Swissotel the Howard Hotel Victoria Embankment, London Middlesex England

Introduction

 Swissotel The Howard Hotel enjoys a location opposite the banks of the River Thames at the eastern edge of central London and at the start of the financial areas (City of London). Its actually sites in a small Crescent between the Strand (part of London's Theatreland) and Victoria Embankment. A nice location at its somewhat sheilded from the hustle and bustle of the busy surrounding areas while being within walking distance of some of the most popular tourist areas. These include Covent Garden (0.2 miles) with its famous Piazza and many bars and Soho (0.7 miles) famous for its its adult orientated clubs. The River Thames itself affords the opportunity to walk along its banks on dedicated paths or take a river tour or use the river bus service (from Waterloo Millennium Pier). At the far end of the Strand you'll find Trafalgar Square (0.7 miles) which itself is adjacent to Leicester square. If you require access to the City of London (square mile) or out to the docklands then this again is a good location as the Victoria Embankment is part of a straight run by road (A3211, A1203). Some selected local places of interest include St Clement Dames Church (0.1 miles) (built by St Sir Christopher Wren on a spot where a church has stood for over 1000 years. This is the central Church for the RAF), Courtauld Institute Gallery (0.1 miles) (leading centre of study for history and conservation of art and architecture and houses a popular collection), National Theatre (0.3 miles), London Transport Museum (0.3 miles), South Bank (0.3 miles), Cleopatra's Needle (0.3 miles) and the Hayward Gallery (0.4 miles).

Hotel

 
The Howard Hotel is a contemporary hotel with a sophisticated level of service and lavish interiors. The hotel was built in a French Style. A feature of the hotel is colourful Courtyard Garden and its waterfall.

The bedrooms all have individually controlled air Conditioning with coffee (espresso machine) and tea (varied selection) facilities, minibar, desk/lamp, high speed internet access, three direct dial telephones with voicemail, Hairdryer, safe, iron/ironing Board, minibar, Data Port, Refrigerator, entertainment system and Cable television with pay movies. The en-suite facilities include a shower massage, bathrobes and top brand toiletries.

Most of the deluxe rooms offer a separate seating area.
The hotel suites (all on the hotels top floor look out over the Thames) have a modern style and offer balconies. There are 2 double bedroom suites and 10 with a single bedroom.

All bedrooms have a view either of the River Thames (and the London Eye) or the hotels garden courtyard.

Room service is 24 hours (includes options for picnic basket). All bedrooms have king sized beds.