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London hotels with a bathtub, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 10 of the 38 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every hotel here has a bathtub in at least some rooms, by Google’s listing or our research; ask for a tub room when you book. The London selection spans Covent Garden & Soho, Bloomsbury & King's Cross, South Bank & Southwark, Marylebone & Fitzrovia, The City & Tower Bridge, Westminster & Victoria, Mayfair & St James's, Shoreditch & the East End, Kensington & Chelsea, Paddington & Bayswater, Knightsbridge & Belgravia and Notting Hill. Check each hotel’s neighborhood to choose your base.

Bloomsbury and King's Cross: choose garden squares for sleeping and King's Cross for effortless onward travel. The City and Tower Bridge: excellent connections and historic streets, with a quieter office-district weekend rhythm. Paddington and Bayswater: a practical transport-first base, especially for Heathrow arrivals and park-loving families. Kensington and Chelsea: the strongest family base for museums, parks and a gentler evening pace.

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London hotels with a bathtub, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Every hotel here has a bathtub in at least some rooms, by Google’s listing or our research; ask for a tub room when you book. The London selection spans Covent Garden & Soho, Bloomsbury & King's Cross, South Bank & Southwark, Marylebone & Fitzrovia, The City & Tower Bridge, Westminster & Victoria, Mayfair & St James's, Shoreditch & the East End, Kensington & Chelsea, Paddington & Bayswater, Knightsbridge & Belgravia and Notting Hill. Check each hotel’s neighborhood to choose your base.

Compound search: hotels with a bathtub, located in London (Covent Garden & Soho, Bloomsbury & King's Cross, South Bank & Southwark, Marylebone & Fitzrovia, The City & Tower Bridge, Westminster & Victoria, Mayfair & St James's, Shoreditch & the East End, Kensington & Chelsea, Paddington & Bayswater, Knightsbridge & Belgravia and Notting Hill); check-in 2026-12-11, check-out 2026-12-13, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Bloomsbury & King's Cross; The City & Tower Bridge; Paddington & Bayswater; Kensington & Chelsea. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-12-11 to 2026-12-13; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (10 of 38 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Bloomsbury & King's Cross: Choose garden squares for sleeping and King's Cross for effortless onward travel. Typical $283 a night. Subway: Russell Square has Piccadilly.
  • The City & Tower Bridge: Excellent connections and historic streets, with a quieter office-district weekend rhythm. Typical $325 a night. Subway: Bank, Liverpool Street and Tower Hill provide extensive Tube/DLR links.
  • Paddington & Bayswater: A practical transport-first base, especially for Heathrow arrivals and park-loving families. Typical $255 a night. Subway: Paddington has Elizabeth, Bakerloo, Circle, District and Hammersmith & City.
  • Kensington & Chelsea: The strongest family base for museums, parks and a gentler evening pace. Typical $200 a night. Subway: South Kensington and Gloucester Road have Piccadilly/Circle/District.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington — 4-star, Millennium Hotels and Resorts

2. STG Hotel London Oxford Street — 3-star, St Giles

3. Holiday Inn London - Kensington — 4-star, Holiday Inn

4. The Tower Hotel, by Thistle — 4-star, GLH Hotels

5. Tavistock Hotel — 3-star, independent

6. Park Plaza Riverbank — 5-star, Park Plaza

More hotels in the area (32)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 11 to 13, 2026
  1. Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea
    #1 of 6 · Kensington & Chelsea

    Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

    4-star · Millennium Hotels and Resorts

    $268a night · Dec 11 to 13

    A practical High Street Kensington location with helpful staff and comfortable beds. You accept dated rooms, uneven maintenance and reported air-conditioning problems.

    $5/night less than Expedia (2%)

    Axel $481 vs $491 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 21, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $537 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. STG Hotel London Oxford Street, Bloomsbury & King's Cross
    #2 of 6 · Bloomsbury & King's Cross

    STG Hotel London Oxford Street

    3-star · St Giles

    $284a night · Dec 11 to 13

    One of the cheapest West End bases here, close to Tottenham Court Road connections. You accept small rooms, limited servicing, lift waits and luggage-storage charges. Six minutes' walk to British Museum, 20 minutes' walk to Trafalgar Square.

    $92/night less than Expedia (24%)

    Axel $585 vs $769 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $568 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Holiday Inn London - Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea
    #3 of 6 · Kensington & Chelsea

    Holiday Inn London - Kensington

    4-star · Holiday Inn

    $287a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Handy High Street Kensington access with a pool, gym and garden. You accept cramped standard rooms and unclear leisure fees or facility closures.

