For guests looking for convenient, comfortable lodging in London, the Park Plaza Riverbank is the ideal choice. Our hotel is within walking distance of some of London's most visited attractions, including the London Eye, Houses of Parliament, the Tate Modern, Buckingham Palace and the London Aquarium.
Our lodging in London is located on the south side of the River Thames, opposite the Tate Britain art gallery and close to Waterloo rail station and underground station, providing access to several interconnecting underground lines throughout the city. Our hotel near the London Eye is also convenient to Vauxhall underground and mainline station, just a 10-minute walk from the hotel. At the Park Plaza Riverbank, our prime location makes us the perfect hotel for your trip to England.
Our hotel near the Tate Britain is convenient to the following London attractions:
Big Ben Possibly the most recognized attraction in London, this clock tower sits above the Houses of Parliament. Parliament Sq, Houses of Parliament London SW1A 0AA 1.5 km from hotel
Buckingham Palace Home to generations of royals, this London landmark is a must-see. Guests can tour parts of the interior, wander the grounds and visit the Royal Mews to see the queen's coaches and horses. 20-7766-7300 Buckingham Palace Rd London SW1A 1AA 2.8 km from hotel
Carnaby Street Once London's fashion epicenter, this pedestrian-friendly area off Oxford Street now offers trendy boutiques, souvenir shops, bars and restaurants. Carnaby St London W1 3.7 km from hotel
Hyde Park One of London's most popular attractions, the grounds at Hyde Park feature Serpentine Lake, Marble Arch and the Diana Memorial Fountain. 20-7298-2100 Bayswater Rd, and Park Ln London W2 5.2 km from hotel
London Aquarium A great London attraction for kids, the London Aquarium is one of the largest in Europe and features 350 species of fish and exhibits on the coral reefs, the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and freshwater streams. 020 79678000 County Hall, Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Rd London, SE1 7PB, United Kingdom 1.5 km from hotel
London Eye Catch a stunning view of the London skyline and the Thames on this 30-minute guided "flight." 87-0500-0600 Westminster Bridge Rd London SE1 7PB 1.8 km from hotel
St. Paul's Cathedral Visit this architectural masterpiece designed by Sir Christopher Wren and tour the Whispering Gallery, the crypt, the treasury, and, of course, tackle the 530 steps to the dome to see one of the best views of the London skyline and the Thames. 20-7236-4128 St. Paul's Churchyard, Ludgate Hill London EC4M 8AD 4.1 km from hotel
Tate Britain Located across the street from our hotel, this London art museum contains British art from 1500 to the present, including works by Hogarth, Turner, Constable, Blake and Gainsborough. 20-7887-8888 Millbank, London SW1P 4RG Across from hotel
Tate Modern This modern art museum in London exhibits works by both well-known and undiscovered artists. 20-7887-8888 25 Sumner St Bankside, London SE1 9TG 3.1 km from hotel
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?
In stark contrast to the urban traffic of downtown London are the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. The Eden-esque grounds cover more than 300 acres and shelter 40,000 varieties of plants. Highlights include the spectacular Palm House, a huge glass-enclosed structure designed in 1848, and the Princess of Wales Conservatory, opened by Princess Diana and featuring a wonderful array of orchids.