Corinthia Hotel London

Vicinity: In the heart of central London just off from the major tourist attraction of Trafalgar Square. The Corinthia Hotel London puts many of the best known tourist attractions within walking distance. Northumberland Avenue and the area round it, notably Whitehall, is home to many government buildings owing to its close proximity to the Houses of Parliament (house of commons and house of lords) which less than half a mile away on Parliament Square. Part of the Houses of Parliament is Big Ben, the large clockhouse that is a popular attraction in the area. Just 100 yards from the banks of the River Thames. This is a working river with river bus routes, river sightseeing trips and barges keeping the river busy. There is a dedicated walking route along its northern edge and there are many areas so sit and relax watching the passing river traffic. The stretch nearest the hotel is called Victoria Embankment and its here you will the Egyptian obelisk known as Cleopatra's Needle which is some 600 years old. The northern end of Northumberland Avenue is where you will find Trafalgar Square (350 yards). Famous for its pigeons even though the local council have tried to stop their feeding and for the towering nelsons Column surrounding by four lion statues. On Trafalgar Square is the National Portrait Gallery and places to eat. It also marks the south western corner of the West End which is bordered by Oxford Circus, Bloomsbury and Aldwych. This is where the bulk of London's Theatres are located along with the huge selection of restaurants, bars and shops. There are 10 theatres within a third of a mile of the hotel. London's most popular attraction, the London Eye (Millennium Wheel), is just 0.3 miles away at the southern end of Westminster Bridge. Its a similar distance to Covent Garden which is just the other side of the Strand and a great place at night with its fashionable bars and covered pizza with two markets open during the day.

Hotel:
Occupying the historic Metropole building and with some great views over the River Thames is the luxury Corinthia Hotel London.
Bedrooms are larger than normally found in London with the smallest bedroom measuring 330 sq ft. Top floor suites look out over the River Thames. ESP Spa is the largest in London with 23 treatment rooms.