With a stay at Crystal Lodge Hotel in Thornton Heath (Bensham Manor), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Clapham Common and Crystal Palace Park. .This hotel is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from River Thames and 8.7 mi (14 km) from London Eye.
What's nearby
Thornton Heath Leisure Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Selhurst Park Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Mitcham Common - 8 min drive - 1.7 miles
Big Ben - 48 min drive - 9.1 miles
Tower Bridge - 48 min drive - 9.5 miles
Getting around
Croydon Thornton Heath Station - 3 min walk
Centrale Tram Station - 4 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 74 min drive
Restaurants
Subway - 6 min walk
Railway Telegraph - 2 min walk
Pawsons Arms - 11 min walk
Fireaway Pizza - 1 min walk
Prince George - 11 min walk
About this property
Crystal Lodge Hotel
Crystal Lodge Hotel offers 14 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Microwaves, refrigerators, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Stay in one of 14 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Valet parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
Limited onsite self and valet parking
Food and drink
Coffee and tea in common areas
Family friendly
Crib (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Microwave on request
Refrigerator on request
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Crib (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private or shared bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
LED TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
Microwave on request
Refrigerator on request
Shared kitchen access
More
Ceiling fan
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per stay
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Valet parking fee: GBP 10 per night
Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20.0 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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Crystal Lodge Hotel Reviews
Reviews
5.8
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Very small room although did have on suit toilet and shower. Staff friendly and helpful .
Good if you just want to crash for the night. No frills.
Stuart
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Steven
Feb 22, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean and tidy although looking a little tired. I was alone so the bed was pretty comfortable and large enough for one person. Two adults would have been a squeeze. The on-suite was fairly clean and again, functional. Although the hotel is situated facing a busy road, I wasn’t disturbed by the traffic at all. I think for the price of a room in London, it was pretty good value. If necessary, I would stay there again albeit for just a night though.
Steven
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Denepher
Feb 7, 2025
For a quick, one night stay, at the price, it was adequate.
Denepher
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Andy
Jul 4, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Location, staff, excellent. Bathroom needed lots of attention
It is what it is - essentially a hostel, but with separate rooms. Comfy, clean enough and warm. Friendly & helpful reception staff.
Tony
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Aug 18, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Does what it says on the tin! Needed a place to stay for a night after a festival. Can’t argue with the price, nice and cheap especially for London. The staff member on the desk was very friendly and helpful.
My stay at the hotel was a pleasant one for what to expect for the cost. The
shower could do with better cleaning...
Overall friendly and accommodating staff. Easy access to transport and local shops.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melvin
Oct 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Goid value
The gentleman at xheck in was very nice and so helpful
Outside of hotel needs some tlc but my room, although basic was clean and comfortable and fitted with my needs
Good value would stay again
Melvin
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Ade
Nov 25, 2024
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Wonderful staff, the room was very warm and comfortable! Shared bathroom and kitchen were clean too! It felt like more like a large house than a hotel, which might be great for some.
The staff had every possible amenity I required and I'm grateful for the extended stay despite my late check in.
Just be aware that as it's close to the high street (not necessarily a bad thing), you might get the odd busy traffic noise near you.
Good, decent place to sleep for the night for a decent price.
Ade
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nozomi
May 28, 2024
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice and friendly staff.
Our family room was all new beds so I could sleep well.
I just feel bad for another customer.
My children were so happy stay here so running around and making noise.
Nozomi
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Asma
Aug 17, 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
smelt of smoke in the room but otherwise fine. Don't expect too much, good for one or two nights
Asma
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Colin
Jul 13, 2022
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Staff helpful.
The front desk staff were extremely helpful and very knowledgeable with regard to apps.
Rooms were very small and tired. Expected a bit more for the price.
It’s good . Booked for a room with private toilet but had a little problem but was changed for a room with shared bathroom, staffs there were very friendly and helpful. Can’t complain much. Room was very neat and clean.
U need to explain to person that they are sharing a bathroom with strangers the place was very smelly overall i can't imagine taking kids there i will never refuse or let anyone i know go there is not
I like the location,in the room is comfortable
Sure not comfortable with bath room outside and no lift
Violeta
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Errin
Oct 15, 2023
Disliked: Staff & service
Was nice enough, not overly fancy. Communal bathrooms for rooms which was a little awkward but fine. Rooms were clean but bathroom could be cleaner. Minimal contact with staff but we’re friendly enough when engaged.