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Pet-friendly hotels in London, Dec 17 to 20, 2026

Updated Oct 29, 2026 · 3 nights, Thursday 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 6 of the 34 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.

South Bank and Southwark: stay for river walks, cultural evenings and easy family sightseeing. Mayfair and St James's: choose polished streets, royal parks and shopping over casual neighborhood bustle. Covent Garden and Soho: stay here to walk between London's sights, theaters and late dinners. Marylebone and Fitzrovia: the best balance of central convenience and streets worth coming home to.

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Pet-friendly hotels in London, Dec 17 to 20, 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 2026-12-17, check-out 2026-12-20, 3 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: South Bank & Southwark; Mayfair & St James's; Covent Garden & Soho; Marylebone & Fitzrovia. 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 2026-12-17 to 2026-12-20; 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 (6 of 34 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Marylebone & Fitzrovia: The best balance of central convenience and streets worth coming home to. Typical $425 a night. Subway: Bond Street offers Central/Jubilee/Elizabeth, Oxford Circus Bakerloo/Central/Victoria, and Goodge Street Northern.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

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

2. ibis London Blackfriars — 3-star, Ibis

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

4. ibis Styles London Southwark – near Borough Market — 3-star, Ibis Styles

5. Melia White House Hotel — 4-star, Melia International Hotels

6. Novotel London Waterloo — 4-star, Novotel

More hotels in the area (28)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 17 to 20, 2026
  1. STG Hotel London Oxford Street, Bloomsbury & King's Cross
    #1 of 6 · Bloomsbury & King's Cross

    STG Hotel London Oxford Street

    3-star · St Giles

    $243a night · Dec 17 to 20

    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 17 to 20, two adults: $730 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    ibis London Blackfriars

    3-star · Ibis

    $266a night · Dec 17 to 20

    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 17 to 20, two adults: $799 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Park Plaza London Waterloo

    4-star · Park Plaza

    $283a night · Dec 17 to 20

    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 17 to 20, two adults: $848 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. ibis Styles London Southwark – near Borough Market, South Bank & Southwark
    #4 of 6 · South Bank & Southwark

    ibis Styles London Southwark – near Borough Market

    3-star · Ibis Styles

    $298a night · Dec 17 to 20

    Characterful, cheaper-than-most comfort for Borough Market and Bankside walks. You accept some compact rooms, aging bathrooms and crowded breakfasts.

    Dec 17 to 20, two adults: $894 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Melia White House Hotel, Marylebone & Fitzrovia
    #5 of 6 · Marylebone & Fitzrovia

    Melia White House Hotel

    4-star · Melia International Hotels

    $323a night · Dec 17 to 20

    Refurbished comfort and immediate Regent's Park access at a cheaper rate than most here. You accept compact standard rooms and recurring soundproofing complaints. 25 minutes' walk to British Museum.

    $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.

    Dec 17 to 20, two adults: $969 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Novotel London Waterloo

    4-star · Novotel

    $338a night · Dec 17 to 20

    A familiar family base for Westminster walks, with friendly staff and a children's play area. You accept sofa-bed comfort varies; four people can feel squeezed. 15 minutes' walk to Big Ben and Parliament, 15 minutes' walk to London Eye.

    Dec 17 to 20, two adults: $1,014 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

6 of 34 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. 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 17 to 20

  2. 2. 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 17 to 20

  3. 3. 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 17 to 20

  4. 4. 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 17 to 20

  5. 5. 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 17 to 20

  6. 6. Park Plaza London Waterloo · South Bank · 4-star$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. Rooms for Dec 17 to 20

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

28 more
  1. 1. The Hoxton Holborn · Covent Garden · 4-star$351Rooms for Dec 17 to 20
  2. 2. Sloane Square Hotel · Knightsbridge · 4-star$51/night less than Expedia (9%)$352Rooms for Dec 17 to 20
  3. 3. The Clermont London, Victoria · Westminster · 4-star$32/night less than Booking.com (8%)$371Rooms for Dec 17 to 20
  4. 4. Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection · South Bank · 4-star$379Rooms for Dec 17 to 20
  5. 5. Vintry & Mercer · The City · 5-star$391Rooms for Dec 17 to 20
  6. 6. Wilde Aparthotels London Covent Garden · Covent Garden · 4-star$407Rooms for Dec 17 to 20
  7. 7. The Cumberland, London · Marylebone · 4-star$27/night less than Expedia (13%)$426Rooms for Dec 17 to 20
  8. 8. Sea Containers London · South Bank · 5-star$460Rooms for Dec 17 to 20
  9. 9. The Welbeck Hotel, by IHG · Marylebone · 4-star$495Rooms for Dec 17 to 20
  10. 10. St. Ermins Hotel, Autograph Collection · Westminster · 4-star$511Rooms for Dec 17 to 20
  11. 11. Conrad London St. James · Westminster · 5-star$528Rooms for Dec 17 to 20
  12. 12. St Martins Lane London, a Morgans Originals hotel · Covent Garden · 5-star$531Rooms for Dec 17 to 20
  13. 13. The Montague On The Gardens · Bloomsbury · 4-star$544Rooms for Dec 17 to 20
  14. 14. The Chesterfield Mayfair · Mayfair · 4-star$562Rooms for Dec 17 to 20
  15. 15. London Hilton on Park Lane · Mayfair · 5-star$569Rooms for Dec 17 to 20
  16. 16. The Hari · Knightsbridge · 5-star$629Rooms for Dec 17 to 20
  17. 17. InterContinental London Park Lane by IHG · Mayfair · 5-star$632Rooms for Dec 17 to 20
  18. 18. The May Fair, A Radisson Collection Hotel, Mayfair London · Mayfair · 5-star$673Rooms for Dec 17 to 20
  19. 19. Sheraton Grand London Park Lane · Mayfair · 5-star$693Rooms for Dec 17 to 20
  20. 20. The Langham London · Marylebone · 5-star$732Rooms for Dec 17 to 20
  21. 21. At Sloane · Knightsbridge · 5-star$1,108Rooms for Dec 17 to 20
  22. 22. Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane · Mayfair · 5-star$1,164Rooms for Dec 17 to 20
  23. 23. Ham Yard Hotel, Firmdale Hotels · Covent Garden · 5-star$1,171Rooms for Dec 17 to 20
  24. 24. The Savoy · Covent Garden · 5-star$1,262Rooms for Dec 17 to 20
  25. 25. Corinthia London · South Bank · 5-star$1,293Rooms for Dec 17 to 20
  26. 26. The Dorchester · Mayfair · 5-star$1,392Rooms for Dec 17 to 20
  27. 27. 41 Hotel · Westminster · 5-star$1,396Rooms for Dec 17 to 20
  28. 28. Bvlgari Hotel London · Knightsbridge · 5-star$1,595Rooms for Dec 17 to 20
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