Thistle Charing Cross

The Strand

London, GB

Rating: Mobil Stars - 4, Moderate First Class - OHG, Stars Rating - 4

Charing Cross is part of the Guoman collection of hotels, set apart by its location, architecture, design, heritage and atmosphere. In the heart of London between The Strand and Thames Embankment, this Grade II listed Victorian building offers every modern convenience whilst retaining its 19th century refined and elegant atmosphere. The unique character and outlook of Charing Cross, minutes from Trafalgar Square and the West End, makes it an ideal hotel for both business and leisure visitors.

Room Information

Deluxe

* Air Conditioning * Alarm Clock * Bathrobe * Bathroom Amenities * Bathroom Phone * Bathtub/shower * CNN or Other News * Cable/Satellite TV * Closets In Room - Number - 2 * Clothes Press * Coffee / Tea Maker * Color Television * Direct Dial Phone * Electrical Outlet at Desk Level * Hair Dryer * High Speed Internet Access * How many telephones are in a majority of the rooms - 3 * Iron / Ironing Board * Mini Bar * Modem / Data port * Movies * Multiple Closets * Newspaper * Private Bath * Radio AM/FM * Remote Television * Safe * Safe Charge - 0.00 * Safe large enough to accommodate a laptop * Self-Controlled Heating/Cooling * Spare Electrical Outlet at Desk * Two Line Phone * Voice Mail * Work Desk with Lamp

Executive

* Air Conditioning * Alarm Clock * Bathroom Amenities * Bathroom Phone * Bathtub/shower * CNN or Other News * Cable/Satellite TV * Closets In Room - Number - 1 * Clothes Press * Coffee / Tea Maker * Color Television * Direct Dial Phone * Electrical Outlet at Desk Level * Hair Dryer * High Speed Internet Access * How many telephones are in a majority of the rooms - 3 * Iron / Ironing Board * Mini Bar * Modem / Data port * Movies * Multiple Closets * Newspaper * Private Bath * Radio AM/FM * Remote Television * Safe * Safe Charge - 0.00 * Safe large enough to accommodate a laptop * Self-Controlled Heating/Cooling * Spare Electrical Outlet at Desk * Two Line Phone * Voice Mail * Work Desk with Lamp

Directions

LHR - Heathrow Airport: E

M4 - A4 towards Embankment. Follow signs to central London, and then toward Trafalgar Square. As you pass through Trafalgar Square with the National Portrait Gallery on your left continue out from the Square and into Duncan St. At the traffic lights ahead and to the right you will see the entrance to Charing Cross Station and the Charing Cross hotel above. You can drive into the Station access road in order to check in and drop luggage but there is no parking permitted in that area. Car parking is available in Spring Gardens car park at an additional charge.

LGW - Gatwick Airport: NE

M23 - M25 - A4 to central London

City Center: NE

London: S

Train Station

Driving Directions from the North: S

Follow the M40 unto the A40. At the Westway flyover take the slip road for Paddington. Follow signs for West End along Bayswater Road to Marble Arch, Park Lane and then on to Hyde Park Corner. Continue to Piccadilly Circus and then Trafalgar Square, follow signs for Aldwych along Duncannon Street. The Hotel is on the right.

Driving Directions from the South: N

Follow the M3 on to A316 at Sunbury. Continue across Chiswick Bridge onto the A4 and proceed to Hyde Park Corner. Continue to Piccadilly Circus and then Trafalgar Square, follow signs for Aldwych along Duncannon Street. The Hotel is on the right.

National Gallery: SE

Walk down Trafalgar Square, turn left in to the Strand. The Hotel is on the right.

London Eye: N

Head towards London bridge and cross to the other side of the Thames. Walk through Embankment Station and continue walking up to the Hotel.

Covent Garden Market: S

Take Southampton Street and walk down until you reach Strand. Cross the street and turn right, continue walking - the Hotel is on the left.

Leicester Square: SE

Walk back down Irving Street. Turn right in to St Martin's Place and walk down Trafalgar Square. Turn left in to the Strand, continue walking, the Hotel is on the right.

Trafalgar Square: SE

Walk down Trafalgar Square towards the Strand, continue walking, the Hotel is on the right.

Restaurants

Strand Terrace

A delightful terrace overlooking the Strand with views to Trafalgar Square, serving lunches, afternoon tea and dinner as well as an extensive range of light snacks. The menu offers fixed price lunch and dinner choices.

Betjeman

Beautiful restaurant, with detailed domed ceiling. Marble centre floor piece - ideal for dancing, if booked for a proviate event. All furniture and fitting in the venue are movable. Buffet available.

Area Attractions

National Gallery

Art exhibitions set in a grand environment, based near Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square. Worth a visit.

London Eye

Go for a ride in the Big wheel, and see the spectacular London skyline! Perfect for a summers day or a romantic evening.

Covent Garden Market

Enjoy Covent Gardens lively entertainment area, full of pubs, open-air cafes, stylish shops, markets and see the street entertainers!

Leicester Square

Londons favourite tourist meeting place with Londons largest cinemas, and West End Theatres Half-Price Ticket Booth. Small grass park in centre of the square where you can kick back with friends and relax in the sun watching the world go by.