Double room from
£ 254 (Tax included)
- Cleanliness of rooms
- Quietness of rooms
- Spaciousness of rooms
- Quality of service provided
- Hotel surroundings
9.4- 9.4
8.8
9.3- 8.8
‹‹ The river view room is outstanding.››
30 Nov 2008 read hotel reviewsHOTEL OVERVIEW
hotel outside
Swissôtel London - The Howard enjoys one of the best hotel locations in London, set in a quiet oasis just off the Embankment and overlooking the river Thames.
The hotel is just a short walk from Covent Garden with its theatres, restaurants, nightlife and shopping with world famous London landmarks such as St Paul's Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament, Tate Modern and the London Eye all within easy reach.
The property recently completed a full refurbishment offering a contemporary yet elegant style which, with personalised service, provides the perfect setting for distinguished tastes.
The hotel's staff of dedicated professionals caters to the needs of the discerning business or leisure traveller and ensures hotel guests have a memorable stay.
Wi-Fi Internet access is available in the reception area and all public areas.
LOCATION
City Area:Holborn - Covent Garden
Position of the zone in the city
General map
GUEST ROOMS
king room
Overlooking the River Thames or the hotel's courtyard garden, the 189 guest rooms boast attractive views.
Enjoy the tranquillity and pampered comfort of your room with all the facilities you would expect from a luxury hotel including working desks, high-speed Internet access, air-conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, safety deposit box, pay TV, and 24 hour room service.
- Colour TV
- Direct dial phone
- Facilities for disabled people
- Hairdryer in room
- Heating
- High speed Internet connection
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Mini bar
- Non-smoking rooms
- Pay TV
- Radio
- Rooms with view
- Safe
- Satellite TV
- Writing desk
BREAKFAST
The continental and full English breakfast are served in the restaurant and the Mauve lounge (continental only) from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.
HOTEL FACILITIES
- Credit card accepted
- Garden
- Laundry service
- Lift/elevator
- Room service - 24 hour
- City guide
- City maps
- City tour
- Concierge
- Front desk - 24 hour
- Front desk - fax service
- Luggage room
- Tourist information
- Banqueting service
- Business center
- Conference room
- Congress facilities
- Meals for groups
- Meeting room
- Limousine service
- Rent a car in the hotel
- Valet service
- Internet/Email services
- Reading lounge
- Bar
- Lounge bar
- Restaurant
HOTEL REVIEWS
10
Young couple
Italy, Nov 2008
The river view room is outstanding.
9.6
Mature couple
United Kingdom, Nov 2008
We had a very good overnight stay, very good value for the price that we paid £117.50 per room only. Breakfast seemed to be overpriced, very nice breakfast for much less in Covent Garden five minutes walk away.Staff very helpful.
9.2
Not Specified
Switzerland, Nov 2008
Congratulation, you offer smoking rooms!
9.7
Mature couple
Austria, Oct 2008
The hotel is situated just opposite a tube station and in walking distance to covent garden with its theatres. We had a marvellous view over the Themse to the Houses of Parliament and the Eye. The room was furnitured nicely and very well equipped. Breakfast was delicious. Employees were friendly and competent. And the price was ok.
7.4
Young couple
United Kingdom, Oct 2008
When booking in we were informed that only one room was reserved, fortunately we had a print-out of our booking. Without this we would not have been able to book in. We were informed that the website had mis-informed the hotel when booking rooms. When booking out, the hotel invoiced me for double the amount quoted on web booking form happily we still had our print-out. This was quite embarrasing as we had to argue our case in front of other customers. The hotel dealt with the situation very well, but I think there should be better communication between your website and the hotel.
9.1
two friends
Norway, Jun 2008
The hotel had an excellent location, very close to the tube station and at walking distance from Embankment and Covent Garden. Very comfortable room, good beds and good service.
9.4
Mature couple
United Kingdom, Apr 2008
After reading other comments we were very dubious about our visit here. However, after spending just one night here we would definitely come here again and would thoroughly recommend it to others. The tube stop is about twenty seconds away, the West End theatres about ten minutes walk. We were upgraded to a view of the Thames which was absolutely amazing.. the London Eye, Big Ben and the National Theathre all opposite. We couldn't have asked for a better view especially for the price we paid. The staff were very helpful on the occasions we needed them. The rooms were fairly spacious, clean and the bed large and comfortable. Admittedly, the exterior is slightly off putting as it is rather ugly but it is totally different inside. Would definitely recommend this hotel without hesitation.
8.7
Single traveller
Austria, Oct 2007
There was a very warm welcoming and also polite and competent staff at the reception and in the restaurant too. The food in the restaurant (dinner and breakfast) was also excellent and in a nice, quiet atmosphere. Except a young lady when checking out (initals EP) was very inpolite and nervous.
8.9
Single traveller
Italy, May 2007
Excellent choice: beautiful river view, underground across the street, large room, all new, everything working. Missing a little bit of charme, though. One remark: internet connection (wireless) is expensive and inadequate in pricing strategy: 15£ per day from 12pm to 12 pm, meaning that if you need to check your mail at 8 am before leaving the room, that excercise will cost about 23 €; also cumbersome, as you have to call reception to have the connection open.
6.9
Family with young children
Russia, Jan 2007
2 days
HOW TO REACH THE HOTEL
By train
From Waterloo International station: take the Northern or Bakerloo subway line to Embankment, then switch to the Circle or District line and get off at Temple.
From Paddington station take the Bakerloo line to Embankment, then switch to the Circle or District line and get off at Temple.
By airplane
From Heathrow Airport London: take the Heathrow Express to Paddington station. Then take the Circle subway line to Temple.
From Gatwick Airport London: take the Gatwick Express to Victoria station. Then take the Circle subway line to Temple.
From Luton Airport London: take the Thameslink to King's Cross St Pancras station. From there, take the Northern line to Monument then switch to the Circle or District line and get off at Temple.
From Stansted Airport London: take the Stansted Express to Liverpool Street station. Then take the Central subway line to Bank and switch to the Circle or District line and get off at Temple.
TRANSPORT SERVICES
- Limousine service
- Rent a car in the hotel
- Valet service
The hotel has valet service to a covered car park.
HOTEL
hotel outside
hotel outside
hotel lobby
ROOMS
king room
king room
king room
room view
HOTEL FACILITIES
lounge bar
lounge bar
restaurant
roof garden
meeting room
banqueting room
restaurant terrace
Relax in the welcoming bar and lounge, and enjoy a drink after a long day spent sightseeing and shopping, or indeed spent in business meetings.
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CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Check-in: the rooms are available at any time after 2 p.m.
Check-out: it is necessary to leave the room not later than noon.
INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Parking is not included in the price and costs £30.00 for 24 hours.
Wi-Fi Internet access costs £15.00 for 24 hours.
Breakfast is not included in the price and costs £18.00 for the continental and £23.50 for the full English breakfast.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation can be made without charge one day prior to
arrival, any cancellations made after this time will be
subject to full charge
You may cancel your reservation without penalty up until 1 day before your arrival date, by accessing the Your Reservations page. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE".
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