The Windmill

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Clapham Common

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Garden
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reception
Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Food and drink

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Clapham Common South Side, Clapham, London, England, SW4 9DE
  • Place, Clapham Common
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Buckingham Palace
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Ben
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

London

The Windmill places you in the heart of London, steps from Clapham Common and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Battersea Power Station. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Lambeth hotel include Sloane Square and Thames River.

What's nearby

  • Clapham Common - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 15 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Big Ben - 16 min drive - 5.6 km
  • London Eye - 16 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Hyde Park - 17 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Clapham South Underground Station - 7 min walk
  • Clapham North Underground Station - 17 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pear Tree Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • The Windmill
  • ‪CafePod Abbeville Road - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪21 Grams - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Abbeville - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Windmill

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Clapham Common
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Windmill also features a garden, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This 3.5-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Windmill offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and minibars. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 17.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.50 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Windmill?

The Windmill offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Does The Windmill serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is served weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Windmill?

No, The Windmill does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Windmill?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Windmill?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Windmill?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Windmill Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 472 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 472 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 472 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 472 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 472 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exploring Europe

Our stay was good and comfortable Only issue was getting our luggage down the stairs on an early morning check out Older people would struggle with doing that
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have stayed here numerous times over the last seven years, and sadly the state of property is really bad now. Paint and plaster falling off the walls, terrible thread bare carpet throughout. The rooms themselves are looking tired now. The last few times the milk has been off, the fridge was turned off really dirty. It’s a shame because I used to love coming to the windmill, but even the food has gone really downhill.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
We were staying in the old end of the hotel and I must say it was very tired service was good and bed very comfortable we informed management of our situation and they were very nice and gave us a reasonable discount of the bill we hope when we return things will have changed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
An older property , quirky clever accommodations which were nice and quiet despite being grouped with a pub . Refurbishment is probably due here and there and the bed was a little uncomfortable for the room rate when comparing to city centre prices .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Philippa

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely place to dtay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Astra

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great !x
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

alberto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely "retro" feel room with elegant bathroom. Away from main bar area so quiet, comfy beds and good room amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
10/10. The staff were all outstanding and made us feel welcomed into a community ! The communication prior to our arrival was timely and very helpful . This was my family’s first trip to London and our stay was amazing . The beds were very comfortable and rooms are roomy . while thete is no elevator , easy to walk and they help you with luggage if needed. The food at the restaurant was great with good options and sensitive to allergies. The set up of the pub is very comfortable, with seating and tables to play board games. eat ,drink and be as social as one would like . On the main bus line , train only a 10 min walk , easy uber pick up , on a park and lots to do that are walkable in the community ! A hidden gem . Will be our go to spot when coming to London .
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location is great, easy walkiny distance to Clapham Common station, shops, bars, restaurants etc. Unfortunately our room was very tired, not as clean as we would have liked and not good enough for the cost. It was actually very dissapointing as other aspects of our stay were good, including the staff and food.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Great hotel actually on Clapham Common. Nice restaurant. Delicious breakfast. Five minutes walk to the tube and several buses.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Veng

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

It’s ok

Charming and busy pub, seemingly popular. Close to Clapham high street and convenient for traveling by tube. A little underwhelmed however by the accommodation. Room could do with a proper dusting. In addition, because I didn’t book directly with them, they would charge me an exorbitant rate every half hour for a late check out. It would have been free otherwise. I can’t understand the justification of the rate. Breakfast was good with good cooked options.
Cobweb on ceiling
Dust on top of wardrobe
Dust on top of mirror
Cobweb on ceiling
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at the Windmill. The rooms were so cute and cozy. The bed was incredible. The night manager who checked us in was extremely friendly and helpful. The pub was also excellent. We had dinner there twice because it was so good. The breakfast was not good so I don’t recommend it but everything else was great. The area is very quiet by a park and is a short walk to the tube. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and great location. Lots of cute shops and cafes near by. Only downside is it’s a ten minute walk to the subway but other than that it’s a 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024