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Sea Containers London

★★★★★ 20 Upper Ground, London, GB

9.2 guest rating· 10580 reviews

The five stars

Sea Containers London holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Fitness facilities, Fitness center, Room service, Terrace and Spa/wellness center.

Guests score it 9.2/10 across 10580 reviews.

About this hotel

Riverside Luxury at Sea Containers London

Riverside Dining and Rooftop Views

Indulge in a culinary experience at the riverside restaurant or sip on cocktails at the rooftop bar while enjoying panoramic views of London.

Designer Rooms with Thames Views

Relax in style in rooms designed by Tom Dixon, featuring bespoke furniture, marble bathrooms, and views of the River Thames for a truly luxurious stay.

Entertainment and Convenience

Catch a movie at the on-site cinema, stay connected with free WiFi, and explore top London attractions just minutes away. Book now for an unforgettable stay at Sea Containers London.

Rooms & rates

Riverview Studio Suite

Sleeps 3 · 32 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Riverview One Bedroom Suite

Sleeps 2 · 59 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Art Deco Cabin Suite

Sleeps 2 · 55 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Free gym access

Edwardian Cabin Suite

Sleeps 2 · 55 m² · Queen bed

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Free gym access

One Bedroom Patio Suite

Sleeps 3 · 59 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dynasty Cabin Suite

Sleeps 2 · 55 m² · Queen bed

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Free gym access

Superior Double Double

Sleeps 4 · 29 m² · 2× Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Studio

Sleeps 3 · 40 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Riverview Balcony Suite

Sleeps 3 · 65 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional bathroom

Superior Double Room with Private Patio

Sleeps 2 · 29 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Hot spring bath
  • Fitness facilities
  • Accessible parking
  • Private parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets allowed
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  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Beauty Services
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Concierge service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Dry cleaning
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Evening entertainment
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Kid meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Luggage storage
  • Massage services
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Steam room
  • Terrace
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wine/champagne

Location

What guests say9.210580 reviews

+ Great location+ Helpful staff+ Clean rooms+ Excellent amenitiesSmall room sizesIssues with check-outHolding deposit confusion
Cleanliness9.1
Service10.0
Location10.0
Room Quality8.6
Amenities9.1
Value for Money8.6

Always a warm welcome at this fantastic unique riverside London hotel.

10.0

Lovely location on the river and very close to heart of the Southbank. Great breakfast.

Lisa · GB · 2026-09-05

Fantastic hotel with a cool vibe, great location and amazing customer service

10.0

Fantastic hotel, it has a very cool vibe and is in a great location only a 10 minute walk from Waterloo and right on the riverside. The staff were amazing, customer service was excellent. The room was so comfortable, the bed was huge with super soft sheets and the marble bathroom was gorgeous with lovely products to use and a big, powerful shower. We will definitely be back!

Nothing :)

Nikki · GB · 2026-09-05

Very good, we will be back!!!

9.0

Staff very good, clean hotel and room, comfy bed. Chef didn’t hesitate over fried eggs for my wife and myself definitely being spoilt, thank you!!

Corridors a little dark, new restaurant for breakfast staff did very well for first use, on paper it probably looks fine but in practice needs refining, not enough room to pass people at some points, first days really could have done with some more team members working, those that were there working way too hard to keep it moving. But well done to them all.

Mark · GB · 2026-09-04

Stylish hotel in great location on South Bank

9.0

Good location for London South Bank (Waterloo Station and Tate Modern). Funky nautical design in public areas. Nice spacious modern room, comfortable bed and quiet location. Good (but not great) breakfast in the new Gordon Ramsey Restaurant.

It wasn't cheap but probably good value for the location. The view from our room was of an internal courtyard.

Carmen · GB · 2026-09-04

Stay there at least one a month

10.0

Perfect location

Keeley · GB · 2026-09-04

Guest review

10.0

Friendly staff

Catherine · GB · 2026-09-03

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Sea Containers London really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

Debit and credit cards will be pre-authorized at check-in for the amount of your stay, plus an amount of GBP 100 per room per night to cover incidentals. The authorization will hold the funds until check out, at which time the amount actually incurred during the stay will be charged. Pre-authorized amounts may take up to 30 days after departure to be released by your bank or financial institution and the hotel will not be responsible for any resulting fees or charges. Children can be accommodated in rooms subject to bedding. Pets are allowed but only in certain room categories and with the below conditions: - Animal must weigh 20lbs / 9.1kg or less. - GBP 100 nonrefundable deposit will be collected upon arrival. - Contract/Waiver must be signed upon arrival. - Pets are not allowed in the bars or restaurants. - Pets may not be unattended in guest rooms. Please note, the card holder and the same card used to make the booking must be present at check-in. If the card is not presented, the property will require another payment method. Smoking, including the smoking of e-cigarettes and vaping, is prohibited everywhere on our premises, except for the patios of Superior Patio Rooms. Please note that, in case a guest if found smoking in our premises, a fine of £350 will be applied to the bill. You may smoke on the terrace of the 12th Knot bar from the opening time of the venue until 10.00 p.m. Smoking is also permitted on the river walk alongside the hotel, and cigarette posts are available for guests’ use. From July 2023 a discretionary 5% accommodations service charge will be added to your bill on check-out. This is distributed among our staff. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A deposit may be required at the property.