Overnight
Where to rest
Every hotel here is within walking distance of The Jolly Gardeners, so you can walk home at the end of the night. Numbers on the map match the cards. Nothing is held or blocked — book directly, and early: late May is a busy weekend in London and the Oval often has cricket on.
Coming to the ceremony in Brixton? You needn't stay near it — Brixton to Vauxhall is two stops on the Victoria line, so a base near the reception suits everyone.
A SHORT STROLL — UNDER TEN MINUTES
Walk home at the end of the night. These are the ones to try first.
Hyatt Regency London Albert Embankment
4 MIN WALK10–11 Albert Embankment, SE1 7SP
The smartest of the group — river views, a rooftop bar and superb showers. Upper price bracket.
Park Plaza London Riverbank
4 MIN WALK18 Albert Embankment, SE1 7TJ
Large, dependable four-star on the river with gym, bar and restaurant. Good rates if booked ahead.
Staybridge Suites London – Vauxhall
5 MIN WALK100 Vauxhall Walk, SE11 5EL
Apartment-style suites with kitchenettes, breakfast included. Ideal for families or a few nights.
Novotel London Waterloo
6 MIN WALK113 Lambeth Road, SE1 7LS
Comfortable, consistent mid-range with an excellent breakfast. Handy for Waterloo trains next morning.
The Ship Rooms Hotel
9 MIN WALK171 Kennington Road, SE11 6SF
Boutique rooms above a friendly pub. Small, so book early; quiet at night despite the bar.
Premier Inn London Waterloo (Lambeth Road)
10 MIN WALK3–5 Lambeth Road, SE1 7DQ
Clean, dependable, restaurant with a good-value meal deal. Next to Lambeth North tube.
EASIER ON THE WALLET — TEN TO TWENTY MINUTES
A slightly longer walk, or a couple of stops on the bus. Vauxhall and Oval stations are on the doorstep of these.
Travelodge London Vauxhall
12 MIN WALK3 Bondway, SW8 1SJ
The cheapest option, two minutes from Vauxhall station. Basic; ask for a room away from the bar side.
Travelodge London Oval Cricket Ground
16 MIN WALK52 Kennington Oval, SE11 5SW
Newer Travelodge a minute from Oval station, with air conditioning and a good breakfast. Very good value.
Holiday Inn Express Vauxhall Nine Elms
20 MIN WALK87 South Lambeth Road, SW8 1RN
Modern, clean rooms with breakfast included and a bus stop outside the door. Some road noise on lower floors.
The Maiden Oval Hotel
20 MIN WALK9–13 Clapham Road, SW9 0JD
Basic, inexpensive rooms by Oval station. No air conditioning and an older building — for the tightest budgets only.
Best Western Plus Vauxhall Hotel
21 MIN WALK152 Old South Lambeth Road, SW8 1XX
Smaller and quieter, on a residential street, with a well-reviewed cooked breakfast and very helpful staff.
BY THE BIGGER STATIONS — TWENTY MINUTES OR MORE
Further on foot, but right beside Waterloo or Elephant & Castle — useful if you are arriving by train.
NOX Waterloo
18 MIN WALK25 Lower Marsh, SE1 7RJ
Highest-rated on the list. Aparthotel with fridge and hob, on a lively market street beside Waterloo station.
Travelodge London Central Elephant & Castle
25 MIN WALK87 Newington Causeway, SE1 6DH
Budget option with air conditioning near Elephant & Castle (Northern and Bakerloo lines). Reviews are mixed; best as a fallback.
Practical notes
- Getting about. Kennington, Vauxhall, Oval and Lambeth North are all in Zones 1–2. Contactless or Oyster covers everything; no need to buy tickets.
- Late night. Vauxhall and Waterloo have night buses and, on Saturdays, the Night Tube on the Victoria and Northern lines.
- Parking. Very limited, and most of these hotels have none. If you are driving, plan to leave the car elsewhere.
- Questions? Ask Christopher or David — David will happily tell you the history of every street on the way.
Hotel details as at September 2026; walking times are estimates from the pub door. Check prices and availability directly with each hotel.