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Hotel Overview

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

Sea Containers London - Luxury South Bank hotel with river views near Waterloo Station

Located on London's South Bank with views of the River Thames and St Paul's Cathedral. The hotel features a 1920s transatlantic cruise liner design with custom Tom Dixon furnishings. Amenities include three distinct bars and restaurants: Lyaness (award-winning cocktail bar), Sea Containers Restaurant (riverside dining), and 12th Knot (rooftop bar). The property offers agua spa with steam rooms and rain showers, a Curzon cinema with 56 seats, and a 24-hour Technogym fitness center. Blackfriars station is an 8-minute walk away; Waterloo Station features 24-hour bus routes.

Additional perks of the hotel

Private dining room for up to 22 guests with south-facing terrace

Boardroom with breakout area and catering for up to 22 guests

VAULT Comedy Festival performances

Imagine Children's Festival at Southbank Centre

Book direct loyalty program with local neighborhood benefits

Secure bike storage and EV charging stations

24-hour front desk and multilingual staff

Accommodations Overview

The hotel offers 359 rooms and suites with custom Tom Dixon furnishings and marble bathrooms. Room categories include Standard, Superior, River View Deluxe, and Studio rooms with king or twin double beds. Suites feature separate living areas, with options including One Bedroom Riverview Suites, Balcony Suites, and four themed Cabin Suites (Edwardian, Art Deco, Mid-Century, Dynasty). The Ship Shape Suite includes a VAHA interactive fitness mirror, Peloton bike, and Eight Sleep Pod recovery system. Apartments provide 1,200 square feet of space with dining for 16 guests and wet bars.

Other conveniences

Samsung Frame televisions with cable channels

Carrara marble bathrooms with rainfall showers and freestanding baths

Dimmable lighting and bespoke furniture

Minibars with curated selections

Air purifiers in select suites

Ironing facilities and trouser presses

Tea and coffee making facilities

Free toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers

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Our listed hotels offer a variety of room types—double rooms, family suites, or deluxe options—all with features like breakfast, flexible cancellation policies, 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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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

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

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable 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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Hotel 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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