Hotels
The 6 Best Hotels in Hammersmith
Riverside walks, the Apollo's marquee lights and a Tube hub that fires you into town in fifteen minutes: Hammersmith is West London's most underrated base.
In short: our top picks are St Paul's Hotel, Novotel London West and Premier Inn London Hammersmith (Ravenscourt Park). 6 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Hammersmith is where you stay when you want London to come to you. Four Underground lines converge here, so Mayfair, Heathrow and the South Bank are all an easy hop, yet you sleep beside the Thames towpath rather than a traffic island. The hotel scene leans practical over glamorous, which is precisely why the few characterful properties stand out. We have picked the ones worth booking, from a Victorian school turned boutique to a vast conference hotel that quietly nails the basics.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Hotel | Hammersmith | £££ |
| Novotel London West | Hammersmith | £££ |
| Premier Inn London Hammersmith (Ravenscourt Park) | Hammersmith | ££ |
| Premier Inn London Hammersmith (Talgarth Road) | Hammersmith | ££ |
| ibis London Shepherds Bush - Hammersmith | Hammersmith | ££ |
| Lamington Apartments | Hammersmith | £££ |
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Editor’s choice
St Paul's Hotel
Why we pick itA red-brick 1884 school by the Natural History Museum's architect, now a boutique hotel where Churchill once planned the D-Day landings; the Melody restaurant does proper British cooking.
boutique hotel
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Novotel London West
Why we pick itA 630-room four-star five minutes from the Tube, with two restaurants and the Mirrors Bar terrace; the reliable choice for Eventim Apollo nights and big meetings.
4-star hotel
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Premier Inn London Hammersmith (Ravenscourt Park)
Why we pick itSat on King Street between two Tube stations, this is the sensible pick for a clean, quiet room and a famously comfortable Premier Inn bed without the central-London markup.
budget-chic hotel
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Premier Inn London Hammersmith (Talgarth Road)
Why we pick itSteps from Hammersmith station and the Apollo, this branch puts you on top of the transport hub; ask for a room away from the Talgarth Road for a quieter night.
budget-chic hotel
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ibis London Shepherds Bush - Hammersmith
Why we pick itContemporary, compact rooms a short walk from Shepherd's Bush and Westfield, with a 24-hour bar and snacks; a tidy, low-fuss base on the Hammersmith fringe.
budget hotel
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Lamington Apartments
Why we pick itBright self-catering apartments on leafy Hammersmith Grove with full kitchens and washer-dryers; ideal for families or longer stays who want space over a hotel lobby.
serviced aparthotel
Before you book
Hammersmith Underground serves the District, Piccadilly, Circle and Hammersmith and City lines, so almost everything here is a short walk from a station. The Talgarth Road and conference-grade hotels suit business travellers and Eventim Apollo gig-goers; the riverside and King Street options suit weekend wanderers. Book well ahead when a big show is on at the Apollo, as rooms tighten and rates climb fast.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
St Paul's Hotel is our editor's choice: A red-brick 1884 school by the Natural History Museum's architect, now a boutique hotel where Churchill once planned the D-Day landings; the Melody restaurant does proper British cooking. St Paul's Hotel, Novotel London West and Premier Inn London Hammersmith (Ravenscourt Park) lead the guide, with 6 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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