4.0-Rated Hotels Near Samurai

London Hanover Square Hotel is just a 5-minute walk from the British Museum, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the museum’s iconic dome. The hotel offers a curated Samurai Welcome Kit including a miniature katana, Japanese tea set, and exhibition guide. Guests also enjoy priority access to themed workshops like traditional calligraphy and a ceremonial tea ceremony inspired by Edo-era rituals

Marriott London Russell Square is centrally located—just a 7-minute walk from the museum entrance. It offers complimentary cultural shuttle service to the exhibition halls and hosts exclusive Samurai Experience Packages, including a private curator talk, a guided tour through the armor collection, and a digital interactive map of historical battle sites featured in the exhibit

Bryanston Street Boutique Hotel specializes in family travel with its interactive Samurai Discovery Suites, where children can explore touch-screen timelines of feudal Japan, play virtual sword-fighting games, and participate in a ‘Young Samurai’ badge-earning program. The hotel provides fast-track entry tickets and kid-sized audio guides, making the exhibit accessible and engaging for younger visitors

Greenwich Riverside Hotel runs a special 'Night Watch: Samurai' program, allowing guests to visit the exhibition in a quiet, candlelit setting after closing. Led by expert historians, this experience includes a private viewing of the samurai armor gallery, followed by a storytelling session on legendary warriors. Complimentary night-time shuttle transfers and a limited-edition glow-in-the-dark samurai emblem are included

Shangri-La Hotel, London (Regent Street) features a Zen-inspired spa with a 'Samurai Meditation Bath'—a blend of Japanese onsen traditions and British herbal therapies. Guests receive early access to the exhibition, a personalized welcome letter from the museum curator, and a bespoke souvenir booklet detailing key artifacts on display, elevating the entire cultural journey

Coffin Garden Hinoki House is a hidden gem housed in a restored 19th-century building, with rooms themed around famous samurai clans such as the Minamoto and Taira. Each room includes hand-painted scrolls, tatami flooring, and a traditional shoji screen. Daily events include live demonstrations of sword-drawing techniques, ikebana flower arranging, and a hands-on workshop to craft your own personal war talisman, creating a deeply immersive cultural stay