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Swissotel The Howard London London


12 Temple Place

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DESCRIPTION

This stylish and contemporary 5-star hotel offers superb luxury accommodation in a quiet oasis just off Embankment, with stunning panoramic views of the River Thames. The superb views across the river take in some of the capital’s world-famous landmarks, from the Houses of Parliament to St Paul’s Cathedral. The superb central London location means the hotel is just a short walk from the city’s West End and Covent Garden, with its bars, restaurants and shopping. Other famous attractions within walking distance include the Tate Modern art gallery and the London Eye. The hotel offers superb facilities; sleek, stylish and comfortable contemporary accommodation; and the world-renowned traditional Swiss service. The hotel’s elegant restaurant offers exquisite French cuisine enhanced with subtle Asian flavours and the hotel itself offers all the ingredients for a memorable stay in the heart of London.

HOTEL FACILITIES

Swissôtel The Howard, London is set in a quite oasis just off the Embankment. The hotel enjoys a postcard panoramic view of the River Thames from the House of Parliament to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Just a short stroll will take you to the West End and Covent Garden with its bars, restaurants and shopping.

HOTEL FACILITIES

Parking (fee required) Restaurant Room Service Meeting/Banquet Facilities Bar 24-Hour Front Desk Newspapers Garden Terrace Non-Smoking Rooms Business Centre Babysitting/Child Services Laundry Dry Cleaning Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests Breakfast in the Room Ironing Service Internet Services Elevator Safety Deposit Box Valet Parking Currency Exchange Heating Fax/Photocopying Luggage Storage Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN Gay Friendly Designated Smoking Area

ROOM INFORMATION

The hotel boasts 189 elegantly appointed rooms, including 12 grand rooms overlooking either the River Thames or the hotel’s own private courtyard garden. The peace and tranquillity of the superbly luxurious rooms make them perfect for a restful, relaxing and restorative break or for a luxurious weekend of pampering and a little well-earned indulgence. If you are staying at the hotel for business, the rooms are a superior base to return to after a hard day’s work. All of the luxurious rooms are sleek, stylish and contemporary. Every room is well equipped, with all the modern comforts and facilities you would expect from a 5-star hotel and more. Whether you are exploring the region as a tourist, visiting the area on business or attending a conference, the comfortable, peaceful rooms provide a relaxing haven. The standard amenities in the rooms include high-quality Lavazza espresso machines, extensive tea stations, superb in-room entertainment equipment and an extensive selection of luxurious Swiss Spa Tradition bath and body products.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

The modern and cosmopolitan lobby lounge, MAUVE, is made popular by its afternoon teas and specifically the Afternoon Beats event, which offers a live DJ, every Friday and Saturday, from 16:00 to 19:00. Temple Bar is a traditional venue to enjoy a business discussion or casual conversation, complemented by a glass of aged whisky. Enjoy the grandeur and splendour of the past. While everything else changes with time, Temple Bar takes a step back to appreciate its English heritage and traditions. Live music is played on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to create the ambience befitting the bar.

AREA INFORMATION

There is so much to see and do in London and the hotel’s excellent location means all that the capital has to offer is within easy reach. The hotel is located on the border of the city of Westminster and the city of London. Covent Garden and its shops, theatres and vibrant nightlife is within easy walking distance. Temple London Underground station, on the Circle and District lines of the London Underground network, is directly opposite the hotel and offers fast convenient access to any part of London.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

By Air (from London City Airport): The hotel is approximately 9 miles (14.5 km) from London City Airport. Taxis are readily available from just outside the airport and the journey to the hotel should take about 25 minutes. By Air (from London Heathrow Airport): The hotel is approximately 15 miles (24 km) from London Heathrow Airport. Taxis are readily available from just outside the airport and the journey to the hotel should take about 50 minutes. Alternatively, the train should take about 25 minutes. By Air (from London Gatwick Airport): The hotel is approximately 30 miles (50 km) from London Gatwick Airport. Taxis are readily available from just outside the airport and the journey to the hotel should take about 1.5 hours. Alternatively, the train should take about 35 minutes. By Train: London Waterloo and Charing Cross train stations are just 5 minutes by Tube from the hotel. By London Underground: The nearest London Underground station is Temple, which is directly opposite the hotel and is on the Circle and District lines of the London Underground network.

POINTS OF INTEREST NEARBY THIS HOTEL


Airport
Gatwick LGW at 39.0km
London City LCY at 5.9km
London Heathrow LHR at 13.6km
Luton LTN at 41.9km
Southend SEN at 27.2km
Stansted STN at 42.6km

Convention Center
Business Design Centre at 2.7km
Cavendish Conference Centre at 1.4km
Earls Court Exhibition Centre at 3.9km
ExCel London at 5.0km
Olympia Exhibition Centre at 3.8km

Landmark
10 Downing Street at 1.0km
Houses of Parliament at 9.3km
London Eye at 0.9km
Millennium Dome at 4.4km
Picadilly Circus at 0.7km
Tower Bridge at 1.6km
Trafalgar Square at 0.6km

Monument
Big Ben at 1.2km
Buckingham Palace at 1.4km
Tower of London at 1.4km
Westminster Abbey at 1.4km

 

Museum
British Library at 1.9km
British Museum at 1.0km
Madame Tussaud's at 1.9km
National Gallery at 0.5km
Natural History Museum at 2.8km
Victoria and Albert Museum at 2.6km

Park
Hampstead Heath at 7.0km
Hyde Park at 2.0km
Regent's Park at 2.1km
St. James's Park at 1.1km

Shopping
Camden Market at 3.6km
Fortnum & Mason at 0.9km
Harrods at 2.4km
Portobello Road Market at 3.3km

Theatre
Royal Albert Hall at 2.6km
Royal Opera House at 0.3km
West End at 2.6km

Train station
King's Cross at 1.9km
Victoria Station at 2.0km
Waterloo Station at 0.8km

 
Swissotel The Howard London

Check-in from:
15:00 hours
Check-out untill:
12:00 hours




Rather make your reservation over the phone? Use the following toll free numbers;

US or Canada:
1-800-250-2034
UK: 0-800-917-5831
Spain: 900-974-439
NL: 0800-0203-528
France: 0805-770-032

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