London Marathon 2024: the best hotels for runners and spectators to book for the marathon next year

The London Marathon is a huge annual event where thousands of people from across the country run to raise money and awareness for their chosen causes. Each year, the charity event begins promptly in the morning and ends with a cut-off time of seven hours before the roads reopen to the public.

The race usually starts from Blackheath and Greenwich and finishes at The Mall in front of Buckingham Palace. Excitement is high as crowds cheer on runners as they attempt to make it to the finishing line on time after an exhausting run.

Ahead of the long and hectic day, those participating will be looking for places to spend the night after opting out of a commute back home. Luckily, there are some incredibe hotels in London with bars, restaurants and tube stations only a walking distance away.

Here a five of the top hotels in the city:

DoubleTree by Hilton London Victoria

Address: 2 Bridge PI, Pimlico, London, S1V 1QA

From £278 a night for a double room with private bathroom, flat-screen TV, refrigerator and tea/coffee maker.

The Z Hotel Piccadilly

Situated in London’s West End, The stunning Z hotel is a 5-minute walk from Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square.

It costs £180 for a double room with a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee maker, electric kettle.

The Mandeville Hotel

Address: The Mandeville Hotel, London W1U 2BE. The Mandeville hotel is a 5 minute walk from Oxford Street and Bond Street Station.

The modern rooms come with marble private bathrooms, power showers, and flat screen TVs, costing £384 per night for a double room.

Club Quarters Hotel Trafalgar Square

Address: 8 Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5BY

The Club Quarters is an excellent choice for those looking to splash some a fair bit of cash on a luxury suite. Rooms cost £278 for a night stay.

Sidney Hotel Victoria

Address: 68- 76 Belgrave Road Victoria, London, SW1V 2BP

Runners can stay at the Sidney hotel for £255 a night. The hotel features bright, modern rooms with hypnos beds and private bathrooms and is a 15-minute walk from Buckingham Palace and the Royal Court theatre.