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Reviews of The Gateway Hotel

14 Balham Hill, Wandsworth, London, SW12 9EB, United Kingdom

#318 of 1,102 hotels in London

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1683 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could hear the underground train rumbling from our basement room. Earplugs were already provided thank you. Great stay.

    Great location. Clean. Able to reserve onsite parking space. Fridge in room. Good communication re directions.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    8.0
    Great hotel for a short weekend stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit noisy with the pub next door and the main rd but provided with ear plugs if needed. Was central location so I think you have to expect some noise. Didn’t bother us

    Great location Easy to check in Super clean

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Complete absence of staff.

    The room was nice though noisy.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    7.0
    Excellent location for short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms quite small

    Location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    8.0
    Nice hotel, value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit noisy, not too much tho

    Very decent hotel with a good location by Clapham Junction. Easy check in and out.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I could have used a desk. There was a dressing table but no socket near it. Also no decaff.

    Clean, comfortable ensuite room supplied with mini kettle, coffee, tea, chocolate and a couple of biscuits. As warned by previous reviews, it is noisy outside. But the hotel are thoughtful enough to supply a pair of earplugs!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was convenient to the Metro. Staff very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    8.0
    Prime location in Clapham South
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are ear plugs next to the bed and I am afraid there is a reason for that. During weekend nights the street is really loud with people coming home from pubs and motorbike posers on testosterone. Of course not the hotel's fault, but something to keep in mind. Weekdays might be much better and during the day it was super quiet. It gets of course better with the windows closed but in summer it can get a bit hot.

    Nice hotel with cosy rooms and soft beds. Check in/out was smooth and access easy thanks to key card. The location is perfect and it is usually so hard to find an affordable room in this area of London or in London in general.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    8.0
    Great location and value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit noisy at night due to next door pub and road noise.

    Great location and value for money. Nice comfortable room. Close to nice cafe, tube station and Clapham Common.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    8.0
    This is a great little hotel, and for London, it's in a very central location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We were generally happy with everything.

    This is a great little hotel, and for London, it's in a very central location. The underground is only a 5-minute walk, and the street has plenty of supermarkets, restaurants, takeaways, and even a Shell station. Our room was on the raised ground floor; it was small, but perfectly comfortable and bright. The basement rooms might be a bit dark, but I can't confirm that!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    drainage in sink and shower

    location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    room in the basement

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    7.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows flat on bed otherwise great stay

    Great location and clean and today

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The noise from the trains was a little disturbing, they left ear plugs in the room which was helpful.

    Room was small but clean and the bed was comfortable. The gentlemen that meet us when we arrived was helpful and polite. We didn't have breakfast. The hotel location was good for our stay.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    7.0
    Clean, well priced and convenient - I would stay again
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room faced the very busy main road ( photos are deceptive) and even with windows closed ( not idea in summer) the traffic noise was high.

    Light, airy, super-clean room. Able to check in early ( self check in). Very reasonably priced and convenient for shops, bus etc

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noisy and hard to get to sleep

    Clean and comfortable good location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    8.0
    Clean place to stay in good location
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was on top floor with no lift Sofa bed room was on route from bedroom to bathroom so no privacy. Parking height is very low not suitable for transit sized vehicle

    Good location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    9.0
    Great stay at The Getaway Hotel, with a good service from good personnel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The interior in the building could use a refurbish, or a bit of paint. When entering the building, it looks a little bit torn, but not necessarily in a bad sense. It's still overall in good condition, but it'll be more visible in time.

    The location of the hotel is great. The tube is really close, as well as Clapham Park, which was quite frequently used by the locals, with events, small shops for refreshments as well as local sports.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    8.0
    fun, short and sweet stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was old and had brown rust in the shower.

    Spacious room with all the amenities included. Comfy bed. Smart TV. Good location.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    9.0
    Excellent staff, clean hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was close to where we needed to be for one night. It was clean and the shower was good despite the sign referring to low pressure. Marius was extremely helpful and friendly and allowed us to store our luggage upon checkout.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean, very quiet.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    8.0
    It was a pleasant stay and though the hotel was basic it was adequate for my needs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The TV didn't work and there was no decaf coffee.

    The room and bed were a good size for a single and it was clean and had adequate furniture. The supply of kettle and hot drink-making facilities was a nice touch.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    9.0
    Comfy clean and easily accessible
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was ideal for 1 night in london

    Friendly staff, great location, super comfy bed, easy and thorough check in instructions

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    7.0
    Great will come again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Road noise but that is London

    Stayed in June 2025

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