Hotel in London, United Kingdom
The Princess Victoria
150Pearl PointsVictorian pub with character; a local call
About The Princess Victoria
The Princess Victoria is a Victorian pub on Uxbridge Road in Shepherd's Bush with one of the more architecturally striking interiors in West London. Easy to book, no dress code, and best visited on a weekday or early evening when the room is at its quietest. Not a hotel — no spa or wellness amenities — but a solid neighbourhood choice if the W12 postcode works for you.
Quick Verdict
The Princess Victoria is a historic West London pub on Uxbridge Road in Shepherd's Bush (W12), and booking here is about as direct as it gets — no waitlist, no months-in-advance planning, no dress code gatekeeping. If you've visited once and want to know whether to return, the honest answer is: it depends on what you're after. As a neighbourhood pub with genuine Victorian architectural bones, it rewards a second visit more than the first — once you know where to settle in, it's a far easier experience to optimise.
What You're Booking Into
The room itself is the main argument for coming. The Victorian interior, high ceilings, ornate plasterwork, large windows that let in decent natural light during the day, makes this one of the more visually striking pub spaces in West London. That's not a small thing when you're weighing it against the generic refurbished pubs that dominate this part of the city. If the look of a room matters to your group, The Princess Victoria earns its place on the shortlist on that basis alone.
On wellness and amenities: this is a pub, not a hotel, so there is no pool, spa, or wellness package. If that's what you need, you'll want to look at COMO Metropolitan London or The Emory instead, both of which carry serious wellness credentials in London. For a full picture of London accommodation with amenity packages, see our full London hotels guide.
Timing matters here. Weekday lunchtimes and early evenings are the sweet spot, the room is quieter, the light is better, and you actually get to appreciate the Victorian details without the noise levels that come with a busy Saturday night. If you're coming on a weekend, arrive before 7 PM or accept that it will be a louder, more crowded experience.
Practical Details
| Venue | Booking Difficulty | Location | Wellness Amenities | Leading For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Princess Victoria | Easy | Shepherd's Bush, W12 | None | Neighbourhood pub, Victorian interior |
| COMO Metropolitan London | Moderate | Mayfair | COMO Shambhala spa | Wellness-focused city stay |
| The Emory | Moderate | Knightsbridge | Full spa, pool | Luxury wellness hotel |
| Raffles London at The OWO | Harder | Westminster | Guerlain Spa | Grand luxury, spa access |
Who Should Book
If you're a West London regular looking for a pub with more visual character than the average Shepherd's Bush option, The Princess Victoria delivers. If you're travelling for business from outside the area, particularly if you're staying further east or in the centre, the W12 location adds commute time that's hard to justify unless you're already nearby. For business travel with central access and stronger amenity packages, The Connaught, Claridge's, or NoMad London are better-positioned choices. For broader London dining, see our full London restaurants guide and our full London bars guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the pool and spa at The Princess Victoria?
The Princess Victoria is a traditional Victorian pub in Shepherd's Bush — there are no pool or spa facilities here. If a hotel with wellness amenities is what you need in London, this venue is not the right fit; look elsewhere in the city.
Is The Princess Victoria good for business travel?
Not really. The Princess Victoria is a pub on Uxbridge Road in W12, not a business hotel or serviced space. It suits a casual after-work drink or a meal with a local contact, but if you need meeting rooms, reliable Wi-Fi, or accommodation, it does not provide those.
How is the location of The Princess Victoria?
It sits on Uxbridge Road in Shepherd's Bush (W12), a busy West London corridor with reasonable transport links. It works well if you are already in the W12 area, but it is not a central London destination worth a dedicated trip from further afield.
Is The Princess Victoria worth the price?
Pricing varies at The Princess Victoria; confirm via check the venue's official channels.
Location
217 Uxbridge Rd, London W12 9DH, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
Compare The Princess Victoria
| Venue | Awards | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| The Princess Victoria | Easy | |
| Raffles London at The OWO | World's 50 Best | Unknown |
| The Connaught | World's 50 Best | Unknown |
| 51 Buckingham Gate, Taj Suites and Residences | Unknown | |
| Bvlgari Hotel London | Unknown | |
| COMO Metropolitan London | Unknown |
A quick look at how The Princess Victoria measures up.
Also Consider
- Raffles London at The OWO, Notable alternative
- The Connaught, Notable alternative
- 51 Buckingham Gate, Taj Suites and Residences, Notable alternative
- Bvlgari Hotel London, Notable alternative
- COMO Metropolitan London, Notable alternative
Set against London's broader hospitality options, The Princess Victoria operates in a different category to most of its named peers. It's a pub, not a hotel, which means direct comparisons on price, service depth, or amenity packages don't fully apply, but they do help clarify where it fits in a decision. If you're choosing between a West London pub evening and a stay at Raffles London at The OWO or Bvlgari Hotel London, those are different trips entirely: the latter two offer serious spa facilities, high service ratios, and central London positioning that justify their premium. The Princess Victoria wins on accessibility and visual character, not on amenity depth.
For wellness-oriented visits, COMO Metropolitan London is the cleaner choice, the COMO Shambhala spa is one of the better hotel wellness offerings in the city, and the Mayfair location is more practical for most London itineraries. The Connaught and 51 Buckingham Gate, Taj Suites and Residences both offer stronger all-round packages for business or leisure stays where location, service, and amenities matter equally.
The Princess Victoria's real competitive set is other Victorian pubs in West London, and on that basis, the interior quality gives it a genuine edge. But if your decision involves a hotel stay with pool or spa access, none of the comparison venues here are substitutes: they are straightforwardly better equipped for that purpose. Book The Princess Victoria for what it is, a well-preserved Victorian pub room in Shepherd's Bush, and it will meet expectations. Book it expecting hotel-grade amenities or central London convenience, and it won't.
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