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Above a traditional London pub, this family-run budget hotel offers good-value accommodation and free Wi-Fi. Elephant & Castle and Kennington tube stations can be reached within a 15-minute walk. Each comfortable room at Hour Glass has a TV, free tea/coffee making facilities, washbasin and a fridge. There are ample shared bathroom and kitchen facilities, including a washing machine and a dryer. This Victorian pub and hotel still retains some original wooden framing. The pub can also serve meals throughout the day. Burgess Park with its playground and barbeque facilities is a 2-minute walk away. Hour Glass is located opposite a bus stop, allowing easy access into the city centre. There are a number of restaurants and clubs including the Ministry of Sound in Elephant and Castle, which can be reached in 5 minutes’ drive.

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
6.9
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.1
Value for money
7.3
Location
7.2
Free WiFi
8.4
Low score for London
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Property surroundings

Facilities of Hour Glass Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Landmark view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Media & Technology
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • Czech
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Polish
  • Russian
  • Slovak

House rules

Hour Glass Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 00:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Solo JCB Cash Hour Glass Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If arriving outside of the check-in times, please contact the hotel for special check-in arrangements. Please note that an extra charge might apply.

To reach the Hour Glass, you can take bus 343 from Tower Bridge, London Bridge and Elephant and Castle, bus 136 from Elephant and Castle and bus 42 from Liverpool Street, Tower Bridge and East Street.

Property reserves the right to refuse guests with no ID or booking confirmation and to pre-authorise credit card 3 days prior to arrival date.

With 3rd party credit cards, the property requires the booker's permission via email to charge.

Time-restricted parking is available nearby on Thurlow Street and Kinglake Street, between 18.30 and 8.30. On-site parking is available and surcharge applies: GBP 8.00 for one regular vehicle per day and GBP 11.00 for one commercial/van/pick-up per day. Please notify the reception upon your arrival.

A fully equipped kitchen with stove, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, electric kettle and kitchenware is available for guests to use.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hour Glass Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Hour Glass Hotel

  • Check-in at Hour Glass Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Hour Glass Hotel is 2.4 miles from the centre of London. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Hour Glass Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Hour Glass Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Games room
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Happy hour
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • Room options at Hour Glass Hotel include:

    • Twin
    • Single
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quadruple