroom Suite59 m²Sleeps 2BathtubSea or water view
- One Bedroom Patio Suite59 m²Sleeps 3Bathtub
- One Bedroom Suite59 m²Sleeps 2Bathtub
- Ship Shape Suite59 m²Sleeps 21 Queen bedBathtub
- River View One Bedroom Suite59 m²Sleeps 2BathtubSea or water view
- Family Superior60 m²Sleeps 42 Twin bed + 1 Queen bed
- Family Superior Double Double60 m²Sleeps 6
- Riverview Balcony Suite65 m²Sleeps 31 Double bedBathtubBalconySea or water view
- River View Apartment112 m²Sleeps 21 King bedBathtubSea or water view
- Apartment112 m²Sleeps 41 Queen bedBathtubSea or water view
From the hotel's own room descriptions, checked against each room's photos.
How it compares
How it ranks
Guests who booked rate it 9.2 out of 10. 86% 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 value matters to you
Here, 7 of the 12 guests who mention value complain. These nearby hotels do better on it.
More hotels in London
The nearest first, with our score for each.
How we know
286 reviews counted · 100 photos checked · updated 10 October 2026
- We collected this hotel's 874 most recent reviews from Google, Tripadvisor and the Booking network. 286 of them describe a stay in the last 2 years and are the ones counted here; the rest were 164 older, 69 in other languages, 346 with a score but no words and 9 about the restaurant rather than a stay.
- The hotel replied to 160 of its 200 newest Google reviews.
- 26 in every 100 reviews thank a staff member by name.
- 13 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.