Luxury Hotels near Bank and Monument Stations
Seven hotels near Bank and Monument stations carry the luxury label on our list, but only four are five-star: The Ned London, Hilton London Bankside, Tower Suites by Blue Orchid Hotels and The Lalit London. The other three, citizenM Tower of London, Leonardo Royal Hotel London City and Apex City of London Hotel, are four-star hotels with an upscale touch, and citizenM in particular is a streamlined design hotel rather than a classic luxury address. All seven sit within walking distance of the Bank of England, the Tower of London or Tate Modern, so the choice depends on the setting you want.
Bank and Monument sit at the core of the City of London, among the Bank of England, the Royal Exchange and the Monument to the Great Fire of 1666. Former banking halls and modern towers stand side by side, the Tower of London lies to the east, and London Bridge leads south to Borough Market and the riverside path towards Tate Modern.
Where to stay
Banking Halls, Pools and Suites
The City of London has some of the grandest former banking halls in the capital, and the best luxury stays here use them. A five-star hotel near Bank puts you within walking distance of St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London and the South Bank, with a spa or pool to return to. I would choose by what you value most: historic architecture, a pool, a suite with a kitchen, or simply the highest guest score.
The Ned London is the reference for a luxury stay at Bank. The five-star hotel occupies a grand 1920s building designed by Edwin Lutyens, and its listing counts nine distinct restaurants, a spa and a pool; it is pet-friendly and scores 9.0 from 7,903 reviews. The Lalit London, rated 8.8, offers a similar sense of history on a smaller scale, in a historic building near Tower Bridge with chic rooms and suites, a spa, a fitness centre, two restaurants and two bars. I recommend The Ned for its scale and The Lalit for a quieter five-star stay with character.
For a pool, two hotels stand out. Hilton London Bankside, a polished five-star hotel rated 9.0 from 3,509 reviews, has an indoor pool, a sleek restaurant and a bar, a short walk from Tate Modern on the south bank. Leonardo Royal Hotel London City, a four-star hotel a minute's walk from Tower Hill, adds an indoor pool, a hot tub and a spa to classic rooms and suites and several dining options, rated 8.4. My advice is to choose Hilton London Bankside for the higher score and the South Bank setting, and Leonardo Royal for easy access to the Tower of London.
Tower Suites by Blue Orchid Hotels is the choice for longer stays: an all-suite five-star hotel where each suite has a kitchen, with room service, a bar, a restaurant, spa facilities and a fitness centre, rated 8.6 from 1,567 reviews. Apex City of London Hotel, a four-star hotel rated 9.2, offers stylish rooms near the Tower of London, an upscale British restaurant, a bar and a spa, along with laundry service. I think Tower Suites suits families or business travellers staying a week, while Apex suits shorter stays where a strong dinner on site matters.
citizenM Tower of London shares the top guest score of the group, 9.2 from 5,074 reviews, but it is a different kind of hotel: a streamlined four-star with trendy, colourful rooms, a relaxed lounge, an upscale bar and a restaurant. Calling it luxury is generous; it is better described as a polished design hotel. I would book it if you value a modern room and a high score over grand spaces or a spa. For a traditional luxury experience near Bank and Monument, The Ned London and Hilton London Bankside remain the safer choices.
A traveler's perspectiveFor a luxury stay at Bank, I would choose The Ned London, whose former banking hall, nine restaurants and pool make it the most complete address here. For a pool on the South Bank, I recommend Hilton London Bankside, rated 9.0. For a longer stay, Tower Suites by Blue Orchid Hotels gives you a kitchen in every suite.
4.6Guest scoreLuxurycitizenM Tower of London
Trendy rooms, a relaxed lounge, and an upscale bar near the Tower of London
View hotel →Why guests love itcitizenM Tower of London is the hotel I would pick for a family whose list starts with the Tower of London, a short walk away. Rooms are compact but colourful and air-conditioned, Wi-Fi is free, and the lounge gives everyone space beyond the bedroom. A restaurant and bar sit on site, and the hotel is fully accessible. A 9.2 rating across more than 5,000 reviews is a remarkable score for a hotel this busy.
