Pet-Friendly Hotels near Bank and Monument
Travelling to the City of London with a dog is easier than the office towers suggest. Nine hotels on our list for Bank and Monument stations accept pets, and they cover every budget: The Ned London in a 1920s Lutyens building a minute from the station, DoubleTree by Hilton London - Tower of London with its rooftop bar, two Travelodge hotels, and a pub with rooms near Borough Market. Most sit between the Tower of London, Tower Bridge and St Paul's, so the Thames Path is never far for a morning walk. Below, I sort them by type of stay and explain what to check before you book with an animal.
The City of London is a financial district by day and a much quieter place in the evening and at weekends. Between the Bank of England, the Monument to the Great Fire of 1666, the Tower of London and St Paul's, green space is limited, but the Thames runs along its southern edge.
Where to stay
From The Ned to a Borough pub
A pet-friendly hotel close to Bank and Monument lets you combine meetings or sightseeing in the City with short, regular walks by the river. Dogs can also ride the London Underground, so the stations themselves stay usable, as long as you carry your dog on escalators.
At the top of the range, The Ned London is the obvious choice if you want luxury without leaving your dog behind. The five-star hotel occupies the former Midland Bank headquarters designed by Edwin Lutyens, has nine restaurants, a spa and a pool, and scores 9 out of 10 from nearly 8,000 guest reviews. Its listing places it about a minute's walk from the station, which helps on rainy days when a long walk with a wet dog is the last thing you want before a meeting. It stands a few steps from the Bank of England and the Royal Exchange.
Two modern four-star hotels near the Tower of London make a good middle ground. DoubleTree by Hilton London - Tower of London has a rooftop bar with views over the City, a gym, a restaurant and parking, which matters if you arrive by car with an animal. Novotel London Tower Bridge scores 9.2 out of 10 from more than 4,200 reviews and adds a spa with a sauna and hammam. Both are a short walk from Tower Bridge and the riverside paths on either bank of the Thames. DoubleTree also gathers more than 6,000 reviews, with a score of 8.4 out of 10.
For tighter budgets, the choice is wider than many expect. Hotel Motel One London Tower Hill scores 9 out of 10 and has a cafe-bar and a lounge decorated around the Tower of London theme. Travelodge London City and Travelodge London Central Tower Bridge are simpler options with a restaurant and bar on site. The Rose & Crown, London Bridge, run by Publove, is a traditional pub with hostel rooms above, a short walk from Borough Market, and it also accepts pets, which is rare for this type of accommodation. Motel One alone counts more than 2,600 guest reviews.
Longer stays with a dog are easier with a kitchen, because you can keep feeding times regular. Locke at Broken Wharf Millennium Bridge offers studios with kitchens, a deli, a coffee shop and co-working space, a short walk from St Paul's Cathedral and the Millennium Bridge. Club Quarters Hotel London City also has kitchens in some rooms, plus a fitness centre and a steakhouse set in a former bank vault. Both are practical bases for a week of work in the City with your pet. Locke scores 8.8 out of 10 from close to 600 reviews.
A traveler's perspectiveWith a dog and a work trip in the City, I would book Novotel London Tower Bridge: the rating is excellent and Tower Bridge is a few minutes away for the first walk of the day. On a tighter budget, my pick is Hotel Motel One London Tower Hill. For a green break, I recommend crossing Tower Bridge to Potters Fields Park on the south bank.
4.6Guest scorePet friendlyNovotel London Tower Bridge
Modern rooms, a hip bar, and a spa near Tower Bridge
View hotel →Why guests love itNovotel London Tower Bridge is the modern four-star I would pick for a family whose London list starts with Tower Bridge, close by. It caters to families, rooms are bright with free Wi-Fi, and the restaurant and bar keep dinner simple. Pets are welcome. For parents, the spa area with a sauna and a hammam is a rare find in a city hotel, alongside a fitness centre. A 9.2 rating across 4,288 reviews is outstanding.
4.5Guest scorePet friendlyHotel Motel One London Tower Hill
Hip hotel with loaner iPads and a trendy cafe/bar
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Motel One London Tower Hill is a hip three-star hotel near Tower Hill, and I find it a stylish, practical choice for families and for guests with pets. There is a trendy cafe and bar, a lounge inspired by the Tower of London, and loaner iPads. WiFi is free, rooms are air-conditioned and public transport is easy to reach. Guests rate it 9.0 across 2,620 reviews, an excellent score.
