Swissotel The Howard SWISSOTEL THE HOWARD

12, Temple Place WC2R 2PR, London, United Kingdom - Bookings: +44 203 051 6243 - view map
SWISSOTEL THE HOWARD
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  •  - 34 opinions
    Guest recomendation: 94%
  • Style: Design Hotel - 189 rooms - View full hotel description
  • Location: City Center, London
  • Superb location overlooking the River Thames - Stylish and contemporary interiors - Luxurious guest rooms - Courtyard Garden with waterfall - Fine dining - Stylish lounge - Access to health club
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Premier Room River View

27 m2 (290 sq ft) - 1 King size bed(s)

Superior Rooms overlook the River Thames and the majority offer a sepa... More

Premier Room Garden View

27 m2 (290 sq ft) - 1 King size bed(s)

Superior Rooms overlook the courtyard garden and the majority offer a ... More

Grand Room River View

39 m2 (419 sq ft) - 1 King size bed(s)

Suites are a truly luxurious experience; they are decorated in a conte... More

Swiss Advantage Room Garden View

47 m2 (505 sq ft) - 1 King size bed(s)

Deluxe Rooms enjoy garden views and the majority offer a separate seat... More

This hotel offers both normal rates and non-refundable rates. Please note that you cannot book rooms of different rate types at the same time.

Amenities & Services

Restaurant
Bar
Air-conditioning
Garden
Terrace
Elevator
Safe deposit box
Private parking
Reception open 24 hours a day
Room service
Pressing/ironing
Concierge
Fitness centre
Disabled access
Business centre
Luggage storage
WiFi access
Metropolitan area

Hotel description

Swissôtel The Howard, set back from Victoria Embankment, boasts an extraordinarily stylish interior and magnificent river views stretching from London Eye to Tower Bridge. Following a takeover and refurbishment by Swissôtel at the end of 2002, The Howard provides five star accommodation in a pocket of London that cries out for top-notch accommodation. The contemporary and hip interior boasts a crisp brown colour palette, with dark-wood furniture, light-wood floors, and lots of suede and leather, punctuated with bright white and red. Distinguished interiors throughout, such as in the bar and restaurant, as well as picture postcard views, provide a memorable setting for a London trip.

Rooms at Swissôtel The Howard offer tranquillity and pampered comfort with all the facilities you would expect from a five-star hotel, such as a resident's bar. They offer superb views of the River Thames, or the hotel's leafy Garden Courtyard and certain ones feature a splendid rooftop terrace. For dining and entertainment, the Howard offers '12 Temple Place' restaurant, offering Modern British cuisine using only regional local ingredients; Temple Bar, adjacent to the magnificent Garden Courtyard, for cigars and aged whiskey; Mauve, a stylish contemporary lounge for afternoon tea, light meals, champagne and cocktails; and the Garden Courtyard, a rare find in London with its soothing waterfall and tables for al fresco drinks. Finally, to get some exercise, you can enjoy complimentary access to an off-site Health Club; or make use of a convenient jogging track along the River Thames.

Location

Swissôtel The Howard enjoys one of the best hotel locations in London, set in a quiet oasis just off the Victoria Embankment and overlooking the River Thames. The hotel is just a short walk from Covent Garden with its theatres, restaurants, nightlife and shopping, and world-famous London landmarks such as St Paul's Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament, Tate Modern and the London Eye all within easy reach. Temple tube station, on the Circle and District lines, is right by the hotel.

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Recommended by 94% of our customers (34 opinions)

Overall impression: 9.0

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Comments

  • 8

    "La vue imprenable sur london eye et big ben. Excellent petit déjeuner. Chambre de grande taille pour Londre."

    "Des soucis technique dans la chambre. Machine à café ne fonctionne pas. Mauvaise isolation des fenêtres il fait froid!chauffage ne fonctionne pas correctement."

      Patrick T. - Switzerland - 13-Oct-09

  • 10

    "Wir hatten das beste Zimmer im Haus mit eigener Dachterrasse (ca. 20 qm) und Blick über die Themse vom Tower bis zum Big Ben. Die Küche ist akzeptabel aber nicht herausragend, der Service war sehr zuvorkommend und höflich."

      Sven H. - Germany - 17-Mar-09

  • 8

    "Did not have breakfast but had wonderful 5 course Valentine meal"

      Ian H. - United Kingdom - 23-Feb-09

  • 10

    "The air con didn't work, which was annoying. But they upgraded us swiftly, without any fuss."

      Flavell J. - United Kingdom - 09-Feb-09

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    "La habitación era muy grande pero entre la ventana y la pared había una rendija por la que entraba mucho aire y frio. Las noches que estuvimos llegaron a -6ºC, por lo que la habitación era una nevera, incluos poniendo la calefacción a máxima capacidad. No nos hicieron ni caso en el hotel cuando comentamos este asunto y eso que estuvimos 4 noches. En resumen, una falta total de atención ante una situación que era de evidente incomodidad para cualquier viajero. De hecho cogimos un catarro y una gripe impresionante. Si alguién visita el hotel que se lleve un calefactor, que le va a hacer falta"

      Barbero Redondo J. - Spain - 23-Jan-09

  • 10

    "è un hotel perfetto, moderno ed elegante, il personale professionale, giovane e gentile, le camere comodissime, quelle con vista sul tamigi mozzafiato, è vicino a covent garden e comodo da raggiungere sia in taxi che in metropolitana. non ha difetti. è il mio hotel a Londra."

      Luca L. - Italy - 31-Aug-08

  • 10

    "The staff were very courteous and helpful. They brought my jackey up to my room after I left it in the restaurant and allowed me to check out one and a half hours later than scheduled. Overall I had a very pleasant stay and would go there again. Thank you."

      Thomas F. - United Kingdom - 28-Jul-08

  • 10

    "Fabulous hotel would definalty stay again!"

      Jean B. - United Kingdom - 22-Jun-08

  • 10

    "One of the best hotels we have ever stayed."

      Margaret H. - United Kingdom - 16-Jun-08

  • 10

    "Very nice view and atmosphere"

      Victoria S. - United States - 28-May-08

  • 10

    "Very good hotel, quality and service. We had an upgrade of our room. Fantastic"

      Edouard R. - Spain - 12-May-08

  • 8

    "Excellent location (walking distance to the center and to the South Bank, St Paul's etc.), superb view on London and the Thames from the room (Superior Room with River View), service very good, staff friendly and helpful. Room good, comfortable and large, with complimentary espressos at a Lavazza machine, BUT: ceiling a bit low, bed (room 308) way too short and made of two single mattresses (even though it is supposed to be a double bed) and TV not a flat screen. Hotel bar trendy and very cosy, restaurant room beautifully decorated and cosy."

      JULIA S. - United Kingdom - 03-Mar-08

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