The building was built in 1864 in a Victorian style and was completely renovated in the year 2000. The hotel is made up of a main building and an annexe block, each with 6 floors and 239 rooms, of which 206 are doubles and 33 are apartments. The sophisticated foyer has a 24-hour reception, lifts, a safe, a currency exchange desk and a cloakroom. Additional amenities include a café, a cosy bar and an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant with separate non-smoking area. Conference rooms are available for business and WLAN Interne access and room and laundry service also feature.
Situated on the Strand adjacent to Charing Cross Underground (Bakerloo and Northern Lines) and British Railway Station, the hotel is just a next to Trafalgar Square and within walking distance to the Tate Gallery, Covent Garden & Piccadilly Circus. All of the capital's attractions are easily reached from this ideal location. 15 kms to the airport (heathrow) 38 kms to the airport (gatwick) 1 minute walk to the nearest metro station (charing cross) Close to the station (charing cross) 1 minute walk to the nearest bus stop 2 km to the nearest fair site (queen elizabeth)