Hotels With Gyms Near Waterloo Tube Station
This page lists hotels with a fitness centre or gym within reach of Waterloo tube station, on London's South Bank. The station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City lines, so a hotel here works well if you want to train in the morning and still be across town quickly. The strongest options sit along the river, from Park Plaza Westminster Bridge and Park Plaza County Hall near the London Eye to Hilton London Bankside and Bankside Hotel near Tate Modern. Several of them add an indoor pool or a spa to the gym, which is the real difference between them.
Waterloo sits on the South Bank of the Thames, between Westminster Bridge and the London Eye on one side and Bankside and Tate Modern on the other. It is a busy rail hub as well as a tube interchange, and the riverside path makes it easy to walk between the hotels on this page. Across the river, Charing Cross, Aldwych and Whitehall are a short walk over the bridges, which is why a few hotels on the north bank also appear here.
Where to stay
Gyms, pools and spas by the river
For travellers who keep a training routine, the choice near Waterloo comes down to what sits next to the gym. Some hotels offer a fitness room and little else, while others combine the gym with an indoor pool and a spa. If swimming matters to you, filter for the pool first; if you only need a treadmill and weights, almost every hotel here will do.
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge is the reference for this page. It combines a fitness centre with an indoor pool and a spa, several restaurants and a bar, and parking is available. Its listing describes it as suited to both families and business travellers. It holds a 9.0 rating from almost 14,000 reviews, by far the largest review base in this group. Its position at the southern end of Westminster Bridge puts it within walking distance of both Waterloo and Westminster, so a morning session in the gym or pool can be followed by a short walk over the river to Parliament Square.
Park Plaza London Waterloo and Park Plaza County Hall London are the two other options from the same group close to the station. Park Plaza London Waterloo has an indoor pool, a spa and a fitness centre, with a restaurant and bar, and it accepts pets; it is rated 8.6 by more than 4,700 guests. Park Plaza London Waterloo also offers room service and full-service laundry. Park Plaza County Hall London, within walking distance of the London Eye, has a day spa and a fitness centre, and some of its suites include kitchens, which helps if you prefer to prepare your own meals around training.
Towards Bankside, two hotels near Tate Modern raise the standard. Hilton London Bankside is a 5-star hotel with an indoor pool, a spa and a fitness centre, plus a restaurant and bar, rated 9.0 from about 3,500 reviews. Hilton London Bankside also lists parking and free Wi-Fi. Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection, a short walk from Tate Modern and Blackfriars, has a gym, a terrace, a bar and a restaurant, and it accepts pets. Its 9.6 rating is the highest on this page, although it rests on fewer than 1,000 reviews, so it is a smaller sample than the Park Plaza hotels.
For a simpler stay, Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo offers a fitness room, a bar, a restaurant and free hot breakfast, rated 8.6 by more than 3,400 guests. It suits travellers who want a gym on site without paying for a spa. Across the river, The Clermont London, Charing Cross is a minute's walk from Charing Cross station and has a fitness centre, while The Royal Horseguards Hotel, a 5-star hotel in a Victorian building on Whitehall, also has a fitness centre and includes breakfast. I would only choose these two if you plan to spend most of your time north of the Thames.
A traveler's perspectiveFor a training trip based at Waterloo, I would book Park Plaza Westminster Bridge: it pairs a fitness centre with an indoor pool and a spa, and its 9.0 rating comes from almost 14,000 reviews. From there, Waterloo tube station gives direct access to four lines, including the Jubilee line to Canary Wharf. If I wanted a smaller hotel with the best rating on this page, my choice would be Bankside Hotel near Tate Modern.
4.8Guest scoreFitnessBankside Hotel, Autograph Collection
Chic 5-star hotel with a trendy bar, gym, and terrace near Tate Modern
View hotel →Why guests love itBankside Hotel, Autograph Collection is a modern five-star hotel a short walk from Tate Modern and Blackfriars, with chic rooms and suites. A trendy bar and restaurant, a gym and a terrace are on site, and parking, pets and family-friendly facilities are all offered. Suites give families extra room. Guests rate it 9.6 across more than 950 reviews, an outstanding score, so I would book it for the location near the river and the polished design.
4.5Guest scoreFitnessPark Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Streamlined rooms, refined dining, and a spa with an indoor pool
View hotel →Why guests love itPark Plaza London Westminster Bridge is a large four-star on the south side of Westminster Bridge, a walk from Waterloo. The indoor pool is the draw for children after a day of sightseeing, while adults get a spa, a fitness centre and several refined restaurants and a bar. Parking is available, which helps families arriving by car. With a 9/10 score from almost 14,000 reviews, I would pick it for a family break near the river.
