The best hotels in and around Wimbledon for the All England Lawn Tennis Club
A guide to the best hotels in and around Wimbledon for the All England Lawn Tennis Club, featuring the top places to stay in Wimbledon, Wandsworth, Clapham, Earl's Court, South Kensington and Chelsea, including public transport routes from the hotels to the grounds.
Hotels in Wimbledon
Dog & Fox, Wimbledon
Get to the All England Lawn Tennis Club:
On foot
Journey time: 16 minutes
The Dog & Fox faces Church Road and is five minutes from the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Converted by Young’s into a contemporary bar and dining hall with rooms, there’s nods to hunting in the décor, with jokey animal pictures, fur throws and horsey wallpaper. Public spaces are cleverly divided and there’s a buzzy atmosphere with two ‘gardens’ or outdoor terraces. Hearty, seasonal British food is available in The Library or dine in the bar, or by the busy open kitchen.
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Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cannizaro House, Wimbledon
Get to the All England Lawn Tennis Club:
On foot
Journey time: 18 minutes.
Situated on the south side of Wimbledon Common, Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cannizaro House is a 20-minute walk to Wimbledon’s All England Lawn Tennis Club. Already 200 years old when it was rebuilt in 1900, Cannizaro House now incorporates a new wing and glass extension. The Lounge bar is a symphony in Wedgwood blue and white with a working fireplace, comfy linen and leather seating. Décor in the 48 rooms is discreet with three styles of feature walls, comfy beds with good reading lights and some lovely leafy views.
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Hotels in Wandsworth
The Alma, Wandsworth
Get to the All England Lawn Tennis Club:
By bus (39) to Bathgate Road, followed by a six-minute walk
Journey time: 27 minutes
The Alma sits opposite Wandsworth Town railway station just two and a half miles from The All England Lawn Tennis Club. Wimbledon is easily reached by bus or train (change at Clapham Junction) and Waterloo is just 12 minutes down the train line. The classic brick-and-tile Victorian pub with a busy rectangular bar and the hotel dining room tucked away at the back has its own reception and little coaching-inn courtyard. The rooms feature lots of cream tongue-and-groove, cosy throws, armchairs, desks, iPod docks, radios and TVs.
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Hotels in Battersea
Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel, Battersea
Get to the All England Lawn Tennis Club:
Board an overground train (Southern) to Clapham Junction, then change for bus (39) to Bathgate Road, followed by a six-minute walk
Journey time: 36 minutes
Just south of Chelsea Bridge in what’s now known as Chelsea Bridge Wharf, the hotel is a 10-minute walk to Battersea Park train station. Change at Clapham Junction where trains to Wimbledon depart frequently. The hotel has a contemporary style, with a spacious lobby which leads of onto the bar and restaurant. Unfussy, friendly and cosmopolitan, the Pestana ticks all the boxes you might expect from a four-star hotel. There are 216 rooms and suites, which look out either over the power station or the park.
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Hotels in Earl's Court
Hotel Xenia, Earls Court
Get to the All England Lawn Tennis Club:
Take the District line to Southfields Underground Station, then change for bus (493) to Wimbledon Tennis Club & Museum, followed by a one-minute walk
Journey time: 27 minutes.
The hotel is one of many on London’s Cromwell Street and is a six minute walk to Earl’s Court tube station. Bright and bold downstairs: a giant interactive television, glittering green chandeliers, quirky wallpaper and colourful armchairs combine in a slightly haphazard but fun fashion. More eye-catching décor can be found in the underground events room (big sofas, pool table, another colossal television for private screenings) and the private rooftop terrace, while the small, stylish bar is also a highlight.
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The Rockwell, Earl's Court
Get to the All England Lawn Tennis Club:
Take the District line to Southfields Underground Station, then change for bus (493) to Wimbledon Tennis Club & Museum, followed by a one-minute walk
Journey time: 27 minutes.
Located near Earl’s Court, there are two tube stations about five minutes’ walk away. The interiors are great, with lovely flowers, lots of pale walls, claret silk curtains and fuchsia carpet in reception and Victorian patterned tiled floors. The 40 rooms are spacious and pretty without being chintzy; a nice break from pared down chic. Three Lower Ground rooms have garden terraces. The small, potentially charming dining room and bar overlook the sweet little high-walled garden, reached via a glass bridge, and serve good modern European food.