4.6Guest scoreLuxuryApex City of London Hotel
Stylish city hotel with a spa, restaurant, and family-friendly amenities
View hotel →Why guests love itApex City of London Hotel is a polished four-star hotel near the Tower of London, and I find it a comfortable choice for families as well as business travellers. Rooms are stylish, and there is an upscale British restaurant, a bar, a spa, a fitness centre and a full-service laundry. Guests rate it 9.2 across 2,239 reviews, an excellent score from a large sample.
4.5Guest scoreLuxuryHilton London Bankside
Polished 5-star lodging with an indoor pool and a sleek restaurant
View hotel →Why guests love itHilton London Bankside is a five-star hotel listed as family-friendly, and its indoor pool is what I would point families to first: it gives children a break after museum days. Tate Modern is a short walk away, so the South Bank is easy to explore on foot. Parents can use the spa and fitness centre, and the restaurant and bar save a trip out in the evening. Rated 9 by more than 3,500 guests, it is a comfortable base south of the river.
4.5Guest scoreLuxuryThe Ned London
Edwardian luxury in a Lutyens building with a spa, pool, and nine restaurants
View hotel →Why guests love itThe Ned London is an Edwardian-inspired five-star hotel in a grand 1920s Lutyens-designed building, a minute's walk from the station, and I find it an impressive choice for couples and for guests with pets. There is a spa, a pool, a fitness centre, a bar, a full-service laundry and nine distinct restaurants. Guests rate it 9.0 across 7,903 reviews, an excellent score from a very large sample.
4.4Guest scoreLuxuryThe Lalit London
Chic rooms, a spa, and multiple dining options near Tower Bridge
View hotel →Why guests love itThe Lalit London is a five-star choice for families who want a memorable London stay close to Tower Bridge. The historic building has chic rooms and suites, and the suites give families more room to spread out. With two restaurants and two bars, there is always somewhere to eat without going far, and parents can use the spa and fitness centre. I would recommend it for a special trip with older children who will enjoy walking to Tower Bridge and the river.
4.3Guest scoreLuxuryTower Suites by Blue Orchid Hotels
Luxury all-suite hotel with spa, fitness, and dining near historic sites
View hotel →Why guests love itTower Suites by Blue Orchid Hotels is an all-suite five-star hotel with a kitchen in each suite, and I find it a practical choice for families who want space and self-catering. There is a bar, a restaurant, spa facilities, a fitness centre and room service. The Tower of London and Tower Hill station are a short walk away. Guests rate it 8.6 across 1,567 reviews, a good score.
4.2Guest scoreLuxuryLeonardo Royal Hotel London City
Upscale city hotel with a pool, spa, and multiple dining options
View hotel →Why guests love itLeonardo Royal Hotel London City is an upscale four-star hotel a minute's walk from Tower Hill, and I find it a strong choice for families because of its pool. There are classic rooms and suites, an indoor pool, a hot tub, a spa, a fitness centre and several places to eat. The hotel is accessible. Guests rate it 8.4 across 3,727 reviews, a good score from a very large sample.
Local tips
- 1Check the star rating: four of these seven hotels are five-star, while citizenM, Leonardo Royal and Apex are four-star hotels.
- 2For a pool, look at The Ned London, Hilton London Bankside or Leonardo Royal Hotel London City, which all list one.
- 3Tower Suites by Blue Orchid Hotels has a kitchen in each suite, which suits longer stays and families.
- 4Compare The Ned's nine restaurants before arrival and reserve the one you want for your first evening.
- 5Walk to St Paul's Cathedral and the Millennium Bridge from Bank, then cross to Tate Modern on the South Bank.
- 6Travelling with a pet? The Ned London is described as pet-friendly in its listing.