Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection

5 Star Hotel

9.1

Southbank, London

About Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection

An artful, design-led boutique within One Blackfriars, Bankside pairs mid‑century refinement with contemporary commissions. Guests enjoy the Makers Hub and Art Yard restaurant with a sunlit terrace—discreet luxury for culturally curious travellers.

Check-in

From 15:00

Check-out

Until 11:00

Breakfast

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Hotel Information

Full Address

2 Blackfriars Road, Upper Ground, Southwark, London, SE1 9JU, United Kingdom

Neighborhood

Southbank

Guest Rating

9.1/10

Hotel Amenities & Features

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Wellness

Fitness centre

On-site 24-hour gym (B2 level) equipped with Peloton bike, treadmills, rowing machine, power rack, strength equipment, free weights, cardio machines, showers and changing facilities; guest access via room key.

Personal trainer service

Personal trainers available on request for guests; contact Front Desk for arrangements and details.

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Dining

Casual restaurant / café

Art Yard Bar & Kitchen — informal, art-filled restaurant serving breakfast and all-day seasonal menus (wood-fired cooking techniques referenced); open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Bar / lounge

Art Yard Bar — all-day bar serving cocktails, coffee and sustainable/local spirits; open daily (hours listed on hotel site).

Private dining room

Private dining room available for hire for celebrations and away-days; hotel meeting pages list a private dining room (meetings brochure/space listing) — capacity/size referenced on hotel materials (meeting page lists capacity up to 50; eat page references smaller seating configurations).

Rooftop bar / terrace dining

Outdoor terrace available to hire for summer events, private dinners and drinks parties with views across the city (hotel notes terrace offers views of St Paul’s Cathedral); terrace hire/capacity information provided on meetings/events pages.

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Unique Features

Art or curated design collection

Extensive curated mid-century inspired art collection throughout the hotel and a permanent 'Art Yard Maker's Studio' hosting rotating artists-in-residence and exhibitions; hotel positions itself as an 'art school' concept with commissioned artworks and makers programme.

Prime location (landmark adjacent, riverfront, iconic neighbourhood)

Located on London's South Bank close to Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe, National Theatre, Borough Market and the River Thames; four-minute walk to Southwark & Blackfriars stations.

Panoramic or landmark views

Hotel terrace/roof terrace used for events and summer parties offers views of St Paul's Cathedral and city landmarks (terrace hire and view explicitly promoted on meetings/events pages).

Sustainability / eco-certified operations

Green Key certified property with sustainability initiatives including solar panels, rooftop beehives supplying hotel honey, zero-to-landfill commitments, linen reuse programmes and other waste/energy reduction measures.

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