A cozy London retreat where travelers gather by the fireplace in the lobby, connect over complimentary coffee, and enjoy a central location for city exploration
The Melita guesthouse in central London offers a warm lobby with a fireplace, complimentary coffee and tea, helpful multilingual staff, luggage storage, and in-room WiFi. Guests praise the excellent location and attentive service.
Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, The Melita is near the airport and near a metro station. Oxford Street and Harrods are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hyde Park and Thames River. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Royal Albert Hall or Stamford Bridge Stadium. Visit our London travel guide
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Offsite parking available (GBP 30 per day)
Self parking on site (GBP 30 per day)
Food and drink
Coffee and tea in common areas
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
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1 building
4 floors
Built in 1830
Fireplace in lobby
Georgian architecture
Renovated entire property - February 2022
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Tea bags/instant coffee
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Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop-compatible safe
Portable fan
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Self parking fee: GBP 30 per day
Nearby parking fee: GBP 30 per day (1148 ft away)
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
Property is also known as
Melita Hotel
Melita House
Melita House Hotel
Melita House Hotel London
Melita House London
Melita Hotel London
Melita House Hotel London, England
Melita London
The Melita London, England
Melita Guesthouse London
The Melita London
The Melita Guesthouse
The Melita Guesthouse London
Frequently asked questions
Is The Melita pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for GBP 30 per day.
What time is check-in at The Melita?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at The Melita?
Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.
Where is The Melita located?
Located in London City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Apollo Victoria Theatre and Victoria Station Travel Information Centre. Buckingham Palace and Big Ben are also within 1 mi (2 km). Pimlico Underground Station is 7 minutes by foot and Victoria Underground Station is 9 minutes.
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Reviews
The Melita Reviews
7.8
Good
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The Melina was terror. Very welcoming and helpful with a comfy bed, hot shower with heated towel rack, and a specially brewed cup of coffee in the morning. They went beyond the call to make the service perfect. And the perfect place to stay for sights and choirs.
I had a lovely stay at the Melita hotel. Anna & Cash who both worked in the reception was more than friendly, they were lovely.
The atmosphere is warm and familiar the staff is more than helpful. Although the hotel doesn’t serve breakfast they offer free coffee and pastries in the morning to take into your room if wanted. The also offered a discount at a restaurant nearby for breakfast out. This hotel is my only choice next time in London
Charlotte
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Bjarne
2023/9/4
Liked: Staff & service
Simple and small room. Old furniture but clean and functional. Nice area and close to attractions.
The Melita was wonderful. Such a beautiful, quiet location. The room was clean and well attended. The morning pastries were lovely. The staff was friendly. Couldn’t have asked for much more. Can’t recommend staying here enough.
The best place I have stayed in Pimlico so far. The staff could not have been more helpful, no sneaky extra charges and a great comfortable room. I will be back
Staff were exceptionally accomodating. Answered all of our questions about the area. Conveniently located, short walk to Pimlico Tube station and reasonable walk to Victoria station. Walking distance to all the major attractions in Westminister. Room was small, as expected in London. The coffee and pastries in the morning were a bonus. Absolutely nothing bad to say about the hotel or staff.
The single room (1 person) was the smallest room I've ever stayed in, in 40 years of traveling. It wasn't terrible if you're not planning on a lot of room tim, which I wasn't. The staff was very responsive to any request I had. Pastries and coffee served in the AM.
I stayed in the single room (Room 24). Got the room on extremely short notice, which I was grateful for. If you're interested in a place that is close to PLAB exam spot near Vincent square, this is a great location. It is a 5-8 minute walk.
Tsai-Ann
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Carleen
2023/9/16
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I have never encountered such a welcoming staff!!! They are truly committed to making your stay with them as comfortable as possible!
I encountered some room challenges, with a tiny room and tepid water for the shower. As long as you are prepared for that, you will be fine!
Carleen
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Kathryn
2024/6/13
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Expensive hotel for an uncomfortable nights sleep
Small hotel close to Victoria Station.
Room was clean and adequate - kettle provided with teabags but no coffee. There was a menu to purchase coffee.
The mattress was lumpy and the springs could be heard and felt moving in the mattress. Not sure the last time, a new mattress was purchased for room 36 but I'd recommend it's top of the list.
The bathroom was only adequate - plastic, non-recyclable glasses and an electric shower with no pressure.
First impressions were excellent! The hotel is well situated, easy to get to and in a quiet (yet very central) neighborhood.
Even though we arrived incredibly early (hoping only to store our luggage until the room was ready), management/ownership graciously found a way to get us into a room early in the morning!! This was unexpected and MUCH appreciated.
Our room was on the top floor (in a building with no elevator) - but the hotel made sure we had help getting our bags up to our room.
Our stay included specialty coffee and pastries at breakfast. These were DELICIOUS and waking-up to the aroma of freshly baking pastry was heavenly.
We loved our stay here. The room was spacious and lots of hot water in the shower. I wish there was a way to have some sort of air conditioning in the rooms and not just fans. Our room was rather warm on at least one night, even with the fans running. This is a very minor criticism as we booked the hotel knowing that A/C was not available.
Location was fabulous - we were able to get everywhere in London with ease. We even walked to Buckingham Palace! Area felt very safe, even when returning to the hotel at night.
Overall, highly recommended!
Cute hotel with professional and kind staff. They always greet you with a smile and encourage questions about the area and nearby attractions. Complimentary pastries and coffee (machine for lattes, etc) available in the morning along with pleasant conversation. Rooms are small but this is typical for London accommodations. Enjoyed our stay!
The staff was extremely helpful and friendly, helping us with finding the best ways to get around. Our room was clean and the location was perfect having two underground’s to chose from to get around. And good affordable restaurants around as well. We definitely enjoyed our stay here.
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Stayed 1 night in May 2023
8/10 Good
Christopher J.
2023/2/25
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Very convenient to the Victoria and Pimlico stations and the 24 bus stop (direct line to Westminster and Trafalgar Square) next to the hotel. The staff is very friendly and the hotel is clean.
The Wi-Fi could be better, however.
Christopher J.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kassadee
2023/6/4
Really nice staff, room, and area. We loved the free coffee and pastries in the morning. The staff is outstanding, very pleasant and helpful. The entire hotel gives you the “home away from home” feeling. It’s a short work to all the major sightseeing attractions and to restaurants and pubs.