    $51/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $635 vs $737 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $574 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. The Tower Hotel, by Thistle, The City & Tower Bridge
    #4 of 6 · The City & Tower Bridge

    The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

    4-star · GLH Hotels

    $291a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Tower Bridge outlooks and dockside walks at a cheaper rate than most here. You accept dated rooms, unreliable cooling and refurbishment noise.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $582 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Tavistock Hotel, Bloomsbury & King's Cross
    #5 of 6 · Bloomsbury & King's Cross

    Tavistock Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $294a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Cheaper garden-square accommodation with friendly staff and a walkable Bloomsbury location. You accept no air-conditioning; open windows bring traffic noise. Ten minutes' walk to British Museum.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $588 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Park Plaza Riverbank, South Bank & Southwark
    #6 of 6 · South Bank & Southwark

    Park Plaza Riverbank

    5-star · Park Plaza

    $304a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Larger suites and a pool at a mid-priced rate for the neighborhood. You accept a small pool, booked swim slots and variable view directions. 20 minutes' walk to Big Ben and Parliament, 25 minutes' walk to London Eye.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $609 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

10 of 38 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross by IHG · Bloomsbury · 4-star$173/night less than Expedia (39%)

    Axel $535 vs $881 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 21, 2026. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  2. 2. Royal National Hotel · Bloomsbury · 3-star$108/night less than Expedia (38%)

    Axel $348 vs $563 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  3. 3. STG Hotel London Oxford Street · Bloomsbury · 3-star$92/night less than Expedia (24%)

    Axel $585 vs $769 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  4. 4. Andaz London Liverpool Street, By Hyatt · Shoreditch · 5-star$83/night less than Expedia (19%)

    Axel $706 vs $873 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  5. 5. Millennium Hotel and Conference Centre Gloucester London · Kensington · 4-star$39/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $415 vs $494 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  6. 6. Grand Royale Hyde Park · Paddington · 4-star$36/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $371 vs $444 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  7. 7. Holiday Inn London - Kensington · Kensington · 4-star$51/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $635 vs $737 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  8. 8. Reem Hotel · Notting Hill · 3-star$37/night less than Expedia (7%)

    Axel $911 vs $984 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

32 more
  1. 1. Novotel London Paddington · Paddington · 4-star$304Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  2. 2. President Hotel · Bloomsbury · 3-star$308Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  3. 3. Millennium Hotel and Conference Centre Gloucester London · Kensington · 4-star$39/night less than Expedia (16%)$317Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  4. 4. Mercure London Paddington · Paddington · 4-star$323Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  5. 5. Royal National Hotel · Bloomsbury · 3-star$108/night less than Expedia (38%)$342Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  6. 6. Apex City of London Hotel · The City · 4-star$345Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  7. 7. Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross by IHG · Bloomsbury · 4-star$173/night less than Expedia (39%)$346Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  8. 8. Hilton London Metropole · Paddington · 4-star$387Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  9. 9. Montcalm East, Autograph Collection · Shoreditch · 5-star$389Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  10. 10. Residence Inn by Marriott London Kensington · Kensington · 4-star$390Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  11. 11. Leonardo Royal Hotel London City · The City · 4-star$392Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  12. 12. Millennium Hotel London Knightsbridge · Knightsbridge · 4-star$6/night less than Expedia (2%)$399Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  13. 13. St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London · Westminster · 4-star$446Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  14. 14. Hilton London Paddington · Paddington · 4-star$446Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  15. 15. Pullman London St Pancras · Bloomsbury · 4-star$455Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  16. 16. Reem Hotel · Notting Hill · 3-star$37/night less than Expedia (7%)$455Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  17. 17. Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul’s · The City · 4-star$464Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  18. 18. Andaz London Liverpool Street, By Hyatt · Shoreditch · 5-star$83/night less than Expedia (19%)$470Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  19. 19. Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge · South Bank · 4-star$470Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  20. 20. Park Plaza Victoria London · Westminster · 4-star$482Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  21. 21. Vintry & Mercer · The City · 5-star$597Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  22. 22. The Laslett Hotel · Notting Hill · 4-star$645Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  23. 23. London Hilton on Park Lane · Mayfair · 5-star$664Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  24. 24. Leicester House Hotel · Covent Garden · 3-star$678Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  25. 25. The Waldorf Hilton, London · Covent Garden · 4-star$679Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  26. 26. The Hari · Knightsbridge · 5-star$833Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  27. 27. The May Fair, A Radisson Collection Hotel, Mayfair London · Mayfair · 5-star$833Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  28. 28. Grand Royale Hyde Park · Paddington · 4-star$36/night less than Expedia (16%)$877Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  29. 29. The Landmark London · Marylebone · 5-star$889Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  30. 30. At Sloane · Knightsbridge · 5-star$1,107Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  31. 31. Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane · Mayfair · 5-star$1,256Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  32. 32. Corinthia London · South Bank · 5-star$1,680Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
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