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The Royal Foundation of St Katharine

3.0 star property

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Meeting facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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2 Butcher Row, London, England, E14 8DS
  • Place, Troxy
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, River Thames
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Regent's Canal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪90 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe King Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Apartment 2 Bedroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment 2 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 100 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior King Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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King Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

London

With a stay at The Royal Foundation of St Katharine in London (Tower Hamlets), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Tower of London and Tower Bridge. .This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Liverpool Street and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from The Shard.

What's nearby

  • Troxy - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • River Thames - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Regent's Canal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Thames Path - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Tower of London - 8 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Limehouse Station - 3 min walk
  • Limehouse DLR Station - 3 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kirvem - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Grapes - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Stepney City Farm - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪ShanShuiJian 山水間 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Old Ship - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Royal Foundation of St Katharine

The Royal Foundation of St Katharine offers 36 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 36 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
You can enjoy a meal at Yurt Cafe serving the guests of The Royal Foundation of St Katharine, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Yurt Cafe - Overlooking the garden, this café specializes in British cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and light fare.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured self parking on site (GBP 20 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Yurt Cafe

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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 available for GBP 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Secured self parking fee: GBP 20 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property is also known as

Katharine Royal
Royal Foundation St Katharine
Royal Foundation St Katharine Hotel London
Royal Foundation St Katharine London
St Katharine Foundation
The Royal Foundation Of St Katharine London, England
Royal Foundation St Katharine Hotel
The Royal Foundation Of St Katharine London
The Royal Foundation of St Katharine Hotel
The Royal Foundation of St Katharine London
The Royal Foundation of St Katharine Hotel London

The Royal Foundation of St Katharine Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 449 out of 734 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 734 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 734 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 734 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 734 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room in front of the fountain, peaceful night sleep, staff were lovely, breakfast was good, would love to keep it a secret as it is such a relaxing place to stay, would definitely recommend and will be visiting again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bed. Lovely place and happy to repeat. Location is amazing. X
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly, had a calmness around the venue and very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, spotless room,quiet , comfortable beds, great breakfast with plenty of variety. Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay at St Katherine’s was perfect in every way, the staff were wonderful and my room (Iona) was a treat to stay in, situated close to a beautiful chapel. Great value for money, will definitely book again when in London
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yurt cafe is very nice too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yurt cafe nearby is fantastic and the facilities were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The RFSK is very convenient for central London and just a couple of minutes walk from Limehouse DLR. It is a peaceful, comfortable to stay. The rooms are clean, warm and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful breakfast along with a lovely central courtyard to relax safe in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Conal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

What a great place to stay so comfortable so quiet very relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went out of their way to make a carry nice stay for me with my adult son Excellent and peaceful environment close to train and food!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff in calm setting.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant place. Lovely staff. Relaxed environment. Comfortable room. Excellent breakfast. A hotel I could happily live in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
X
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I loved staying here, easy to get to. Staff all wonderful and helpful. Rooms lovely and clean. Nice quiet environment for really chilling and relaxing . Breakfast was good too!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Amenities
Helpful welcoming staff and a beautiful building and grounds, excellent breakfast and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If only the rates were favourable every week then I would stay here by default it’s an oasis of calm in the busy city lovely staff, room clean and has everything you need, breakfast if very nice as well
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tranquil atmosphere and friendly staff. Breakfast buffet had good quality food and options. Rooms were compact but clean and we had a nice view of the garden.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved the fact there were so many rooms amd areas in which you could be alone and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
RFSK really is an oasis of calm after the busyness of London. Comfortable rooms and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a gem! Was delighted to find this lovely place close to the tube and easy travel around London. It was an oasis of calm. Everything was spot on and I can’t wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s a very nice place to stay apart from the shower we had definitely needs replacing very hard to shower as the shower kept falling down and water didn’t drain away
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sonam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic solo experience, very welcoming and friendly staff! 10/10 would highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025