Location
The hotel is located a stone's throw from the Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, and overlooks the River Thames and the London Eye. It is within easy reach of Buckingham Palace, Chinatown and the theatres and shops of the West End. The spectacularly ornate One Whitehall Place, one of London's most prestigious conference and banqueting venues, adjoins the hotel.
Facilities
The hotel was built in 1884. 4 suites, 28 apartments, 8 single rooms and 240 double rooms are located on 9 storeys and can be reached by lift. Multilingual staff at the reception are happy to assist guests at the reception desk round the clock. Check-in and check-out are available 24 hours a day. Amenities include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and currency exchange service. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. A fireplace creates a cosy atmosphere. There are a number of shops as well. Guests of the hotel are welcome to relax in the garden. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park. Other services include a car hire service, translation services, room service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a page service.
Rooms
Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. A balcony is included as standard in some rooms. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi are provided as well. A turndown service provides guests with additional comfort in the evening hours. Slippers are included. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, a vanity mirror and bathrobes are provided. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has 282 non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The sports and entertainment facilities at the hotel ensure that guests have plenty of activities to choose from during their stay. Fine weather can be enjoyed on the terrace. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including a gym and aerobics.
Meals
Dining facilities include a non-smoking restaurant, a dining room, a café and a bar. A generous breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch, guests can choose between a buffet, à la carte and a set menu. Dinner options include à la carte and a set menu. Special meals, including diet meals, are also available.
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.
Lifts
Café
Shops
Bar(s)
Restaurant(s)
Restaurant(s) with non-smoking area
Conference Room
Internet access
WLAN access
Room Service
Laundry Service
Car Park
Laundry Facilities
Pets
Air conditioning
24-hour reception
24-hour check-in
Hotel Safe
Currency Exchange
Cloakroom