Location. The Waldorf Hilton is strategically located between The City financial district and the West End in London, England. This property is bordered by two major West End theatres, and stands one block from Somerset House and two blocks from Covent Garden and the Thames River.
Hotel Features. Constructed of Aberdeen granite and Portland stone, The Waldorf Hilton has anchored the west crescent of the Aldwych since 1908. The Waldorf Hilton's splendid lobby leads to the Homage Grand Salon Restaurant. This distinguished restaurant features Louis XVI style and a walk-in wine cabinet. Menu highlights include traditional and contemporary favorites, a grill selection and daily regional European specials. A unique, pressed-metal entryway opens onto the Homage Patisserie, the site of morning coffee service and afternoon tea. This room features original Waring and Gillow paneling, rich fabrics and period furniture. The champagne list includes the Pommery Collection. Homage Cocktail Bar serves a gin-based and a classic cocktail collection. The ornate, glass-roofed Palm Court is one among 7 function rooms that accommodate up to 410 people. A business center offers fax, photocopy, print and courier services. LA Fitness manages the hotel's health club, which features an indoor pool surrounded by stately columns, a sauna, an exercise studio and a gym equipped with free weights, and cardiovascular and resistance machines.
Guestrooms. The Waldorf Hilton offers 299 air-conditioned guestrooms. Plasma-screen televisions are equipped with satellite connections, and all rooms offer high-speed Internet access. Accommodations feature contemporary style and are furnished with ergonomic chairs, expansive desks and beds draped beneath mohair throws. Elegant décor features ivory and earth-tone color schemes, subdued lighting, and modern furnishings. Practical amenities include coffeemakers and minibars. In-room safes are provided. Tiled bathrooms include bathrobes and designer toiletries.
Expert Tip. More than 40 theatres are located near this hotel, including the prestigious Theatre Royal Drury Lane, positioned one block away.
Property Amenities
Restaurant(s)
Security guard
Sauna
Dry cleaning service
Swimming pool - indoor
Business center
Currency exchange
Wedding services
Meeting room (small groups)
Cell phone/mobile rental
Banquet facilities
Air-conditioned public areas
Breakfast services
Safe-deposit box
Coffee shop or cafe
Business services
Fitness equipment
Room service (24 hours)
Express check-out
Beauty services
Suitable for children
Steam room
Concierge desk
Health club
Elevator/lift
Bar/lounge
Laundry facilities
Conference room(s)
Audiovisual equipment
Parking nearby - Fees Apply
Internet public area - high-speed - Fees Apply
Area Attractions
West End Theatres: 0-12 Blocks Somerset House: 1 Block The River Thames: 2 Blocks Covent Garden Shops: 2.6 Blocks Covent Garden Underground: 3 Blocks Temple Underground: 3 Blocks The South Bank: 1.0 Km (0.5 Miles) Oxford Street Shops: 1.5 Km (1.0 Mile) The London Eye: 1.5 Km (1.0 Mile) Westminster: 1.5 Km (1.0 Mile) St. Paul's Cathedral: 1.5 Km (1.0 Mile) Tower Bridge: 2.5 Km (1.5 Miles)
Driving Directions
From London Heathrow Airport: Approximate Distance To The Hotel Is 27 Km (17 Miles).
From London Gatwick Airport: Approximate Distance To The Hotel Is 45 Km (28 Miles).
Getting There. The Waldorf Is Located On The Aldwych, Between Covent Garden And The River Thames. Express Trains Serve Both Airports Into The Center Of London, For Transfers To Taxis Or The Underground. The Closest Underground Stations Are Temple And Covent Garden. Taxis Are Best Hailed With The Assistance Of The Porter.
Getting Around. Although Parking Facilities Can Be Found Nearby, There Are Heavy Fines For Drivers Who Forget To Pay New Tolls For Driving Into Central London. Navigating Traffic Is Difficult Even For The Seasoned Driver.
London Charges Congestion Zone Fees Within Clearly Designated Areas Of The City. Those Who Operate Vehicles Within These Zones Are Assessed Daily Fees That Apply Mondays Through Fridays.
The Money-saving Oyster Card Is A Smartcard That Stores Up To 90 Pounds Of Pay-as-you-go Credit. It Can Be Used On The Tubes, Buses, Dlr, Trams And Select National Rail Services Throughout London. Oyster Cards Are Less Expensive Than Single Fares, And Daily Price Capping Automatically Calculates The Least Expensive Fare For Single-day Journeys. Oyster Cards Can Be Purchased At The Oyster Website, Most Tube Station Ticket Offices, At Oyster Ticket Stops, At Select National Rail Ticket Offices, At Select London Travel Information Centres, And By Telephone At 0845 330 9876.
