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Hotel Information: Almost entirely clad in marble, the lobby mixes neo-classical and contemporary decor. Large glass sculptures flank a long, mirrored reception desk, and sitting areas are set off by fluted Doric columns, chrome chandeliers, and vases of orchids. The hotel's riverside location midway between the theater and business districts is ideal for both vacationers and executives.
Amenity highlights: One of the few central London hotels with its own large courtyard garden, the Howard has a stylish restaurant and bar which make the most of this feature. Both open onto a pleasing courtyard with giant yucca plants, a pond, and a trickling fountain. In fine weather, guests may linger over drinks or dinner at tables beneath graceful white parasols.
Insider tip: Inconspicuously tucked away just a half-block from the hotel are the remains of original Londinium Roman baths. Turn right on exiting the hotel and walk up Surrey Street, turning left down Surrey Steps and right into Strand Lane. The 2,000-year-old brickwork can be viewed through a window marked by a City of Westminster sign.
Rooms
Overlooking the Thames, the nine story Swissotel The Howard, London, offers 189 rooms with river, courtyard, or garden views. Decorated in contemporary style, the rooms feature outsized headboards, chrome accents, plush duvets, desks with easy-access electrical sockets, espresso machines, and books of London photographs. Rooms include high-speed Internet access (surcharge), bathrobes, Swiss Spa Tradition toiletries, and mini-bars.
Room Amenities
- Cable/satellite TV
- Pay movies
- Climate control
- Air conditioning
- Complimentary newspaper
- Telephone
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping
- Turndown service (on request)
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Makeup mirror
- Designer toiletries
- Desk
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Smoking rooms
- High-speed (wired) Internet access - surcharge
Property Amenities
The Swissôtel The Howard is one of few central London hotels with its own courtyard garden. It has a fine-dining restaurant and bar, currency exchange, and a business center with high-speed Internet access (surcharge) and two soundproofed suites of conference rooms. Wireless Internet access is available in lobby areas (surcharge).
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Room service (24 hours)
- Bar/lounge
- Parking (surcharge)
- Conference room(s)
- Banquet facilities
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-out
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Number of rooms: 189
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning service
- Patio
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Garden
- Number of floors: 9
- Parking (valet) GBP37/24 Hours
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Concierge services
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Designated smoking areas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wireless Internet access - surcharge
- High-speed (wired) Internet access - surcharge
- Laundry facilities
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Security guard
- Suitable for children
- Umbrella
- Use of nearby fitness center (complimentary)
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Dining
12 Temple Place Restaurant - Modern British cuisine using local ingredients. In summer, the seating spills out onto the adjoining courtyard. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Temple Bar - Black-lacquered cabinets house malt whiskies and cigars; both may be sampled in comfortable gray easy chairs. Next to a grand piano, glass doors open onto the quiet courtyard garden. Open from late morning until the early hours.
MUAVE - Provides DJ entertainment over afternoon tea. Specializes in wines, champagnes, and cocktails.
Address
Temple Place
London, England WC2R 2PR
United Kingdom
Nearest major airport:
London, England, UK (LHR-Heathrow)
Area:
Bloomsbury - Soho, London, England, United Kingdom
