Location. The Strand Palace stands within the busy Strand district of London, England. Covent Garden is located two blocks away, and the River Thames flows two blocks from the hotel.
Hotel Features. The hotel's marble-clad lobby reflects is furnished with tropical flora and leather sofas. Restaurant options include the Strand Carvery that serves daily buffet-style breakfasts and offers a selection of grilled meats and a cold buffet. Open for dinner Monday to Saturday, and open for lunch on a Sunday. Johnston's Brasserie prepares modern European cuisine and continental buffet breakfasts. Mask Bar attracts a pre- and post-theater crowd, and boasts a bold black and orange colour scheme. Pub atmosphere predominates at Hops] Bar. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas of the hotel, and eight function rooms accommodate up to 200 guests. A shopping arcade includes a jewelers, and a souvenir shop.
Guestrooms. The Strand Palace offers 785 contemporary guestrooms distributed on nine floors. Rooms feature wireless Internet access for a surcharge, plasma TVs with digital channels and pay movies, and coffeemakers. In-room safes are provided. Club Rooms reflect earth-tone color schemes and feature laptop-compatible, in-room safes, Elemis toiletries, and include Virgin Active gym passes.
Property Amenities
Safe-deposit box
Concierge desk
Event catering
Exhibit space
Security guard
Conference room(s)
Bar/lounge
Dry cleaning service
Comp newspapers in lobby
Banquet facilities
Meeting room (small groups)
Laundry facilities
Room service (24 hours)
Elevator/lift
Coffee shop or cafe
Business center
Currency exchange
Airport transportation (fees apply)
Shopping on site
Restaurant(s)
Parking nearby - Fees Apply
Self parking - Fees Apply
Breakfast services - Fees Apply
Internet public area - wireless - Fees Apply
Pets not allowed
Area Attractions
Embankment - Across The Street Covent Garden - Adjacent West End Theatres - Adjacent River Thames - Two Blocks Trafalgar Square - 500 Metres London Eye - 500 Metres The City - 1.0 Kilometer (0.5 Mile) Oxford Street - 1.5 Kilometres (1.0 Mile) Regent Street - 1.5 Kilometres (1.0 Mile) Westminster Abbey - 1.5 Kilometres (1.0 Mile) Houses Of Parliament And Big Ben - 1.5 Kilometres (1.0 Mile) St Paul's Cathedral - 1.5 Kilometres (1.0 Mile) Buckingham Palace - 2.5 Kilometres (1.5 Miles) Barbican Centre - 2.5 Kilometres (1.5 Miles) Harrods - 3.0 Kilometres (2.0 Miles) Knightsbridge - 3.0 Kilometres (2.0 Miles)
Driving Directions
From London Heathrow Airport: Approximate Distance To The Hotel Is 22 Miles (41 Kilometres).
Getting There. The Heathrow Express Train And Black Taxis Are Available For Transfer From The Airport To The Center Of London. The London Underground's Piccadilly Line Also Serves All Heathrow Terminals And Takes Passengers Into Central London.
Getting Around. The Extensive London Underground System Connects The Hotel With The Rest Of Central London. The Underground Station Closest To The Hotel Is Charing Cross. There Is Also A Wide Choice Of Buses.
London Charges Congestion Zone Fees Within Clearly Marked Areas Of City. Those Who Operate Vehicles Within These Zones Are Assessed Daily Fees That Apply Mondays Through Fridays.
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