- Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
- A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, are required at check-in.
- Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
- The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
- The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, MasterCard, and Visa.
- The guesthouse can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- The guesthouse provides transfers from the airport (fees apply). To make arrangements, contact the property with arrival details prior to travel, using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
- No cribs or infant beds are available.
- No rollaway or extra beds are available.
The Windermere Hotel
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Fantastic breakfast. Friendly staff. Quiet. Clean room, made up every day. But the room and the bathroom were small compared to US standards.
This hotel is well maintained and the staff could not be more pleasant, welcoming, and accommodating. It is in a fairly quiet location but still within walking distance of a number of sites. The room (#31) was small, as is the norm, but this was more than made up for by the staff. We look forward to visiting this hotel again.
The hotel was sufficient for a short stay, but the singles were pretty small. The staff were great!! Breakfast was ok. The location is fine. Thanks, Eric
This was our first visit to London. We were at the hotel for eight nights and were very pleased with our stay there. The location was great! Victoria Station was a short walk and other attractions were close by as well. The staff was very helpful with directions and offered advice on what to see. Breakfasts were very good. One day we needed to catch an early train to Liverpool and they were even able to provide us with a breakfast at 5:30 AM! We would definitely recommend this hotel.
Staff and owners very helpful to us as 1st time visitors to London. Very good breakfasts. Very clean. Only downside was our 1st floor room on the street. Some street noise and passersby were right outside our window
Awesome stay. Staff are helpful. Breakfast was filling. Would definitely stay again
Short walking distance from Victoria station which is its main and probably only advantage. Very small hotel with tiny claustrophobic rooms in an ancient building. Rooms are mostly below ground level and damp, and although hotel is in a quiet neighborhood, there is no sound proofing and the noise from other rooms, constant hustle and bustle, pounding on wooden ceiling and corridors of footsteps from people walking around is unbearable. I could even hear the person in the next room when turning in bed. The street seems to have many similar hotels. Did not have chance to go for breakfast.
For our first visit to London, the Windermere was ideal. It's located in a quiet, scenic residential neighborhood, but only a couple blocks from pubs, restaurants, and shops. Only a five minute walk to Victoria Station for trains, busses, and the London Underground. If you're looking for a hotel in the heart of the nightlife districts, this isn't it. However, if you want a nice place to relax after a hard day of touristing, this is it. A charming hotel combined from two older buildings leads to a quirky floor plan, and no two rooms are alike. The Hambi family and their staff are gracious, helpful to tourists, and very friendly. Rooms are clean and comfortable. We were there for some unseasonably hot weather, and the air conditioning was appreciated! Breakfast in the Brasserie was tasty, with plenty of food. Dinner was good as well. Overall, an outstanding experience with a friendly, welcoming family. We'd definitely stay again at the Windermere.
Very friendly staff. Hotel is well located to walk to lots of attractions (Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Victoria & Albert). Tube is about 6 blocks away if you don't want to walk.
Staff simply wonderful efficient informed and more than helpful. Room exceeded expectations. We will be back
Friendly helpful staff with good tips on how to get around. Hotel in good location near transportation, yet quiet. I have stayed there several times and wouldn't dream of staying anywhere else in London.
The Windermere is an attractive fully modernized London boutique hotel within about a seven minute walk from Victoria Station. The London transit system has to be the best in the world and if you buy an Oyster Pass upon arrival at the airport you can avoid high taxi fares for the most part.The staff are pleasant and helpful, the room extremely comfortable and quiet and the breakfast all that one would expect of a full English breakfast. The price is rather steep but so is the price of everything else in London these days!.
What wonderful staff, gloriously comfortable rooms, expansive bathrooms, great breakfast. Cannot say enough good things about this hotel. WIsh I could come back tomorrow, it was that good!
We had a great stay at the Windemere! We arrived at 10am despite check-in time not being until 2pm. The staff let us keep our luggage at the hotel and recommended that we go to the changing of the guard as it was happening that day. The staff helped us navigate the tube stations and gave helpful reviews for local attractions. The location is AWESOME!!!! Just a 5 minute walk to Victoria Station which is the hub of everything in London. We had a 9 month old with us and staff was very accommodating for him. GREAT STAY!!! Will certainly go back!
