The Waldorf Hilton
Information & Amenities
Hotel Information: Flanked by two major West End theaters, and less than 1 mile from the city center, the Waldorf straddles the theater and business districts, offering a convenient location for both vacationers and corporate travelers. Built of Aberdeen granite and Portland stone, this hotel has dominated the graceful west crescent of the Aldwych since 1908, and its imposing façade is one of London's architectural icons.
Amenity highlights: The hotel's conference and event facilities include the superbly restored Palm Court, a glass-roofed marble terrace favored for fashion, theater, and society parties. Breakfast is served daily amid the Ionic columns and palatial surroundings of the Homage Grand Salon Restaurant.
Insider tip: The famous West End has more than 40 theaters, but the oldest and most historic is the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, just 1 block from this hotel. More than 300 years old, "the Lane" was originally a playhouse. Today it's London's most glamorous stage for blockbuster musicals. Tours take place four times daily, and include the regal lobbies, the vast auditorium, and the antique under-stage machinery.
Property Amenities
The splendid interiors at The Waldorf Hilton include the Homage Grand Salon Restaurant, and Palm Court, a glass-roofed marble terrace used for private functions. LA Fitness manages the hotel's health club, which features an indoor swimming pool surrounded by classical columns and a sauna, exercise studio, and gym with free weights and cardiovascular and resistance machines. Changing rooms have lockers and showers.
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Spa services on site
- Concierge services
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Health club
- Room service (24 hours)
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Parking (surcharge)
- Parking nearby
- Conference room(s)
- Cell phone/mobile rental
- Photocopy machines
- Secretarial services
- Fax machine
- Number of rooms: 299
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning service
- Air-conditioned public areas
Room Descriptions
The Waldorf Hilton, London, has 299 guestrooms, all of which include air conditioning, modem/data port hook-ups (fee), complimentary newspapers, satellite TVs, safes, and minibars.
Room Features
- Internet access - high speed
- Cable/satellite TV
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Premium bedding
- Complimentary newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Telephone
- Multi-line phone
- Internet access - dial-up
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Designer toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Trouser press
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Non-smoking rooms
- Smoking rooms
Area Attractions
West End theaters - 0-12 blocks
Somerset House - 1 block
The River Thames - 2 blocks
Covent Garden shopping - 2-6 blocks
Covent Garden Underground (subway) - 3 blocks
Temple Underground (subway) - 3 blocks
The South Bank - 0.5 miles
Oxford Street shopping - 1 mile
The London Eye - 1 mile
Westminster - 1 mile
St. Paul's Cathedral - 1 mile
Tower Bridge - 1.5 miles
London Heathrow Airport (LHR): Approximate driving time to The Waldorf Hilton is 29 minutes and distance is 29 miles.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW): Approximate driving time is 54 minutes and distance is 50 miles.
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 (subway). The closest Underground stations are Temple and Covent Garden. Taxis are best hailed with the assistance of the porter.
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. Best bet: taxis or the Underground.
Restaurants & Bars
Homage Grand Salon Restaurant - Located in the original 1908 Grill Room, its Grade II listed features are characteristic of the Louis XVI style. The restaurant has 95 seats with a feature bar and walk-in wine cabinet. The new design blends the existing fabric with contemporary elements. The restaurant serves classical dishes as well as some more contemporary favourites, a grill selection and daily regional European specials. The wine list is European.
Homage Patisserie - Serves morning coffee and afternoon tea. The entrance to the patisserie is from the hotel lobby and has a unique, pressed metal finish. Inside the room features the original restored Waring and Gillow panelling. Amongst the rich fabrics and period furniture the focal point is a 'jewel box' counter, displaying fine pastries by day and serving champagne cocktails by night. The patisserie features single estate teas, viennoiseries, fine coffee and freshly squeezed juices, a selection of afternoon tea pastries and a champagne list including the Pommery Collection.
Homage Cocktail Bar - Originally the Hansom Cab and Grill, the Opera Bar and the Gaslight Bar. Wall coverings feature contemporary fabrics, and detailed metal panels provide a contrasting backdrop to period pieces set alongside the B&B Italia Vol-au-Vent chair and a rich, smoked oak timber floor. The bar features a gin-based and a classic cocktail collection and one-plate meals.
Location
The Aldwych
London, England WC2B 4DD
United Kingdom
Nearest major airport:
London, England (LCY-London City Airport)
Area:
Bloomsbury - Soho, London, England, United Kingdom
Important Information
Tax of 17.5% is excluded from the rate and will be charged at the time of payment.
Rate is based on one to two adults sharing a room.
Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
There are no room charges for children 12 and younger occupying the same room as their parents.
Rollaway beds are not available. 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.
- Pets not allowed Guide Dos only
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
