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The Royal Foundation of St Katharine

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Tower of London

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Front of property
Meeting facility
Interior
Meeting facility
Superior Twin Room
Travelers find a quiet retreat in central London at The Royal Foundation of St Katharine. Enjoy a continental breakfast, peaceful garden, brunch or lunch at the Yurt Cafe. Free in-room WiFi, a library, helpful staff, and modern amenities near the Tower of London.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €142
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe King Room

Deluxe King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment 2 Bedroom

Apartment 2 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Superior King Room

Superior King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Room

King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Tower Hamlets, a neighbourhood in London, The Royal Foundation of St Katharine is near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Thames River and Russell Square, while Sky Garden and London Eye are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at London Stadium or ExCeL Exhibition Centre.
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2 Butcher Row, London, England, E14 8DS

What's nearby

  • Tower of London - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • O2 Arena - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Tower Bridge - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • London Bridge - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • The Shard - 8 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪La Figa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The White Swan - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Peacock - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Yurt Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Craft Beer Co. - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Royal Foundation of St Katharine

Hotel near Tower of London
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden at The Royal Foundation of St Katharine. The on-site British cuisine café, Yurt Cafe, offers brunch, lunch, light fare and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), 1 meeting room and a computer station
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and a banquet hall
  • A lift
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Royal Foundation of St Katharine include amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Katharine Royal
Royal Foundation St Katharine
Royal Foundation St Katharine Hotel London
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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
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Foundation of St Katharine pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Foundation of St Katharine?

As of 13 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Foundation of St Katharine on 26 Oct 2025 start from €141.77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Royal Foundation of St Katharine?

Self-parking is available for GBP 20 per day.

What time is check-in at The Royal Foundation of St Katharine?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Royal Foundation of St Katharine?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Royal Foundation of St Katharine located?

Located in Tower Hamlets, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Brick Lane, Tower of London and Tower Bridge. London Bridge and The Shard are also within 3 miles (5 km). Limehouse DLR Station and Limehouse Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

The Royal Foundation of St Katharine Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 419 out of 690 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 690 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 690 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 690 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 690 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was small but comfortable, but very noisy road outside with noise throughout the night. En-suite could do with a refurb. Good breakfast and lovely communal areas.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very functional: no bells and whistles but very clean and very comfortable- I’ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have always found this a special place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so wonderful. The property is adorable! We would stay here again in a heartbeat. The breakfast was so good and the Yurt Cafe was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

YOSHINORI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is also very close to Limehouse Station, the nearest station. I felt that the staff provided courteous service. The breakfast was delicious and offered a wide variety, so I was very satisfied.
Garden
Breakfast bread
toilet and shower room
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our third or fourth stay at RFSK. We love this gorgeous urban oasis. The price for the stay, with an excellent breakfast and parking, is so reasonable. RFSK is clean and as long as you get a garden view room, it is very quiet. Everything is great quality. Simple but excellent. Very good public transport links as well. We love it and won’t stay anywhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

NORMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem. Such a tranquil spot off the busy Commercial road. Loved it. Excellent location for transport, 5 minutes from Limehouse DLR. Yurt cafe a bonus. ..Excellent breakfast. Lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love staying here and would pick it every time I visit London. The rooms and decoration requires some freshen up but apart from this the facilities are peaceful, and pleasant and a haven in the midst of London.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic all round!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean Hotel! Very quite and the subway station is right near by. We will definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

William

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

Clean and neat

Would be better with air conditioning as it was a hot night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The 2nd time I have stayed here and hope to be back next year for Remembrance Sunday.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting historical place to stay, and very good value for money for London! The bed was comfortable and I slept very well, also thanks to the quiet atmosphere. The free breakfast was tasty, with different options available. The DLR station was nearby, with national trains as well. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent breakfast, friendly service, nice area
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Wonderful stay

Amazing tranquil hotel, peaceful, well maintained. Great service from all staff. Reasonable prices. Definitely will be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024