Park Plaza London Waterloo

Where it is

The hotel is on the quieter side of Waterloo, close to Lambeth North station on the Bakerloo line and around ten minutes' walk from Waterloo mainline station. Walk north-west and you reach the river by Westminster Bridge, with the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben all within about a kilometre.

Facilities

Its leisure facilities are a draw for a central London hotel: an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room and a fitness centre. Florentine Restaurant is the on-site dining room, and there is a bar and lounge for drinks. With nearly 500 rooms, it handles families and groups as readily as couples on a city break.

Who it suits

It is a practical base for sightseeing on the South Bank and in Westminster, especially if you want a pool to come back to after a day on your feet. Theatre-goers will find the Old Vic and the National Theatre an easy walk away. Drivers should note that parking is limited and costly in this part of London, so arriving by train or tube makes more sense. With nearly 500 rooms it is also worth checking when smaller South Bank hotels are booked up.

Highlights

• 494 rooms over 13 floors
• Indoor pool, sauna and steam room
• Two minutes' walk from Lambeth North tube
• Walking distance of the London Eye

Good to know

• Paid on-site parking is available.
• Dogs are accepted for a nightly fee; service animals are exempt.
• Waterloo station is about a 10-minute walk.

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