Holidays In London And Hotels And Accommodation Close To The London Eye/Millennium Wheel

Posted on October 10, 2011

The city of London is likely one of the hottest vacation destinations in the European continent. A large number of elements work together making the city appealing to a extensive variety of tourists, the most important factor being the huge selection of first class points of interest found the city. London is the most expansive urban zone to be found in the whole of Europe and it is the capital city of England. As such it isn’t surprising that there are numerous areas to stay with every one having their own distinctive attraction. Some folks select to stay in the very heart of the city even as others select to stay somewhere in the outskirts. In the article below I will be taking a detailed look at a few of the places to stay close to the Millennium Wheel/London Eye.

The London Eye, or, more accurately, The Merlin Entertainments London Eye, an incredibly big observation wheel positioned on the banks of the River Thames. Visited by over three and a half million tourists every 12 months it’s the most popular visitor attraction within Britain. While taking a flight you will see a variety of the greatest attractions to be found in England such as; the Post Office Tower, St Paul’s Cathedral, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben clock tower, Palace of Westminster, the NatWest Tower and and more. Because such an incredible collection of world-class sights very close to The London Eye many visitors choose to stay in hotels and accommodation close to the attraction itself.

Hotels Close To The Merlin Entertainments London Eye

To keep everything easy I shall focus upon those hotels which are closest to the London Eye/Millennium Wheel and those which can also take online bookings. The nearest 2 establishments are both Park Plaza hotels, the County Hall and the Westminster Bridge. Just a little further away you will find the accommodation; Citadines Trafalgar Square, Royal Horseguards and London Marriott Hotel County Hall and below I will introduce these great hotels in more detail.

Park Plaza County Hall
The Park Plaza County Hall is positioned at number 1 Addington Street at the South Bank of River Thames. It is inside of easy walking distance of the Eye (it is just across Westminster Bridge) which can be seen from some of the hotel rooms. Providing four star rated lodging at a cheap price the Park Plaza is a very fashionable place to stay so it is always worth seeking to book your room as soon as you can. Amenities include; free WI-FI, free laundry room, complimentary access to the health club, steam room and sauna (spa treatments are available for an additional price). Rooms have kitchen facilities together with microwave, crockery, cutlery and tea and coffee making amenities however it’s worth taking into consideration taking foods at their Spectrum Restaurant which renowned for its fine British Cuisine.

The Westminster Bridge(Park Plaza)
The Park Plaza Westminster Bridge is to be found at at number 200 Westminster Bridge Street that’s on the southern side of Westminster Bridge. The hotel offers all the amenities you possibly can expect of a four star establishment (for example free Wi-Fi internet) however other facilities include two executive lounges, a business centre and a concierge service making it the perfect place to stay for people visiting London on business. The hotel also includes a gym that is open twenty four hrs a day as well as A steam room, spa, sauna and a swimming pool of fifteen metres.

The Royal Horseguards offers award-winning 5 star-rated lodging with rooms costing just a little greater than four star-rated lodgings (should you be capable to find a late reservation discount. Situated at two Whitehall Court this accommodation is very close to the business district. The London Marriott Hotel County Hall, on Westminster Bridge Rd, is a four star hotel which additionally gives last-minute reservation reductions and which has a health club, a spa and an indoor pool. Citadines Trafalgar Sq. London gives three star rated accommodation serviced apartment style lodging, on Northumberland Avenue, at an affordable price.

Different places to stay close to the London Eye come with; LSE Northumberland House (8a Northumberland Avenue), Charing Cross (Strand), Wellington (81-83 Waterloo Road) and SACO London (apartments at 75 York Rd), all of which are less than half a mile from The London Eye/Millennium Wheel. The Savoy (Strand), which has recently undergone the largest refurbishment in the continent of Europe, is half a mile from the London Eye/Millennium Wheel as well as The Royal Trafalgar on Whitcomb Street, The Strand Palace Hotel in the Strand and The Trafalgar in Trafalgar Square.

Together you will find over fifty hotels near the London Eye (a mile or less away),  the selection is astounding but it is very important be aware that these establishments are incredibly popular and it’s the best idea to reserve a room at the earliest opportunity. Keep in mind that these establishments are often fully booked but, if you wish to risk it, there is, sometimes,  the potential for gaining last minute booking reductions.

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