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Spread Eagle

📍 79 Wandsworth High St, London SW18 2PT, UK

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La proprietà — Spread Eagle

Spread Eagle is a cosy, no-frills pub-with-rooms in Mayfair, serving real ale and solid British food. The lobby is a tiny bar area with worn floorboards, a crackling fire in winter and a handful of locals on stools. It suits a solo traveller or couple who wants a proper London pub feel—not a chain hotel—with clean, small rooms above the bar. Expect stairs, no lift, and a solid full English breakfast included.

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Cronache di London

London began as the Roman settlement Londinium around AD 47, a trading port on the Thames. The Great Fire of 1666 destroyed much of the medieval city, leading to Sir Christopher Wren’s rebuilding of 51 churches, including St Paul’s Cathedral. Victorian rail expansion and the 1863 opening of the world’s first underground railway shaped the sprawling, polycentric city we see today. Post-war growth, the 2012 Olympics, and a financial-services boom have made London a truly global hub, known for its layered history, royal pageantry, and multicultural food and arts scene.

Il momento migliore per visitare

Guida completa di London →

I migliori mesi

May and September — pleasant temps (15-20C), long daylight, and fewer crowds than peak summer; June also good but often busier.

Peak / Festival Surge

July-August is peak: schools out, Wimbledon, Notting Hill Carnival in August. Hotel prices in Mayfair double or triple; book 6+ months ahead. August bank holiday also spikes demand.

Stagione di spalla

Late April, early October, and November see cheaper rates (30-50% off peak), mild weather still decent for sightseeing, and far fewer tourists.

Meteo e imballaggio

London’s weather is famously fickle—you can get sun, rain, and cold in one day. Pack a light waterproof jacket and layers: a t-shirt, a jumper, and a mac, and you’re set for any hour.

Briefing della città — London

  • Elizabeth Line trains now run through central London (Liverpool St to Paddington), cutting travel time from Heathrow to Mayfair to under 40 minutes.
  • New opening: the National Portrait Gallery reopened in 2023 after a major refurbishment, with free entry and expanded galleries—worth a visit.
  • London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) now covers all boroughs; check if your vehicle is compliant or you risk a £12.50 daily charge.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Spread Eagle, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request a room at the rear of the building (away from Wandsworth High Street). First-floor rooms at the back are quieter despite the stairs.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid any front-facing room on the first floor directly above the street – Wandsworth High Street is a busy road with bus and traffic noise until late.

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Best views

Front-facing rooms overlook Wandsworth High Street – not scenic, just traffic and shops. Rear views are of the back of other buildings or a small courtyard.

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Quietest floors

All rooms are on the first floor (no lift, no other floors). The whole floor can be noisy, but rear rooms are the quietest.

🔊 Noise notes

Wandsworth High Street is a busy A-road with buses, delivery vans, and late-night traffic. The pub bar downstairs may also contribute noise on weekends.

Insider tips

1. Parking is £12 for 24 hours at Southside Shopping Centre – pre-book if possible. 2. Request a portable ramp at check-in if you have mobility issues – the entrance has two steps and no lift.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

strutture alberghiere — Spread Eagle

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Wi-Fi

Free complimentary WiFi, speeds around 15 Mbps, no login required

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Lift / Elevator

No lift; all bedrooms are on first floor accessible only by stairs

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Media & Newspapers

Complimentary digital access to PressReader; physical newspapers not offered

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Check-in / Check-out

Check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop possible from 12:00 at no charge; late check-out until 12:00 for £20, subject to availability

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Baggage Storage

Free for day of arrival/departure

Accessibility

No step-free entry; main entrance has two steps, but portable ramp available on request; no accessible bathrooms or ground-floor bedrooms

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Parking

No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Southside Shopping Centre (300m) costing £12 for 24 hours; no EV charging

Tasse, imposte e depositi

City / tourist tax: None

Deposit & card hold: Full payment taken at booking; a £50 incidental hold per night on credit card at check-in

