The River Thames is home to many of London’s most famous and iconic sights, including the London Eye, Houses of Parliament and Tower Bridge. It is also where you’ll find some of the most luxurious and scenic hotels to stay in town. Here’s our pick of the best riverside hotels in London.
Swissotel The Howard
For a room with a view, Swissotel The Howard is hard to beat. This 5 star luxury hotel, located in a quiet nook off London’s Embankment, offers panoramic views of Big Ben, the London Eye and St Paul’s Cathedral. Covent Garden is just a short walk away, offering easy access to London’s theatreland and an excellent selection 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 just sit back and enjoy the view.
Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour
Just a short 20 minute taxi hop from the hustle and bustle of central London, in the exclusive Chelsea Harbour, lies the 5 star Wyndham Grand hotel. This hidden gem in south west London’s upmarket Chelsea village is located just a few minutes away from the fashionable King’s Road, renowned for its boutiques and antiques stores. While inside the Wyndham Grand itself you’ll find 154 chic suites, 4 plush penthouses and, from this spring, a brand new spa. The hotel even offers underground, valet parking although there may be a cost involved.
The Savoy
After a 100 million pounds restoration, The Savoy is set to reopen this year to a flurry of excitement. Dating back to 1889, the hotel has long been one of the capital’s most iconic landmarks. Its location on The Strand provides spectacular views over the River Thames, as well as the perfect opportunity to sample the theatre highlights of the West End including the adjoining Savoy Theatre. The attractions continue inside the hotel, with classic Art Deco and Edwardian influences found throughout the 268 rooms and suites. Some of the many legends of famous faces to have been to the hotel include Fred Astaire, Christian Dior, Marilyn Monroe and even the Queen to name but a few!
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
The recently opened Park Plaza Westminster Bridge is ideally located on London’s South Bank which is home to the London Eye and the aquarium among other attractions. This also puts it in walking distance of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament on the other side of the river. But it’s not only location that Park Plaza Westminster Bridge has to offer. The sleek, design-led building has 1021 rooms, suites and penthouses, plus a luxury spa and fitness centre due to be opened this spring.
London Marriot Hotel, County Hall
Overlooking the River Thames and London’s magnificent Houses of Parliament, the London Marriott Hotel County Hall offers the winning combination of history and 5 star luxury. The hotel is located in the prestigious County Hall, which once served as the seat of London’s government, and although it has been restored, many of the original period features have been retained. As well as 200 bedrooms, the Marriott Hotel County Hall offers private dining and meeting rooms plus a 25 metre swimming pool.
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