Opened in 1909 on the Strand, the Strand Palace Hotel London is a large 4-star hotel with 788 rooms, a British restaurant, two bars and a gym. It is a good fit if you want a central hotel with plenty of services between Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square.
Location and getting around
Covent Garden is about 5 minutes on foot and Trafalgar Square about 10. The London Eye, Piccadilly Circus and Waterloo station are each about 15 minutes’ walk, the last across Waterloo Bridge.
According to the hotel, the Adelphi and Vaudeville theatres are about 700 metres away.
Rooms and facilities
The 788 rooms have air conditioning and a satellite flat-screen TV. Room service runs from 12:00 to 23:00.
The main restaurant serves British food and in the morning offers a British, continental or buffet breakfast. The two bars serve cocktails and afternoon tea. There is a gym for guests.
To compare with others in the same category, see the 4-star hotels.
Who it suits
- Practical if you are travelling in a group and want everyone in the same hotel.
- A good fit if you are going to the theatre on the Strand or in Covent Garden.
- Useful if you arrive by train at Waterloo and want to walk across the river.
- Ideal if you like afternoon tea at the hotel.
Good to know
Room service does not run at night or early in the morning. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00. You must show photo ID and a credit card on arrival. Wifi is not among the listed services; ask if you need it.