Address : 2 WHITEHALL COURT, WHITEHALL, LONDON, SW1A 2EJ, ENGLAND
Location :
Westminster/Victoria
25 kms to the airport (heathrow)
48 kms to the airport (gatwick)
4 minute walk to the nearest metro station (embankment)
2 km to the nearest station (charing cross)
4 minute walk to the nearest bus stop
6 km to the nearest fair site (olympia)
Overview
4 Star, Deluxe Class Historical Hotel
Location : The Royal Horseguards Thistle Hotel reflects French-chateau style from its stately Westminster location in London, England. This historic property is positioned in a quiet area of Whitehall overlooking the Thames, a short walk from the Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square and The National Gallery.
Hotel Features : This prestigious riverside hotel was constructed in 1884 as a lodging for international diplomats. The lobby's oak fireplace serves as a focal point for furnishings that include striped sofas, brass lamps, a glittering chandelier and historic British memorabilia. One Twenty-One Two restaurant is named after the nearby Old Scotland Yard police headquarters' telephone number. White table linens and silver-plated cutlery set the tone for buffet-style breakfasts or cooked-to-order lunches. Dinner menus feature European favorites. The Lounge serves drinks throughout the day and presents afternoon teas. A business centre offers two computers equipped with high-speed Internet access. Business amenities include fax, print, scanner, photocopy and courier services. Two floors of restored grand Victorian function rooms accommodate up to 250 people. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel. A complimentary 24-hour fitness room contains a television and seven pieces of cardiovascular equipment, including a rowing machine and a static bike.
Guestrooms : The Royal Horseguards Thistle Hotel is a non-smoking property that offers 280 traditional English-style or contemporary guestrooms distributed among nine floors. Accommodations include two armchairs and desks that double as vanities. Wired high-speed and wireless Internet access is available for a fee. Cable television is provided in every room. Room amenities include minibars and coffeemakers. Executive rooms are air conditioned.
The restaurant is located on the ground floor. Leading on from the lobby is a traditional lounge, where afternoon tea is served, leading on from the lounge is the bar, and to the left the very traditional restaurant with the atmosphere of a gentlemen's club, being furnished with heavy furniture.
