Introduction: Just over 300 yards from the banks of the
River Thames is this purpose built hotel, the Travelodge London Southwark. This
is the southern side of the River Thames. Its actually a handy little section of
London as its sited with in a 90 degree curve of the Thames making all the major
bridges easily accessible for all central parts of London, including the city of
London. The financial areas of London (square mile) are actually directly north
of the hotel just over either Blackfriars Bridge of Southwark Bridge, for the
west end take either waterloo bridge or Westminster bridge. Half a mile south of
the hotel is the very busy and bustling area of Elephant and Castle which
includes a shopping centre. Actually a major road intersection the surrounding
areas have become known by the same name. Even closer at 0.3 miles to the east
is Borough High Street which is a busy high street with plenty of shops and
amenities. Just to the north is the
Tate Modern
art gallery (0.2 miles),
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre (0.3 miles) and the
Millennium Bridge which is actually a pedestrian walkway over the Thames
built to commemorate the year 2000. There are many places of interest in the
surroundings areas including Vinopolis City Of Wine (0.4 miles) (wine attraction
that includes the Southwark information centre), South Bank Complex (0.4 miles)
(includes theatres and gallery)
Southwark Cathedral (0.5 miles),
Imax
cinema (0.6 miles) and the
Imperial War Museum (0.6 miles).
One of a new wave of modern purpose built Travelodge's sited in London to take
advantage of the 2012 London Olympic games.
The Travelodge Southwark follows the trend for this brand of keeping its
interiors, furnishings and amenities standardised across the entire portfolio.
The result of this means you can book any Travelodge and be confident in what to
expect on arrival. It also means rates can be kept lower as everything is bought
in bulk keeping costs in build and maintenance down with the savings passed on
to the customer.
All bedrooms have their private bathroom facilities. Beds are of King size and
covered with a duvet. The guest room has a desk, seating area, TV and tea and
coffee tray. Rooms suitable for families and some adapted for improved
accessibility are available.
Onsite is a restaurant and bar combined called the Bar Café The restaurant
serves a breakfast where for a fixed price you can eat as much as you want.
Snacks and evening dinner is also served. The bar is fully licensed and serves a
full range of alcoholic and soft drinks.
Vending machines also onsite.
24 hour reception.
This Travelodge has WiFi internet access.
Early check-in and late check-out options are available for a small charge.
Parking: There is no onsite parking but there are 4 NCP
pay car parks within half a mile.
Room Numbers:
Check-in: 15.00 (3 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon
History: Hotel opened on 12th
May 2008 a new built property.
