Swissotel The Howard, London
Temple Place, London, GB WC2R 2PR
Location. Swissotel, The Howard is located on the Victoria Embankment and overlooks the River Thames in London, England. This property stands across the street from the Temple Underground Station and is positioned six blocks from Covent Garden shops, theaters, and restaurants.
Hotel Features. The light-infused lobby displays a blend of traditional and contemporary décor anchored by elegant glass sculptures and a mirrored reception desk. Fluted columns, contemporary mauve-toned couches and chairs, and fresh flower arrangements create a welcoming environment. 12 Temple Place Restaurant serves modern British cuisine using local ingredients. Tempo Bar opens onto a quiet courtyard that houses a playful waterfall, a pond and a gigantic yucca plant. This bar features black-lacquered cabinets that conceal malt whiskies and cigars. Mauve Bar presents stylish ambience and serves afternoon tea, light meals, wines, champagnes and cocktails. A 24-hour business centre is equipped with high-speed Internet access, and wireless Internet access is available in lobby areas for a fee. Four function rooms accommodate up to 150 people. Guests receive complimentary use of an off-site health club. Secure valet parking accommodates 30 vehicles.
Guestrooms. This nine-story hotel offers 189 guestrooms with river, courtyard or garden views. Accommodations feature muted earth tones and contemporary style with chrome accents, books of London photographs, and beds with oversized headboards and fluffy duvets. Room amenities include wood-floored entryways, three telephones, Lavassa espresso machines, minibars and digital laptop-compatible safes. Rooms include high-speed Internet access for a fee. Marble-clad bathrooms contain shower/tub combinations and are stocked with Swiss Spa Tradition toiletries.
Expert Tip. This hotel is one of few London properties that offers unobstructed views of the River Thames from more than half of the guestrooms. Accommodations afford sweeping vistas of the Tower Bridge, the London Eye, Westminster Abbey and Saint Paul's Church.
Location Description: WEST END
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Room Types
Premier - Courtyard View
One king or two twin beds. 27 square metres. Individually controlled air conditioning. Desk. Plasma-screen satellite TV with MP3 port. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Three telephones. Minibar and Lavazza coffee machine. Complimentary newspapers. Safe. Iron and ironing board. Bathroom with tub and shower combination, bathrobes, and Swiss Spa Tradition toiletries.
Swiss Advantage
One king bed. 41 square metres. Located on the first floor. Individually controlled air conditioning. Plasma-screen satellite TV with MP3 port. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Complimentary newspapers. Minibar and Lavazza coffee machine. Safe and iron and ironing board. Bathroom with tub and shower combination, bathrobes, and Swiss Spa Tradition toiletries.
Premier King River View
One king bed. Views of the River Thames and the South Bank. 39 square metres. Lounge area. Desk. Individually controlled air conditioning. Plasma-screen satellite TV with MP3 port. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Complimentary newspapers. Three telephones. CD player. Minibar and Lavazza coffee machine. Safe. Iron and ironing board. Bathroom with tub and shower combination, bathrobes, and Swiss Spa Tradition toiletries.
Grand Riverview
One king bed. 72 square metre balcony with views of the Houses of Parliament and St. Paul’s Cathedral. 39 square metres. Individually controlled air conditioning. Desk. Plasma-screen satellite TV with MP3 port. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Three telephones. CD player. Minibar and Lavazza coffee machine. Complimentary newspapers. Safe and iron and ironing board. Bathroom with tub and shower combination, bathrobes, and Swiss Spa Tradition toiletries.
Property Amenities
- Elevator/lift
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Garden
- Banquet facilities
- Parking (surcharge)
- Conference room(s)
- Bar/lounge
- Room service (24 hours)
- Express check-out
- Currency exchange
- Patio
- Number of rooms: 189
- Number of floors: 9
- Multilingual staff
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- 24-hour front desk
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Parking (valet) GBP37/24 Hours
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
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- Concierge services
- Event catering
- Suitable for children
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Laundry facilities
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Use of nearby fitness center (complimentary)
- Security guard
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Umbrella
- Designated smoking areas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
- Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
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Property Information
Pets not allowed
Minimum check-in age 18
Check-in time is 3 PM
Check-out time is Noon
5 Star Rating.
GuestRooms - 156
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Floors - 7
Area Activities
The River Thames: 0.5 blocks
Temple Underground Station: 0.5 blocks
Somerset House: 4 blocks
Covent Garden: 6 blocks
The South Bank: 1.0 kilometre (0.5 miles)
West End Theatres: 1.0 kilometre (0.5 miles)
St. Paul's Cathedral: 1.5 kilometres (1.0 mile)
Tower Bridge: 2.5 kilometres (1.5 miles)
