Sea Containers London
Unpretentious glamour with a nautical twist set against the London Skyline
United Kingdom
- London
20 Upper Ground, London SE19PD
Accessibility
- 24 hour reception
- Accessible rooms have emergency alarms reachable from shower
- Areas under stairs are closed in or adult height to avoid collision
- Art can be removed from guests' rooms upon request
- Bathroom has lever handle locks
- Bathrooms have thermostatic taps
- Buffet assistance
- Clear walkways/corridors throughout
- Dimmable lighting
- Doors can be unlocked from outside in emergencies
- Empty surfaces adjoining washbasin in bathrooms
- Familiarisation tour
- Free of loose rugs
- Guests able to move furniture in bedrooms
- Handrails easy-to-grip
- Hotel can refrigerate medication for guests
- In-room ventilation is silent
- Interconnecting rooms
- Level surface in bathroom
- Lever/ sensor taps in accessible bathroom
- Light switches reachable from bed
- Lots of natural light
- No extra charge for service animals
- Restaurant menus available online in advance
- Room service
- Rooms with fridges available
- Seating and tables near reception
- Shower stools available on request
- Some rooms with baths
- Staff can access fridges for guests
- Standalone showers
- Strong smelling cleaning products avoided
- Welcomes service animals
- Wet room
Allergy
- Dairy free, gluten free, nut free, fish and shellfish allergies can all be catered for
- Dairy free, gluten free, nut free, fish and shellfish allergies can all be catered for if informed in advance
- Hypoallergenic bedding
- Hypoallergenic detergent used
- Hypoallergenic detergent used upon request
- No flowers or plants in bedrooms
Designated accessible public toilets
- Accessible public toilet has emergency alarm
- Accessible public toilet has emergency alarm reachable from toilet
- Accessible public toilet in reception area
- Accessible public toilet near restaurant
- Accessible public toilet on ground floor
- Accessible public toilets have unobstructed access routes of 800mm
- In accessible public toilet, toilet paper reachable from toilet
Hearing disability
- Hearing loop in the reception area
- Hearing loops available to borrow
- Visual smoke detectors
Mobility
- Bathroom washbasins reachable from toilet
- Grab rails around toilets in bathrooms
- Handrail in lift
- Light switches reachable from bed in accessible rooms
- Mats or non-slip surfaces at entrance
- No thresholds over 5mm
- Step-free route available
Public toilets
- Alternative to hand dryer available in public toilets
- Empty surfaces adjoining washbasin in public toilets
- In public toilets, sink reachable from toilet
Staff
- Additional assistance can be arranged in advance
- Staff made aware of guests who may require additional assistance
Wheelchairs
- Access routes of at least 800mm wide in restaurants
- Accessible bedrooms have unobstructed access routes of at least 800mm
- Bathroom washbasins reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms
- Bins reachable from wheelchair in accessible public toilets
- Buffets reachable from wheelchair
- Desks comfortably usable by wheelchair users in wheelchair accessible rooms
- Full length mirrors in wheelchair accessible rooms
- Hotel entrance at least 800mm wide
- In accessible rooms, sockets in bedrooms reachable from wheelchair
- In accessible rooms, spyholes at wheelchair height
- Roll in shower
- Safes reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
- Shower controls reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
- Shower gel/shampoo dispensers reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
- Space for transfer on both sides of bed in wheelchair accessible rooms
- Toilet paper reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
- Turning space for wheelchair in bathrooms of accessible rooms
- Turning space for wheelchairs on either side of bed in accessible rooms
- Unobstructed access routes of at least 800mm wide in bar
- Washbasin reachable from wheelchair in bathrooms of wheelchair accessible rooms
- Wheelchair can fit under restaurant tables
- Wheelchairs can fit under washbasins in accessible rooms
Bathroom
- Some rooms with baths
Children's fun
- Cinema
- Family-friendly attractions nearby
- Family-friendly sports facilities nearby
- IP TVs
Families
- 24 hour reception
