Location. The Waldorf Hilton is strategically located between The City financial district and the West End in London, England. This property is bordered by two major West End theatres, and stands one block from Somerset House and two blocks from Covent Garden and the Thames River.
Hotel Features. Constructed of Aberdeen granite and Portland stone, The Waldorf Hilton has anchored the west crescent of the Aldwych since 1908. The Waldorf Hilton's splendid lobby leads to the Homage Grand Salon Restaurant. This distinguished restaurant features Louis XVI style and a walk-in wine cabinet. Menu highlights include traditional and contemporary favorites, a grill selection and daily regional European specials. A unique, pressed-metal entryway opens onto the Homage Patisserie, the site of morning coffee service and afternoon tea. This room features original Waring and Gillow paneling, rich fabrics and period furniture. The champagne list includes the Pommery Collection. Homage Cocktail Bar serves a gin-based and a classic cocktail collection. The ornate, glass-roofed Palm Court is one among 7 function rooms that accommodate up to 410 people. A business center offers fax, photocopy, print and courier services. LA Fitness manages the hotel's health club, which features an indoor pool surrounded by stately columns, a sauna, an exercise studio and a gym equipped with free weights, and cardiovascular and resistance machines.
Guestrooms. The Waldorf Hilton offers 299 air-conditioned guestrooms. Plasma-screen televisions are equipped with satellite connections, and all rooms offer high-speed Internet access. Accommodations feature contemporary style and are furnished with ergonomic chairs, expansive desks and beds draped beneath mohair throws. Elegant décor features ivory and earth-tone color schemes, subdued lighting, and modern furnishings. Practical amenities include coffeemakers and minibars. In-room safes are provided. Tiled bathrooms include bathrobes and designer toiletries.
Expert Tip. More than 40 theatres are located near this hotel, including the prestigious Theatre Royal Drury Lane, positioned one block away.
