The rooftop at Sea Containers is over 18s only, at all times. Not after a certain hour, not in the evening: 12th Knot does not admit anyone under 18 at any point in the day. Lyaness, the bar downstairs, is more conventional and goes 18 plus from 5pm. If you are visiting the South Bank with teenagers and had pictured a rooftop view of the river, that is the rule that ends the plan.
Everything below comes from the hotel’s own FAQ, read on 10 October 2026.
Dogs under 20lbs
Dogs are welcome, but only if they weigh 20lbs or less, which is around 9kg and rules out most medium breeds. There is a £100 deposit per pet and a waiver to sign. Dogs are allowed in Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers and in The Den, but not in the bars, and they can never be left alone in a room.
Rooms, ages and extra beds
You must be 18 or over to book a room, and children under 18 have to stay with someone aged 18 or above. Children are otherwise welcome and there is a children’s menu. A rollaway bed costs £50 and has to be requested in advance, because only some room types can take one.
Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is noon. A valid credit card is required at check-in.
No pool
The hotel says plainly that it has no swimming pool, which is worth knowing because the building’s spa reputation leads people to assume otherwise. There is a gym, open 24 hours, for residents.
Parking and cancellation
Parking is described as very limited, first come first served and subject to availability, at £45 per 24 hours from Sunday to Thursday and £49.99 from Friday to Sunday. For a riverside hotel ten minutes’ walk from Blackfriars, the train is the easier answer.
On flexible rates, cancel before 6pm the day before arrival or you are charged one night’s room and tax. Pre-paid bookings are non-refundable, and special offers can carry their own terms, so read the rate you are booking rather than assuming.
Luggage storage is free for hotel guests through the front desk, and bags can be held for up to 24 hours after you check out. After that the hotel says it is not responsible for them.
Sea Containers London
- Address
- 20 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PD
- Nearest
- Blackfriars or Southwark
- Hours
- Check-in from 3pm, check-out by noon. The gym is open 24 hours to residents
- Booking
- Flexible rates can be cancelled before 6pm the day before arrival, after which one night plus tax is charged. Pre-paid bookings are non-refundable
- Price
- Rates vary. Rollaway bed 50 pounds. Parking 45 pounds per 24 hours Sunday to Thursday and 49.99 pounds Friday to Sunday. Pet deposit 100 pounds
- Standing
- A riverside hotel on Upper Ground with the 12th Knot rooftop, the Lyaness cocktail bar and Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers
How to get in
The 12th Knot rooftop is over 18s only at all times, and Lyaness is 18 plus from 5pm. Dogs are welcome up to 20lbs with a 100 pound deposit, and are allowed in the restaurant and The Den but not the bars. There is no swimming pool. Guests must be 18 or over to book, and under-18s must stay with an adult
Where to go next
The South Bank covers the riverside around it, and rooftop bars covers the rest of the view.
Sea Life and the London Eye are the nearest attractions.
Questions we get asked
Is the Sea Containers rooftop over 18s?
Yes, at all times. The 12th Knot rooftop admits only guests over 18 at any hour. Lyaness, the bar downstairs, is 18 plus from 5pm.
Does Sea Containers London allow dogs?
Yes, for dogs weighing 20lbs or less, with a £100 deposit per pet and a waiver to sign. Dogs may go into Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers and The Den but not the bars, and must never be left unattended.
Does Sea Containers London have a pool?
No. The hotel says it does not have a swimming pool. There is a gym, open 24 hours to residents.
What are check-in and check-out times at Sea Containers?
Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is by noon. A valid credit card is required at check-in.
Can you park at Sea Containers London?
Parking is very limited, first come first served and subject to availability, at £45 per 24 hours Sunday to Thursday and £49.99 Friday to Sunday.
What is the cancellation policy at Sea Containers London?
On flexible rates, cancel before 6pm the day before arrival or you are charged one night's room and tax. Fully pre-paid bookings are non-refundable and special offers may have different terms.
Can you leave luggage at Sea Containers London?
Yes, free of charge through the front desk for hotel guests, for up to 24 hours after departure. The hotel is not responsible for bags kept longer than that.
Written by Robert J Wills, no. 435 in the guide.
Last checked 10 October 2026 against the venues' own published information. Nobody pays to appear here and we take no bookings.
