Hotel Rafayel

5 stars

34 Lombard Street, London, United Kingdom, SW11 3RF

Overview

On the south bank of the River Thames, the five-star Rafayel Hotel boasts of waterside location and close proximity to the city's galleries.

Inspired with modern influences, the hotel offers Spa & Health Club for your leisure and game room for children.

All 65 designer rooms feature free internet and floor-to-ceiling windows. Some rooms are appointed with exclusive Jet Lag recovery lighting technology.

The Banyan offers award-winning dining and extensive grill menu, while there is a riverside bar at the hotel.

A bus stop is opposite the hotel.

Year renovated 2012. Number of rooms 65.

The hotel is located on the south bank of the River Thames.

Distance to:

City Center - 4.8km
Airport: London City Airport - 16.5km, London Heathrow - 19.6km
Train Station: Clapham Junction - 700 m, Victoria Station - 3.6km
Underground station: Parsons Green - 1.7km, Fulham Broadway - 1.6km
Bus stop - 1.6km

Rooms

All rooms are appointed to a high standard with modern furnishings and media technologies such as MP3 player, DVD, laptop, iPod, air conditioning.

In addition, each room features stunning views and large floor-to-ceiling windows.

Exclusive Jet Lag recovery lighting technology is provided in the Thames rooms only.

An internet in-room service and management is provided at the hotel.

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Double Room River view Double Bed or King Size Bed - 30m²		Check Prices

Deluxe Double Room City view Double Bed - 46m²		Check Prices

Junior Suite City view 1 King or 1 Queen Bed - 65m²		Check Prices

Dining options

The Banyan is an exclusive dining experience awarded the Gold Award. You will be offered a grill menu and a great choice of exquisite drinks.

An afternoon tea is also served at the hotel daily.

Rafayel’s bar serves light snacks, various cocktails and boasts of stunning riverside views.

The hotel offers a continental breakfast at the price of GBP 9.95 per person per night. You can start your day with a full english breakfast, which costs GBP 14.95 per person per night.

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Work

The conference rooms can host an event starting from 12 persons and all rooms are packed with AV equipment.

An event assistance is also possible at the hotel on request.

Free wired internet is available in the hotel's rooms.

Free Wi-Fi is provided in public areas.

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Leisure

Fitness center, Spa & Health Club and massage service – all are available for your relaxation.

A library is open for a visit.

For children the hotel offers a special game room.

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General	Parking (fee required) Car rental Pets allowed Elevator Barber/Beauty Shop 24-Hour Front Desk Gay friendly
Room facilities	Non-smoking rooms Air conditioning Room service Heating In-room safe Terrace
Dining facilities	Bar Restaurant In-room breakfast
Business facilities	Wi-Fi Internet Business library
Children's facilities	Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities	Rooms/facilities for people with disabilities
Internet	Hotel high-speed internet access is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge
Guest Parking	Private hotel parking is possible on site (reservation might be needed) and the rate is GBP 15 per day.

Guest feedback

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Proximity to our son's residence in Battersea & excellent room, location ideal and there is a bus 170 from Victoria stopping just at the hotel.
We thought the location was great, hotel was good staff alsovery good and the level of service was far greater than you would normaly expect in London.
Hotel was modern, library service was great too and the room was very clean.

Average guest rating

Exceptional

4.3

Based on 97 reviews

Policies

Check-In	from 2 pm
Check-Out	until 11 am
Children and extra beds	All children under the age of 12 may stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under the age of 1 may stay for free. Older children/adults may stay at the price of GBP 30 per night/person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. Maximum capacity of baby cots in a room is 2.
Pets	Pets are allowed on request

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What's nearby?

Center of Battersea is within 800m

Marble Arch, designed in 1828 by the British architect John Nash is within 17 minutes driving

Harrods, the world-famous shopping department is within 12 minutes driving

Battersea Park with a contemporary gallery is within walking distance

Earl’s Court, a popular district in the heart of London is within 10 minutes driving

Leicester Square, a pedestrianized square is within 15 minutes

Battersea Park Children's Zoo, 1.0 km, including a zoo, animal encounters, a play area and a relaxing cafe

Battersea Art Centre, 1.2 km, home to a popular independent art exhibition held annually

Marble Arch, 1.4 km, made of Carrere marble and set opposite Speakers' Corner in Hyde Park

