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About the Hotel

34 Lombard Road, London, United Kingdom, SW11 3RF

Rafayel Hotel & Spa is a unique eco-friendly boutique hotel located in Battersea, part of the award-winning Falcon Wharf Development. Designed by architect James Burland, the hotel features a distinctive curved structure that allows for remarkable 360° views of London from its roof terrace. Positioned alongside the River Thames, the hotel is not only notable for its design but also for its commitment to sustainability and luxury combined.

Location

Located at 34 Lombard Road, the hotel is a short distance from Clapham Junction station, accessible via a 10-minute walk. Various public transport options, including bus routes to Victoria Station and Roehampton, make the hotel convenient for exploring London. The surrounding area offers a scenic riverside walk to Sloane Square and proximity to attractions like Battersea Park.

Rooms

The hotel offers 71 luxurious rooms with bespoke furniture and modern amenities. Each room features floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing ample natural light and views of the river. Amenities include Hypnos double beds, air conditioning, minibars, and free WiFi. Guests can choose from various room types, including suites with hot tubs and urban or river views.

Eat & Drink

The Banyan on the Thames restaurant serves a blend of Indo-French cuisine in an inviting atmosphere. It features indoor and outdoor seating with riverside views. The restaurant's menu includes a range of dishes from burgers to grilled seafood, with a focus on quality, as reflected by its favorable customer ratings. Room service is available for late-night dining, offering pizzas and sandwiches.

Leisure & Business

Leisure amenities include the River Wellbeing Spa, offering various treatments like detox massages and specialized facials. A gym, sauna, and steam room enhance the wellbeing experience for guests. For business needs, the hotel provides a fully equipped boardroom and event spaces, suitable for conferences and social gatherings, managed by a professional team.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Premium Deluxe King Room

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2 persons

26 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Lake view

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King Suite

Max:

2 persons

34 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Lake view

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Superior Double Room

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2 persons

24 m²

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1 Double bed

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Getting around

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City Center

London 3.3 mi

Airports

London City (LCY) 12.6 mi

London Heathrow (LHR) 15.9 mi

Train

Clapham Junction2700 ft

Metro stations

Fulham Broadway Tube 1.1 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Excellent River Views

“The room provided stunning views of the river, making my stay truly memorable as I enjoyed watching the helicopters come and go.” view full review

Breakfast Delight

“The breakfast selection was outstanding, with an incredible variety of options including cooked English, Continental pastries, and fresh fruits.” view full review

Amazing Shower

“The walk-in raindrop shower in my room was fantastic, providing a luxurious and relaxing experience every time.” view full review

Easy Parking Access

“The on-site parking was convenient and straightforward to use, making it a breeze to have my vehicle nearby during my stay.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Locker room
Elevator
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Tours/Ticket assistance
Grocery shopping service
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Garden area
Spa & wellness center
Sauna
Steam room
Jacuzzi
Massage

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Dressing area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

34 Lombard Road, London, United Kingdom, SW11 3RF

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34 Lombard Road, London, United Kingdom, SW11 3RF

