Novotel London Blackfriars
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Novotel London Blackfriars Review
Boasting a prime setting in Southwark with cultural draws like the Tate Modern gallery and Shakespeare's Globe theatre 17 minutes' walk from religious sites like St Paul's Anglican Cathedral, the comfortable 4-star Novotel London Blackfriars offers luggage storage and a restaurant. Located quite close to Tate Modern, the eco-friendly hotel features a swimming pool and a gym facility.
This London hotel serves breakfast in the restaurant from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends. Guests can enjoy time in the lounge bar. The restaurant Abokado is located nearly a 5-minute walk from the property.
The smoke-free accommodation is in the centre of the city, 15 minutes on foot from the cantilevered Coca-Cola London Eye Observation Wheel, and nearly a 5-minute walk from Southwark tube station. Within 5 minutes' drive of the contemporary Novotel London Blackfriars, business travellers will find the unmissable Tower of London.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to DirtyBeach project, which is 8 minutes' walk away. The nearby family attractions include SEA LIFE Centre London Aquarium just a pleasant stroll away from Novotel London Blackfriars.
This London property features 182 rooms equipped with a TV as well as coffee and tea making facilities. A sauna and a rainfall shower, together with such amenities as a hair dryer and towels, are also at guests' disposal. A rainfall shower and a separate toilet are available in private bathrooms. Certain units overlook the courtyard.
The Novotel London Blackfriars offers an indoor pool and locker rooms.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Beautifully decorated brand-new hotel in a contemporary style building.
- Unbeatable setting in a central area surrounded by a garden and a park.
- Within 20 minutes' walk to the town centre.
- Great-sized and well furnished rooms; most with AC, a sofa and a fridge.
- Lovely breakfast with many options.
- Vegetarian dishes for lunch and dinner serviced by in-house restaurant.
- Complimentary beverages are included in some rates.
- Excellent service; amenities are good.
- Good value compared to other London properties.
- Some may find the bathrooms mouldy.
- A few reports of cold breakfast quality.
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable/ Satellite television
- Paid films
- Telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- In-room air conditioning
- Heating
- In-room safe
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area Electric kettle Dryer
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Relax
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- Sauna
- Fitness centre
- Fitness studio
Activities for Kids
- Baby pushchair
- Board games
- Children's menu
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Buckingham Palace 2.62 km (1.63 mi.)
- Coca-Cola London Eye 1.21 km (3970 ft)
- Westminster Abbey 2.00 km (1.24 mi.)
- Borough Market 1.15 km (3773 ft)
- Imperial War Museums 1.25 km (4101 ft)
- St Paul's Cathedral 1.35 km (4429 ft)
- Covent Garden 1.89 km (1.17 mi.)