The Waldorf Hilton - London

The Aldwych, London WC2B 4DD United Kingdom
Guest rating 7.8
(Neighbourhood average 7.1)
7.8 overall guest rating
Average for the neighbourhood is 7.1
"3rd stay and very disappointed with room -"
 by E from Newcastle
We returned for our third visit as previous stays had been excellent. Our first room was changed ...
05/05/2009
51.51265, -0.11937
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Overview

Location.

The Waldorf Hilton is strategically located between The City financial district and the West End in London, England. This property is bordered by two major West End theatres, and stands one block from Somerset House and two blocks from Covent Garden and the Thames River.

Hotel Features.

Constructed of Aberdeen granite and Portland stone, The Waldorf Hilton has anchored the west crescent of the Aldwych since 1908. The Waldorf Hilton's splendid lobby leads to the Homage Grand Salon Restaurant. This distinguished restaurant features Louis XVI style and a walk-in wine cabinet. Menu highlights include traditional and contemporary favorites, a grill selection and daily regional European specials. A unique, pressed-metal entryway opens onto the Homage Patisserie, the site of morning coffee service and afternoon tea. This room features original Waring and Gillow paneling, rich fabrics and period furniture. The champagne list includes the Pommery Collection. Homage Cocktail Bar serves a gin-based and a classic cocktail collection. The ornate, glass-roofed Palm Court is one among 7 function rooms that accommodate up to 410 people. A business center offers fax, photocopy, print and courier services. LA Fitness manages the hotel's health club, which features an indoor pool surrounded by stately columns, a sauna, an exercise studio and a gym equipped with free weights, and cardiovascular and resistance machines.

Guestrooms.

The Waldorf Hilton offers 299 air-conditioned guestrooms. Plasma-screen televisions are equipped with satellite connections, and all rooms offer high-speed Internet access. Accommodations feature contemporary style and are furnished with ergonomic chairs, expansive desks and beds draped beneath mohair throws. Elegant décor features ivory and earth-tone color schemes, subdued lighting, and modern furnishings. Practical amenities include coffeemakers and minibars. In-room safes are provided. Tiled bathrooms include bathrobes and designer toiletries.

Expert Tip.

More than 40 theatres are located near this hotel, including the prestigious Theatre Royal Drury Lane, positioned one block away.

Why book with us?

Facilities

Services

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Cell phone/mobile rental
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge services
  • Currency exchange
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Express check-out
  • Health club
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Safe-deposit box - front desk
  • Spa services on site

Business & Event

  • Conference room(s)
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Photocopy machines
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Secretarial services

Rooms (all rooms include)

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes
  • Cable/satellite TV
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Hair dryer
  • Housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access - dial-up
  • Internet access - high speed
  • Minibar
  • Multi-line phone
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Private bathroom
  • Refrigerator
  • Smoking rooms
  • Telephone
  • Television - Satellite service
  • Trouser press
  • Turndown service
  • Wake-up calls

General

  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Fax machine;
  • Number of rooms: 299;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Swimming pool - indoor
Check-in time is 3 PM
Check-out time is Noon
Children stay free 12
No Rollaway Beds
Pets not allowed Guide Dos only

Know before you go

Rollaway beds are not available.

Dining

Homage Grand Salon Restaurant - Located in the original 1908 Grill Room, its Grade II listed features are characteristic of the Louis XVI style. The restaurant has 95 seats with a feature bar and walk-in wine cabinet. The new design blends the existing fabric with contemporary elements. The restaurant serves classical dishes as well as some more contemporary favourites, a grill selection and daily regional European specials. The wine list is European.

Homage Patisserie - Serves morning coffee and afternoon tea. The entrance to the patisserie is from the hotel lobby and has a unique, pressed metal finish. Inside the room features the original restored Waring and Gillow panelling. Amongst the rich fabrics and period furniture the focal point is a 'jewel box' counter, displaying fine pastries by day and serving champagne cocktails by night. The patisserie features single estate teas, viennoiseries, fine coffee and freshly squeezed juices, a selection of afternoon tea pastries and a champagne list including the Pommery Collection.

Homage Cocktail Bar - Originally the Hansom Cab and Grill, the Opera Bar and the Gaslight Bar. Wall coverings feature contemporary fabrics, and detailed metal panels provide a contrasting backdrop to period pieces set alongside the B&B Italia Vol-au-Vent chair and a rich, smoked oak timber floor. The bar features a gin-based and a classic cocktail collection and one-plate meals.

Guestrooms Guestrooms

Everest Room

All rooms include All rooms include
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes
  • Cable/satellite TV
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Hair dryer
  • Housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access - dial-up
  • Internet access - high speed
  • Minibar
  • Multi-line phone
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Private bathroom
  • Refrigerator
  • Smoking rooms
  • Telephone
  • Television - Satellite service
  • Trouser press
  • Turndown service
  • Wake-up calls

King Hilton Executive

One king bed. Satellite flat-screen TV with pay movies. High-speed Internet connection. Coffee/tea maker. In-room safe. Bathroom with shower and hair dryer.

