Limehouse Library Hotel

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near Tower of London

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A luxurious bathroom with a marble sink, a large basin filled with water, and various toiletries.
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, teal walls, and large windows with curtains.
A bar area with wooden paneling, a variety of liquor bottles, and bar stools.
A historic building with a central dome and two wings, labeled as 'The Passmore Edwards' and 'District Public Library'.
A grand lobby with a wooden floor, a red carpet, and a wall adorned with numerous framed portraits.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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638 Commercial Rd, London, England, E14 7HS
  • Place, Regent's Canal
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, River Thames
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, One Canada Square
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LCY-London City)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe King Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Duplex

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Signature Duplex

  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

London

City center retreat .Your stay at this Canary Wharf hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Tower of London and London Stadium. Excel London and The Arena are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Regent's Canal - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St Anne’s Limehouse - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • River Thames - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Troxy - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • One Canada Square - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Limehouse Station - 7 min walk
  • Limehouse DLR Station - 7 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kirvem - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Grapes - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ShanShuiJian 山水間 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Clement Attlee (by the Craft Beer co) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Old Ship - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Limehouse Library Hotel

4-star hotel near Tower of London
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A 24-hour business center, 2 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, spa services, and a library are also featured at the business-friendly Limehouse Library Hotel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star London hotel.

  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Limehouse Library Hotel offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Memory foam beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
It is the property’s policy that children under 18 years of age cannot be accommodated at the property without an accompanying parent or legal guardian. Guests are required to provide proof of the parental or legal guardian relationship and authorization upon arrival.
All guests are required to present a valid passport or driver's license at check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Limehouse Library Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 60.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 60.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

LIMEHOUSE LIBRARY HOTEL Hotel
LIMEHOUSE LIBRARY HOTEL London
LIMEHOUSE LIBRARY HOTEL Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

How close is Limehouse Library Hotel to the airport?

Limehouse Library Hotel is 5.4 mi (17-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Limehouse Library Hotel?

As of Sept 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Limehouse Library Hotel on Sept 3, 2026 start from CA $170, 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.

Does Limehouse Library Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Limehouse Library Hotel.

Does Limehouse Library Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Limehouse Library Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15 for adults and GBP 10 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Limehouse Library Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Limehouse Library Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Limehouse Library Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Limehouse Library Hotel have a pool?

Limehouse Library Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Limehouse Library Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Limehouse Library Hotel have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Limehouse, where you can enjoy Swedish massages.

How close is Limehouse Library Hotel to downtown London?

Limehouse Library Hotel is 4.1 mi away from London.

Limehouse Library Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 924 out of 1363 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1363 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1363 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1363 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1363 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here. Great access to transit. The hotel is lovely and has an excellent breakfast
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel, was clean. As a first time visitor to London, I would recommend only to those familiar with the transportation systems unless willing to pay for taxi.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the art, carpets and colour in the hotel! We stayed here after a nearby wedding, It was very conveniently located and the breakfast was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely hotel very convienient to work
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable and welcoming hotel. Excellent staff and food.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, great staff and the breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel with lovely staff. Excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this quirky hotel and its location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

sara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building -
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky, but nice hotel. Comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful and quirky hotel, we will definitely be returning. We loved the the unique and eclectic decor. The room was a great size (we stayed in Mozart) and well appointed and the air con was quiet and very effective. Thank you for a lovely stay - we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property with super helpful staff, really enjoyed it here for a couple of days and will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful amenity spaces and beautiful room. Spacious bathroom and well stocked mini bar. Breakfast was spectacular
Solarium
Rooftop patio
Beautiful gardens and plants inside and out
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my son had a wonderful stay at the old library! The staff were very helpful and the breakfast was amazing. Our room was perfect. We will definitely come back to this hotel of we visit London again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel ideal location and great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a charming and quirky hotel, and I’d absolutely recommend it. I stayed in a deluxe room, which was incredibly spacious and beautifully done—perfect for taking some great photos.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Weird, quirky, delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and staff where great, the choice of food at breakfast was great and really fresh. The hotel is defiantly quirky and almost homely feel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, and the breakfast is well worth it. Location is good - 5 minute walk to the DLR. The spa unfortunately was disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel, with incredibly kind and helpful staff (who went out of their way to look after and interact with our young daughter). The rooms are beautiful, clean, and the breakfast was absolutely amazing. This is a very special hotel with wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small room but comfortable Hotel very different and quirky with so much to look at! Breakfast was great with loads of choice Would love to return
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Overall very good value and such an interesting hotel to stay in
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique atmosphere, super friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had nowhere to sleep following a cancelled flight and we managed to get into this gem … put a smile on our faces even though we had had an awful day - thankyou!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So unexpectedly quirky, loved all the things on display and how colourful the hotel was. Also, loved the plants everywhere. Breakfast was fabulous and the staff were all super polite and friendly. We definitely plan to return there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026