Novotel London Blackfriars sits on Blackfriars Road on the south bank of the Thames, close to Blackfriars Bridge and Southwark Underground station. Tate Modern, Borough Market and the Globe Theatre are all within a 15-minute walk along the South Bank, and Blackfriars mainline and Underground stations give direct rail access across the river to the City.
The hotel is part of Accor's Novotel brand and follows the chain's standard family-friendly, business-oriented format, with rooms designed to suit both corporate travellers and families with children. Many upper-floor rooms overlook the Thames or The Shard, given the building's South Bank position.
Rooms are grouped into Standard, Superior and Executive categories along with Suites, all featuring Novotel's consistent contemporary design across its European portfolio. Elements restaurant and bar serves an all-day menu, and the hotel includes a fitness centre with free access for all guests along with a sauna. Seven meeting rooms with natural daylight support conference and corporate groups, reflecting the brand's emphasis on business travel alongside leisure stays.
The Blackfriars location suits travellers who want South Bank cultural access — Tate Modern, the Globe and Borough Market — combined with straightforward rail connections into the City and West End, at rates typically below equivalent standard hotels north of the river.
| Price | £130–£280/night (~$165–$356) |
|---|---|
| Address | 46 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8NZ, United Kingdom |
Room types
- Standard Rooms
- Superior Rooms
- Executive Rooms
- Suites
Amenities
- Elements restaurant and bar
- Fitness centre
- Free Wi-Fi
- Meeting rooms
Location
46 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8NZ, United Kingdom
51.5077, -0.1035 View on map
Highlights
- Many rooms with views over the Thames or The Shard from the South Bank position
- Walking distance to Tate Modern, Borough Market and Shakespeare's Globe
- Seven daylight meeting rooms suited to conference and corporate groups
- Free fitness centre access and a sauna included for all guests
Tips for visiting
- Request an upper-floor room facing the river for Thames or Shard views, as lower floors and street-facing rooms lack the outlook
- Southwark and Blackfriars Underground stations both offer quick access to the City and West End
- Borough Market, a short walk away, is busiest on Friday and Saturday; visit on a weekday morning for a quieter browse
Accessibility
The hotel offers lift access to all floors, accessible rooms with roll-in showers, and step-free access from the Blackfriars Road entrance.