Marriott London County Hall - London

Opened by King George V in 1922 and once home to London's government, the grand historic Marriott County Hall is situated in central London right on the South Bank opposite the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben and 50 metres from the London Eye. This six-floor property has 200 air-conditioned guestrooms featuring sitting areas with armchairs and coffee tables as well as desks with executive-style chairs. Many rooms have views over the Thames, Big Ben and the Parliament buildings. All include tea and coffee making facilities, safes, direct-dial phones, cable TV with pay movies, high-speed Internet ports and minibars.
Residents of the hotel can enjoy complimentary access to The Club at County Hall offering the latest fitness facilities including a 25-metre pool, sauna, steam rooms and spa tub as well as a gym. Guest privileges include free towels, robes and toiletries. The hotel is also home to a spa where treatments include body scrubs, manicures and pedicures, massages, facials and paraffin hand treatments. Guests can enjoy a traditional English afternoon tea in the Library Lounge which offers great views of the Houses of Parliament. Guests can sit by marble fireplaces and enjoy original period details and opulent decor in this intimate lounge. Contemporary European dishes are served in the classicall furnished restaurant, while the hotel has two bars, both providing a relaxing ambience with leather armchairs and stylish furnishings. Wireless Internet is available throughout and complimentary newspapers are delivered both to guestrooms and the hotel lobby. Business guests can enjoy access to 12 meeting rooms accommodating up to 72 people. Valet parking is available for 30 GBP per day. Many of London's top tourist attractions are within walking distance including the London Eye which is right next door, further along the river there are many restaurants, the National Theatre and Film Theatre, the Tate Modern, the Globe Theatre and just across the river is Westminster. London Heathrow Airport is 18 miles away with an approximate driving time of 60 minutes.