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Sea Containers London

20 Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PD, United Kingdom

Best for

  • city breaks
  • food & wine
  • wellness
  • business

About Sea Containers London

Sea Containers London offers 354 rooms in a prime South Bank location. The property features two distinct restaurants—Sea Containers Restaurant and Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers—alongside two bars, 12th Knot and Lyaness, known for award-winning cocktails. Wellness options include agua Spa, which provides a menu of personalised treatments and integrative therapies, as well as a fitness centre equipped for all levels. The hotel is officially rated 5 stars and is recognised for its contemporary design and lifestyle focus.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET lists Sea Containers London as an EMPTYJET Recommend property for its 5-star classification, central London location, and diverse dining and wellness offerings, including Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers and the award-winning Lyaness bar.

Key facts

Keys
354 rooms
Architecture
design reminiscent of a 1920s transatlantic cruise liner
Type
City, Wellness, Design

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Dining

  • Multiple restaurants — Sea Containers Restaurant; Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers
  • Bar — drink award-winning cocktails at Lyaness

Wellness

  • Spa — agua London is our urban spa and wellness hub at Sea Containers London
  • Fitness centre — evidence: Our extensive gym equipment is suitable for all fitness levels

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
Sea Containers Restaurant
Restaurant
Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers
Bar
12th Knot
Bar
Lyaness

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
agua Spa — menu of personalised treatments and integrative therapies

Location

51.5084, -0.1066
Sources+
  • EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
  • Official hotel websiteOfficial15 fields
  • WikidataEncyclopedia1 field

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