Mercure London Bankside

Property class: 4

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Located close to Tate Modern and The Shard, Mercure London Bankside provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Marco's New York Italian, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Privilege, Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Cosy Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
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(36 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite (1 King Bed and 1 Convertible Sofa Bed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

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(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, Mercure London Bankside is near a metro station. Tate Modern and The British Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include St. Paul's Cathedral and Tower of London. Check out an event or a game at The Arena, and consider making time for London Eye, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our London travel guide
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71-79 Southwark Street, London, England, SE1 0JA

What's nearby

  • A historic castle with towers and a river in the foreground.
    River Thames
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A large, modern building with a tall central tower, surrounded by a waterfront and trees.
    Tate Modern
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A bustling indoor market with various stalls, including a cheese stand and a produce market.
    Borough Market
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A river with modern buildings, including a distinctive tall skyscraper, and a bridge in the background.
    The Shard
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A large cathedral with a prominent dome and twin towers, surrounded by modern glass buildings.
    St. Paul's Cathedral
    18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Southwark Underground Station
    7 min walk
  • London Waterloo East Station
    10 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Corner
    5 min walk
  • The Distillery Bar
    2 min walk
  • The Table Café
    1 min walk
  • Miraflores Bar & Lounge
    3 min walk
  • Crosby & Hope
    5 min walk

About this property

Mercure London Bankside

  • Upscale hotel near Tate Modern
  • Located close to The Shard and St. Paul's Cathedral, Mercure London Bankside provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Marco's New York Italian, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour gym are available to all guests.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and a vegetable garden
    • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and an elevator
    • A water dispenser, a TV in the lobby, and a gift shop
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 144 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like late night room service and free WiFi.
  • More amenities include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
    • 40-inch plasma TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mercure London Bankside pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Mercure London Bankside?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mercure London Bankside on Nov 22, 2026 start from CA $184, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Mercure London Bankside?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Mercure London Bankside?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Mercure London Bankside located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Tate Modern, The Shard, and St. Paul's Cathedral. London Eye and Tower of London are also within 1 mi (2 km). Southwark Underground Station is 7 minutes by foot and Borough Underground Station is 9 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Mercure London Bankside Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 540 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1001 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Staff lovely and very helpful - good location. Room clean. Would def stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful staff, great breakfast and close to sights by bus or train.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super location, amenities, staff. Clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A fantastic stay was had at this hotel. We were really impressed with the quality and hospitality presented to us. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Breakfast is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really great experience. Loved this hotel, had a great vibe and look. Hotel was pristine and the staff were great. Five stars all around. Will definitely visit again. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautifully facility with a great central location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was awesome, Staff was very helpful. Location was perfect for our trip
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location Cute Room very clean and nicely decorated
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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This is a comfortable hotel in a useful location for all Southbank activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely Staff great rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff, great breakfast selection nice room with all facilities you want
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice staff. Near M&S,Tesco, and Sainsbury grocery stores. Feels out of the way but it is near many tube stations. Some restaurants open near there until 11pm. 10 minute walk to Borough Market. Great deal and AC rooms. Better than staying near Charring Cross or Piccadilly. I would go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Fully functional basic hotel. It was comfortable and practical. Nothing special, but was quiet enough, amd staff were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, great staff, absolutely perfect location!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Courteous staff, clean rooms. Very nice stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room convenient location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, hotel good, reliable, clean and staff very nice and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Was a great location and staff were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

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Good location, friendly staff, nice bar, relaxed lounge area and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved the free cookies at reception, it was such a nice touch. The staff were super attentive and helped me with making my stay very comfortable while I was here on a work trip. Thank you Mecure Bankside for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room and friendly staff. Located near everything we wanted to see on our first trip to London.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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Everything was good-the location, staff, amenities, etc. However, last morning electricty to the telephone, coffee pot, A/C, alarm cl;ock and 1 wall socket didn't work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026