Novotel London Bridge

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Novotel London Bridge, in Southwark, is one of those. The fair location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, a short ride from the main sights, with the kind of rhythm a city traveller tends to want.…

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Novotel London Bridge, in Southwark, is one of those. The fair location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, a short ride from the main sights, with the kind of rhythm a city traveller tends to want. Inside, the rooms are well-appointed, and guests pick out reliable wi-fi as the small things that add up over a stay. With well over 3,500 reviews on the books and a strong average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Recent rates have been hovering around €192 a night, which lands as a middle-of-the-road option for the city. It's the kind of London property that rewards a careful comparison, the spec sheet doesn't quite capture what makes it tick.