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20 Upper Ground, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9PD

Rooms & Suites

Sea Containers London offers 359 rooms and suites with custom Tom Dixon furnishings. Options include Standard, Superior, River View Deluxe, Studio Rooms, and Family configurations with twin double beds. All feature marble bathrooms with rainfall showers, dimmable lighting, and en-suite facilities. The four Cabin Suites (Edwardian, Art Deco, Mid-Century, Dynasty) showcase vintage furniture from Vinterior. Apartments provide 1,200 square feet of space with river views, dining for 16, and wet bars. The Ship Shape Suite includes a VAHA fitness mirror, Peloton bike, NOHrD equipment, and Eight Sleep Pod recovery system.

Dining & Bars

Sea Containers Restaurant serves American-British shared plates with Thames views. Lyaness bar offers ingredient-focused cocktails and was awarded 3 PIN status by The Pinnacle Guide. The rooftop 12th Knot bar provides panoramic views of St Paul's Cathedral. The Den lobby bar serves coffee, pastries, and evening drinks. Private dining accommodates 22 guests with gold Tom Dixon tables and a south-facing terrace. Breakfast includes buffet options with scrambled eggs, bacon, and pastries.

Spa & Recreation

agua spa features six treatment rooms using Hedgerow products with Lemon Balm, Rosemary, and Marigold ingredients. Facilities include steam rooms, rain showers, and a spa lounge with de Mamiel Altitude Oil. The gym offers 24-hour access with Technogym equipment. A 56-seat Curzon cinema screens first-run releases and classics. The Ship Shape Suite contains dedicated fitness and recovery zones with professional equipment.

Location & Access

Located on London's South Bank, 8 minutes from Blackfriars Station. Within walking distance of Tate Modern, The London Eye, and National Theatre. The Hayward Gallery and Southbank Centre are nearby, hosting events like the Imagine Children's Festival and VAULT Comedy Festival. Multiple 24-hour bus routes serve Waterloo area. River Thames views encompass St Paul's Cathedral and the city skyline.

Services & Facilities

LORE DISCOVERY loyalty program offers benefits and rewards. Commuter Club provides subscription stays with storage trunks and gym access. Meeting spaces include boardrooms for 22 guests and studio areas for 120 attendees. Family services include kids' menus at half-price and Explorer Passport sets. The hotel offers laundry service, bike storage, and EV charging. Private airport transfers and packing/unpacking services available for longer stays.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
Superior Double Room Private Patio
2 persons
29 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Superior
2 persons
29 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Studio
2 persons
40 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
River View Deluxe
2 persons
32 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Getting around

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City Centre
London 1.5 km
Airports
London City (LCY) 13.2 km
London Heathrow (LHR) 29.2 km
Train
Blackfriars Railway Station500 m
Underground
Blackfriars Underground Station500 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Entertainment
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Steam room
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

20 Upper Ground, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9PD
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20 Upper Ground, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9PD
Nearby
Westminster Bridge Road Riverside Building
Coca-Cola London Eye
1.1 km
Gallery
Tate Modern
610 m
Church
St Paul's Cathedral
1.2 km
Lambeth Bridge to Blackfriars Bridge south to St George's Circus
South Bank
880 m
LondonEngland
Thames River
1.2 km
Theatre
Shakespeare's Globe
720 m
Restaurants
OXO Tower Restaurant
210 m
Oxo Tower Wharf Barge House Street South Bank
Sea Containers Restaurant
180 m
20 Upper Ground
12th Knot
130 m
20 Upper Ground Mondrian London
Art Yard Bar & Kitchen
130 m
2 Blackfriars Road Bankside Hotel
Fountain and Ink
170 m
52 - 54 Stamford Street
Fuller's
190 m
3 Stamford Street
The Wharf
260 m
56 Upper Ground
The Mulberry Bush
280 m
89 Upper Ground
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