The staff was extra helpful. We needed a place to store our luggage before arriving and they accomodated us for free! And then our luggage was already in our room when we arrived! The room was on the top floor with beautiful views of the area. Beds were extra comfy, the room was immaculate. The extra touches with the bottle of water, tea, hot chocolate and coffee were perfect! Free wifi enabled us to communicate with family back home! Breakfast on the lower floor was delish. We weren't made aware on our first morning that we could order a hot breakfast, but the continental buffet was enough to keep us satisfied. The second morning we ordered from the menu and it arrived deliciously hot! Not much to choose from on the hot menu, but it was still great! I cannot say enough nice things about this hotel...Wish we had stayed here our whole time in London! The only drawback was the extra distance to walk to the bus stop/tube stations. Hotel seemed to be located in between two stations (at least that's what we found) Although we needed to walk off all the delicious food!!
We enjoyed our stay very much and appreciated that our room was warm and cozy during an unusual cold snap (snow, ice, temperatures around 0 degrees C0. The staff were pleasant and helpful, the included breakfast was very good, and we were able to get around London easily from there--to the V&A, the Saatchi gallery, Westminster Abbey, etc--while not being in a big hotel in the middle of the tourist spots, which we prefer to avoid.
I traveled to the London to visit with a client who I get to via Victoria Station. So, I wanted a hotel near the station. The Windermere was about a 5-10 minute walk and I found it a lovely British experience. The staff was friendly and attentive, the breakfasts were great, the wi-fi worked well. The room was small but very comfortable, just the bathroom, though fully functional and with great amenities and towels, was a bit tight. Even had a safe in the closet. The bed and beddings was very comfortable. I will certainly go back.
very close to Victoria station extremely friendly and helpful staff fabulous english breakfast
Hotel highlights
- Walking distance to Victoria Palace Theatre and Sloane Square
- Free English breakfast
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Onsite dining
Located in City of Westminster, The Windermere Hotel is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Apollo Victoria Theatre and Victoria Palace Theatre. This 20-room, 4-star guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free in-room WiFi. Royal Hospital Chelsea and Westminster Cathedral are also within a short walk.
Dining
Free English breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10 AM. This guesthouse is home to a brasserie and a bar/lounge. Savor a meal from the comfort of your room with room service.
Rooms
All 20 individually decorated rooms provide electric kettles, laptop-compatible safes, and desks. Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding.
Property features
A local mainstay since 1857, The Windermere Hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a computer station, and a library. If you drive, self parking is GBP 26.00 per night, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for GBP 45-65 per vehicle one-way. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this boutique guesthouse include free newspapers, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area.
Guest reviews for The Windermere Hotel
nice hotel close to the victoria station.
Everyone
Fantastic breakfast. Friendly staff. Quiet. Clean room, made up every day. But the room and the bathroom were small compared to US standards.
a great find
Everyone
This hotel is well maintained and the staff could not be more pleasant, welcoming, and accommodating. It is in a fairly quiet location but still within walking distance of a number of sites. The room (#31) was small, as is the norm, but this was more than made up for by the staff. We look forward to visiting this hotel again.
Review comment
Emily Hambi, The Windermere responded on Nov 6, 2017
Thank you for finding us. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay. We have a variety of room types within our hotel. The room you mention is a Classic Double, which is the smallest double room category. The Superior and Deluxe categories are larger (ascending order). We also look forward to welcoming you again!
single room not recommended
Everyone
The hotel was sufficient for a short stay, but the singles were pretty small. The staff were great!! Breakfast was ok. The location is fine. Thanks, Eric
Review comment
Emily Hambi, Co-Owner, The Windermere responded on Oct 3, 2017
Thank you for sharing your review. The Classic Single rooms are small, well appointed, and priced accordingly. We sincerely hope to welcome you again in one of our larger room types.
nice hotel in a very convenient location
Everyone
This was our first visit to London. We were at the hotel for eight nights and were very pleased with our stay there. The location was great! Victoria Station was a short walk and other attractions were close by as well. The staff was very helpful with directions and offered advice on what to see. Breakfasts were very good. One day we needed to catch an early train to Liverpool and they were even able to provide us with a breakfast at 5:30 AM! We would definitely recommend this hotel.