4.5Guest scoreFitnessHilton London Bankside
Polished 5-star hotel with an indoor pool near Tate Modern
View hotel →Why guests love itHilton London Bankside is a polished five-star near Tate Modern, a short ride or a long walk east of Waterloo. The indoor pool is the highlight for children, and parents get a spa, a fitness centre, a sleek restaurant and a hip bar. Wi-Fi is free and parking is available. With a 9/10 score from more than 3,500 reviews, I would choose it for a family break that mixes the South Bank museums with some downtime in the pool.
4.5Guest scoreFitnessThe Clermont London, Charing Cross
Victorian elegance with modern amenities, steps from Charing Cross
View hotel →Why guests love itThe Clermont is an upscale Victorian hotel a minute's walk from Charing Cross station, just across Hungerford Bridge from Waterloo. Rooms are stylish, and the refined restaurant, bar and fitness centre are all on site, so evenings are easy. It is listed as family-friendly, though it leans towards business and couples. Rated 9/10 by more than 3,400 guests, I would book it for a central stay where trains are a minute away.
4.4Guest scoreFitnessThe Waldorf Hilton, London
Refined rooms in a landmark 1908 hotel with grand dining and elegant bars
View hotel →Why guests love itThe Waldorf Hilton is a landmark 1908 hotel in Aldwych, a short walk from The Savoy and Temple, just across the river from Waterloo. Rooms are refined, there is a grand restaurant, two elegant bars and a fitness centre, and the hotel is listed as family-friendly. It feels formal rather than playful, so I would book it for older children or an adult trip to the West End theatres. Guests rate it 8.8 across more than 4,400 reviews.
4.4Guest scoreFitnessThe Royal Horseguards Hotel & One Whitehall Place, London
Victorian luxury with river views, a fitness center, and pet-friendly amenities
View hotel →Why guests love itThe Royal Horseguards occupies a Victorian building on Whitehall that once housed the Secret Service, a short walk from Trafalgar Square and across the river from Waterloo. Some rooms have river views, breakfast is included, and there is a restaurant, a bar and a fitness centre. Pets are welcome. Rated 8.8 by more than 3,200 guests, I would choose it for a special family trip or a couple's weekend with history on the doorstep.
4.3Guest scoreFitnessPark Plaza County Hall London
Polished rooms, a day spa, and chic dining near the London Eye
View hotel →Why guests love itPark Plaza County Hall is a modern four-star within walking distance of the London Eye and Waterloo. Some rooms and suites have kitchens, which is a real help for families who want to prepare simple meals. There is a day spa, a fitness centre, a bar and chic dining, and pets are welcome. With an 8.6 score from nearly 3,500 reviews, I would book a suite with a kitchen here for a longer family stay on the South Bank.
4.3Guest scoreFitnessHampton by Hilton London Waterloo
Modern comfort with free breakfast near Waterloo Station
View hotel →Why guests love itHampton by Hilton London Waterloo includes a hot breakfast in every stay, which makes mornings easy before heading out from Waterloo. The rooms are modern, the hotel is listed as family-friendly and accessible, and there is a restaurant, a simple bar and a fitness room on site. With an 8.6 score from over 3,400 reviews, it is a reliable base I would pick for a family city break or a short work trip south of the river.
4.3Guest scoreFitnessPark Plaza London Waterloo
Stylish quarters with a spa, indoor pool, and chic restaurant
View hotel →Why guests love itPark Plaza London Waterloo is an upmarket four-star near Waterloo with an indoor pool, a spa and a fitness centre, which gives children something to look forward to after a day in town. The chic restaurant, bar and room service make evenings simple, and laundry is offered. It accepts pets and has paid parking. With an 8.6 score from more than 4,700 reviews, I would book it for families who want comfort close to the station.
4.2Guest scoreFitnessLeonardo Royal London St Paul's
Sophisticated stay with spa, indoor pool, and multiple dining options
View hotel →Why guests love itLeonardo Royal London St Paul's is a four-star near St Paul's Cathedral with an indoor pool, which is often the deciding factor for families visiting London in any season. A hot tub and spa give parents some time to themselves, and the striking atrium with several restaurants means dinner without searching the streets with tired children. Rooms are air-conditioned and the hotel is accessible, which helps with a pushchair. A fitness center completes the facilities.
Local tips
- 1If you want to swim as well as train, choose Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, Park Plaza London Waterloo or Hilton London Bankside, which all have an indoor pool.
- 2Pick Park Plaza County Hall London if you prefer to cook around your training, since some of its suites include kitchens.
- 3Use the riverside path between Westminster Bridge and Bankside for a run: it links most hotels on this page along the Thames.
- 4Choose Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo if you only need a fitness room and want free hot breakfast included.
- 5Travelling with a dog? Park Plaza London Waterloo, Park Plaza County Hall London and Bankside Hotel are listed as pet-friendly.
- 6Remember that Waterloo tube station has four lines, so a hotel close to it saves time if your plans are spread across London.