Strand Palace Hotel

Introduction: The Strand Palace Hotel London is in a central location, right in the heart of the main tourist areas. On the East side of the Strand, a short stroll from the law courts, the hotel also enables easy access into the financial district and the city of London which is a straight run along Fleet Street and on into St Paul's. The hotel is close to many of London's best known areas such as Covent Garden (located at the rear of the hotel), Trafalgar Square (1/3 of a mile at the far end of the Strand) and the River Thames (200 yards) which is just the other side of the Strand, as well a host of theatres on the strand itself. This location is on the edge of the capitals theatreland. Indeed along the Strand itself are a number of theatres such as the Vaudeville theatre just yards from the hotel. The Strand itself is a very busy road but also gives good transport links thanks to the everflow of Taxis and many bus routes that have stops along it. Local places of interest include the Courtauld Institute Gallery (a centre for the study of history and conservation) (0.1 miles), Cleopatras Needle (0.2 miles), St Clement Dames Church (RAF central church) (0.3 miles), National gallery (0.3 miles), Leicester Square (0.4 miles) and South Bank (home to a range of theatres and galleries (0.4 miles).

Hotel:
Originally built as an art-deco showpiece after the turn-of-the-century, the Strand Palace hotel has been carefully updated and equipped with modern amenities over the years. Now a large hotel serving London's west end. Nearly half the bedrooms were upgraded in a multi million pound project during 2006/07 which included interior areas such as the lobby.
The guest rooms at the Strand Palace are decorated with a contemporary décor and furnishings and all have a bath and shower. All of these rooms have cable TV with pay movies, high speed internet access, table, direct dial phone, tea and coffee making facilities, heating, trouser press and hairdryer.
Club rooms have WiFi, plasma television and a dedicated check-in area. Bathrobes available on request. Booking a club room also gives complimentary access to a health club situated opposite the hotel.
Both standard and club rooms have single, twin and double options.
Club lounge is situated on the second floor.
Room service is 24 hours.

Dining:
Strand Carvery: Offers a traditional English Carvery buffet in a modern setting. A limited 'a la carte' menu of grills and stir fry is also available. Open 17.00 til 22.00, Monday to Saturday. Sunday lunch noon till 15.00.
Johnston’s Brasserie: Where the laid back atmosphere of California meets the fabulous tastes of the Mediterranean. International menu and extensive wine list. open for lunch, pre-theatre dinner and post theatre supper. Dishes include Wood fired pizza, speciality pasta, West coast salads and Tear & Share Combos. Open noon till 22.00.
Biancone Bar: An informal bar with large Screen featuring live sport events.
The Mask Bar: Perfect place to enjoy an exotic cocktail or a warming single-malt. An ideal place for a relaxing sundowner after a hectic business meeting, a busy day's sightseeing or shopping. Open 10.00 till 02.00.
Hops! Bar: Offers a British pub-like atmosphere with lively music and a great selection of beers and spirits. Entrance opens directly out onto the street. Also features a sports screen, pool tables and authentic tapas. Open noon till 23.00.

The Strand Academy provides business and meeting facilities. There are 9 meeting/function rooms which can handle from 12 boardroom style in the smallest room to 200 delegates reception style in the largest. They are all air-conditioned and have high tech amenities.

Access to Internet and e-mail is also available in the club lounge (fee's may apply). The hotel has a dedicated concierge team, who can assist guests with tours and tickets.
The hotel is served by 3 lifts and offers luggage storage facilities. WiFi can be picked up in all public areas.
Since July 2007 this has been a totally no-smoking hotel throughout.