All rooms include

Queen Hilton Deluxe

One queen bed. More spacious room. Air conditioning, wall-mounted plasma screen television with satellite channels and pay movies, Internet connection, tea and coffee making facilities, safe. Bathroom with shower, telephone and hair dryer.

All rooms include

Queen Hilton Guestroom

One queen bed. Air conditioning, wall-mounted plasma screen television with satellite channels and pay movies, Internet connection, tea and coffee making facilities, safe. Bathroom with shower, telephone and hair dryer.

All rooms include

Twin Hilton Deluxe

Two twin beds. More spacious room. Air conditioning, wall-mounted plasma screen television with satellite channels and pay movies, Internet connection, tea and coffee making facilities, safe. Bathroom with shower, telephone and hair dryer.

All rooms include

Twin Hilton Guestroom

Two twin beds. Air conditioning, wall-mounted plasma screen television with satellite channels and pay movies, Internet connection, tea and coffee making facilities, safe. Bathroom with shower, telephone and hair dryer.

All rooms include

Terms & conditions

Prices shown exclude taxes and fees unless otherwise stated.

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The Waldorf Hilton Bloomsbury - Soho

A short guide to Bloomsbury - Soho

The University of London and the British Museum give Bloomsbury a bookish air. Charlotte Street offers good restaurants, while Tottenham Court Road has electronic stores to suit all budgets, and links to the 300 shops of buzzing Oxford Street. Trendy Soho is a few minutes away by foot. Full of local character, it offers interesting pubs, top restaurants, West End theatres and a rich, sometimes risqué nightlife.

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Nearby Activities & Points of Interest

Less than 0.5 mile

  • London Transport Museum - 100 yards
  • Covent Garden - 200 yards
  • Royal Opera House - 200 yards
  • London School of Economics and Political Science - 300 yards
  • London St. Paul's Church (the Actor's Church) - 300 yards
  • Somerset House - 300 yards
  • Victoria Embankment Gardens - 500 yards
  • Waterloo Bridge - 500 yards
  • Cleopatra's Needle - 600 yards
  • Photographers' Gallery - 700 yards

3.0+ mi

  • London City Airport (LCY) - 7.3 miles
  • Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) - 14 miles
  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 15 miles
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 25 miles
  • London Luton Airport - 28 miles
  • White Waltham Airport - 28 miles
  • London Stansted Airport (STN) - 30 miles
  • Farnborough Airport (FAB) - 32 miles
  • Southend-on-Sea Municipal Airport (SEN) - 35 miles
  • Shoreham-By-Sea Airport (ESH) - 48 miles

Reviews

  • All guests 7.8
(Reviewed by 16 guests)
7.8 out of 10
Average for the neighbourhood is 7.1
Reviewed by 16 guests (most recent english reviews are shown first)
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"3rd stay and very disappointed with room -"  by E from Newcastle

We returned for our third visit as previous stays had been excellent. Our first room was changed changed as air con not working and 2nd room very shabby with a very inadequate shower. Extremely disappointed with the room on this occasion and would have to think again about returning. However, service form staff was excellent as was the restaurant.

Posted on 05/05/2009
10
"Personal Service and a Hilton"  by G from Dublin

This hotel is ideally situated for a tour of London. Covent Garden is nearby, the tube minutes away. The hotel is ultra friendly the guys went out of their way to help. It was my partners birthday and a surprise of wine and a cake. They also gave us a room upgrade. Great hotel at the right price.

Posted on 22/04/2009
10
"Birthday Treat!"  by T from London

We live in the suburbs of London but chose this hotel for a special birthday treat! It was definately the right choice! The room was really nicely decorated with a big shower! The breakfast was really delicious and served in a beautiful ballroom. The final luxurious touch was delicious tea served as pianist was playing! Then you walk outside and you are in Covent Garden. Perfect!

Posted on 21/04/2009
6
"average and over priced"  by s from newcastle

away from the main public area's the hotel is staring to look "tired" and not what i would expect from a 5 star hotel

Posted on 06/03/2009
10
"Great hotel great location"  by C from Dublin

Great if you're going to a West End show, Covent Garden etc. Top class hotel. Stayed there with 2 kids, who were well looked after. We received updgrade on the rooms without asking. B'fast was included and was v good. Not cheap, but worth it. My second time to stay there and would definately go back again. Couldn't fault it.

Posted on 18/02/2009
10
"Weekend in the West End"  by D from Wales

From start to finish this hotel was excellent. The Exec rooms are very comfortable and the service was friendly and of a high standard. As always the most important thing in London is location, location, location and the Waldorf is located right at the centre of theatre land. I will always stay at the Waldorf Hilton from now on when I visit London.

Posted on 01/10/2008
8
"Slightly disappointing for the price"  by d from leighton buzzard

Compared to the 5 star Hilton in New York I would give this hotel a 4 star. Quite plain. No impressive lobby. Unexpected extra charge of £47 for car parking overnight.

Posted on 16/09/2008

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