City landmarks

Museums

Victoria and Albert Museum

1.8 mi

Museums

Science Museum

1.9 mi

Museums

Natural History Museum

1.8 mi

Westminster Bridge Road Riverside Building

Coca-Cola London Eye

3.4 mi

Garden

Buckingham Palace

2.6 mi

Museums

National Army Museum

1.3 mi

Church

Chelsea Old Church

4900 ft

87-135 Brompton Rd

Harrods

2.1 mi

Museums

The British Museum

4.0 mi

24 Cheyne Row

Carlyle's House

1.3 mi

Hospitals

Royal Hospital Chelsea

1.5 mi

Stadiums

Stamford Bridge Stadium

1.9 mi

Zoo

Battersea Park

1.3 mi

Cheyne Walk

James Abbott McNeill Whistler Statue

4200 ft

Parks

Hyde Park

2.6 mi

Lots Road Chelsea Harbour

Design Centre

3000 ft

Church

Brompton Cemetery

1.1 mi

Garden

Chelsea Physic Garden

1.2 mi

Fulham Palace Bishops Avenue Fulham

Fulham Palace

1.6 mi

Hospitals

London House

2100 ft

Parks

Clapham Common

1.4 mi

Parks

Wandsworth Common

1.2 mi

48-50 St. John's Road Battersea

Recipease Clapham

3800 ft

Chelsea Bridge Rd

Chelsea Bridge

1.5 mi

Bridges

Albert Bridge

1.0 mi

Bridges

Battersea Bridge

1.1 mi

Museums

Chelsea Football Club

1.9 mi

Nearby

100 York Rd

York Gardens Library

1500 ft

Amusement Park

Fred Wells Gardens

1300 ft

Restaurants

Banyan on the Thames

500 ft

Falcon Wharf 34 Lombard Road Rafayel on the Left Bank

Motu Indian Kitchen

100 ft

Lombard Road

Afternoon Tea at Rafayel on the Left Bank

200 ft

34 Lombard Road Falcon Wharf

ZuZu Grill

200 ft

Falcon Wharf 34 Lombard Road

Waterside Bar & Restaurant

1.1 mi

The Boulevard Imperial Wharf

The Candlemaker

1600 ft

136 Battersea High Street

Varanasi Chefs

1600 ft

142 Battersea High Street

Caravela restaurant

1600 ft

145-149 Battersea High Street

Manna Dew

1600 ft

169 Battersea High Street

The Woodman

2100 ft

60 Battersea High Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

66%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Luxurious Toiletries

Comfortable Queen Bed

Cheap Carpets

Billing Errors

6.6/10

Nice

Rooms

7.8

Location

7.5

Service

7.8

Dining

6.0

Tom

United States of America, May 2024

6.6/10

The hotel offers a mixed experience with comfortable rooms featuring a queen-size bed, personalized furniture, and luxury toiletries, but with some drawbacks like cheap carpets and a jacuzzi-bed combo. It got quite chilly at night despite no adjustments to the temperature controls.

Rooms

7.0

The room had a comfortable queen-size bed and all necessary amenities, like robes and slippers, which was convenient. However, there was a mix of quality with some luxurious touches and some cheaper elements like carpets and flat-pack furniture.

Service

5.0

The service had some hiccups with wrong details at check-in, non-functional USB points, and breakfast staff seeming a bit disorganized. There was also a billing issue and initial room problems. Despite this, the room service and housekeeping were efficient.

Location

8.0

The location is highly convenient, situated near central London and offering a handy free shuttle service once discovered. However, it could be a bit challenging to reach initially until finding out about the shuttle service.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was good, with value for money and delicious meals. However, there were limited vegetarian options and issues with overcooked bacon and breakfast orders being mixed up.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel provides various facilities like room service, housekeeping, and grocery shopping. One notable issue was the initial problem with the telly signal in the Empire Suite, but there was a promise of a hot tub bath.

Luxurious Toiletries

Cheap Carpets

Walter

United Kingdom, September 2023

7.8/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The outstanding river view from the room's floor-to-ceiling windows was breathtaking. The food, gym, and spa services were top-notch, enhancing my experience. The setting by the river was lovely, although accessing it required going to another building rather than being directly in a hotel room.

Rooms

9.0

The room with the outstanding river view was exceptional. The floor-to-ceiling windows added an extra touch of luxury to my stay.

Service

9.0

The staff here was extremely accommodating and professional. They were always ready to assist, making me feel very welcomed throughout my stay.

Location

7.0

The location by the river was picturesque, although the hotel was a bit isolated, making it slightly inconvenient to access transportation. The car park attendant's friendly gesture added a nice touch to my experience.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was slightly disappointing, especially during breakfast hours when the food seemed to have been out for a while. However, the service was prompt and efficient.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities, including the gym and spa services, were excellent and added great value to my stay. The barbecue option provided a nice variety for dining.

Andrew

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.4/10

It was my birthday stay, and while the room had a comfortable queen size bed and all necessary amenities, the disappointment came from the lack of a city view, only facing the car park. The struggle with the shallow sink for kettle refilling was a constant hassle, but the location wasn't too far from central London, offering easy access with the free shuttle service once discovered. The dining options were good; however, the limited vegetarian choices were a drawback.

Rooms

7.0

The room had a comfortable queen size bed and all necessary amenities.

Service

8.0

The staff were lovely and accommodating, changing my room upon request. Though some hiccups with room details and breakfast service occurred, they created a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Location

8.0

The hotel wasn't too far from central London and offered a free shuttle service for convenient access.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good, but the limited vegetarian options were a downside.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offered the essential facilities and services for a comfortable stay.

Richard

United Kingdom, June 2023

7.2/10

The hotel is a bit out of the way from central London, close to the river. The rooms are quite handy and go out of his way to mingle with guests. The dining was a bit cold and way overpriced, and the location is a bit out on a limb mainly because the station is a 10-minute walk, but stops immediately in front of the hotel.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are quite handy and facilitate disabled folks.

Service

9.0

The service goes out of his way to mingle with guests and get to know them personally.

Location

7.0

The location is a bit out on a limb mainly because the station is a 10-minute walk, but stops immediately in front of the hotel.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience took 60 mins to arrive at our room and was cold and way overpriced.