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Axel's lowest rate seen for Sea Containers London: $298 a night all in, Oct 27 to Nov 2, 2026. Seen Oct 13.

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Sea Containers London

5-star hotel · Accor Hotels · 20 Upper Ground, London

ATM · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Currency exchange · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Express check-in/check-out · Terrace

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a design-led five-star hotel on the South Bank

8.9/10

A strong riverside luxury pick, especially for design lovers and cocktail enthusiasts.

Sea Containers London is a design-led five-star on the South Bank, with ocean-liner-inspired interiors and a more sociable atmosphere than a traditional grand hotel. It's a strong pick for a London break: Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the comfortable beds, clean rooms and welcoming staff. The riverside setting makes sightseeing on foot easy, while Lyaness and rooftop bar 12th Knot give you good reasons to spend an evening in.

Choose your room category carefully if a Thames view matters; it isn't standard. The spa has a steam room but no swimming pool, and the hotel's FAQ confirms a discretionary 5% accommodation service charge at checkout. We'd choose it for riverside walks and lively evenings rather than a hushed, traditional luxury retreat.

Best for

  • couples on a city break
  • design and cocktail enthusiasts
  • sightseers who enjoy walking

Watch out for

  • discretionary 5% accommodation service charge
  • no swimming pool
  • river views require the right room category
Location
Excellent South Bank setting for riverside walks and Tate Modern; the Underground requires a short walk.
Rooms
Comfortable beds and well-sized rooms earn strong praise; book a river-view category for Thames outlooks.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength across guest reviews, with particularly high cleanliness ratings.
Service
Warm, helpful staff are repeatedly praised; occasional check-in and restaurant-service lapses appear.
Amenities
Lyaness, rooftop 12th Knot, restaurant, cinema, spa, steam room and 24-hour gym; no pool.
Fees and surprises
Discretionary 5% accommodation service charge; breakfast inclusion depends on the booking.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · theweek.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

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  • Axel
    $398 /night

    $398 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Superior Patio Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    $326 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Oct 24 to Oct 28, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14

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    $817 /night

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    STUDIO, SUITE, RIVER VIEW · non-refundable

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    Rate for Oct 24 to Oct 30, 2026 · 6 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 9

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    $350 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Oct 25 to Oct 31, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10

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  • Axel
    $367 /night

    $367 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Superior Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Oct 26 to Nov 1, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11

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    $304 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13

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    $340 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Oct 27 to Oct 31, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9

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  • Axel
    $298 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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  • Axel
    $312 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Oct 28 to Nov 3, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14

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  • Axel
    $483 /night

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    Superior Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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  • Axel
    $480 /night

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    Superior Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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  • Axel
    $522 /night

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    Superior Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Oct 30 to Nov 5, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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  • Axel
    $498 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Nov 10 to Nov 17, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9

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  • Axel
    $531 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Nov 10 to Nov 17, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14

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  • Axel
    $510 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 26, 2026 · 13 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14

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    $510 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 26, 2026 · 13 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14

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  • Axel
    $516 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Nov 14 to Nov 26, 2026 · 12 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14

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  • Axel
    $482 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Nov 20 to Nov 29, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13

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  • Axel
    $503 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Nov 25 to Nov 30, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9

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  • Axel
    $493 /night

    $493 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Dec 9 to Dec 16, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15

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  • Axel
    $449 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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  • Axel
    $462 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Dec 15 to Dec 31, 2026 · 16 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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  • Axel
    $431 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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  • Axel
    $478 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Dec 16 to Jan 2, 2027 · 17 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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    $470 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Dec 16 to Jan 3, 2027 · 18 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12

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  • Axel
    $1,112 /night

    $1,112 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Sextuple Family room (child meal not included) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Dec 16 to Jan 6, 2027 · 21 nights · 6 adults · Seen Oct 11

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  • Axel
    $643 /night

    $643 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Quadruple Family room (full double bed and twin beds) (queen size bed, child bed not included, child meal not included) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Dec 17 to Dec 29, 2026 · 12 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 14

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  • Axel
    $706 /night

    $706 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Quadruple Family room (full double bed and twin beds) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Dec 17 to Jan 3, 2027 · 17 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11

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  • Axel
    $437 /night

    $437 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    STANDARD, QUEEN BED · non-refundable

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    Rate for Dec 17 to Jan 4, 2027 · 18 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13

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  • Axel
    $671 /night

    $671 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Quadruple Family room (full double bed and twin beds) (queen size bed, child meal not included) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Dec 17 to Jan 4, 2027 · 18 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 15

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  • Axel
    $361 /night

    $361 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Dec 18 to Dec 31, 2026 · 13 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12

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  • Axel
    $384 /night

    $384 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Dec 18 to Jan 2, 2027 · 15 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14

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  • Axel
    $374 /night

    $374 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Dec 18 to Jan 3, 2027 · 16 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13

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  • Axel
    $695 /night

    $695 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Quadruple Family room (full double bed and twin beds) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Dec 18 to Jan 5, 2027 · 18 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9

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  • Axel
    $731 /night

    $731 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Quadruple Family room (full double bed and twin beds) (queen size bed, child bed not included, child meal not included) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Dec 19 to Jan 2, 2027 · 14 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 9

