Chain Name: Best Western
52-54 Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 2RN

Recently refurbished, Putney's leading AA 3-star hotel is ideally located .

The hotel is only a minute's walk from East Putney Tube Station, 10 minutes walk from Putney town centre mainline station, 5 minutes from Wimbledon by car and tube and only 20 minutes by tube to Central London.

The hotel offers 65 fresh, elegantly appointed en-suite bedrooms, brand new "Bar 52 and lounge" and 3 modern air conditioned conference suites.

Full English breakfast is included in the weekend rates, served in the conservatory restaurant overlooking the hotel garden.

The Best Western Lodge Hotel is ideally located in the heart of south-west London, Putney, close to Wimbledon, Chelsea, Hammersmith, Roehampton and the River Thames. Recently refurbished, the hotel offers 65 fresh, elegantly appointed en suite bedrooms, the brand new Bar 52 and lounge, and 3 modern air conditioned conference suites.

The hotel is renowned for offering attentive service by friendly staff. Full English breakfast is included in the website's weekend rates and is served in the conservatory restaurant overlooking the hotel garden. Also, the stylish Bar 52 and lounge is the perfect place to unwind after a busy day.

Just one-minute walk from East Putney Underground station (District line) and close to both Putney and Clapham Junction mainline stations, the hotel is easily accessible by road, train or tube. Just a short distance from the A3, M25, A4 and M3, the Best Western Lodge Hotel provides the ideal base for access to the Surrey countryside and Heathrow airport. Central London is only 20 minutes by tube.

Hotel Facilities

General
Family Rooms, Luggage Storage, Bar, Garden, Free Parking, Pets Allowed, 24-Hour Front Desk, Safety Deposit Box.

Services
Fax/Photocopying, Internet Services, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Dry Cleaning.

Hotel Policies

Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

Children and extra beds
All children are welcome. All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 25.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.

Check In / Check Out
You may check in from 14:00 hours onwards.
You must check out by 11:00 hours.

Cancellations
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Extra Charges
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is included.

Parking
Free Private parking is possible on site.

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Internet
Wireless Internet Hotspot is available in the entire hotel.

Deposit
No deposit will be charged.

Payment - We accept
Visa, Maestro, MasterCard, American Express.

Local Attractions:
British Museum (9 km) - The UK's largest museum and the oldest museum in the world is also one of the worlds greatest. Exhibitions include 'Britains Top Ten Treasures' and 'Egyptian Mummies' and many more. The British Museum is free to all visitors.

National Gallery (8 km) - The National Gallery overlooks Trafalgar Square and features works by Leonardo da Vinci, Van Gogh, Monet, Titian and Turner amongst over 2300 in the collection, owned by the people of the United Kingdom. Entry to the National Gallery is Free, although there may be a charge for entry to some of the temporary exhibitions

Tate Modern (9 km) - The Tate Modern is a museum of modern art housed in a building, designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, which used to be the Bankside Power Station. Opened in 2000 by the Queen, Tate modern has a collection of modern art from 1900 to the present day and includes works by Dali, Picasso and Warhol amongst others. There are seven floors of exhibits with excellent views over London from the top floor overlooking the Thames. The Tate Modern is Free to enter although there may be a charge many of the temporary exhibitions. There is now a Tate-to-Tate boat taking visitors from Tate Britain to Tate modern

British Airways London Eye (8 km) - The British Airways London Eye is one of the most inspiring and visually dramatic additions to the London skyline. At 135m high, it is the world's tallest observation wheel, allowing you to see one of the world's most exciting cities from a completely new point of view

Natural History Museum (5 km) - The Natural History Museum is located in a stunning building with a Romanesque interior. The museum contains over 70 million animals, plants and fossils and includes interactive displays and guided tours. Entry is Free! Nearest tube is South Kensington tube

Victoria and Albert Museum (5 km) -

Tower of London (11 km) - The Tower of London was founded by William the Conquerer almost 1,000 years ago. A huge stone stronghold - In places the tower is nearly 100 feet heigh and its walls 15 feet thick - the tower was built on the banks of the River Thames to protect London and to assert the power of the King. It continued to house English Kings and Queens until after the death of Henry VII in 1509. Its use as a prison began in the reign of Henry III and in 1303 it served as a treasury when the crown jewels were moved here from Westminster Abbey and they remain here to this day. The Tower of London was still used as a prison as recently as World War II. Many famous prisoners have been executed here including Thomas More, Lady Jane Grey and Anne Boleyn, whose ghost is said to haunt the tower. The tower is also famous for the yeoman guards, or 'Beefeaters', and for the Ravens - according to legend, at least 6 ravens must remain here or the Tower and the monarchy will fall

