Introduction: Adjacent to
Waterloo Station, home to a host of national and local rail routes,
is the purpose built Park Plaza County Hall Hotel. Its not part of
the main County Hall, the former home to the GLC (london
Government), but on a site opposite to the main building. Although
this location is south of the River Thames its actually just yards
from Westminster Bridge which gives access to the north side of the
river. Just over the bridge is Parliament Square which is where you
will find the Houses of Parliament, the house of Lords, Big Ben and
Westminster Abbey. However right on your doorstep the London Eye
(Millennium Wheel), a giant Catherine wheel like structure giving
views for miles over London. The London Eye also marks the start of
the South Bank centre which is home to places of interest such as
Haywards Gallery, the Queen Elizabeth Hall, National Theatre and the
Royal festival Hall. The area all around the hotel is busy and
bustling with plenty of shops in the local vicinity. 0.8 miles to
the south is the major shopping area of Elephant and Castle although
it lacks the class and style of the shopping to be found North of
the River. Nearest major shopping is to be found at Victoria Street
which is half a mile on the other side of Westminster Bridge. Other
local attractions include the London Aquarium (0.1 miles), Imax
Cinema (0.3 miles), Imperial War Museum (0.4 miles) and Lambeth
Palace (0.4 miles).
Hotel:
A modern purpose built hotel that features a stunning atrium 14
floors high with a lift running along the side of it (lift has glass
windows making for great views). The Park Plaza County Hall hotel
has a modern IP telephony system installed which maximises
efficiency for the hotel and the customer since it links with the
hotels own management. The system is able to bill clients accurately
and quickly and improve management and staff efficiency. Hotel has
views over the River Thames which is just yards from the hotel.
Each of the bedrooms have a fully fitted kitchenette (microwave
oven, fridge, utensils). All rooms are fully air-conditioned have a
living area and work/desk area, with flat screen cable TV, direct
dial telephone, tea/coffee maker, hairdryer, minibar/fridge, iron
and ironing board, safe and WiFi high speed internet access and
analogue conenction. Additionally each bedroom has a seating area.
Each has private en-suite facilities finished in marble with a bath
and walk-in shower.
Room grades include Superior Rooms while Executive rooms give access
to the executive lounge. Executive bathrooms are also upgraded from
standard and have bathrobes and slippers as well as an in-room
trouser press.
Room on the top floors have the benefit of views over the River
Thames.
Please note all of the bedrooms are no-smoking. Handicap accessible
rooms available.
Onsite is a contemporary Concept Restaurant and bar, called the
Spectrum Bar & Café Located within the atrium area close to the
reception making for a spectacular setting. Continental breakfast
served in restaurant. Spectrum refers to the huge array of colours
that light up the whole area.
The bar serves a full range of drinks including fine wines,
international beers and classic cocktails. A great place to just
chill out.
The dedicated business centre has six meeting rooms (can handle up
to 100 delegates) with high tech facilities and which cover over 250
sq meters.
Other facilities include a fitness room. There's also a steam room
and sauna room along with a beauty treatment room.
WiFi internet access can be picked up throughout the hotel. The Park
Plaza County Hall is fully air-conditioned. Laundry service, currency exchange
and wakeup up calls provided.
A concierge is on hand to handle your needs and luggage storage
facilities can be provided.
Room Numbers: 398 / 14 floors
Check-in: 14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out: noon
Comment: The building was
constructed by Galliard Homes and Frogmore Property Company Limited.
Opened August 2007 at a cost of £100 million pounds.
