Historic Victorian building located on one of Westminster’s oldest
streets
Central location within a short walk of many sights, restaurants,
and a tube station
Spacious, pleasant rooms with tasteful contemporary decor
Flat-screen TVs and tea- and coffeemakers standard; higher-tier rooms have mini-fridges
Elegant and cozy pub serves home-cooked fare, and has a long list
of ales and wine
Passes to nearby LA Fitness available
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Not all rooms have mini-fridges
Street noise might be a problem
Breakfast not included in the room rate
The 34-room Sanctuary House Hotel is an upper-middle-range
property with a charming, cozy traditional ground-floor pub where guests can enjoy some British classics and mingle with the locals. Rooms feature
tasteful, contemporary decor and are outfitted with flat-screen TVs, tea- and
coffee-making facilities, and free Wi-Fi; Superior and Deluxe Rooms have mini-fridges. The hotel's central Westminster location is well-suited for
sightseeing, as many of London’s top attractions, such as Buckingham Palace and Big Ben, are within walking distance. There's no on-site fitness center, but Sanctuary guests receive passes to nearby LA Fitness.
Travelers wanting a hotel with more amenities in the same Westminster location might
want to consider the nearby St. James’ Court, which has several restaurants and
bars as well as fitness and wellness centers, though at steeper rates.
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Scene
Traditional hotel with an elegant yet cozy ground-floor pub with a street-corner location
The Sanctuary House Hotel is on the corner of one of the oldest streets in Westminster. The beautiful historic Victorian
building is housed in what was once the home of the London Municipal Society in the
early 1900s, as well as a book-publishing house. On the ground floor is a classic
English pub that marries elegance with homey coziness. Ensconced in
wood with wooden furnishings, floors, wainscoting, and a grand old bar at its
center, the space is illuminated by light from the large windows lining its walls and
chandeliers suspended from ceilings, which feature decorative molding. A popular
spot with locals and guests alike, the atmosphere is friendly and inviting. The
small but sunlit lobby, with traditional decor that includes wooden floors, wainscoting, and the front desk, sits above the pub. The cozy wooden furnishings couple with an Oriental rug and a
tufted red leather couch and armchair. Large windows overlooking the street fill the space with natural light. The pale-teal walls are covered
with a delicate shimmering leaf design, which extends to the hallways
and staircases.
Location
Centrally located within a short walk of many top sights, restaurants, and the St. James Park tube station
The hotel is located in the Westminster area of central
London, a couple of blocks from the Thames River and a three-minute walk to St.
James Park, a lovely green space with a lake. The property is situated on the corner of one of the oldest streets in Westminster, with many
restaurants, cafes, and pubs in the area, and the St. James’s Park Underground
station is down the street. This prime location is well-situated for
sightseeing, as many of London’s top sights and attractions are within walking
distance, including Buckingham Palace (a 10-minute walk), Big Ben (a six-minute
walk), Westminster Abbey (a four-minute walk), and the London Eye (a 15-minute
walk). The busy street corner location might, however, make for noise.
Rooms
Tasteful rooms feature contemporary decor, flat-screen TVs, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and free Wi-Fi
Rooms vary in size and decor, though all are pleasant and contemporary. Many include accent walls
of patterned wallpaper that complements curtains, as well as the pillows
and bedspreads that top crisp white bedding. Beds are framed in wooden
headboards with built-in nightstands and lamps flanking both sides; Deluxe and
Superior Rooms have chic, upholstered headboards and round nightstands
with shiny metallic lamps. Old-fashioned rotary phones are an elegant touch that befit the historic property.
Rooms are spacious, and all have small sitting areas and wooden
work desks. Additionally, all rooms have flat-screen TVs with Sky channels, tea-
and coffee-making facilities, electronic safes, and free Wi-Fi. Superior and
Deluxe Rooms add mini-fridges and fluffy bathrobes and slippers. Bathrooms are
small but clean and modern, with shower/tub combos with rainfall showerheads
and a range of nice toiletries.
Features
An on-site pub, free Wi-Fi, and passes to nearby fitness center
The ground-floor Sanctuary Pub is an inviting space that
serves home-cooked pub classics such as fish and chips and deep-filled pies, and offers a wide selection of great beers and wine. Breakfast is
available, though it is not included in the room rate, and the pub serves a weekly
Sunday roast. Though there is no on-site fitness center, guests can use the
fitness facilities and pool at nearby LA Fitness with a pass obtained from
the front desk. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.
