Online Hotel Guide

Popular Destinations

Swissotel The Howard, London

Temple Place
London, United Kingdom WC2R 2PR

Location. Swissotel, The Howard is located on the Victoria Embankment and overlooks the River Thames in London, England. This property stands across the street from the Temple Underground Station and is positioned six blocks from Covent Garden shops, theaters, and restaurants.
Hotel Features. The light infused lobby displays a blend of traditional and contemporary d�cor anchored by elegant glass sculptures and a mirrored reception desk. Fluted columns, contemporary mauve toned couches and chairs, and fresh flower arrangements create a welcoming environment. Jaan restaurant offers Baroque style d�cor with orchids and green silk covered chairs. The chef prepares innovative French and Vietnamese cuisine. Tempo Bar opens onto a quiet courtyard that houses a playful waterfall, a pond and a gigantic yucca plant. This bar features black lacquered cabinets that conceal malt whiskies and cigars. Mauve Bar presents stylish ambience and serves afternoon tea, light meals, wines, champagnes and cocktails. A 24 hour business centre is equipped with high speed Internet access. Four function rooms accommodate up to 150 people. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel, for a fee. Guests receive complimentary use of an off site health club. Secure valet parking accommodates 30 vehicles.

Guestrooms. Renovated in 2002, this nine story hotel offers 189 guestrooms with river, courtyard or garden views. Accommodations feature muted earth tones and contemporary style with chrome accents, books of London photographs, and beds with oversized headboards and fluffy duvets. Room amenities include wood floored entryways, three telephones, Lavassa espresso machines, minibars and digital laptop compatible safes. Rooms are equipped with dial up, high speed and wireless Internet access. Marble clad bathrooms contain shower/tub combinations and are stocked with Swiss Spa Tradition toiletries.

Expert Tip. This hotel is one of few London properties that offers unobstructed views of the River Thames from more than half of the guestrooms. Accommodations afford sweeping vistas of the Tower Bridge, the London Eye, Westminster Abbey and Saint Pauls Church.

Rates:
204.5806 - 1121.26

Number Of Rooms: 156
Number Of Floors: 7
Check In Time: 2 p.m.
Check Out Time: 12 p.m.

Amenities:
Parking Garage
In House Bar
Children Allowed
Car Rent Desk
Family Rooms

Hotels in London

Hotels in United Kingdom

Swissotel The Howard, London
Temple Place
London, United Kingdom WC2R 2PR

Driving Directions:
From London Heathrow Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 29 km (18 miles).

From London Gatwick Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 47 km (29 miles).

Express trains serve both airports into the center of London and transfers apply to taxis or the Underground. The closest Underground station is Temple.

London charges congestion zone fees within clearly designated areas of city. Those who operate vehicles within these zones are assessed daily fees that apply Mondays through Fridays.

The money saving Oyster Card is a smartcard that stores up to 90 pounds of pay as you go credit. It can be used on the Tubes, buses, DLR, trams and select national rail services throughout London. Oyster Cards are less expensive than single fares, and daily price capping automatically calculates the least expensive fare for single day journeys. Oyster Cards can be purchased at the Oyster website, most Tube station ticket offices, at Oyster Ticket Stops, at select National Rail ticket offices, at select London Travel Information Centres, and by telephone at 0845 330 9876.