Waterloo London, United Kingdom
Opened
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
IHGCarnival crashpad
Fairground nostalgia shapes the public floor, where self-service screens and an all-night bar replace the traditional front desk.
What it’s good at
Listed
Striped big-top ceilings and vintage carnival props recall South Bank fairground history.
Listed
South Bank carnival history informs the public spaces above Lower Marsh's street market.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Lower Marsh's daily street-food market sits right outside, and Waterloo station is five minutes on foot.
The rooms
Rooms are compact and soundproofed, each with a rainfall shower and a Marshall guitar amp.
Lucy's 24h Bar
A continental buffet spreads across the counter each morning, followed by barista coffee and piadine around the clock.
How it began
The building spans eight historic plots, designed by Studio Kyson to echo the street's nineteenth-century rooflines.
Good to know
Stay here
Ruby Lucy Hotel London by IHG
Choose your dates to see every room and rate, and book in a few steps.
Add dates to see the price for your stay.
Or book with
Booking.com ExpediaWe may earn a commission when you book through Booking.com or Expedia. It never decides which hotels we include or how we rate them.
London
More like this
The Hoxton, Shoreditch
“Shoreditch social outpost”
citizenM Tower of London
“Modular urban waystation”
Mason & Fifth, Westbourne Park
“Canal-side creative workshop”
The Buxton
“East End bistro jewel-box”
Redchurch Townhouse
“Mid-century creative sanctuary”
Buckle Street Studios by Locke, Aldgate
“Luminous glass showpiece”
Good Hotel London
“Floating social clubhouse”
One Hundred Shoreditch
“Grown-up creative commons”
The app
Like this one? There are so many more.
Swipe any city’s hotels and heart the ones you love. The app gets your taste.
Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.