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Pet-friendly hotels in London, Dec 1 to 3, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Tuesday to Thursday, 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 9 of the 50 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every hotel here takes pets, by Google’s listing. Fees and size limits vary, so check the hotel page before 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.

Mayfair and St James's: choose polished streets, royal parks and shopping over casual neighborhood bustle. South Bank and Southwark: stay for river walks, cultural evenings and easy family sightseeing. Covent Garden and Soho: stay here to walk between London's sights, theaters and late dinners. Knightsbridge and Belgravia: choose luxury shopping and calm back streets over spontaneous evenings.

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Pet-friendly hotels in London, Dec 1 to 3, 2026

Every hotel here takes pets, by Google’s listing. Fees and size limits vary, so check the hotel page before 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: pet-friendly hotels, 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 2026-12-01, check-out 2026-12-03, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Mayfair & St James's; South Bank & Southwark; Covent Garden & Soho; Knightsbridge & Belgravia. 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 2026-12-01 to 2026-12-03; 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 Booking.com, 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 (9 of 50 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Mayfair & St James's: Choose polished streets, royal parks and shopping over casual neighborhood bustle. Typical $711 a night. Subway: Green Park has Jubilee/Piccadilly/Victoria.
  • South Bank & Southwark: Stay for river walks, cultural evenings and easy family sightseeing. Typical $309 a night. Subway: Waterloo has Bakerloo/Jubilee/Northern/Waterloo & City.
  • Covent Garden & Soho: Stay here to walk between London's sights, theaters and late dinners. Typical $466 a night. Subway: Piccadilly at Covent Garden, Northern/Piccadilly at Leicester Square, and Central/Northern/Elizabeth at Tottenham Court Road.
  • Knightsbridge & Belgravia: Choose luxury shopping and calm back streets over spontaneous evenings. Typical $736 a night. Subway: Knightsbridge and Hyde Park Corner have Piccadilly.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. The Corner London City — 3-star, independent

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

3. Travelodge London Central Tower Bridge — 3-star, Wyndham

4. ibis London Blackfriars — 3-star, Ibis

5. ibis London City - Shoreditch — 3-star, Ibis

6. Park Plaza London Waterloo — 4-star, Park Plaza

More hotels in the area (44)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 1 to 3, 2026
  1. The Corner London City, Shoreditch & the East End
    #1 of 6 · Shoreditch & the East End

    The Corner London City

    3-star · Independent

    $229a night · Dec 1 to 3

    Cheaper East End character with sociable communal spaces and friendly staff. You accept windowless categories, temperature complaints and a planned refurbishment.

    $47/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $478 vs $572 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 1 to 3, two adults: $459 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 17, 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

    $271a night · Dec 1 to 3

    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 1 to 3, two adults: $542 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 16, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Travelodge London Central Tower Bridge, The City & Tower Bridge
    #3 of 6 · The City & Tower Bridge

    Travelodge London Central Tower Bridge

    3-star · Wyndham

    $342a night · Dec 1 to 3

    A cheaper Tower sightseeing base beside Tower Gateway. You accept hot rooms without air-conditioning, railway noise and cramped family layouts.

    Dec 1 to 3, two adults: $684 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 17, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. ibis London Blackfriars, South Bank & Southwark
    #4 of 6 · South Bank & Southwark

    ibis London Blackfriars

    3-star · Ibis

    $349a night · Dec 1 to 3

    Cheaper transport-first accommodation near Southwark Tube and riverside arts venues. You accept compact rooms, bathroom pods and occasional noise or drain smells. 20 minutes' walk to London Eye, 25 minutes' walk to Big Ben and Parliament.

    Dec 1 to 3, two adults: $698 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 17, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. ibis London City - Shoreditch, Shoreditch & the East End
    #5 of 6 · Shoreditch & the East End

    ibis London City - Shoreditch

    3-star · Ibis

    $359a night · Dec 1 to 3

    Straightforward transport convenience almost beside Aldgate East, with reliably friendly reception. You accept compact rooms, pod bathrooms and variable cooling or noise.

    $154/night less than Booking.com (39%)

    Axel $482 vs $790 on Booking.com for Nov 24 to 26, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 16, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 8 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 1 to 3, two adults: $718 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Park Plaza London Waterloo

    4-star · Park Plaza

    $370a night · Dec 1 to 3

    A pool and larger family options near Lambeth North and South Bank sights. You accept inconsistent housekeeping and maintenance; pool sessions require booking. Ten minutes' walk to London Eye, 15 minutes' walk to Big Ben and Parliament.

