Top Five London Hotels along the River Thames

July 25th, 2010 at 6:32 am (Recreation, Top Entertainment)

There are few places more beautiful or well-situated to stay in London than on the River Thames. This well-known river is lined by many of the capital city’s most important sights, from the London Eye, Houses of Parliament to Tower Bridge. Discover our pick of the very best riverside hotels in London. Swissotel The Howard. For a room with a view, Swissotel The Howard is tough to defeat. This 5-star high-class hotel, situated in a quiet corner off of London?s Embankment, provides panoramic views of Big Ben, the London Eye and St Paul?s Cathedral. Covent Garden is just a short walk away, presenting convenient entry to London?s theatre district and a great collection of bars and restaurants. Though with the Swissotel The Howard?s renowned Swiss service and 189 elegantly styled rooms and suites, you might be tempted to simply sit back and appreciate the view. Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour. Just a quick 20-minute hop from the hubbub of central London, in the exclusive Chelsea Harbour, sits the 5 star Wyndham Grand hotel. This secret gem in south-west London?s upmarket Chelsea village is situated just a few minutes away from the fashionable King?s Road, well known for its boutiques and antiques stores. While inside the Wyndham Grand itself you?ll come across 154 chic suites, 4 plush penthouses plus a brand new spa. The Savoy. After a £100 million restoration, 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 legendary attractions for a long time. Its establishment on The Strand offers stunning views over the River Thames, as well as the perfect opportunity to sample the theatre highlights of the West End ? like the adjoining Savoy Theatre. The attractions carry on inside 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 based on London?s South Bank. This also places it in walking distance of Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye and many other top London attractions. But it?s not simply ideal position that Park Plaza Westminster Bridge has to offer you. The sleek, design-led building has 1021 rooms, suites and penthouses, plus a high-class spa and fitness centre.London Marriot Hotel, County Hall. Looking over the River Thames and London?s spectacular Houses of Parliament, the London Marriott Hotel County Hall offers the winning combination of history and 5-star luxurious. The hotel is located in the prestigious County Hall, of which once functioned as the seat of London?s government, and although it has been restored a lot of the original period features have been retained. In addition to 200 bedrooms, the Marriott Hotel County Hall provides private dining and meeting rooms plus a 25-metre pool. Find out more about London Hotels

Share and Enjoy:
  • OnlyWire
  • Socialize-It
  • Digg
  • del.icio.us
  • Furl
  • Netscape
  • StumbleUpon
  • RawSugar
  • YahooMyWeb
  • Reddit
  • Slashdot
  • Ma.gnolia