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5 HOTEL DE Stars

The Lalit London

Check-in: 03:00 PMCheck-out: 12:00 AM
  • Free WiFi

  • Non-smoking room

  • Room safe

  • Lift

  • Cable TV

  • Minibar

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181 TOOLEY STREET, SE1 2JR London, Southwark

Location and distances

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181 TOOLEY STREET, SE1 2JR London, Southwark

Just 200 metres from the hotel is the iconic Tower Bridge. Crossing the Thames allows you to unveil the dark history of the British capital’s foreboding landmark, the Tower of London (900 m). Discover the magic of Elizabethan England’s theatres at Shakespeare’s Globe (2 km).

LCY-City Airport7.1 km

Nearest station0 km

City center3 km

  • LCY-City Airport 4.4 mi.

  • LGW-Gatwick Airport 19 mi.

  • LHR-Heathrow Airport 19 mi.

  • London Bridge 0 mi.

  • London City center1.9 mi.

  • Excel London 5.9 mi.

Hotel amenties and information

Hotel Description

Housed in the 120-year-old neo-baroque building that was once St Olave s Grammar School- The LaLiT London is a luxury boutique hotel just a stone s throw away from Tower Bridge- discreetly tucked away in the heart of the city and conveniently close to many of London top attractions and business hotspots. Featuring 70 individually crafted bedrooms -including nine suites- rich and luxurious aesthetics are paired with old world charm- with unique high ceilings and views of The Shard and other iconic London landmarks. The perfect place for a special occasion or a relaxing escape- visit the hotel spa -Rejuve- or enjoy an indulgent meal at the award-winning pan-Indian dining destination- Baluchi with dishes created by Executive Chef Santosh Shah. Baluchi recently was awarded Best Curry in London at The British Curry Awards 2018 and Best Dining Experience in the Conde Nast Johansens Awards 2019. The LGBTQ friendly hotel encompasses a message of full inclusivity and diversity- welcoming guests from every corner of the globe. Featuring free high-speed WiFi- complimentary minibar and free Handy Phones with calls to 20 international destinations- The LaLit London offers accommodation just a 5-minute walk from Tower Bridge. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Rooms include a flat-screen TV- coffee machine and private bathroom. Some units feature a seating area for your convenience. For your comfort you will find bathrobes and slippers. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The hotel also offers car hire. Borough Market is a 13-minute walk away whilst the Tower of London is 500 meters from the property. The nearest airport is London City Airport 9 km from The LaLit London.

Special features of the hotel

The 180-year-old neo baroque edifice which once housed the erstwhile St. Olave’s Grammar School is now unveiled as The LaliT London. The luxury hotel rooms & suites are located on 3 levels with room categories ranging from Cosy Classrooms to the exquisite Legacy Suite. All guestrooms differ in design and layout, some of which boast 30 feet high ceilings. Set in the historic St. Olave’s Grammar School assembly hall, Baluchi Restaurant strives to serve a contemporary take on impeccably executed Indian dishes. Our vibrant menu takes inspiration from the major food regions of India to carefully craft elegant cuisine, made from the finest organic ingredients.The LaliT’s contemporary bar embraces an intricate mother of pearl ceiling, offering an array of cocktails, cognacs and champagnes.

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking room
  • Room safe
  • Lift
  • Cable TV
  • Minibar
  • Desk
  • Bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Hotel bar

Free for HOTEL DE guests

  • Free WiFi
  • Hotel built in: 1885
  • Last complete renovation: 2016
  • Non-smoking hotel
  • Number of floors: 3
  • Number of business rooms: 2
  • Number of double rooms: 55
  • Number of junior suites: 3
  • Number of luxury rooms: 64
  • Individually controlled ventilation in 70 rooms
  • Iron and ironing board in 30 rooms
  • Lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Hotel
  • City hotel
  • Business hotel
  • Boutique hotel
  • Spa clinic
  • Children-friendly hotel
  • Women's hotel
  • Gay and lesbian-friendly hotel
  • Centrally controlled air conditioning
  • In the old town
  • Make-up mirror
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathroom with shower
  • Bathrobes
  • Telephone in the bathroom
  • Coffee machine/Tea-maker in 70 rooms
  • Conference facilities for up to 50 people
  • Conference rooms: 3
  • Free WiFi in all conference rooms
  • Desk
  • Audiovisual conference equipment
  • ISDN internet access in all conference rooms
  • DSL/Broadband internet access in all conference rooms
  • Breakfast:
    07:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Hotel bar
  • Open-air restaurant/Beer garden, etc.
  • Vegetarian food available
  • Diabetic food available
  • Free WiFi in entire hotel
  • Garden terrace
  • Room safe
  • Cable TV
  • Minibar
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproof windows
  • Full-length mirror
  • Emergency information
  • Plan of emergency exits
  • Express check-out
  • Classic concierge service
  • Reception (lobby)
  • Cable TV
  • Internet TV
  • Telephone on the desk
  • Laundry service
  • Hotel safe
  • Safety deposit boxes at reception
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Door with spyhole in 70 rooms
  • Door with security lock in 70 rooms
  • Sprinkler system
  • Automatic emergency wake-up alarm
  • Video surveillance of entrances
  • Video surveillance of hotel lobby
  • Video surveillance of hallways
  • Security guards
  • Smoke detectors in all rooms
  • Hallways equipped with fire exstinguishers
  • Hotel stairways ventilated
  • Audible smoke alarms in guest rooms
  • Audible smoke alarm in hallways
  • All guest rooms equipped with sprinklers
  • Hotel auto-linked to fire station (Alarm automatically notifies fire station)
  • Emergency exits for each floor
  • Guest rooms accessed by interior entrances
  • Building meets all current local/state/country building codes
  • Guest room doors self-closing
  • Video surveillance recorded 24 hrs a day
  • Hotel staff trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
  • Room safe

Frequently asked questions about The Lalit London

Free WLAN in the room is available to all The Lalit London guests.
Unfortunately there are no parking spaces available for guests of the The Lalit London.
Cleanliness of the hotel, Value for money and Ambience/Atmosphere in hotel were rated particularly well.
Check-in is possible from 03:00 PM at the earliest.
Check-out is possible at the latest by 12:00 AM clock.
The next station is 0 km away from the accommodation.
The nearest airport is 7.1 km from the hotel.
HOTEL DE customers receive the following benefits when they book the The Lalit London:
  • dotFree WiFi
The hotel does not have its own restaurant.
The Lalit London is unfortunately not barrier-free.
The hotel rooms in The Lalit London are equipped with their own air conditioning.
Unfortunately, you cannot cancel this hotel free of charge.
You can pay at the hotel with the following means of payment:
  • dotMastercard
  • dotVisa
  • dotAmerican Express
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clean and safe

Clean & Safe Protocol

Self Inspected Hotel

The hotel has undergone a self-inspection regarding its enhanced protective measures.

Hotel information

Service times

Earliest check-in

03:00 PM

Latest check-out

12:00 AM

Spoken languages

  • English-speaking staff

Payment options

  • Mastercard
  • Visa
  • American Express