If you would like the London Eye and Waterloo station about 10 minutes’ walk away, the Park Plaza London Waterloo is a 4-star hotel on Hercules Road with an indoor pool, a spa, a gym and 24-hour reception.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in Lambeth, on the south bank, near the South Bank itself. Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament are about 15 minutes’ walk across Westminster Bridge. Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden are about 25 minutes on foot.
According to the property, Lambeth North Tube station is a few steps away.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a 48-inch smart TV, ESPA toiletries and free wifi. Superior and studio rooms have a walk-in shower.
- Indoor pool, sauna and steam room.
- Gym.
- Restaurant, bar and café.
- Buffet, à la carte, full English or continental breakfast.
- 24-hour reception.
Who it suits
- Ideal if you are travelling with children and want a pool for the afternoons.
- A good fit if you have reduced mobility and a step-free shower helps: ask for a superior room.
- Practical if you are going to a show at the National Theatre or the Old Vic.
You can find more hotels by the river in the section on hotels in London.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00. Bring photo ID and a credit card for registration. The walk-in shower is only in superior and studio rooms, so choose the room category carefully if you need it.