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  • Axel
    $371 /night

    $371 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Dec 20 to Dec 29, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11

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  • Axel
    $366 /night

    $366 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Dec 20 to Jan 1, 2027 · 12 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12

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  • Axel
    $1,119 /night

    $1,119 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Sextuple Family room (child meal not included) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Dec 20 to Jan 6, 2027 · 17 nights · 6 adults · Seen Oct 11

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  • Axel
    $417 /night

    $417 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Dec 21 to Dec 31, 2026 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12

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  • Axel
    $673 /night

    $673 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Quadruple Family room (full double bed and twin beds) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Dec 21 to Dec 31, 2026 · 10 nights · 4 adults · Seen Oct 12

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    $1,131 /night

    $1,131 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Sextuple Family room (child meal not included) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Dec 21 to Jan 6, 2027 · 16 nights · 6 adults · Seen Oct 11

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  • Axel
    $741 /night

    $741 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Quadruple Family room (full double bed and twin beds) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Dec 24 to Jan 4, 2027 · 11 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9

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  • Axel
    $528 /night

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    Double Studio (full double bed) (king size bed, extra bed not included) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Dec 24 to Jan 4, 2027 · 11 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 13

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    $769 /night

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    Double Studio (full double bed) (extra beds not included) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Dec 24 to Jan 4, 2027 · 11 nights · 5 adults · Seen Oct 13

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    $372 /night

    $372 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Dec 25 to Dec 30, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14

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    $426 /night

    $426 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Dec 27 to Jan 2, 2027 · 6 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13

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    $445 /night

    $445 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    $328 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Jan 5 to Jan 10, 2027 · 5 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14

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    $392 /night

    $392 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Feb 10 to Feb 17, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12

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    $376 /night

    $376 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Feb 12 to Feb 15, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10

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    $388 /night

    $388 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Feb 13 to Feb 15, 2027 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10

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    $406 /night

    $406 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Mar 7 to Mar 18, 2027 · 11 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12

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    $422 /night

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    Rate for Mar 8 to Mar 18, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12

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    $419 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Mar 14 to Mar 17, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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    $416 /night

    $416 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Mar 15 to Mar 21, 2027 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11

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    $427 /night

    $427 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Mar 16 to Mar 21, 2027 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11

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    $565 /night

    $565 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Superior room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Mar 16 to Mar 21, 2027 · 5 nights · 4 adults · Seen Oct 11

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    $386 /night

    $386 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Mar 24 to Mar 27, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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    $369 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Mar 24 to Mar 31, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15

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    $351 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable

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    Rate for Mar 25 to Mar 31, 2027 · 6 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15

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Axel's lowest rate seen for Sea Containers London: $298 a night all in, Oct 27 to Nov 2, 2026. Seen Oct 13.

#3 of 9 hotels in South Bank & Southwark by Axel's take. South Bank & Southwark is #3 of 12 places to stay in London. The best hotels in South Bank & Southwark, ranked · Where to stay in London

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Axel's take: 8.9/10

A strong riverside luxury pick, especially for design lovers and cocktail enthusiasts. a design-led five-star hotel on the South Bank, scored for what it is.

Sea Containers London is a design-led five-star on the South Bank, with ocean-liner-inspired interiors and a more sociable atmosphere than a traditional grand hotel. It's a strong pick for a London break: Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the comfortable beds, clean rooms and welcoming staff. The riverside setting makes sightseeing on foot easy, while Lyaness and rooftop bar 12th Knot give you good reasons to spend an evening in.

Choose your room category carefully if a Thames view matters; it isn't standard. The spa has a steam room but no swimming pool, and the hotel's FAQ confirms a discretionary 5% accommodation service charge at checkout. We'd choose it for riverside walks and lively evenings rather than a hushed, traditional luxury retreat.

  • Best for: couples on a city break; design and cocktail enthusiasts; sightseers who enjoy walking

  • Watch out for: discretionary 5% accommodation service charge; no swimming pool; river views require the right room category

  • Location: Excellent South Bank setting for riverside walks and Tate Modern; the Underground requires a short walk.

  • Rooms: Comfortable beds and well-sized rooms earn strong praise; book a river-view category for Thames outlooks.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength across guest reviews, with particularly high cleanliness ratings.

  • Service: Warm, helpful staff are repeatedly praised; occasional check-in and restaurant-service lapses appear.

  • Amenities: Lyaness, rooftop 12th Knot, restaurant, cinema, spa, steam room and 24-hour gym; no pool.

  • Fees and surprises: Discretionary 5% accommodation service charge; breakfast inclusion depends on the booking.

Axel's opinion of Sea Containers London, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · theweek.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

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Every stay Axel priced for Sea Containers London within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.

