Last-minute hotel deals in Southwark

• 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 Lyall Apartment Hotel in London, you'll be 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from O2 Arena and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Tower of London. This apartment is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Tower Bridge and 7 mi (11.2 km) from London Bridge.

With a stay at Best Western Plus Vauxhall Hotel in London (Lambeth), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Thames River and Clapham Common. This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from London Eye and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Big Ben.

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 The Greenwich Pensioner in London (Canary Wharf), you'll be a 5-minute drive from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 7 minutes from O2 Arena. This guest house is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Tower of London and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Tower Bridge.

With a stay at Hotel Indigo London Clerkenwell by IHG in London (London City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Barbican Centre and St. Paul's Cathedral. This hotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Tower Bridge and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from London Eye.

With a stay at Hub By Premier Inn London Shoreditch in London (Shoreditch), you'll be steps from Brick Lane and 11 minutes by foot from Liverpool Street. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Tower of London and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Tower Bridge.

With a stay at Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel & SPA in London (London City Centre), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Thames River and within a 5-minute drive of Sloane Square. This spa hotel is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Buckingham Palace and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Hyde Park.

A stay at Best Western Victoria Palace places you in the heart of London, within a 15-minute walk of Victoria Station Travel Information Centre and Thames River. This hotel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Buckingham Palace and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Big Ben.

A stay at ARK Canary Wharf places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute drive of ExCeL Exhibition Centre and Tower Bridge. This hotel is 4 mi (6.5 km) from O2 Arena and 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Greenwich Market.

Located in London (Greenwich), Staycity Aparthotels, London, Greenwich High Road is within a 15-minute walk of Greenwich Market and Greenwich Park. This aparthotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Cutty Sark and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from National Maritime Museum.

With a stay at Point A London Liverpool Street , you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Dennis Severs' House and within a 5-minute walk of Old Spitalfields Market. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Brick Lane and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Bank of England Museum.

Situated in a historic Victorian building, Tulse Hill Hotel is 3 minutes' walk from Tulse Hill train station and features an on-site restaurant serving seasonal British food.

Each guest room features free WiFi, an en-suite bathroom with shower and a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels. An iPod dock, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities are also provided.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be enjoyed in the restaurant, as well as an extensive range of drinks including a selection of real ales.

The hotel is 1.5 miles from Brixton, 2 miles from O2 Academy Brixton and 2.5 miles from Balham. London Heathrow Airport can be reached in just over an hour by car.

With a stay at Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 10-minute walk of Tate Britain and Westminster Abbey. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Houses of Parliament and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Big Ben.

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.

Opposite London Bridge Station in stylish Southwark, London Bridge Hotel features free WiFi and Quarter Bar, where guests can enjoy some food and drinks.

Every room at the London Bridge Hotel is equipped with state-of-the-art amenities and luxury decor. Features include a Smart TV with Google Chromecast and a luxury private bathroom with White Company toiletries.

Guests can take a 15-minute stroll along the Thames’s South Bank to reach London's attractions, including the Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.

The contemporary Londinium restaurant serves a modern British cuisine. A varied menu and a selection of cocktails are served in the chic and informal Quarter Bar and Lounge.

Guests are just a minutes’ walk from London Bridge Tube Station, giving excellent access to the rest of London.

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.

With a stay at Premier Inn London Southwark - High St in London (London City Centre), you'll be a 2-minute walk from Borough Market and 10 minutes by foot from London Bridge. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Shard and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Thames River.

With a stay at Premier Inn London Clapham in London (Lambeth), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Clapham Common and Thames River. This hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Buckingham Palace and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Hyde Park.

With a stay at The Corner London City in London (Tower Hamlets), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Brick Lane and 15 minutes by foot from Liverpool Street. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Tower of London and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Tower Bridge.