- Alternative to hand dryer available in public toilets
- Baby changing
- Can heat baby food
- Children of any age welcomed
- Children's menu
- Cots
- Extra bed
- Family rooms
- Full sized additional bed
- High chairs in hotel restaurant
- Public toilets equipped with baby changing facilities
- Rooms free of fragile ornaments
- Rooms with fridges available
- Safe
- Spacious lifts
- Staff can access fridges for guests
Hotel Policy
- No smoking throughout the hotel building
Dining
- Seasonal menu choices
- Some organic food
- Vegan afternoon tea menu
- Vegan menu choices
- Vegetarian menu choices
Transport
- Bikes available to hire or borrow from hotel
- Bikes available to hire or borrow nearby
- Hotel within walking distance of public transport
Bathroom
- Strong smelling cleaning products avoided
Bedroom
- Mattress has tempur-pedic technology
Dining
- Dairy free, gluten free, nut free, fish and shellfish allergies can all be catered for if informed in advance
- Outdoor dining
- Seasonal menu choices
- Some organic food
- Vegan afternoon tea menu
- Vegan menu choices
- Vegetarian menu choices
- Wide selection of non-alcoholic drinks
Hotel Policy
- Hotel has corporate social responsibility policy or similar
- Hotel supports local organisations and/or charities
- Inclusion and diversity statement
- No smoking throughout the hotel building
Spa
- On site spa
- Organic spa products
- Rain shower
- Reflexology treatments
- Spa uses cruelty-free products
- Steam room available
Approach from the north side of the Thames and the Sea Containers appears on the riverside as an arresting Brutalist structure elevated by a façade draped in neon lights and looked over by the iconic Oxo Tower. But inside, nautical themes of brass and copper thought up by interior designer Tom Dixon lead guests to a brilliant collection of bars and restaurants, bathrooms with port holes and modernist sculptures of sailor’s knots. And the impressive reception, fully manned by an exceptionally attentive guest services team, is modelled after a 19th-century clipper.
Of the 359 rooms, more than a hundred have river views, and each hopes to evoke a sense of transatlantic wanderlust, with designs loosely based on 1920s transatlantic ocean liners. Sumptuous double beds, marble bathrooms and rainfall showers come as standard, while superior rooms are ideal for anyone searching for a view of the London skyline. Riverview Balcony Suites elevate the experience further with immersive views from a private balcony. And guests with disabilities are catered to through a good collection of adapted rooms spanning each room category.
The iconic Sea Containers Restaurant spreads across the scenic river side of the bottom floor, with stunning waterside views and a vibrant, seasonal menu (think: oysters, pan-fried salmon, and burgers) designed to be shared. Bottomless brunches with Prosecco or Bloody Marys characterise lively weekends, while right next door, the Lyaness Bar offers expertly crafted and highly creative cocktails from one of London’s best cocktail minds. Those in search of the London skyline should navigate o the top floor, where the 12th Knot Bar offers a lively terrace lush with plants and views of the City and St Paul’s alongside a picnic-themed menu of bites and drinks.
The Agua Spa has an indulgent bathhouse-style thermal suite and a library of holistic treatments to pick from (including Vegan manicures), while the onsite gym features floor-to-ceiling mirrors, integrated smartphone connectivity and a good range of cardio equipment to help you keep in shape during your stay. A Curzon cinema, accessed through the lobby, offers a fun finish to the eclectic amenities, with sumptuous sink-in-to velvet seats and a delightful vintage popcorn cart.
But London lovers will undoubtedly agree that Sea Containers’ best feature is its location, with everything from the Tate Modern and the Globe Theatre to St Paul’s and the Southbank just a short, scenic stroll away. Take a riverside promenade west to Parliament and the big ben, or go south and you’ll soon stumble into Borough Market, while Blackfriars tube station (and ferry) brings the rest of London quickly to your fingertips.
Can’t Miss Experiences
Kick back in the intimate Curzon cinema screening a curated mix of first-run blockbusters, recent titles you may have missed, family films and classics.