Located on the banks of the River Thames, South Bank is London's largest cultural and performing arts district. Home to the Royal Festival Hall, National Theater and the Sea Life London Aquarium, the district is one of the most frequently visited tourist destinations in the United Kingdom. The tallest Ferris wheel in Europe, the London Eye, is also located in South Bank. Several hotels are located in close proximity to the South Bank to cater to visitors.
The One Aldwych Hotel is located directly across the River Thames from London's South Bank, approximately 15 minutes on foot. The contemporary-styled hotel is decorated with giant flower vases, designer furniture and has a large lobby lounge illuminated by large windows that look out onto the river. All rooms and suites at the hotel have fresh flowers delivered daily and have walls adorned with original works of art. The hotel is also home to a multimedia screen room that can be rented for presentations and private movie screenings seating up to 30 people. Two restaurants and three bars are located at the hotel.
One Aldwych Hotel
1 Aldwych
London WC2B 4RH
United Kingdom
011-44-20-7300-1000
onealdwych.com
The Savoy hotel is located five minutes northwest of the South Bank. The luxuriously styled hotel is adorned in English Edwardian-style decor. Opened in 1889, the hotel underwent a massive $150 million dollar renovation in 2010. The hotel operates a babysitting and laundry pick-up service and has a full-time bell staff to assist guests with porterage and storage needs. The majority of the hotel's standard size guest rooms and suites overlook the River Thames and directly over to South Bank, where guests can relax to the evening lights of the London Eye. The facility is also home to seven unique restaurants and pubs.
The Savoy
Strand
London WC2R 0ET
United Kingdom
011-44-20-7420-2405
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The Royal Horseguards Hotel is located 10 minutes southwest of the South Bank and is accessible to the region via walking and subway. The facility was lauded as the London Hotel of the Year by the European travel organization AA. The hotel and conference center have been welcoming guests since 1890. The hotel's concierge staff and room service are available 24 hours a day. The establishment also operates a limousine service than can transport guests throughout the city for an additional fee. Guests can also book a session with the hotel's personal trainer in the hotel gym. Two restaurants are located at the hotel--One Twenty One Two and The Terrace.
The Royal Horseguards Hotel
Whitehall
2 Whitehall Court, London SW1A 2EJ
United Kingdom
011-44-20-0871-376-9033
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