Faith & Dietary vicino

  • Church: Quaker Meeting House (45 m · ~1 min walk)
  • Church: All Saints (319 m · ~4 min walk)
  • Church: East Hill Baptist Church (328 m · ~4 min walk)
  • Church: St. Anne's Church (481 m · ~6 min walk)

Stile di vita e ricreazione locale

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Shopping

Southside Shopping Centre — 216 m · ~3 min walk

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Walking & Running

Garratt Lane Old Burial Ground — 142 m · ~2 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Sambrook's Brewery Heritage Centre & Beershop — 98 m · ~1 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

Tara Arts — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk

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Kids & Family

Reception playground — 707 m · ~9 min walk

5 minuti di radio essenziali

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 47 m · ~1 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Boots — 217 m · ~3 min walk

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Convenience Store

Beasley's CTN — 220 m · ~3 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Wandsworth Town — 740 m · ~9 min walk

Moneta e moneta

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Local currency

Pound Sterling, GBP

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Where to exchange

Avoid exchanging at airports or tourist bureaux — use local bank ATMs for the best rates, but check for any fees from your home bank.

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Cards & contactless

Most places accept contactless cards and mobile payments like Apple Pay; chip and PIN is standard, but carry some cash for small market stalls or independent cafés.

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Tipping etiquette

Not obligatory. In restaurants, 10-15% for good service if no service charge added; round up taxi fares; £1-2 per bag for hotel porters.

Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget

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Cheap coffee

A standard filter coffee from a café or chain costs about £2.50–3.

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Best-value lunch

A supermarket meal deal (sandwich, snack, drink) from Co-op or Sainsbury's Local is about £4-5.

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Affordable dinner

A main course at a pub or casual restaurant costs around £12-16.

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Street food & cheap eats

Wandsworth's Northcote Road and the weekly farmers' market on Old York Road have cheap street food stalls with sandwiches, falafel, and pasties.

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Budget groceries

Common budget supermarkets here include Co-op, Sainsbury's Local, and Lidl (a short bus ride away).

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Affordable clothes

For affordable high-street shopping, head to Southside Shopping Centre (primark, H&M) or the Tooting Broadway market area just east.

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Cheapest way around

A bus day pass (Hopper fare) costs £1.75 per journey, capped at £5.25 daily; from Heathrow, the Piccadilly line to Earl's Court then District line to East Putney is the cheapest at around £5.50 off-peak.

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Money-saving tips

Walk or cycle — SW18 is compact and flat. Buy a reusable coffee cup and an oyster/contactless card to cap daily travel costs. Shop at the Wednesday Wandsworth Market for fresh produce at lower prices than supermarkets.

Buono da sapere — London

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Plugs & power

Type G · 230V

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Tap water

safe

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Currency

$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP

Emergency Contacts

London
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Police
999
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Ambulance / Medical
999
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Fire Department
999

101 (for non-emergency police services) or 111 (for general health advice and emergency services information)

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

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The Monkey Puzzle Local
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Queen's Head Local
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🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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The Loft Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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The Greyhound Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Harvest Home Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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The Union Bar Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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White Haus Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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The Dick Whittington Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in London, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Spread Eagle

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 47 m · ~1 min walkpharmacy · Boots — 217 m · ~3 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

Girare intorno

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London Underground Circle/Northern/Piccadilly Lines £1.75

Central London attractions (Leicester Square, Charing Cross) → London Town Hotel (Covent Garden Station)

5 min · Every 3-5 mins peak · 05:30-23:30 (Fri-Sat 24hrs)

💡 Most convenient for hotel; Covent Garden Station is adjacent. Contactless payment auto-caps daily fares at £8.50. Download TfL Go app for real-time updates.

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London Underground (Tube) + National Express £1.75-3 per journey

Airports/Central London → London Town Hotel (Covent Garden)

60 min · Every 4-8 mins peak / 10-15 mins off-peak · 05:30-23:30 (some lines 24hrs weekends)

💡 Get Oyster card or contactless payment; cheapest local option. Piccadilly Line goes near Covent Garden. Avoid rush hours if possible.

