HAMPTON BY HILTON LONDON WATERLOO, London

Located on the same street as Waterloo station, the hotel provides direct access to the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, and Waterloo & City lines, as well as mainline trains to the South Coast and Windsor. Major attractions such as the London Eye and Southbank Centre are within a 10-15 minute walk, while Leicester Square and West End theatres are just a four-minute Tube journey away. The Imperial War Museum is 10 minutes away on foot, and Festival Pier on the South Bank is 12 minutes away. The immediate area feels safe and well-lit, with several restaurants, pubs, and two grocery stores (Tesco and Sainsbury's) within a few minutes' walk. For those arriving by car, there is no on-site parking; the nearest public car park (Britannia) is a 15-minute walk and costs around £20 per 24 hours.

Rooms are available as double, queen, twin, and family configurations, with city-view rooms offering London Eye views (bookable directly with the hotel). The family room sleeps up to three, with a sofa bed instead of a third bed, but the sofa bed is often reported as firm. Storage is limited to a closet with hangers; there are no drawers or dressers. Each room includes an iron and ironing board, a safe, and a hairdryer. Windows are sealed and cannot be opened, which some find stuffy. The air conditioning is individually controllable but can be noisy in some units. Noise from corridor and plumbing can be audible; rooms facing the main road may experience early-morning traffic noise. Connecting rooms are available for families. Travel cots can be provided on request. No microwave or mini-fridge is provided in the room; medication or baby food can be stored at the bar fridge upon request.

Breakfast is served as an assisted buffet daily from 06:00-11:00 on weekdays and 07:00-11:00 on weekends and bank holidays. The spread includes cooked items (eggs, sausages, bacon, hash browns, beans, mushrooms), a waffle station, pastries, cereals, fruit, yogurt, and hot drinks. Dietary options such as vegan sausages, soya milk, and gluten-free alternatives are available on request. On weekends, breakfast requires a pre-booked time slot and can become very busy, with queues forming. The hotel's restaurant also serves dinner with a menu including pizzas (fresh-baked) and main dishes; a 24-hour snack hub in the lobby sells hot and cold drinks and confectionery. The bar offers wine, beer, and cocktails, but some items are priced at a premium. A voucher for the snack bar is given if guests opt out of daily room cleaning.

The fitness centre is equipped with a range of cardio machines and free weights, and is available at no extra charge. There is no swimming pool, spa, or wellness centre on site. For leisure, the hotel's central location means the London Eye, SEA LIFE Aquarium, and the South Bank's cultural venues are within a short walk. The 24-hour snack hub also provides a casual spot to relax in the lobby, which has comfortable seating and large windows.

Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. Reception is open 24 hours and can assist with booking cots, storing luggage (until 10 pm on checkout day), and early check-in requests. A business centre with free access is available, along with fax/photocopying and meeting/banquet facilities for an additional charge. Cleaning services include daily housekeeping, with dry cleaning and laundry available at extra cost. The property is wheelchair accessible and has lifts (three in total, though sometimes one may be out of service). The hotel accepts American Express, Visa, Bankcard, and MasterCard, and a debit card is sufficient for check-in security. Express check-in/out is offered. There is no washer/dryer on site; a laundrette is within walking distance. Safety features include 24-hour security, CCTV, and in-room safes.