The Royal Foundation of St Katharine
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About this property
Set in peaceful gardens in London’s Limehouse area, The Royal Foundation of St Katharine is just a 2-minute walk from Limehouse DLR Station.The centre offers free WiFi. On-site parking is available and mannaged by YourParkingSpace company. The bright and airy bedrooms each have a private modern bathroom and facilities for making tea coffee. All rooms feature a work desk, and some overlook the leafy grounds. Traditional continental breakfasts are served daily in the spacious dining room. Breakfast includes fresh fruit salad, croissants and a selection of European meats and cheeses. There is a cafe that is open during the daytime. The Royal Foundation of St Katharine was set up by Queen Matilda in 1147, and is one of the oldest charitable foundations in Great Britain. Canary Wharf is a mile away, and Tower Hill is within a 25-minute walk. Please note that due to the peaceful environment of the hotel, TVs are not available in the rooms.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Gareth
United Kingdom“The peace and tranquility of it. Absolutely beautiful place to stay” 
Lucy United Kingdom“Exceptionally clean, comfy bed, lovely staff, great coffee and food in yurt, right next to Limhouse DLR, great breakfast selection, peaceful grounds.”
Marc
Switzerland“Lovely helpfull staff, good advice from the reception, good bed, quiet, lovely breakfast. Lovely spiritual imput in the morning time. Thank you”- Jen United Kingdom“A wee oasis. Lovely staff and a quiet miracle in the East End”
- Anna United Kingdom“A lovely spot nestled in densely populated Tower Hamlets. I already knew the Yurt cafe & needed to be in the area for a few days and this calm hotel, part of the larger non profit Foundatiin was just perfect. Clean & lovely with a great breakfast.”
- Nk
Ireland“Great proximity to the DLR Limehouse station, decent selection of breakfast items available each morning, the rooms were clean and the staff was friendly and helpful throughout our stay.” 
Chrissy
New Zealand“Welcoming friendly staff, lovely room, comfortable bed and a beautiful garden with squirrels. Peaceful setting to relax after busy days in the city. Really good breakfast with plenty of choices. Amazing all round, thank you for a wonderful...”- Carole United Kingdom“Staff are amazing, fantastic breakfast options, peaceful location, convenient for DLR and Thames Path.”
- Joshbygosh United Kingdom“Charming peaceful place to stay in a busy urban setting.Quite a change from modern bland hotel chains.”
- Therese United Kingdom“A gorgeous place to stay. It’s very quiet and has a great breakfast.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Yurt Cafe
- CuisineBritish
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that due to the peaceful environment of the hotel, TVs are not available in the rooms.
For bookings of 5 rooms or more, different terms and conditions may apply.
On-site parking is available and managed by YourParkingSpace company.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
A damage deposit of £300 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
