Top Five London Hotels on the River
Monday, July 26th, 2010There are very few places more beautiful or well-located to stay in London than next to the River Thames. This famous waterway is lined by a lot of of the capital city’s most important places, from the London Eye, Houses of Parliament to Tower Bridge. The following is our pick of the greatest riverside hotels in London. Swissotel The Howard. For a room with a view, Swissotel The Howard is tough to defeat. This 5-star luxurious hotel, situated in a quiet nook off London?s Embankment, features breathtaking views of Big Ben, the London Eye and St Paul?s Cathedral. Covent Garden is only a quick walk away, presenting convenient entry to London?s theatreland and a superb collection of bars and restaurants. Though with the Swissotel The Howard?s renowned Swiss service and also 189 elegantly styled rooms and suites, you might be tempted to just sit back and delight in the view. Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour. Just a quick 20-minute hop from the hustle and bustle of central London, in the extraordinary Chelsea Harbour, is the 5 star Wyndham Grand hotel. This disguised gem in south-west London?s upmarket Chelsea village is located just a few minutes away from the popular King?s Road, famous for its boutiques and antiques stores. While inside the Wyndham Grand itself you?ll find 154 chic suites, 4 plush penthouses and a brand new spa. The Savoy. After a £100 million clean up, The Savoy is set to reopen this year to a flurry of excitement. Going back to 1889, the hotel has been one of the capital?s more well-known attractions for a while. Its position on The Strand provides stunning views over the River Thames, as well as the perfect opportunity to test the theatre highlights of the West End ? like the adjoining Savoy Theatre. The points of interest carry on inside of the hotel, with classic Art Deco and Edwardian influences found through the 268 rooms and suites. Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London. The recently opened Park Plaza Westminster Bridge is ideally positioned on London?s South Bank. This also positions it within walking distance of Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye and many other top London attractions. But it?s not just perfect location that Park Plaza Westminster Bridge has to provide you with. The sleek, design-led building has 1021 rooms, suites and penthouses, plus a deluxe spa and fitness centre.London Marriot Hotel, County Hall. Overlooking the River Thames and London?s breathtaking Houses of Parliament, the London Marriott Hotel County Hall provides the winning mixture of history and 5-star luxury. The hotel is positioned in the prestigious County Hall, that once served as the seat of London?s government, and though it has been restored many of the original period features have been kept. Along with 200 bedrooms, the Marriott Hotel County Hall gives private dining and meeting rooms plus a 25-metre swimming pool. Find out more about London Hotels