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Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection

2 Blackfriars Road, Upper Ground, London, England, SE1 9JU
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About us

• An independent hotel set on the culturally vibrant South Bank London and a social hub for anyone with a passion for culture, art and food. • Intimate six-storey hotel with 161 bedrooms including 7 suites and feels like home thanks to friendly, intelligent service. • Handpicked furniture and eclectic artworks contrast with hidden hi-tech touches. • Lines are blurred between work and play, with social spaces providing an inspirational environment for a dynamic guest experience. • Lilly & Skinner restaurant serving seasonal dishes, a laid-back bar and outdoor terraces, ideal for events, are all competitively priced. • The 4 meeting & event spaces including Whitebox, a blank canvas for guests to create their own settings, are ideal for private dinners, launches, conferences and parties. • Ideal for business and leisure; close to the City and a 4-minute walk to Southwark and Blackfriars stations, where District & Jubilee lines offer access to business hubs including Canary Wharf. Waterloo station is in close proximity. • The Mermaid Conference Centre and 15 Hatfields are less than 5 minutes walk. • Surrounded by top galleries and theatres including Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and the National Theatre, London’s food haven Borough Market is in close proximity as are some of the capital’s most interesting eateries. Tourist attractions such as St. Paul’s Cathedral and The London Eye are within walking distance. • Guests can benefit from the Marriott Bonvoy plan.

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandAutograph Collection
Built2018
Renovated-
Total meeting space3,810 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms161
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
AA Hotel Services

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Rental car service
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Video conference
  • VIP services

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
Green Key (FEE)

Certification body: Keep Britain Tidy

Issued: 9/17/2025 Expires: 8/31/2026

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jan 11, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
3,810.4 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,819.1 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
4
Second largest room
1,571.5 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
1,819.1 sq. ft.
45.9 x 45.9 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
260
35
132
169
169
90
40
80
850.3 sq. ft.
23.0 x 32.8 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
50
22
60
30
35
18
22
30
861.1 sq. ft.
19.7 x 26.2 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
84
30
40
65
84
36
30
40
1,227.1 sq. ft.
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1,571.5 sq. ft.
-
8.9 ft.
120
30
110
-
120
42
30
72

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
161
Suites
7

Location

Getting Here

4-minute walk to Southwark and Blackfriars stations, where District & Jubilee lines offer access to business hubs including Canary Wharf. Waterloo station is in close proximity.
Distance from airport 19.01 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( £55.00/day )

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Ideal for business and leisure; close to the City and easy access to business hubs including Canary Wharf. The Mermaid Conference Centre and 15 Hatfields are less than 5 minutes walk.Surrounded by top galleries and theatres including Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and the National Theatre, London’s food haven Borough Market is in close proximity as are some of the capital’s most interesting eateries. Tourist attractions such as St. Paul’s Cathedral and The London Eye are within walking distance.Guests can benefit from the Marriott Rewards loyalty plan.

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Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Plastic,Glass,Cooking Oil

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi

Health and Safety

Were practices at Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
Does Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
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