    $3/night less than Expedia (1%)

    Axel $661 vs $668 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 22, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 1 to 3, two adults: $739 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 17, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

9 of 50 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Booking.com
  1. 1. ibis London City - Shoreditch · Shoreditch · 3-star$154/night less than Booking.com (39%)

    Axel $482 vs $790 on Booking.com for Nov 24 to 26, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 16, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 8 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 3

  2. 2. 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 1 to 3

  3. 3. 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 1 to 3

  4. 4. The Corner London City · Shoreditch · 3-star$47/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $478 vs $572 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 3

  5. 5. The Cumberland, London · Marylebone · 4-star$27/night less than Expedia (13%)

    Axel $378 vs $433 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 3

  6. 6. Sloane Square Hotel · Knightsbridge · 4-star$51/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $1,005 vs $1,107 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 21, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 3

  7. 7. Melia White House Hotel · Marylebone · 4-star$40/night less than Expedia (8%)

    Axel $861 vs $941 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026. Rooms for Dec 1 to 3

  8. 8. The Clermont London, Victoria · Westminster · 4-star$32/night less than Booking.com (8%)

    Axel $729 vs $793 on Booking.com for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 3

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

44 more
  1. 1. Mercure London Paddington · Paddington · 4-star$404Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  2. 2. Wilde Aparthotels London Covent Garden · Covent Garden · 4-star$411Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  3. 3. Novotel London Tower Bridge · The City · 4-star$423Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  4. 4. Residence Inn by Marriott London Kensington · Kensington · 4-star$426Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  5. 5. The Laslett Hotel · Notting Hill · 4-star$428Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  6. 6. Novotel London Paddington · Paddington · 4-star$439Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  7. 7. Sloane Square Hotel · Knightsbridge · 4-star$51/night less than Expedia (9%)$444Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  8. 8. Hilton London Metropole · Paddington · 4-star$458Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  9. 9. Novotel London Waterloo · South Bank · 4-star$483Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  10. 10. The Montague On The Gardens · Bloomsbury · 4-star$496Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  11. 11. The Clermont London, Victoria · Westminster · 4-star$32/night less than Booking.com (8%)$498Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  12. 12. The Cumberland, London · Marylebone · 4-star$27/night less than Expedia (13%)$527Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  13. 13. The Hoxton Holborn · Covent Garden · 4-star$536Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  14. 14. The Hoxton Shoreditch · Shoreditch · 4-star$543Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  15. 15. Melia White House Hotel · Marylebone · 4-star$40/night less than Expedia (8%)$564Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  16. 16. ibis Styles London Southwark – near Borough Market · South Bank · 3-star$569Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  17. 17. St Martins Lane London, a Morgans Originals hotel · Covent Garden · 5-star$571Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  18. 18. The Welbeck Hotel, by IHG · Marylebone · 4-star$603Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  19. 19. Royal Lancaster London · Paddington · 5-star$670Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  20. 20. The Milestone Hotel · Kensington · 5-star$677Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  21. 21. St. Ermins Hotel, Autograph Collection · Westminster · 4-star$683Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  22. 22. St. Pancras London, Autograph Collection ® · Bloomsbury · 5-star$683Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  23. 23. Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection · South Bank · 4-star$692Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  24. 24. Vintry & Mercer · The City · 5-star$693Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  25. 25. London Hilton on Park Lane · Mayfair · 5-star$760Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  26. 26. Conrad London St. James · Westminster · 5-star$778Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  27. 27. InterContinental London Park Lane by IHG · Mayfair · 5-star$792Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  28. 28. 41 Hotel · Westminster · 5-star$798Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  29. 29. The May Fair, A Radisson Collection Hotel, Mayfair London · Mayfair · 5-star$826Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  30. 30. At Sloane · Knightsbridge · 5-star$830Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  31. 31. The Hari · Knightsbridge · 5-star$838Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  32. 32. JW Marriott Grosvenor House London · Mayfair · 5-star$865Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  33. 33. Rosewood London · Bloomsbury · 5-star$921Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  34. 34. Andaz London Liverpool Street, By Hyatt · Shoreditch · 5-star$83/night less than Expedia (19%)$930Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  35. 35. Sheraton Grand London Park Lane · Mayfair · 5-star$932Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  36. 36. The Langham London · Marylebone · 5-star$944Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  37. 37. The Egerton House Hotel · Knightsbridge · 5-star$957Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  38. 38. Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane · Mayfair · 5-star$1,227Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  39. 39. Ham Yard Hotel, Firmdale Hotels · Covent Garden · 5-star$1,326Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  40. 40. The Dorchester · Mayfair · 5-star$1,391Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  41. 41. Corinthia London · South Bank · 5-star$1,497Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  42. 42. The Savoy · Covent Garden · 5-star$1,499Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  43. 43. Bvlgari Hotel London · Knightsbridge · 5-star$1,523Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  44. 44. The Chesterfield Mayfair · Mayfair · 4-star$1,646Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
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