Situated in London's vibrant South Bank, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge is located on the south side of Westminster Bridge near the city's best sights. Guests at our hotel in London enjoy easy access to Waterloo Station, and the hotel is within walking distance of several popular attractions, including the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. The ideal choice for business travellers as well, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge is a short distance from a number of corporations, including IBM, Shell and Ernst & Young.
Our hotel in London is within walking distance of the following attractions:
Big Ben (two-minute walk) Located at the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben is one of the most recognizable sights in London.
Dalí Universe(two-minute walk) The Dalí Universe exhibits over 500 works of art by the famous Spanish surrealist painter. Phone: 0870 744 7485
Florence Nightingale Museum(two-minute walk) Visit this museum dedicated to Florence Nightingale, who advanced the nursing system in the United Kingdom. Phone: +44 (0)20 7620 0374
Houses of Parliament (two-minute walk) The historic Houses of Parliament are a must-see. You can observe the Houses when they are in session from the Visitor's Gallery. Phone: 20-7219-4272
London Aquarium(two-minute walk) Observe marine creatures from around the world in reconstructed habitats at this aquarium. Phone: +44 (0)87 1663 1678
London Eye (two-minute walk) Now one of the most popular attractions in the city, this impressive observation wheel offers 30-minute flights, allowing visitors to observe London from a height of 450 feet. Phone: +44 (0)870 990 8883
National Theatre (five-minute walk) Located on the South Bank, the National Theatre presents world-class performances. Phone: +44 (0) 20 7452 3000
Old Vic Theatre(five-minute walk) The historic Old Vic Theatre presents a variety of plays each year, including works by Shakespeare. Phone: +44 (0)844 871 7628
Royal Festival Hall (five-minute walk) Located inside the Southbank Centre, this venue hosts concerts and special events, including performances by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Phone: +44 (0)20 7960 4200
Westminster Abbey (five-minute walk) A must-see, this Gothic church is the final resting place of several famous figures, including Sir Isaac Newton, Geoffrey Chaucer, Charles Dickens, William Shakespeare and Oliver Cromwell. Phone: +44 (0) 20 7222 5152
Young Vic Theatre (five-minute walk) This theatre presents a wide variety of classics, new plays, forgotten works and musical theatre. Phone: +44 (0) 20 7922 2922
Local Airports:
London Heathrow Airport Distance from hotel: 25 miles Drive time: 60 minutes Directions: South/West
London City Airport Distance from hotel: 15 miles Drive time: 60 minutes Directions: West
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?
London is not meant to be seen by car, but on foot. Spend a leisurely day wandering the city away from its more celebrated tourist traps. Many of the city's hidden treasures lie off the beaten path - along narrow back streets, amid Victorian neighborhoods, and in quiet parks.