Park Plaza County Hall is ideally situated on the south bank of the River Thames and is adjacent to County Hall, providing easy access to some of the city's top tourist attractions. Our proximity to the London Aquarium, the London Eye, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament makes our London city centre hotel ideal for your leisure stay. One of the best London Eye hotels for corporate travellers, Park Plaza County Hall is also near a number of corporations, including Shell, Ernst & Young, ITV and Deloitte, as well as several large exhibition and entertainment venues, including the QE2, Vinopolis and the Imperial War Museum.
Our London city centre hotel is near the following attractions:
Big Ben (2.2 km) Visit Big Ben, the famous bell and clock tower that has become one of London's most well-known landmarks.
British Museum (3.5 km) This renowned museum displays a number of impressive artifacts, including the Rosetta Stone. Phone: 20-7323-8000
Buckingham Palace (3.5 km) Serving as the royal residence since the reign of Queen Victoria, Buckingham Palace provides visitors with a glimpse into the lives of the royal family. Phone: 20-7766-7300
Houses of Parliament (2.2 km) Plan a visit to Parliament and observe the proceedings of the Houses from the Visitor's Gallery. Phone: 20-7219-4272
London Aquarium (1.0 km) Located inside County Hall, the London Sea Life Aquarium houses marine life from around the globe. Phone: 44 (0) 871 663 1678
London Eye (1.0 km) Take a 30-minute "flight" and observe the city from the top of the world's largest observation wheel. Phone: 44 (0)870 990 8883
St. Paul's Cathedral (2.5 km) Designed by Christopher Wren, St. Paul's Cathedral is a must see. Climb 530 stairs and enjoy breathtaking views of the city. Phone: 20-7236-4128
Tate Modern (1.5 km) This renowned museum houses a world-class collection of modern art, including works by Dali and Warhol. Phone: 20-7887-8888
Westminster Abbey (2.3 km) One of the most famous sights in London, Westminster Abbey is the final resting place of William Shakespeare, Sir Isaac Newton, Oliver Cromwell and several other influential figures. Phone: 20-7222-5152
Nearby Corporations:
Shell
Ernst & Young
PWC
Local Airports:
London Heathrow Airport Distance from hotel: 17.9 miles Drive time: 60 minutes Directions: South/West Taxi fare: £60.00* *All fares are approximate and are based on a one way journey
London City Airport Distance from hotel: 9 miles Drive time: 60 minutes Directions: West Taxi fare: £20
London Gatwick Airport Distance from hotel: 28 miles Drive time: 60 minutes Directions: South Taxi fare: £70
About London
Each period of England's past, punctuated by monarchs, wars, fires and other disasters, has made an indelible imprint on the capital city. Yet even while embracing its history, London is a forward-looking, modern city. Witness the Millenium's London Eye, which joins Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and the Houses of Parliament as world-recognized icons of the city. Another obvious example is the culinary scene - New British cooking, as envisioned by renowned chefs such as Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Antony Worrall Thompson, Marcus Wareing, Fergus Henderson and Tom Aikens, uses the best of regional ingredients in innovative, globally influenced ways; London also has outposts of celebrated restaurants like Nobu and Joël Robuchon. A profusion of cutting edge clubs and stylish bars like Tantra, Absolut IceBar, Bacchus and Lost Society Nightlife assure a high "hip" factor. Shopaholics thrill to know that London has stayed on top of the fashion game since the swinging '60s. Stop at venerable Harrod's of course, but then hotfoot it over to Sloan Street for trendy boutiques, or visit an eponymous shop - Stella McCartney, Amanda Wakely, Bruce Oldfield and many other designers maintain retail space here. Dozens of art galleries exhibit the most recent works by emerging artists, and if contemporary art is your thing, the Tate Modern is the best in Europe. Not surprisingly, London, balancing old and new with ease, is regarded as one of the world's most intriguing cities.
Did you know?
As the former residence of London's royal family, Hampton Court Palace has always inspired a certain awe. Originally built in 1514 for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, the Palace was overtaken by King Henry VIII in 1525 - perhaps so he would have ample room for his many wives and his own considerable girth - it's said that his waist was a staggering 54 inches.