The Park Plaza County Hall

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 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.

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Room Numbers: 398 / 14 floors
Check-in: 14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out: noon

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Comment: The building was constructed by Galliard Homes and Frogmore Property Company Limited. Opened August 2007 at a cost of £100 million pounds.