FRIENDSHIP HOUSE, London

The property occupies a quiet residential street yet is within a 15-minute walk of Waterloo station and the Southbank. Elephant & Castle underground station provides direct access to central London, while Southwark and Borough stations are also nearby. Major attractions such as the Globe Theatre, Tate Modern and Southwark Cathedral are 1 km away; the Houses of Parliament 2 km; and London Bridge, Borough Market and Tower Bridge a 20-minute walk. Multiple bus routes stop close by, and a Tesco Express is directly outside. The nearest airport is London City, 13 km away. For arrivals from Stansted, National Express coaches and Stansted Express trains connect to Liverpool Street, from where the tube or bus completes the journey.

Room types include private twin rooms with en-suite shower and toilet, single rooms with private bathroom, and two-bed female or male shared dorms with en-suite. All rooms contain a desk, chair, wardrobe and storage, and many have a mini fridge. Bed linen is provided but towels, soap and toiletries are not; towels can be requested at reception. Rooms tend to be functional and spacious enough for a short stay, though beds are narrow (75 cm in some cases) and mattresses can be firm. Some rooms have experienced issues with bathroom odour and cleanliness. Sound insulation between rooms is generally effective, but noise from renovation or neighbouring rooms can occur. Heating is centralised and adjusted seasonally. No coffee/tea making facilities or TV are provided.

The property does not operate a restaurant, bar or breakfast service. Each floor has a shared kitchen, equipped with a fridge, hob and basic cooking facilities, but no cookware, crockery or cutlery is supplied. A Tesco Express is located directly outside the building for groceries and essentials. Within 5-10 minutes on foot are Mercato Metropolitano food court, and numerous independent eateries including Terry's Cafe, Pie Minister, and Latin American, Indian and Italian options. A pub is situated across the street.

The fitness centre is free to use and open Monday to Friday 07:00-21:00, Saturday and Sunday 09:00-21:00. It is a small gym area located near the front desk. Bicycle hire is available at the property, and there is bicycle storage. A water garden provides a quiet outdoor space. The shared lounge/TV room offers additional relaxation space. The surrounding area is well served by walking and cycling routes along the Southbank.

A 24-hour front desk with night porter allows flexible check-in. Luggage can be stored at reception before check-in or after checkout at no charge. Free high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout. Laundry facilities are accessible for an additional charge. The shared kitchen is located on each floor. A lift serves all floors. Security features include 24-hour security, CCTV throughout, key access and smoke alarms. The gym is free and open daily. No parking is available, but a temporary drop-off area exists for unloading. Staff are generally described as helpful and friendly, though the reception may sometimes be unattended and the phone unanswered; contacting the property in advance of arrival is recommended. The property is non-smoking throughout and adults only.