Swissotel The Howard London

Swissotel The Howard London - overview.

• Overlooking the River Thames, this hotel is 6 blocks southeast of Covent Garden and a half-block from the Temple Underground.
• The nine-story hotel has 189 guestrooms with contemporary furnishings, king beds, and either river or garden views.
• Renovated in 2002, the Swissôtel The Howard has a fine-dining restaurant, a terraced garden, and climate controls throughout.

Swissotel The Howard London - Room details

The Swissôtel The Howard has 189 guestrooms, all of which have contemporary decor featuring outsized headboards, chrome accents, duvets, desks with easy-access electrical sockets, espresso machines, and books of London photographs.
• Superior king - garden view - Views of the courtyard. Beds have bowed oak headboards and linens in soft beige and crimson hues. Bathrooms have bath/shower combinations, marble tiles, and black granite sink surrounds. The one king bed can be separated to make two twins if requested.
• Superior king, river view - Panoramic views of the River Thames. Beds have bowed oak headboards and linens in soft beige and crimson hues. Bathrooms have bath/shower combinations, marble tiles, and black granite sink surrounds. The one king bed can be separated to make two twins if requested.
• Deluxe king - garden view - Each room has garden views and a separate sitting area with sofa, armchair, cherry-wood coffee table, and desk. Sitting area furniture may be replaced by an extra bed to accommodate an additional guest. The one king bed can be separated to make two twins if requested.
• One bedroom suite - river view - Large floor-to-ceiling windows take in panoramic River Thames views. Brown, caramel, and soft gray decor with wood floors, angular lamps, and furniture in dark mahogany veneer. Beds have outsized suede headboards, and separate sitting areas have sofas and armchairs. Bathrooms feature separate tubs and showers, vertical chrome lights, and mosaic tile. The one king bed can be separated to make two twins if requested.

Swissotel The Howard London - Property information

What to expect: Almost entirely clad in marble, the lobby mixes neo-classical and contemporary decor. Large glass sculptures flank a long, mirrored reception desk, and sitting areas are set off by fluted Doric columns, chrome chandeliers, and vases of orchids. The hotel's riverside location midway between the theater and business districts is ideal for both vacationers and executives.
• Amenity highlights: One of the few central London hotels with its own large courtyard garden, the Howard has a stylish restaurant and bar which make the most of this feature. Both open onto a pleasing courtyard with giant yucca plants, a pond, and a trickling fountain. In fine weather, guests may linger over drinks or dinner at tables beneath graceful white parasols.
• Insider tip: Inconspicuously tucked away just a half-block from the hotel are the remains of original Londinium Roman baths. Turn right on exiting the hotel and walk up Surrey Street, turning left down Surrey Steps and right into Strand Lane. The 2,000-year-old brickwork can be viewed through a window marked by a City of Westminster sign.

Swissotel The Howard London - Dining information

• Jaan - Modern French cuisine with an Indochine accent stars in this elegant restaurant with mirrored columns, abstract contemporary art, and lights hanging from a Rococo-plastered ceiling. Well-spaced tables are graced with orchids and olive green silk-covered chairs. In summer, the seating spills out onto the adjoining courtyard. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Temple Bar - Featuring an eclectic mix of classical and Asian decor, this bar is open from late morning until the early hours. Black-lacquered cabinets house malt whiskies and cigars; both may be sampled in comfortable gray easy chairs. Next to a grand piano, glass doors open onto the quiet courtyard garden.

Swissotel The Howard London - Policy information

• Tax is not included in the price but will be added at the time of payment.
• Breakfast is not included in the rate but may be purchased at an additional cost.
• One child under the age of 12 stays free of charge when sharing parents' room and using existing bedding.
• Rollaway beds are available for a fee; cribs are complimentary. Both should be requested at time of booking.
• All bedding requests are subject to availability and should be requested at the time of booking.
• Upon check-in, photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required for incidental charges.
• All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
• Check-in time is 2 PM
• Check-out time is Noon
• Pets not allowed

Swissotel The Howard London - Attractions

• In business district
• In city center
• In theater district
• On river
• The River Thames - 0.5 blocks
• Temple Underground (subway) - 0.5 blocks
• Somerset House - 4 blocks
• Covent Garden shopping - 6 blocks
• The South Bank - 0.5 miles
• West End theaters - 0.5 miles
• St. Paul's Cathedral - 1 mile
• Tower Bridge - 1.5 miles

  London Heathrow Airport (LHR): Approximate driving time is 29 minutes and distance is 29 miles.

  London Gatwick Airport (LGW): Approximate driving time is 54 minutes and distance is 50 miles.

  Swissôtel The Howard is located on Victoria Embankment, south of Aldwych. Express trains serve both airports into the center of London, for transfers to taxis or the Underground (subway). The closest Underground station is Temple. Taxis are best hailed with the assistance of the porter.

  Although there are parking facilities nearby, there are heavy fines for drivers who forget to pay new tolls for driving into central London. Traffic is difficult even for the seasoned driver. Best bet: taxis or the Underground.

Swissotel The Howard London - Address

Swissotel The Howard London
Temple Place
London