Review comment
Emily Hambi, Co-Owner, The Windermere responded on Sep 28, 2017
Thank you for choosing us for your very first visit to London. We hope that this was the first of many visits to our amazing city, and to The Windermere.
lovely small hotel.
Everyone
Staff and owners very helpful to us as 1st time visitors to London. Very good breakfasts. Very clean. Only downside was our 1st floor room on the street. Some street noise and passersby were right outside our window
Review comment
Emily Hambi, Co-Owner, The Windermere responded on Sep 28, 2017
Thank you for choosing us for your first visit to London. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay, and hope to welcome you again.
quiet hotel that's close to the tube.
Everyone
Awesome stay. Staff are helpful. Breakfast was filling. Would definitely stay again
Review comment
Emily Hambi, The Windermere responded on Sep 6, 2017
Thank you very much for sharing this excellent review. We hope to welcome you again!
if you are claustrophobic, look elsewhere..
Everyone
Short walking distance from Victoria station which is its main and probably only advantage. Very small hotel with tiny claustrophobic rooms in an ancient building. Rooms are mostly below ground level and damp, and although hotel is in a quiet neighborhood, there is no sound proofing and the noise from other rooms, constant hustle and bustle, pounding on wooden ceiling and corridors of footsteps from people walking around is unbearable. I could even hear the person in the next room when turning in bed. The street seems to have many similar hotels. Did not have chance to go for breakfast.
Review comment
Emily Hambi, Co-Owner, The Windermere responded on Sep 28, 2017
Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry that you did not enjoy your stay. It is a shame that you did not have the chance to enjoy our complimentary breakfast. We have a variety of room types and sizes. Only three (very well-appointed) rooms are situated on the patio level of the hotel. We recommend that any special requests be mentioned at the time of booking, in order to give us the greatest opportunity of accommodating guest preferences and requests accordingly.
Couples
For our first visit to London, the Windermere was ideal. It's located in a quiet, scenic residential neighborhood, but only a couple blocks from pubs, restaurants, and shops. Only a five minute walk to Victoria Station for trains, busses, and the London Underground. If you're looking for a hotel in the heart of the nightlife districts, this isn't it. However, if you want a nice place to relax after a hard day of touristing, this is it. A charming hotel combined from two older buildings leads to a quirky floor plan, and no two rooms are alike. The Hambi family and their staff are gracious, helpful to tourists, and very friendly. Rooms are clean and comfortable. We were there for some unseasonably hot weather, and the air conditioning was appreciated! Breakfast in the Brasserie was tasty, with plenty of food. Dinner was good as well. Overall, an outstanding experience with a friendly, welcoming family. We'd definitely stay again at the Windermere.
Review comment
Emily Hambi, The Windermere responded on Jun 30, 2017
Thank you very much for choosing to stay at The Windermere for your first visit to London. I am very pleased that we gave you a wonderful experience. Thank you for sharing your kind words. We love taking care of our guests, and it is good to see that you felt this. We look forward to welcoming you again.
friendly hotel near lots
Everyone
Very friendly staff. Hotel is well located to walk to lots of attractions (Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Victoria & Albert). Tube is about 6 blocks away if you don't want to walk.
Review comment
Emily Hambi, The Windermere responded on May 15, 2017
Thank you for choosing to stay at The Windermere, London. We hope to welcome you again. We are very well located, and are within walking distance of many attractions including Buckingham Palace and Parliament. Victoria is the nearest Underground stop (approx. 5-10 minutes walk).
victoria area gem
Everyone
Staff simply wonderful efficient informed and more than helpful. Room exceeded expectations. We will be back
Review comment
Emily Hambi, The Windermere responded on May 15, 2017
Thanks Uncle Pete for your fabulous review! We hope to welcome you again in the near future.
Thank you for sharing feedback from your recent stay. We are pleased to have met you and to have given you a memorable stay. Our building is a classical Victoria building (c.1857) and has been lovingly converted to the small boutique hotel that it is today. Our property and our charming guest rooms are small, which is typical of London properties such our ours. However, what we might lack in size, we try to make up for in charm, quality and character. It would be our pleasure to welcome you back.