The Great Eastern Hotel

The Great Eastern Hotel - overview.

• Now considered a modern classic, this historic 1884 railroad hotel in London—next to the Liverpool Street Station—re-opened in 2000 after a major renovation combined its Victorian grandeur with a bolder, hipper sensibility.
• After a visit to the famous Globe Theatre or a business lunch, guests can return to one of 267 sleek guestrooms with a CD player and music library, data port for Internet access, and premium Frette linens.
• Stroll across the Tower Bridge before enjoying sushi or modern European cuisine at one of the hotel’s restaurants.

The Great Eastern Hotel - Room details

The Great Eastern Hotel features 267 guestrooms and suites, all of which offer CD players and music libraries, satellite TV, and data ports for easy Internet access. Guests may choose either the Financial Times or the Independent to be delivered, free of charge, to their rooms each day.
• Queen Double Room - These swanky rooms have one queen bed, which is outfitted in Frette linens; rooms can accommodate a maximum of two adult guests. A CD player and library of CDs add to guests’ listening pleasure, and most travelers will find it easy to get down to work (or postcard-writing) while sitting in a comfortable Eames chair at an ergonomic workstation.
• King Double Room - These deluxe rooms have one king bed, which is outfitted in luscious Frette linens; rooms can accommodate a maximum of two adult guests. Guests may choose from among a library of CDs to listen to they catch up on work or correspondence while sitting in a comfortable Eames chair at an ergonomic workstation.

The Great Eastern Hotel - Dining information

• George - Enjoy shepherd’s pie or a roast-beef sandwich and a pint at this traditional English pub with oak-paneled walls and ceiling. Beer, ciders, and spirits are offered here along with tasty pub grub and comfort food of the highest quality.
• Miyabi - This intimate Japanese restaurant specializes in sushi, sashimi, and tempura, focusing on quick, light lunches and healthy evening meals. Miyabi seats only 28 guests at a time, but offers take-away bento boxes for diners who call, fax, or pop in for a bite on the run.
• Terminus Bar and Grill - This bar and grill was revamped and reopened in 1999. Enjoy light snacks and fuller meals such as grills, risottos, and fish and pasta dishes in a bright, modern space that looks out at Liverpool Street and has a sleek, black granite bar running the length of the room.

The Great Eastern Hotel - Policy information

• Tax of 17.5% is not included in the price but will be added at the time of payment.
• Passports are required for travel outside of travelers' country of residence. Please be advised that some destinations require an entry visa.
• Extra person charges may apply depending on hotel policy.
• Rollaways and cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
• Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
• All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
• Check-in time is 2:00 PM
• Check-out time is 12:00 PM

The Great Eastern Hotel - Attractions

• Liverpool Street Station - adjacent
• Tower of London - 0.75 miles
• Tower Bridge - 1 mile
• Thames River - 1 mile
• St. Paul’s Cathedral - 1 mile
• Barbican Arts Centre - 1.5 miles
• Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre - 2 miles
• Trafalgar Square - 3 miles
• Westminster Abbey - 3 miles
• Piccadilly Circus - 3 miles
• Buckingham Palace - 3 miles
• Tate Gallery of Modern Art - 3.5 miles
• Paddington Station - 5.5 miles

  Heathrow International Airport (LHR): Approximate driving time is 50 minutes and distance is 22 miles.

  Driving directions from Heathrow International Airport: From the airport, get onto the M4 road heading northeast, then due east, and drive toward Central London. When the M4 ends, drive east on A4/Great West Rd toward London, and continue past the roundabout (take the second exit to continue on A4). Turn left onto Hyde Park Corner, then right onto Duke of Wellington Pl. Turn left onto A302/Grosvenor Pl; and bear left onto A3217/Lower Grosvenor Pl. Continue east on A202/Bressenden Pl; and bear left onto A302/Victoria St. Continue north on Parliament Square; and turn right onto A302/Great George St. Take the Westminster Bridge across the Thames River and get onto A23/Westminster Bridge Rd, continue on this past the roundabout. Take A3202/Westminster Bridge Rd toA201/London Rd, and take A3/Newington Causeway across the Thames again to A1213/Gracechurch St. Bear right onto A10/Bishopsgate and turn left onto White Hart Ct. From here, turn onto Liverpool St, where the hotel is located.

  Via public transportation: Take the Heathrow Express Line to Paddington Station and, from there, take the London Underground Hammersmith and City Line to Liverpool St. The hotel is located on the left after exiting the station (trip takes approximately 45 minutes).

The Great Eastern Hotel - Address

The Great Eastern Hotel
Liverpool Street
London