Introduction: Enjoying a great location by the River
Thames the Premier Inn County Hall is housed in an historic and listed
(protected) building. County Hall was once the government building for London
housing what was call the GLC (Great London Council). Abolished in the 1980's
the building is now used for other purposes. Part of the building is actually
the
London
Aquarium while a section is also another hotel, the Marriott County Hall,
and there are some restaurants here too. The hotel sits between Westminster
Bridge and the
London Eye (was the Millennium Wheel). Just the other side of Westminster
Bridge is the
Houses of Parliament (the house of commons and the house of lords) and from
there the UK as a whole is governed. The houses of Parliament themselves look
out of over Parliament Square which is home to
Westminster Abbey and
Big Ben.
Handily placed for Waterloo station which is almost opposite. Just slightly
further along Belvedere Road (150 yards) is the South Bank. Here you will find
several well known attractions namely the Hayward Gallery, The Royal festival
Hall, the Imax Cinema and the National Theatre. Although the hotel is just on
the south side of London its still less than a mile to the tourist heart of
London,
Piccadilly Circus. By car/taxi this is easily accessed using Westminster or
Waterloo bridges. From Waterloo Station its just 3 stops to Piccadilly Circus
using the Bakerloo Line. There is a good selection of shops and restaurants
along Victoria Street which is less than a half mile walk form the hotel.
However there are several restaurants within a 5 minute walk of this location.
Hotel:
The Premier Inn London County Hall offers everything you would expect from this
respected budget hotel chain.
The standard offerings include all en-suite bedrooms (soap, shower gel,
hairdryer). Rooms have king sized beds with duvets, fan, modem point, satellite
television, tea/coffee tray, heating, desk space and high speed internet access.
There are rooms available that are especially adapted for improved
accessibility. family room option for 2 adults and 2 children.
The hotel has its own contemporary styled 'Slice restaurant' serving a range of
dishes from British classic to Risottos, pastas, pizzas and salads. A choice of
breakfast from light to full English and an all-you-can-eat buffet. Open for
breakfast, lunch and dinner.
There is also a fully licensed bar for alcoholic drinks that has a large screen
TV within the 'Slice restaurant' area.
The hotel has a WiFi service that can be picked up throughout the hotel.
Reception is staffed 24/7. There a meeting room suitable for up to 35 delegates.
Hotel has lifts.
note: there is no disabled access at the front entrance.
This hotel is within the
London congestion
zone.
Parking: Nearby pay and display.
Room Numbers: 314
Check-in: 14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 (noon)
History: First opened as the
Travel Inn County Hall February 1998.
