Last-minute serviced apartment deals in Waterloo

• Super-central London location
• A couple of cocktail bars
• Sustainable freebies in the rooms

The Strand Palace Hotel is in the heart of London’s theatreland, just five minutes’ walk from Covent Garden and just a little further from Trafalgar Square. It’s named after the road it finds itself on, which is one of the capital’s busiest and most famous stretches. The Strand Palace has been hosting guests since 1909 (but don’t worry, the whole place had a head-to-toe revamp in 2019, so it’s looking fresh!).

Rooms are modern and stylish, but the extras are where this place excels. You’ll find Love Cocoa chocolate bars in every room, along with reusable BottleUP water bottles. You can use these to fill up at one of the many water stations dotted all over the hotel’s seven floors. Luxe Rituals toiletries come as standard, too. Upgrade to a Deluxe room, meanwhile, and you’ll have access to a complimentary minibar.

The hotel’s restaurants and bars are popular spots for guests and Londoners alike. Haxwells plates up seabass fillets, crab linguine, burgers and salads, while the nearby tea parlour deals in bites and loose leaf tea. Joe Allen’s is the place to head for live music every Wednesday, or you can venture to the cocktail-cum-gin bar for a pre-theatre drink. And then there’s oh-so-glam Tequila Mockingbird, which boasts seriously Insta-worthy interiors and even better daily happy hours. A gym, business centre and top-quality Guest Services facility round things up.

With a stay at Victory House Leicester Square, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 10-minute walk of Seven Dials and Covent Garden Market. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Big Ben and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Houses of Parliament.

With a stay at The Ship Rooms in London (London City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of London Eye and Big Ben. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Thames River and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Trafalgar Square.

With a stay at Premier Inn London County Hall in London (London City Centre), you'll be steps from London Eye and 7 minutes by foot from Big Ben. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Westminster Bridge and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Thames River.

With a stay at H10 London Waterloo, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of London Eye and Big Ben. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Westminster Bridge and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from London Bridge.

A stay at Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo places you in the heart of London, within a 5-minute drive of London Eye and Big Ben. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Buckingham Palace.

A stay at Waterloo Hub Hotel & Suites places you in the heart of London, within a 15-minute walk of London Eye and Big Ben. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Westminster Bridge and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Trafalgar Square.

With a stay at Park Plaza London Waterloo, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 10-minute walk of The Vaults and Florence Nightingale Museum. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Imperial War Museum and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Old Vic.

Located in London (London City Centre), Premier Inn London Blackfriars is within a 10-minute walk of St. Paul's Cathedral and Thames River. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from London Bridge and 1.2 mi (2 km) from London Eye.

With a stay at Hub By Premier Inn London Covent Garden in London (London City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Piccadilly Circus and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from The British Museum.

A stay at Leonardo Royal London St Paul’s places you in the heart of London, steps from St. Paul's Cathedral and a 3-minute drive from Tower of London. This spa hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from London Eye and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Tower Bridge.

A stay at Marlin Waterloo places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute walk of London Eye and Westminster Bridge. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Big Ben and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Thames River.

With a stay at Mercure London Bankside, you'll be centrally located in London, a short 6-minute walk from Tate Modern and 11 minutes by foot from The Shard. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral and 1 mi (1.6 km) from London Eye.

A stay at The Westin London City places you in the heart of London, a 5-minute drive from Tower of London and 5 minutes from London Eye. This luxury hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Trafalgar Square and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Big Ben.

With a stay at The Royal Horseguards, London, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 10-minute walk of National Gallery and Churchill War Rooms. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Houses of Parliament and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Westminster Abbey.

With a stay at ibis Styles London Southwark – near Borough Market, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 10-minute walk of Borough Market and Tate Modern. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Sky Garden and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Tower of London.

Located in London (London City Centre), Premier Inn London Southwark Tate Modern is within a 10-minute walk of Thames River and Borough Market. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from The Shard and 1 mi (1.5 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral.

Located in the Southwark district in London, Borough High Street Rooms offers 3-star rooms with free WiFi. Popular points of interest nearby include Waterloo Station, Tower of London and St Paul's Cathedral. The property is a 11-minute walk from London Bridge, and within 1.8 miles of the city center.

All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. At Borough High Street Rooms the rooms have a shared bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include London Bridge Tube Station, Sky Garden and Tower Bridge. London City Airport is 7.5 miles from the property.

The Borough offers modern accommodations next door to Borough Tube Station, and a 5-minute walk from London Bridge Rail Station. Tower Bridge is a 10-minute walk away. A 24-hour reception and express check-in/check-out are also available.

It has 21 modern, well furnished rooms, with a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Most of the rooms have an en suite shower room. Basic rooms have a washbasin in the room and a shared bathroom. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.

The property also features a cafe and a flexible working space.

Borough Market, The Globe Theater, Tower Bridge and Tate Modern are all within a 10-minute walk, as well as The Shard. Waterloo Station can be reached in 3 minutes via tube from London Bridge Station.

The The Borough does not have an elevator.

A stay at Club Quarters Hotel, St. Paul's places you in the heart of London, steps from St. Paul's Cathedral and a 4-minute drive from Tower of London. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Trafalgar Square and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from The British Museum.