Attractions for Tourists	Battersea Contemporary Art Fair - 1.2km Marble Arch - 1.4km Stamford Bridge - 1.5km
General	Chelsea Old Church - 1.4km Albert Bridge - 1.4km Carlyles House - 1.6km Raffles Townhouse & Night Club - 1.9km Saint Yeghiche America Church - 2.2km Chelsea Flower Show - 2.4km St Augustine's Church, Kensington - 2.5km
Train Stations	Clapham Junction - 700 m
Convention Centers	Institut français du Royaume-Un - 2.6km
Shopping Areas	Kings Road - 1.8km
Amusement	Cineworld - 1.8km
Museums	Royal London Hospital Archives and Museum - 2.1km
Parks	Chelsea Physic Garden - 1.9km
Universities, Institutes	Chelsea and Westminster Hospital - 1.6km
Arboretum, green spaces, zoos	Battersea Park Children's Zoo - 1.0km Battersea Park Zoo - 1.4km
Gallery	R B S Gallery - 2.3km
Air business related	London Westland Heliport (battersea) - 100 m
Medical care and Hospitals	Royal Hospital Chelsea - 1.7km
Underground Railway Stations	Fulham Broadway - 1.6km Parsons Green - 1.7km Putney Bridge - 2.1km West Brompton - 2.2km Earl's Court - 2.5km
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Getting there

Heathrow Airport is a short drive away.

By bus to the airport you need to take bus C3 from York Road to Earls Court Tube Station. You can then take an Eastbound Piccadilly Line tube directly to any Heathrow Airport terminal.

By car to the hotel take the Battersea bridge south towards Wandsworth until reaching Westbridge Road (B305) on the right. Follow Westbridge Road 400m to the traffic lights at Battersea Square. From here turn right onto Lombard road cross under the railway bridge and Rafayel is almost immediately on the right hand side.

Direct connection to Gatwick Airport is via Clapham Junction and Heathrow Airport is only two stops away.

Getting around

A bus stop is opposite the hotel and bus route 170 runs to Victoria and Lower Sloane Street and the journey lasts approximately 14 – 18 minutes.

Clapham Junction rail station is within three minutes driving or 12 minutes walking

Kensington (Olympia) station is within 10 minutes

King’s Cross rail station is within 20 minutes

Charing Cross rail station is 10 minutes away

London Victoria rail station is less than seven minutes away

A complimentary hotel drop off service is available to the Clapham Common underground station and the Clapham Junction.

Private parking costs GBP 15 per day.

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Rafayel Hotel Reviews

Guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at Rafayel Hotel

Average guest rating:

4.3Based on 97 reviews

Location 4.1
Rooms 4.4
Service 4.3
Value 4.3
Dining 4.1

Individual guest reviews

Reviews are ordered by language and date with a maximum of 25 reviews.

Hotel Rafayel
Average rating: 4.1

Friendly and attentive staff, big rooms, fabulous food service in the Banyan Restaurant. Good choice of facilities, spectacular cocktails and beautifully designed and clean spa.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 3 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 4 Dining
Hotel Rafayel
Average rating: 4.8

Very friendly and professional staff, comfortable beds, excellent service/food at The Banyan Restaurant. Good cocktails.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 5 Dining
Hotel Rafayel
Average rating: 4.0

Superb staff and comfortable en suite. Nice restaurant food to and excellent choice. The barman serves some amazing cocktails and good facilities.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Rooms
- 4 Service
Hotel Rafayel
Average rating: 4.8

Polite service and spacious Modern Rooms. An amazing meal one night, a good gym.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
Hotel Rafayel
Average rating: 4.7

Excellent reception and fabulous suite. Delicious food, great spa and gym.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 4 Dining
Hotel Rafayel
Average rating: 4.8

Attentive staff, excellent shower and great restaurant.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 5 Dining
Hotel Rafayel
Average rating: 4.7

Staff very friendly, beautiful room and excellent food.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
Hotel Rafayel
Average rating: 4.0

Excellent service and room well equipped. Tasty meal afterwards.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 3 Rooms
- 5 Service
Hotel Rafayel
Average rating: 4.4

All the staff were extremely helpful, courteous and friendly, the room was excellent.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Rooms
- 4 Service
Hotel Rafayel
Average rating: 4.1

Efficient service, luxury room and tasty food.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Rooms
- 4 Service
Hotel Rafayel
Average rating: 4.3

Good staff, huge bathroom and superb food.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 4 Service
Hotel Rafayel
Average rating: 4.8

Excellent customer service, comfortable bed and restaurant good.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
Hotel Rafayel
Average rating: 4.3

Comfortable and luxurious rooms, good food.

Service excellent and expensive mini bar.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 4 Service
Hotel Rafayel
Average rating: 4.8

Beautiful large room &, excellent food.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
Hotel Rafayel
Average rating: 4.3

The room was very comfortable and spacious for a hotel room in London, staff were friendly and helpfull, the jacuzzi/jet shower was just great.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 4 Value