The best hotels near The London Eye
An expert guide to the top places to stay near The London Eye, including the best for listed buildings, eye-catching interiors, elegant bedrooms, magnificent spas and Thames river views, near Westminster Bridge, Big Ben, Charing Cross railway station and the British Museum.
London Marriott Hotel County Hall
South Bank, London, England
8Telegraph expert rating
Opened in 1922, County Hall sits on the south bank of the Thames next to Westminster Bridge. It is just a stroll away from many top London attractions. Being a landmark listed building, the hotel has an engaging historic character. Old photographs showing its construction hang in the lobby and it is easy to imagine top brass bureaucrats convening amidst its wood-panelled splendour. Within this all the amenities you would expect from a five-star Marriott hotel have been deftly inserted. Many rooms look out towards the river or the London Eye and a few have balconies – and you'll awake to the chimes of Big Ben. Read expert review From £204per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
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Park Plaza County Hall
Waterloo, London, England
7Telegraph expert rating
The hotel's location bang opposite the old County Hall (the seat of London government until 1986), is terrifically convenient with the London Eye, Houses of Parliament and Big Ben all close by and the South Bank only a short walk away. The hotel interior, with a distinctive 14-floor atrium, is eye-catching; the glass-fronted lift gives the best view of it as you rise up to your room and peer down to L’Italiano restaurant on the mezzanine level. There are 398 rooms and suites; all stylish with cream and pale wood decor. The defining feature of many is the view, which may look out toward the Shard and the City, over Waterloo station, or best of all, towards the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye – stunning in the early morning. Read expert review From £125per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
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The Royal Horseguards
Charing Cross, London, England
8Telegraph expert rating
With an unbeatable central London location, sandwiched between Whitehall and the Thames, The Royal Horseguards offers elegant rooms, with views of the London Eye from the upper floors, and afternoon tea. The hotel occupies eight floors of Whitehall Court, an imposing Grade I-listed building with a fascinating history. In keeping with the architecture, décor is handsome and traditional, with plenty of dark wood and red upholstery. An equine theme pervades, from the painting of charging cavalry behind the concierge’s desk to the bronze ornaments scattered throughout. Read expert review From £191per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
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Corinthia Hotel London
Charing Cross, London, England
8Telegraph expert rating
The five-star Corinthia continues to be a big success and draws a lively crowd to its grand bars, restaurants and event spaces. Close to the River Thames and Charing Cross railway station, this was once the majestic 600-room Hôtel Métropole, which opened in 1885. Requisitioned by the Ministry of Defence for much of the last century, it is in walking distance of numerous attractions – Trafalgar Square, St James's Park, the South Bank, the Houses of Parliament. This is a hotel that wants to impress – and it succeeds. Get ready for fabulous chandeliers, intriguing modern art, palatial public rooms, a Daniel Galvin hair salon, a mini-branch of Harrods – oh, and there's also a magnificent four-floor spa with ESPA treatments and dazzlingly indulgent relaxation areas. Read expert review From £390per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
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Citadines Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square, London, England
7Telegraph expert rating
Amid the busy streets of Holborn - a workaday area with plenty of shops and cultural attractions close by. Stay here and you'll be within easy reach of the British Museum, Covent Garden and within easy walking distance to the London Eye. Citadines specialises in accommodation that combines the space and facilities of an apartment with the support services of a hotel. The 192 apartments are spread over six floors, mostly studios but there are also 40 one-bedroom apartments with a sofa-bed that can sleep four guests. The style is contemporary executive with a bright, fresh feel. Read expert review From £146per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