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Saint James Backpackers Hostel, Earl's Court
Get to the All England Lawn Tennis Club:
Take the District line to Southfields Underground Station, then change for bus (493) to Wimbledon Tennis Club & Museum, followed by a one-minute walk
Journey time: 27 minutes
Saint James Backpackers Hostel sits on a pretty residential street, just a five-minute walk from Earls Court underground station. The minimalist décor boasts chic wooden floors and large, chunky furnishings. Alternative art hangs from the walls and the high ceilings add to the spacious and airy atmosphere. There are more modern touches in the public areas and these add to the stylish London townhouse look. Bedrooms are a good size and offer sufficient room for personal space, thereby softening the blow of staying in a dorm. Private rooms are also available.
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Hotels in Fulham
The Chelsea Harbour Hotel, Imperial Wharf
Get to the All England Lawn Tennis Club:
Take an overground train (Southern) to West Brompton Rail Station, then change for District line to Southfields Underground Station, followed by a bus (493) to Wimbledon Tennis Club & Museum, ending in a one-minute walk
Journey time: 27 minutes
Part of a smart 1980s development overlooking the small marina at Chelsea Harbour, the hotel is within two minutes walk of Imperial Wharf overland train station, linked to West Brompton underground (District Line). A modern hotel with large open plan reception, bar and dining area which dominate the ground floor. In a city where cramped rooms command high prices, it's a real bonus to have this space which is furnished with sofa, coffee table, desk and broad sideboard for tea- and coffee-making. Top floor rooms have views along the Thames to city landmarks.
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Hotels in South Kensington
The Ampersand Hotel, South Kensington
Get to the All England Lawn Tennis Club:
Board a District line or Piccadilly line train to Earl's Court Underground, then change for District line to Southfields Underground Station, followed by a bus (493) to Wimbledon Tennis Club & Museum, ending in a one-minute walk
Journey time: 32 minutes
Directly beside South Kensington Tube station, the hotel’s style is fresh, welcoming and carefully considered. The interior defies Kensington stereotypes by being fun and exuberant rather than formal and old-fashioned. Aside from the entry-level doubles, rooms are beautifully finished with thoughtful touches. Request a top-floor room or one towards the back if tube rumbles are likely to disturb you. Mediterranean restaurant Apero draws its decor inspiration from Soho eateries with exposed bricks, banquettes and filament bulbs. Its menu, however, is excellent value, unpretentious, delicious and worth a visit in its own right.
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The Pelham Hotel, South Kensington
Get to the All England Lawn Tennis Club:
Take a District line or Piccadilly line train to Earl's Court Underground, then change for District line to Southfields Underground Station, followed by a bus (493) to Wimbledon Tennis Club & Museum, ending in a one-minute walk
Journey time: 32 minutes
The Pelham Hotel consists of three townhouses knocked together and sits opposite South Kensington tube. Though sold by its long time owners, Firmdale (Covent Garden, Soho, Charlotte Street and Haymarket hotels) to the Irish owners of the nearby Gore hotel, it remains, down to the last oversized headboard and eye-catching artwork, a classic example of the design style and flair of Firmdale’s supremo Kit Kemp. The staff are warmly welcoming, creating a pleasing atmosphere in the two plump sitting rooms.
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Number Sixteen, South Kensington
Get to the All England Lawn Tennis Club:
Take a District line or Piccadilly line train to Earl's Court Underground, then change for District line to Southfields Underground Station, followed a bus (493) to Wimbledon Tennis Club & Museum, ending in a one-minute walk
Journey time: 32 minutes
In a quiet side street off Old Brompton Road, just moments from both South Kensington tube. It could only be a Firmdale hotel, stamped with Kit Kemp’s inimitable blend of classic and contemporary decoration, with both comfort and colour (and modern decorative art) at the fore. The drawing room has a beautiful driftwood chandelier, while the newly redecorated library is a striking combination of black and white, purple and sunshine yellow. Also new is the re-landscaped, tree-filled private garden, a soothing space for drinks or dining and an unusual plus for a London hotel.