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Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$398 a night · non-refundable · Superior Patio Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Oct 24 to Oct 28, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults$326 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Oct 24 to Oct 30, 2026 · 6 nights · 3 adults$817 a night · non-refundable · STUDIO, SUITE, RIVER VIEWnot seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Oct 25 to Oct 31, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$350 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Oct 26 to Nov 1, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$367 a night · non-refundable · Superior Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$304 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Oct 27 to Oct 31, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults$340 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Oct 27 to Nov 2, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$298 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Oct 28 to Nov 3, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$312 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Oct 28 to Nov 4, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$483 a night · non-refundable · Superior Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Oct 29 to Nov 4, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$480 a night · non-refundable · Superior Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Oct 30 to Nov 5, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$522 a night · non-refundable · Superior Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Nov 10 to Nov 17, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$498 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Nov 10 to Nov 17, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults$531 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Nov 13 to Nov 26, 2026 · 13 nights · 1 adult$510 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Nov 13 to Nov 26, 2026 · 13 nights · 2 adults$510 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Nov 14 to Nov 26, 2026 · 12 nights · 2 adults$516 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Nov 20 to Nov 29, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult$482 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Nov 25 to Nov 30, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult$503 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Dec 9 to Dec 16, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults$493 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Dec 14 to Dec 27, 2026 · 13 nights · 1 adult$449 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Dec 15 to Dec 31, 2026 · 16 nights · 1 adult$462 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Dec 16 to Dec 30, 2026 · 14 nights · 1 adult$431 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 16 to Jan 2, 2027 · 17 nights · 1 adult$478 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Dec 16 to Jan 3, 2027 · 18 nights · 2 adults$470 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Dec 16 to Jan 6, 2027 · 21 nights · 6 adults$1,112 a night · non-refundable · Standard Sextuple Family room (child meal not included)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Dec 17 to Dec 29, 2026 · 12 nights · 3 adults$643 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple Family room (full double bed and twin beds) (queen size bed, child bed not included, child meal not included)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Dec 17 to Jan 3, 2027 · 17 nights · 1 adult$706 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple Family room (full double bed and twin beds) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Dec 17 to Jan 4, 2027 · 18 nights · 1 adult$437 a night · non-refundable · STANDARD, QUEEN BEDnot seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 17 to Jan 4, 2027 · 18 nights · 3 adults$671 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple Family room (full double bed and twin beds) (queen size bed, child meal not included)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Dec 18 to Dec 31, 2026 · 13 nights · 1 adult$361 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Dec 18 to Jan 2, 2027 · 15 nights · 1 adult$384 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Dec 18 to Jan 3, 2027 · 16 nights · 1 adult$374 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 18 to Jan 5, 2027 · 18 nights · 1 adult$695 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple Family room (full double bed and twin beds) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Dec 19 to Jan 2, 2027 · 14 nights · 3 adults$731 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple Family room (full double bed and twin beds) (queen size bed, child bed not included, child meal not included)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Dec 20 to Dec 29, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult$371 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Dec 20 to Jan 1, 2027 · 12 nights · 2 adults$366 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Dec 20 to Jan 6, 2027 · 17 nights · 6 adults$1,119 a night · non-refundable · Standard Sextuple Family room (child meal not included)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Dec 21 to Dec 31, 2026 · 10 nights · 1 adult$417 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Dec 21 to Dec 31, 2026 · 10 nights · 4 adults$673 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple Family room (full double bed and twin beds) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Dec 21 to Jan 6, 2027 · 16 nights · 6 adults$1,131 a night · non-refundable · Standard Sextuple Family room (child meal not included)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Dec 24 to Jan 4, 2027 · 11 nights · 2 adults$741 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple Family room (full double bed and twin beds) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Dec 24 to Jan 4, 2027 · 11 nights · 3 adults$528 a night · non-refundable · Double Studio (full double bed) (king size bed, extra bed not included)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 24 to Jan 4, 2027 · 11 nights · 5 adults$769 a night · non-refundable · Double Studio (full double bed) (extra beds not included)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 25 to Dec 30, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult$372 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Dec 27 to Jan 2, 2027 · 6 nights · 2 adults$426 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 28 to Jan 2, 2027 · 5 nights · 2 adults$445 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Jan 5 to Jan 10, 2027 · 5 nights · 2 adults$328 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Feb 10 to Feb 17, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult$392 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Feb 12 to Feb 15, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult$376 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Feb 13 to Feb 15, 2027 · 2 nights · 1 adult$388 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Mar 7 to Mar 18, 2027 · 11 nights · 1 adult$406 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Mar 8 to Mar 18, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult$422 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Mar 14 to Mar 17, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult$419 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Mar 15 to Mar 21, 2027 · 6 nights · 1 adult$416 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Mar 16 to Mar 21, 2027 · 5 nights · 1 adult$427 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Mar 16 to Mar 21, 2027 · 5 nights · 4 adults$565 a night · non-refundable · Superior room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Mar 24 to Mar 27, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult$386 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Mar 24 to Mar 31, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults$369 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Mar 25 to Mar 31, 2027 · 6 nights · 2 adults$351 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book

About Sea Containers London

  • 5-star hotel
  • Accor Hotels
  • 20 Upper Ground, London
  • Amenities: ATM, Air conditioning, 24-hour reception, Elevator/lift, Currency exchange, Smoke-free property, Heating, Security guard, Newspapers, Ticket assistance, Express check-in/check-out, Terrace
  • City page: Hotels in London

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