Introduction: The Hilton Tower Bridge is a new and modern
hotel close to London Bridge Station and less than 1 mile from the City of
London, the capitals financial centre. 'More London' are the grounds surrounding
the London mayors office. This is a pleasantly landscaped area with shops and
cafes. When the hotel was opened on the 6th October 2006 by the then
London Mayor Ken Livingstone,
it was only the second hotel to open in the borough of Southwark since 1840. The
hotel is just on the southern side of the River Thames but access to the
Northern side and the City of London is very easy via the close by Tower Bridge
and London Bridge. Actually in Southwark, an area which dates back to Roman
times. Nearest attractions include the
London Dungeon
(0.03 miles),
HMS
Belfast (0.15 miles),
Southwark
Cathedral (0.2 miles), Borough Market (0.2 miles) (Londons oldest fruit and
veg market),
Monument (0.3 miles), Vinopolis City of Wine (0.3 miles),
Shakespeare's Globe (0.5 miles), Design Museum (0.6 miles),
Tate Modern
(0.7 miles) and
St Paul's
Cathedral (0.8 miles).
Hotel:
The Hilton Tower Bridge brings boutique style within the walls of a large modern
purpose built hotel. Conveniently just across the street from London bridge
Station from where you can take train which will get you to Gatwick Airport
within 30 minutes.
The Hilton bedrooms have a contemporary style with light and airy decorations
and large windows that can be opened. Colour schemes are bold and are
predominantly browns, reds, silver and creams. Furnishings are again modern and
of designer style while light fixtures are inspired by Japanese lanterns.
Amenities include flat screen TV's with pay movies, desk with chair, Iron and
ironing board, Air Conditioning, Clock, Hair Dryer, Radio with alarm, laptop
size Safe, hospitality tray, Data Port, WIFI Internet Connection and ISDN
connection. Executive rooms have luxurious en-suite facilities and access to the
executive lounge. The hotel suites have an additional living area along with a
2nd bathroom. Standard room configurations include twins and doubles.
non-smoking rooms and there are thirteen rooms for the disabled (wheelchair
accessible) are available subject to availability.
The bathrooms come with top brand toiletries.
Room service is available 24 hours with full restaurant menu (heart-smart and
vegetarian options until 22.00).
Onsite on the ground floor is the Contemporary 'Larder' Restaurant. Here the
menu is modern European and British cuisine with a 150 seat capacity. Children
must be accompanied by an adult. Open for breakfast (hot and cold buffet
including cereals), lunch and dinner from 07.00 till 22.30.
The 160 seat capacity 'Ruba Rar', also on the ground floor, is the place for a
cocktail or your favourite tipple and where you will find a lively ambience. A
trendy cafe/bar which features glass sides. Open 07.00 till 22.30.
The business traveller will be pleased to note that the hotel offers 9 meeting
rooms. There is a also a dedicated business centre open 07.00 till 21.00.
Facilities include Courier Service, copy and Fax, WIFI internet access, mobile
phone and pager rental and Transparencies. Other hotel features include a
LivingWell Express Health Club with a well equiped mini-gym.
State of the art conference facilities for up to 400 guests, along with a
stunning 9th floor terrace for up to 60 people.
As you would expect, the hotels reception area is open 24/7 for guest services.
There are also luggage storage, laundry and dry cleaning facilities.
This hotel has a strict no-smoking policy in all areas.
Parking: NCP pay car park in Kipling Street (0.24
miles, 0.39 km)
Room Numbers: 245
Check-in: 15.00 (3 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon
