Haymarket Hotel, Firmdale Hotels
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-21.
Haymarket Hotel is worth booking if you want a 5-star base a few minutes from Trafalgar Square and can accept a price about 69% above the sample median. Skip it if you are watching your budget or want to keep breakfast costs low.
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This is a good fit for travellers who want a central London base with leisure facilities. The property lists family rooms, a swimming pool, a gym, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi. Families, theatre-goers and shoppers are the clearest match, because guests describe the setting as central and quiet, close to theatres and major shopping streets.
Skip it if price is your main filter. At about €780 a night for the reference dates, it costs far more than the other two hotels we picked in London. Also think twice if your plans centre on the Tower of London, which is a long way from here.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at 1 Suffolk Place, SW1Y 4HX, in Westminster. Its location score is 9.9 out of 10.
Trafalgar Square is 0.2 km away, about 3 minutes on foot. Big Ben is 1 km away, about 13 minutes. The Tower of London is 3.8 km away, about 48 minutes on foot. That is far, so plan on public transport or a taxi for that trip.
These walking times are straight-line estimates. Real routes through London streets can take longer.
What guests say
The score is 9.6 out of 10 from about 490 guest reviews. In the provider sample it ranks first out of 39 eligible properties.
Guests like the location, calling it central and quiet. They also praise the staff, describing a friendly, professional team with attentive service and a warm welcome.
The main complaint is cost. Guests say the quality is high, but they find breakfast prices and service charges expensive.
Price and what you get, compared with our other two picks
The reference price is about €780 per night for 10 to 12 November 2026, for 2 adults in one room. These are reference prices, not live quotes. The sample median for comparable properties is €462.32 per night, so this hotel sits 69% above it.
Our Budget pick, The Z Hotel Leicester Square, is a 3-star with a guest score of 8.5 at €287.31 per night. Our Best Value pick, Page8, Page Hotels, is a 4-star with a 9.2 score at €455.66 per night. Haymarket costs roughly €325 more per night than Page8 and about €490 more than The Z.
For that gap you get a 5-star property, the highest score of the three, and a listed pool, gym and family rooms. Whether that is worth it depends on how much you will use them.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 40 hotels in London. Haymarket is our Luxury pick because it has the strongest review-confidence score among the eligible upscale options, backed by a 9.6 rating and first place for review score in the sample.
It is not the cheap choice and we do not pretend it is. It earns its place on guest feedback and location.
Before you book
Several things have not been assessed: room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms. Check each of these on the booking page for your room type.
Breakfast options listed include Continental, Full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, buffet and breakfast to go. Confirm whether breakfast is in your rate and what it costs if not.
Pool and gym opening times and any fees must be checked for your dates. Ask what service charges apply, since guests mention them. Prices change, so recheck before you pay.
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Is Haymarket Hotel good for families?
The property lists family rooms, and a pool is listed too. Check which room types fit your group size and whether the pool has hours or rules for children, as we have not confirmed those.
How far is Haymarket Hotel from Trafalgar Square?
Trafalgar Square is 0.2 km away, about 3 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Big Ben is about 13 minutes.
How much does Haymarket Hotel cost per night?
The reference price is about €780 per night for 10 to 12 November 2026, for 2 adults in one room. It is not a live quote, so check the current rate for your dates.
Is breakfast included at Haymarket Hotel?
We have not confirmed that. A wide breakfast menu is listed, but guests find breakfast prices expensive. Check whether your rate includes it.
Is Haymarket Hotel near the Tower of London?
No. It is 3.8 km away, about 48 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. That is far, so you will need public transport or a taxi.