Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection — London
Marriott Bonvoy · Autograph CollectionUpdated reviewed 2026-06-30 · cash rates + editorialLondon, United Kingdom

Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection London

Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection is a 161-room boutique hotel on London’s South Bank at 2 Blackfriars Road / Upper Ground, SE1 9JU. The design-led, art-focused property sits within walking distance of Southwark, Blackfriars, and Waterloo stations and near Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe, the National Theatre, and Borough Market.

161-room boutique property on the South BankArt-focused design with hand-picked furnishings and commissioned artworksLibrary and outside terrace available to guestsArt Yard Bar & Kitchen on siteWalking distance to Southwark, Blackfriars, and Waterloo stationsProximity to Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe, National Theatre, and Borough Market
Booking this stay

Bookable with Marriott Bonvoy points. Award pricing varies by date and category, so we link straight to the official Marriott Bonvoy award chart for current rates rather than publishing a number that can go stale. Cash rates below are our own observed rack rates, not what the program charges in points.

The verdict

Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection is a 161-room boutique hotel on London’s South Bank at 2 Blackfriars Road / Upper Ground, SE1 9JU. The design-led, art-focused property sits within walking distance of Southwark, Blackfriars, and Waterloo stations and near Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe, the National Theatre, and Borough Market.

Platinum breakfast benefit
No · Breakfast benefit for Platinum+ members.
Suite night awards
No · Suite Night Awards accepted at this property.
Free Wi-Fi for members
No · Complimentary internet where offered for members.
About the property

What makes Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection worth the points.

The hotel presents itself as an independent stay with hand-picked furnishings, specially commissioned artworks, and an eclectic residential atmosphere that includes a library and an outside terrace. Its 161 bedrooms, which encompass seven suites, are positioned as intimate private sanctuaries rather than large-scale accommodations, and the property provides complimentary Wi-Fi to Marriott Bonvoy members.

Timing

When to go.

Live · you're in July
Best time
Mar–May, Sep–Oct

Mild temperatures, relatively low rainfall, fewer crowds, better award availability, and lower prices during spring and early autumn off-season periods.

Avoid
Jun–Aug, Dec

Peak season brings significantly higher hotel and flight prices and heavy crowds, including Wimbledon and school holidays; December holiday events also push room rates up despite cool, wet winter conditions.

From our review

A few more timing notes.

Fine print
  • · Official sources do not list a pool or spa at the property.
  • · Room sizes are described as intimate rather than large-scale.
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Data freshness
  • // editorial last reviewed 2026-06-30
  • // award pricing: see official Marriott Bonvoy award chart
  • // source: www.marriott.com

Cash rates are re-checked by hand; live award pricing comes straight from the program rather than a number we publish here — see methodology.