Introduction: The hotel closed on 30 September 2011. The
hotel sat within the Arundel Great Court development which is to be redeveloped
with a new hotel by 2015.
Hotel:
DETAILS BELOW ARE FOR HISTORICAL REFERENCE ONLY AND RELATE TO WHEN THE HOTEL WAS
LAST OPEN IN 2011.
The Swissotel Howard Hotel is a contemporary hotel with a sophisticated level of service
and lavish interiors. The hotel was built in a French Style. A feature of the
hotel is colourful Courtyard Garden and its waterfall.
The bedrooms all have individually controlled air Conditioning withcoffee
(espresso machine) and tea (varied selection) facilities, minibar, desk/lamp,
high speed internet access, three direct dial telephones with voicemail,
Hairdryer, safe, iron/ironing Board, minibar, Data Port, Refrigerator,
entertainment system and Cable television with pay movies. The en-suite
facilities include a shower massage, bathrobes and top brand toiletries.
Most of the deluxe rooms offer a separate seating area.
The hotel suites (all on the hotels top floor look out over the Thames) have a
modern style and offer balconies. There are 2 double bedroom suites and 10 with
a single bedroom.
All bedrooms have a view either of the River Thames (and the London Eye) or the
hotels garden courtyard.
Room service is 24 hours (includes options for picnic basket). All bedrooms have
king sized beds.
Dining:
Jaan: Stylish, elegant restaurant with a contemporary minimalist style.
The menu is contemporary fine French cuisine with an Asian slant. A specially
selected wine list offers win by the glass. The decor includes full height
windows and views over the hotels courtyard. When the weather allows meals can
be enjoyed outside.
Open: 7:00 am till 10:30 (Sunday 8:00 till 11:00), noon till 14.30 (closed
weekends), 17.45 till 22.30 (closed Sunday).
Temple Bar: Perfect for a pre-theatre drink of to sit back and recover
from the hurly burly of a day out visiting the sites of London. The bar is
located right next to the Courtyard which it opens up onto. Extensive range of
drinks including aged whisky, Dry Martini, Champagne cocktails, chilled beers,
refreshing aperitifs and a selection of fine wines. Traditional atmosphere.
Open: 11:00 till 01.00.
Mauve Lobby Lounge: Light, airy and stylish serving express breakfast
early in the morning, morning coffees, light lunches and afternoon teas. In the
evening the bar serves a range of drinks such as champagne, wine (by the glass)
and cocktails.
Open: 7:00 till 01.00.
Business travellers will be pleased to note the hotel has a dedicated business
centre along with two meeting rooms that handle a maximum of 120 guests.
The Swissotel The Howard hotel offers complimentary access to a nearby health club.
Other services include 24 hour valet and concierge services.
Parking: 30 spaces. (charges apply)
Room Numbers: 189 / 9 floors (12 suites)
Check-in: 14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon
Jaan Restaurant is an
AA 3 rosettes holder.
