Charing Cross Hotel London Description

Charing Cross is part of the Guoman collection of hotels. Each hotel is unique and distinctive, set apart from the others 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 20th 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.

Its 239 guest rooms and all have Victorian style with modern conveniences such as WiFi internet access and flat screen TV. If you wish to hold a function here, the Charing Cross offers 8 meeting rooms catering for up to 140 delegates. The Event Creator is readily available to ensure every detail of your function is perfect and the architectural grandeur of the rooms with their 4.5m high Victorian ceilings will add to every occasion. The Betjeman suite in particular lends itself to a grand function with its central staircase, marble pillars, chandeliers and dance floor.

Restaurants, cafes, and bars abound in the immediate vicinity but on site the beautiful Victorian Strand Lounge with its high ceilings and tall windows is a great place for light snacks or try international cuisine in the Strand Terrace, a delightful Victorian-styled terrace restaurant with superb views over the Strand, Trafalgar Square and the historic Eleanor Cross. The Strand bar makes the perfect place to enjoy a pre-dinner or post-work drink, an informal meeting or a bite to eat.

Its central position makes Charing Cross an ideal base for exploring London. Located opposite Trafalgar Square, home of the National Portrait and National Galleries, Charing Cross is within walking distance of Haymarket and Piccadilly, home of London's theatreland. The shopping paradise of Regent Street and Oxford Street are close by and the more avant garde Covent Garden with its quaint boutiques and market stalls is just minutes away.