The Hoxton Southwark
4 star hotelHotel40 Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, SE1 8NY, United KingdomThe Hoxton Southwark, a stylish retreat in the heart of London. Located just a stone’s throw from the South Bank, this vibrant hotel is the perfect base for exploring the city's cultural gems. Whether you're wandering along the Thames, taking in the iconic Tate Modern, or catching a show at the National Theatre, the best of London is right on your doorstep.
Hungry? The all-day restaurant serves up seasonal dishes made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. After a day of exploring, unwind at the rooftop bar with panoramic views of London’s skyline - perfect for a cocktail as the sun sets over the city.
Arriving in London
2 mi from London St Pancras Int’l
While you are in London
0.4 mi from The Globe Theatre
Excellent
Good to know
- Beautiful architecture
- Friendly atmosphere
Excellent hotel. Close to Southwark. Good for sightseeing with access to public transportation. Awesome vibe.
Hotel facilities
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Internet access
- Lift/Elevator
- Restaurant(s)
Rooms
The chic rooms offer a blend of comfort and contemporary design, with modern touches like free Wi-Fi, plush linens, and luxe bathrooms. Each space is thoughtfully curated to feel like a home away from home, with bold décor and warm accents that reflect the spirit of the local neighbourhood.
Location
The Hoxton Southwark is ideally situated in one of London’s most vibrant and culturally rich neighbourhoods, just minutes from the South Bank. Nestled between the River Thames and London Bridge, this prime location puts you within walking distance of iconic landmarks like the Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe, and the National Theatre.
Our hints & tips
The lounge is a hub of activity during the day, ideal for catching up on work, reading, or enjoying a coffee. As evening falls, the energy shifts to the bar, where the vibrant ambiance comes alive. The bar offers an extensive menu of handcrafted cocktails, fine wines, and local craft beers.
Arriving in London
2 mi from London St Pancras Int’l
While you are in London
0.4 mi from The Globe Theatre
Excellent
Review breakdown
Good to know
- Beautiful architecture
- Friendly atmosphere
Rated by
Couple –
54%
Family –
29%
Solo –
12%
Business –
5%
Rated 4.7/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Excellent hotel. Close to Southwark. Good for sightseeing with access to public transportation. Awesome vibe.
Great Overall Ranking
Excellent Amenities
Review Highlights
Awesome vibe
- Positive: 99% said it was a stylish hotel.
- Positive: 92% enjoyed the friendly atmosphere.
- Positive: 88% thought, the hotel was modern.
- Positive: 84% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: 100% thought the hotel was luxurious.
- Negative: Not enough parking facilities, according to 100%.
Great location
- Positive: Near to public transport, according to 100%.
- Positive: 78% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: 91% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Positive: City centre within easy reach, said 88%.
- Positive: 94% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: 100% thought it was easy to get to the train station.
- Negative: Difficult to access by car, said 67%.
- Negative: Not enough parking facilities, according to 100%.
Great amenities
- Positive: 91% thought the building was wonderful.
- Positive: 98% thought the architecture was beautiful.
- Positive: 84% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: 86% loved the terrace.
- Positive: 88% said the facilities were very new.
- Neutral: 50% found the grounds not bad.
Bar is awesome
- Positive: Delicious alcoholic drinks, according to 91%.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 70%.
- Positive: 77% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: 93% loved the terrace.
- Positive: 88% said the facilities were very new.
- Positive: Management was excellent, said 75%.
- Positive: 83% said the recreation staff was great.
- Neutral: 50% found the grounds not bad.
- Neutral: Bar service was average, according to 64%.
- Negative: 60% said the booking process was inefficient.
Fantastic service
- Positive: 93% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 73% said the reception staff was great.
- Positive: 89% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: Management was excellent, said 70%.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 70%.
- Positive: 83% said the recreation staff was great.
- Neutral: Housekeeping was ok, according to 65%.
- Neutral: Only 55% found the restaurant service to be good.
- Neutral: 69% found the room service acceptable.
- Negative: 60% said the booking process was inefficient.
Great room
- Positive: 72% said the beds were comfortable.
- Positive: 97% thought the view was good.
- Positive: 75% appreciated the modern rooms.
- Positive: 75% loved the minibar.
- Positive: 71% appreciated the modern rooms.
- Positive: 75% loved the minibar.
- Neutral: For only 55%, the bathroom was ok.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 52%.
- Negative: 61% said rooms were small.
- Negative: 80% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 56% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 85%.
- Negative: 85% thought the tv was sub-standard.
Clean
- Positive: 92% thought it was clean.
- Positive: 97% thought the view was good.
- Positive: 71% appreciated the modern rooms.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 52%.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 55%.
- Neutral: Only 54% thought the furniture was functional.
- Neutral: 68% thought the bathroom was big enough.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 61%.
- Neutral: 64% thought the minibar was ok.
- Neutral: 64% thought the minibar was ok.
- Neutral: 69% thought the minibar was ok.
- Negative: 82% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 80% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 74% thought the tv was sub-standard.
Regular internet service
- Positive: 78% thought it was clean.
- Positive: 97% thought the view was good.
- Positive: 81% appreciated the modern rooms.
- Positive: 71% loved the minibar.
- Positive: 88% liked the big bathroom.
- Neutral: Only 67% thought the furniture was functional.
- Negative: 80% said the wifi quality was bad.
- Negative: 66% said rooms were small.
- Negative: 87% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 59% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: 61% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 85%.
Breakfast is average
- Negative: 73% said the breakfast was too expensive.
Value for money could be better
- Negative: 73% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: The price was too high for 90%.