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Black Cab / Licensed Taxi £45-65

Heathrow/Gatwick Airport → London Town Hotel (Covent Garden area)

45 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 Use official taxi ranks at airports; Uber available but black cabs are iconic. Surge pricing during peak hours (7-9am, 5-7pm).

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Heathrow Express / Gatwick Express £6.50-15

Heathrow/Gatwick Airport → London Town Hotel (via Paddington/Victoria Station)

30 min · Every 15-30 mins · 05:00-23:30

💡 Fastest airport option; buy tickets in advance online for discounts. Connect via Circle/District lines to hotel area within 10 mins.

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Domande frequenti

What are the best rooms at Spread Eagle?

Request a room at the rear of the building (away from Wandsworth High Street). First-floor rooms at the back are quieter despite the stairs.

Which rooms should I avoid at Spread Eagle?

Avoid any front-facing room on the first floor directly above the street – Wandsworth High Street is a busy road with bus and traffic noise until late.

Is Spread Eagle noisy?

Wandsworth High Street is a busy A-road with buses, delivery vans, and late-night traffic. The pub bar downstairs may also contribute noise on weekends.

Which rooms have the best views at Spread Eagle?

Front-facing rooms overlook Wandsworth High Street – not scenic, just traffic and shops. Rear views are of the back of other buildings or a small courtyard.

What are insider tips for staying at Spread Eagle?

1. Parking is £12 for 24 hours at Southside Shopping Centre – pre-book if possible. 2. Request a portable ramp at check-in if you have mobility issues – the entrance has two steps and no lift.

What time is check-in at Spread Eagle?

Check-in at Spread Eagle is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Spread Eagle have Wi-Fi?

Free complimentary WiFi, speeds around 15 Mbps, no login required

Is there a city or tourist tax at Spread Eagle?

None

Where can I eat cheaply near Spread Eagle?

A supermarket meal deal (sandwich, snack, drink) from Co-op or Sainsbury's Local is about £4-5.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Spread Eagle?

A bus day pass (Hopper fare) costs £1.75 per journey, capped at £5.25 daily; from Heathrow, the Piccadilly line to Earl's Court then District line to East Putney is the cheapest at around £5.50 off-peak.

When is the best time to visit London?

May and September — pleasant temps (15-20C), long daylight, and fewer crowds than peak summer; June also good but often busier.

Principali attrazioni a London

National Gallery Free

💡 Use the free 'Art Guided Tour' app (download before you visit) for 15-minute audio tours. The Sainsbury Wing entrance is less crowded than the main portico.

British Museum Free

💡 Go early on weekday mornings (10am) to avoid crowds. The permanent collection is free; special exhibitions cost extra.

Hyde Park Free

💡 Walk the full length from Marble Arch to Kensington Palace (about 2.5 km) for the best cross-section of the park. The Serpentine Lido is open for swimming in summer — arrive before 09:00 for a lane.

Royal Parks: Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens Free

💡 Walk from Hyde Park Corner to Kensington Palace via the Serpentine Bridge. Free deckchairs are available near the Lido (first come, first served). Avoid the paid boating unless you really want to.

South Bank Walk (Tate to Tower Bridge) Free

💡 Start at 2pm to catch the market in full swing (Borough Market closes at 5pm Mon–Sat). No entry fee for any part of the walk itself. Cross Tower Bridge for a free view of the Tower of London.

Tate Modern Free

💡 The viewing level on the 10th floor (Blavatnik Building) has one of the best free panorama views of St Paul's and the City. Entry is free; book a timed slot online.

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  • Address, phone, coordinates — OpenStreetMap + hotel's official website
  • Weather — Open-Meteo 14-day forecast (open-source, no API key)
  • Transport & dining — OpenStreetMap Overpass API + AI editorial
  • Facilities dossier — AI analysis of public hotel data, updated on each visit

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