Hour Glass Hotel London 2●
- 131 Beaconsfield Road, SE17 2BX London,
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Description of Hour Glass Hotel
Located a 2-minute walk from Burgess Park, the family-run Hour Glass Inn in London includes 21 rooms and offers free Wi-Fi as its unique selling point. Situated above a traditional Victorian pub with original wooden framing, this budget-friendly inn provides guests with a cozy stay steps away from Elephant & Castle and Kennington tube stations, both reachable within a 15-minute walk.
The inn stands opposite a bus stop, providing convenient transport links into the city centre. Nearby attractions include Ministry of Sound and various restaurants and clubs in Elephant & Castle, accessible within a 5-minute drive.
Rooms at Hour Glass feature comfortable beds with configurations including double beds, single bunk beds, and additional singles. Each room is equipped with a refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities including an electric kettle, as well as ironing facilities on request. Guests can enjoy amenities such as flat-screen TVs with DVD players, wardrobes or closets, carpeted floors, soundproofing for quiet rest periods, work desks with alarm clocks nearby, bedside sockets for charging devices plus complimentary toiletries like shampoo and conditioner in bathrooms that may be shared or private depending on the room.
Shared kitchen facilities include refrigerators and washing machines along with dryers to support longer stays. The Victorian pub below serves meals throughout the day while communal areas provide seating spaces including lounges where guests can relax watching cable TV or listening to music via radio or CD players. Additional services encompass daily housekeeping, luggage storage, concierge assistance, express check-in/out options, laundry services, smoke detectors for safety, terrace access offering views over quiet streets or landmarks plus outdoor furniture enhancing guest comfort.
Reasons to Choose Us
Smoke-free rooms
Accommodations for families
Housekeeping services daily
Lounge
Complimentary WiFi
Patio
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Rooms: 21Prices and Availability
Your Stay Options
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
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- Iron and ironing board,
- Clothes drying stand,
- Garment hanging rack,
- Clothing storage or cupboard,
- Carpet flooring,
- Indoor heating,
- Pillow without feathers,
- Electrical converter,
- Electric fan,
- Garbage bins,
- Power outlet near the bed
- Hair cleanser,
- Shower facilities,
- Body wash,
- Bathroom tissue,
- Hair conditioner,
- Complimentary toiletries,
- Communal restroom,
- Communal bathroom
- AM/FM Radio,
- Compact disc player,
- Television with cable channels,
- DVD player,
- Blu-ray disc player,
- Television with flat screen,
- Television
- Mini fridge,
- Tea and Coffee making facilities,
- Kettle for hot water
- Clock with alarm,
- Bed linens,
- Physical key entry,
- Bath towels
- Peaceful street view,
- Scenic view
- Top levels reachable solely by staircase
- Fire alarm
Size: 14 m2
Bedroom 1 - Single bed
Number of guests: 2 
Single Room with Shared Bathroom
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Size: 12 m2
Bedroom 1 - Single bed
Number of guests: 1
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Check detailsSize: 10 m2
Bedroom 1 - Double bed
Number of guests: 2
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
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Size: 18 m2
Bedroom 1 - Single bed, Double bed
Number of guests: 3
Double Room with Private Bathroom
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Size: 12 m2
Bedroom 1 - Double bed
Number of guests: 2
Triple Room with Bathroom
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Size: 12 m2
Bedroom 1 - Single bed, Double bed
Number of guests: 3
Quadruple Room with Bathroom
Room overview
Size: 20 m2
Bedroom 1 - Single bed, Double bed
Number of guests: 4
Twin Room with Bathroom
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Size: 12 m2
Bedroom 1 - Single bed
Number of guests: 2
On-site Amenities
General
- Wireless internet access throughout the property
Activities
- Angling
- Throwing darts
- Biking
- Socializing during happy hours
- Live sports events (televised)
Services
- Online services
- Wireless Internet
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Food & Drink
- Lounge
- Wine and champagne
Reception services
- Quick check-in/check-out
- Baggage holding area
- Personalized guest services
- Exclusive check-in/check-out
- Billing statement available
Common areas
- Outdoor patio
- Recreational room
- Sundeck
- Communal kitchen
- Common living room with TV
- Patio furniture
Entertainment and family services
- Tabletop games and brainteasers
Cleaning services
- Washing service
- Garment ironing service
- Everyday cleaning service
Business facilities
- Facsimile and photocopy services
Miscellaneous
- No smoking rooms
- Rooms for families
- Noise-reducing rooms
- Climate control
- Smoke-free property
- Assigned smoking zone
- Animal feeding dishes
- Physical key entry
Safety & security
- Security alert system
- Fire detection alarms
- Surveillance cameras in shared spaces
- Exterior video surveillance
- Emergency fire suppression devices
Safety features
- Personnel adhere to all safety guidelines set by local authorities
- Hand sanitizing stations in guest rooms and essential areas
- Procedures implemented to monitor guest health
- Availability of first aid kits
Physical distancing
- Touch-free check-in/check-out
- Non-cash payment options
- Social distancing guidelines observed
- Protective screens or barriers between employees and guests in relevant areas
Internet
- Complimentary WiFi!
- The property offers internet services with free WiFi available in all areas.
Parking
- Details about parking facilities are not available.
Terms of Stay
Check-in
- From 15:00 Until 22:00 hours
Check-out
- From 00:00 Until 11:00 hours
Pets
- Pets are not permitted.
Important informationTo 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.At Hour Glass Hotel, guests must present a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Kindly note that at Hour Glass Hotel, all special requests are subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. At Hour Glass Hotel, you may use the Special Requests box during booking or directly contact the property using the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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The bed was comfortable and the hotel had everything we needed for a budget stay, including towels. It was clean and tidy, with clear check-in instructions and good transport links to the city.