4.5Guest scorePet friendlyThe 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 scorePet friendlyLocke at Broken Wharf Millennium Bridge
Refined studios with kitchens, co-working space, and a fitness center
View hotel →Why guests love itLocke at Broken Wharf is the City of London base I would pick for a family that wants to cook: every studio has a kitchen, which takes pressure off restaurant meals with children. The deli and coffee shop cover quick breakfasts, pets are welcome and the property is listed as family-friendly. St Paul's Cathedral is a short walk away, and the Millennium Bridge leads over to Tate Modern. An 8.8 rating across 586 reviews is reassuring.
4.2Guest scorePet friendlyThe Rose & Crown, London Bridge (PUBLOVE)
Budget-friendly hostel above a traditional pub, near Borough Market
View hotel →Why guests love itThe Rose & Crown, London Bridge (PUBLOVE) is a backpackers' hostel above a traditional pub, so in my view it suits adults and older teenagers more than young children. It is pet-friendly and smoke-free, Wi-Fi is free, and the pub restaurant keeps meals simple. Borough Market, a lively food stop for older kids, is a short walk away, as is London Bridge. The 8.4 rating across 1,157 reviews is solid for a budget stay.
4.2Guest scorePet friendlyDoubleTree by Hilton London - Tower of London
Relaxed rooms, a gym, and a hip rooftop bar with city views
View hotel →Why guests love itDoubleTree by Hilton London Tower of London is the modern four-star I would choose for a family starting with the Tower of London, which is close by. It is listed as kid-friendly, the restaurant keeps dinner simple, and the rooftop bar has city views for parents at the end of the day. Pets are welcome and parking is available, which is rare in the City. An 8.4 rating across more than 6,000 reviews is dependable.
4.1Guest scorePet friendlyTravelodge London City
Budget-friendly city hotel with a restaurant and bar, welcoming pets and families
View hotel →Why guests love itTravelodge London City is a contemporary budget hotel in the city, and I find it a sensible, pet-friendly choice for families who want a simple stay. Rooms are comfortable, and there is a restaurant and a bar on site. Public transport is conveniently close for exploring London's attractions. Guests rate it 8.2 across 2,834 reviews, a good score from a large sample for a budget hotel.
3.9Guest scorePet friendlyClub Quarters Hotel London City, London
Modern hotel with a steakhouse in a bank vault, close to major stations
View hotel →Why guests love itClub Quarters Hotel London City, London is a sleek four-star hotel where some rooms have a kitchen, a real help for families who want to prepare breakfast or a simple dinner. The steakhouse set in a former bank vault is a memorable meal out, and there is also a bar and a fitness center. Pets are welcome and Wi-Fi is free. London Bridge and Liverpool Street are a short walk away. A 7.8 score from 1,477 reviews is fair.
3.6Guest scorePet friendlyTravelodge London Central Tower Bridge
Pet-friendly hotel with a restaurant and bar near Tower Bridge
View hotel →Why guests love itTravelodge London Central Tower Bridge is a relaxed three-star hotel near Tower Bridge, and I find it a simple, pet-friendly choice for families exploring the city. Rooms are straightforward with custom-designed beds, and there is a restaurant and a bar on site. Guests rate it 7.2 across 2,450 reviews, a modest score, so I would book it for the position and the simplicity, not for extras.
Local tips
- 1Dogs are allowed on the London Underground, but you must carry them on escalators, so plan routes with lifts or stairs for a large dog.
- 2The Thames Path along both banks gives you the easiest walks from hotels near Tower Bridge, London Bridge and the Millennium Bridge.
- 3Potters Fields Park, just across Tower Bridge on the south bank, is the nearest proper patch of grass for hotels around Tower Hill.
- 4Ask each hotel about its size limit and any pet fee when booking, because listings mention pet acceptance without detailing conditions.
- 5If you drive to London with your pet, DoubleTree by Hilton London - Tower of London lists parking on site.
- 6The City is quiet at weekends, which makes Saturday and Sunday walks around the Bank of England and the Royal Exchange much calmer.