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Cheval Harrington Court, South Kensington
Get to the All England Lawn Tennis Club:
Take a District line or Piccadilly line train to Earl's Court Underground, then change for District line to Southfields Underground Station, followed by a bus (493) to Wimbledon Tennis Club & Museum, ending in a one-minute walk
Journey time: 32 minutes
Overlooking a busy one-way street just a minute or so from South Kensington tube station. Rooms have been refurbished in relatively neutral, but nevertheless reasonably stylish fashion based around a grey and purple colour scheme, with new wooden floors and contemporary rugs. The one and two bedroomed apartments are across six floors and feature compact, narrow galley-style kitchens with a half-sized dishwasher, and properly kitted out with a fridge, microwave, full-sized hob, and oven.
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The Exhibitionist, South Kensington
Get to the All England Lawn Tennis Club:
Take a District line or Piccadilly line train to Earl's Court Underground, then change for District line to Southfields Underground Station, followed by a bus (493) to Wimbledon Tennis Club & Museum, ending in a one-minute walk
Journey time: 31 minutes
In a street of handsome townhouses immediately off the main artery Cromwell Road with South Kensington underground station a stroll away. ‘Funky art’ sums up the style. The open plan ground floor includes set pieces such as chandeliers, a life-sized bull, a pair of ballerina legs made from bark and flowers that stick out of a large urn, as if she is in the process of disappearing; a male mannequin standard lamp by Jimmie Martin and statement furniture. Eight spaces in the hotel have been given over to contemporary artists to decorate on a twice-annual rotating basis.
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Hotels in Notting Hill Gate
The Laslett, Notting Hill Gate
Get to the All England Lawn Tennis Club:
Take a District line train to Southfields Underground Station, then change for bus (493) to Wimbledon Tennis Club & Museum, ending in a one-minute walk
Journey time: 32 minutes
The hotel has views of millions of pounds’ worth of stucco facades in one direction and in the other an attractive Mary Poppins chimneyscape just a minute walk from Notting Hill Gate tube station. Inside, prepare to name check: a cool, restrained grey-and-white palette sets off lighting by Simon Day; art by Londoners — from Barbara Hulanicki of BIBA fame to artist-novelist Harland Miller; antiques by Jerome Dodd on the Golborne Road; super-chic flowers by Scarlet and Violet; and witty scribbled signage by Tracy’s husband, Laurence Dunmore, film director and graphic designer of Enya’s Watermark album.
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Hotels in Shepherd's Bush
Dorsett Shepherds Bush, Shepherd's Bush
Get to the All England Lawn Tennis Club:
Take a overground train to West Brompton, then change for District Line to Southfields Underground Station, followed by a bus (493) to Wimbledon Tennis Club & Museum, ending in a one-minute walk
Journey time: 29 minutes
Shepherd’s Bush is more used to boutique or budget hotels than this shiny, confident newcomer which is a short walk from three Tube stations, including Shepherds Bush over ground line. The building started life as the Pavilion Cinema in 1923 and the Art Deco aesthetic dovetails neatly with Dorsett’s East-West positioning: there’s more than a hint of 1930's Shanghai in the interiors designed by Wendy Chiu, sister of the company’s president, Winnie.
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K West Hotel & Spa, Shepherd's Bush
Get to the All England Lawn Tennis Club:
Take an overground train to West Brompton, then change for District Line to Southfields Underground Station, followed by a bus (493) to Wimbledon Tennis Club & Museum, ending in a one-minute walk
Journey time: 29 minutes
Down a quiet side street, the hotel is a short walk to Shepherd's Bush overground station. The K West strives to reproduce its rock ‘n’ roll heritage with a laid-back, stylishly modern aesthetic, evident in everything from the staff’s casual dress code to the impressively kitted-out K Spa. The 210 guest rooms are light and even the smallest guest room is generously spacious at over 200sqft.
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Hotels in Clapham
The Windmill, Clapham
Get to the All England Lawn Tennis Club:
By bus (G1) to Clapham Junction, then change for bus (39) to Bathgate Road, followed by a six-minute walk
Journey time: 42 minutes
The Windmill, a typical Victorian edifice built in the 1880s, stands on Clapham Common Southside, with the wide open spaces of the common stretching away. Take a bus to Clapham Junction (35/37) where trains to Wimbledon are frequent. As part of the Young Brewery’s major refurbishment of its pubs with rooms, the Windmill has received a major makeover, with new bedrooms added, and all existing bedrooms and the pub thoroughly refurbished. In the bedrooms everything has been thought of, from Nespresso machines to top quality beds and linens, and they have been characterfully designed too.
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