Tate Britain (7 km) - The Tate Britain is situated alongside the Thames at Millbank and exhibits British Art from 1500 to the present day. Tate Britain includes works by Blake, Constable, Gainsborough and J.M.W. Turner and also hosts the annual Turner Prize exhibition. Entry to Tate Britain is free, although there may be an admission charge for entry to the many special exhibitions. There is now a Tate-to-Tate boat taking visitors from Tate Britain to Tate modern

Madame Tussaud's & The London Planetarium (8 km) - Madame Tussaud's world-famous waxwork collection was founded in Paris in 1770. It moved to England in 1802 and found a permanent home in London's Marylebone Road in 1884. The 21st century has brought new innovations and new levels of interactivity. Now you can score for England with Sven-Goran Eriksson watching, or give a speech with Bush and Blair by your side. There is a Chamber of horrors and a Spirit of London ride taking visitors through 400 years of change in one of the world's greatest cities. Expect long cues in the summer or book a fast track ticket

Science Museum (5 km) - Entry to the Science Museum is Free. There are over 300,000 items here including Crick and Watson's model of DNA and an IMAX theatre.

Directions:
From East Putney Tube Station (District line towards Wimbledon):
As you exit East Putney Tube Station, turn right. Follow the Upper Richmond Road for 200 metres and the hotel is on the left. This should take 1-3 minutes by foot.

From Putney mainline Train Station (Direct train from London Waterloo, Clapham Junction):
As you exit Putney Station, turn left. Walk 20 metres and turn left at Foxtons Estate Agent onto the Upper Richmond Road. Follow the road straight, passing East Putney Underground Station on the right. Continue straight for another 200 metres, and the hotel is on the left. This journey should take 5 -10 minutes by foot.

By Car:
From the M3, Twickenham, Richmond:
- Take M3 towards central London.
- Then follow the A316 towards Richmond.
- As entering Richmond, at roundabout continue on A316 to central London.
- At Chalkers corner, turn right (signposted South Circular, Clapham Junction).
- At traffic lights turn left on A205 (signposted Putney, Clapham Junction).
- Continue on A205 through East Sheen past Rosslyn Park Rugby Stadium.
- Cross over Putney High Street, past East Putney Underground Station (on the right and hotel is 200 yards on left-hand side).

From Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, M25:
- Leave the M25 at junction 10 (signposted London SW).
- Take the A3 towards London.
- At Tibbets corner junction, branch left on A219 (signposted Hammersmith, Fulham, Putney) {If you miss this, continue down West Hill and turn left at next lights to join Upper Richmond Road}.
- Continue down Putney Hill, entering Putney.
- At main traffic lights at top of Putney High Street, turn right onto South Circular A205 signposted Wandsworth.
- Continue past East Putney Underground station (on the right) and the hotel is 200 yards on the left-hand side.

From M4, A4:
- Leave the M4 at junction 2.
- Join the A4 (signposted south circular).
- Follow signs for south circular/ A205.
- Continue following signs for Clapham Junction, Putney.
- Entering Putney, cross over Putney High Street.
- Continue past East Putney Underground station (on the right) and the hotel is 200 yards on left-hand side.

From central London:
- Cross to south of River Thames (Wandsworth or Putney).
- If taking Wandsworth bridge: follow signs to Putney A205 (branch right on West Hill) and the hotel is on the right-hand side.
- If taking Putney Bridge: Continue up Putney High Street, at main traffic lights at top of Putney High Street turn left onto South Circular A205, signposted Wandsworth.
- Continue past East Putney underground station (on the right) and hotel is 200 yards on the left-hand side.

By Bus:
The following buses all go to Putney High Street: No14, 39, 74, 85, 93, 424, 430, 485, (or N10 or N74 at night) from different parts of London. At the top of Putney High Street, at crossroad of Upper Richmond Road, you can change to the No. 37 or 337 towards Clapham Junction and get off at the bus stop named Manfred Road. The hotel is next to this bus stop. You can also take the 37 or 337 from Clapham junction towards Putney. Get off at Manfred Road and the hotel is next door.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation

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