Introduction: The London Marriott
County Hall Hotel commands one of the most enviable locations of any
hotel in London. Right on the banks of the River Thames adjacent to
Westminster Bridge and overlooking the capitals number one
attraction and standout landmark, the
London Eye. This is basically a giant Catherine wheel that
affords amazing views over most of London. Walking distance from
Waterloo station which is one of London's 5 main railways stations
with both national services and London tube services. The local area
is very busy during the weekends but can be relatively quiet on
weekends.
The building itself is synonymous with London, having been opened in
1922 by King George V and designed by Ralph Knott, the building was
used to house London's local government (GLC). The local government
was abolished by legislation in 1986 and the building sold to
private owners.
Part of the old County Hall is now the major attraction of the
London Aquarium. Next to the hotel is
Jubilee
Gardens, a park that was built in 1977 to celebrate the Queens
silver jubilee. Along this stretch of the Thames is the South Bank
complex home to such places of interest such as the Royal Festival
Hall, Hayward Gallery and the National Theatre. Just on the other
side of Westminster bridge is
Parliament Square where the House Commons (Parliament), House
of Lords and Westminster Abbey are located. Other nearby attractions
include
Jewel Tower (0.34 miles),
Imax Cinema (0.4 miles),
10 Downing Street (0.4 miles), Lambeth Palace (0.4 miles),
Imperial War Museum (0.5 miles),
Cleopatra's Needle (0.5 miles),
National Gallery (0.7 miles) and the
Tate Britain (0.8 miles).
Hotel:
The Marriott County Hall is a top class hotel occupying the central
part of the former county hall. Offering a full range of facilities
and services including a choice of in-house restaurants to spa and
fitness facilities.
Bedrooms are en-suite and bathrooms have robes and slippers for
guests. In-room facilities include individually controlled climate
control/air-conditioning, High speed internet access via WiFi and/or
wired connection, desk space, dual line direct dial telephone with
voicemail, hairdryer (in bathroom), clock, tea/coffee maker, iron
and ironing board, laptop size safe, trouser press, bathrobe, mini
bar and flat screen TV with pay movies.
Beds are covered with Egyptian cotton rich linens and designer down
duvets and pillows.
Views include the hotel courtyard, Jubilee Gardens or the River
Thames towards Westminster (Parliament).
Room service is 24 hours. A turndown service is provided each
evening while a a maid service operates daily. Capped packages for
long distance calls available. You can also make use of video bill
viewing and check-out.
Dining:
The Rotunda Lounge: Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Serves International cuisine and light snacks.
Leader's Bar: fully licensed bar area with a full range of
drinks including champagnes and fine wines.
Library Lounge: Open in the evening for dinner (international
menu) and in the afternoon for traditional English tea. Overlooks
Big Ben clock tower.
The County Hall Restaurant: Seats up to sixty guests. This is
the hotel's main restaurant and offers fine dining in elegant
surroundings. A sophisticated environment with ultra high ceilings,
marble fireplace and over-sized windows. The restaurant looms out
towards the Houses of Parliament and the striking Big Ben Clock
Tower. Serves international and contemporary European cuisine. Open
for all three meals of the day.
A feature of the Marriott County Hall hotel is the Club and Spa located on the hotels top
two floors. Here you will find a twenty five meter indoor swimming
pool, large gymnasium with the latest in cardio and exercise
equipment plus free weights, full range beauty treatments and massages, sauna, steam room, plunge pool and Jacuzzi. What's more the
facilities are open seven days a week. The swimming pool is free to
use and is open 06.00 till 23.00 (children 09.00 till 21.00).
The hotel offers 10 meeting rooms, the largest of which can
accommodate up to 70 delegates. Rooms come with WiFi,
air-conditioning and the use of natural daylight.
There is also a dedicated business centre where you can access the
internet and make use of copy and fax facilities.
Additional hotel services includes babysitting by request, full
concierge services including a dedicated desk, currency exchange,
laundry and valet dry cleaning. The reception provides safety
deposit boxes. Wheelchairs can also be supplied. Wifi can be picked
up the hotels public areas.
The hotel has a secure room for luggage storage.
The Marriott County Hall Hotel London does not permit smoking in any
area including bedrooms.
Parking: Valet parking available
Room Numbers: 200 (14 of which are suites) / 6 floors
Check-in: 1500 (3 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon
Comment:
Jointly owned by Whitbread and Marriott International when sold to
Royal Bank of Scotland in April 2006. Bought by a mainly Israeli
consortium led by Delek Real Estate in December 2006 (equity group
Quinlan Private and real-estate investor Igal Ahouvi Group investing
on their behalf) as art of a deal involving a portfolio of 47
hotels. Management of the hotel remains unchanged.
