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The Waldorf Hilton

The Aldwych
London, England WC2B 4DD
United Kingdom

 
GENERAL INFORMATION :

What to expect: Flanked by two major West End theaters, and less than 1 mile from the city center, the Waldorf straddles the theater and business districts, offering a convenient location for both vacationers and corporate travelers. Built of Aberdeen granite and Portland stone, this hotel has dominated the graceful west crescent of the Aldwych since 1908, and its imposing façade is one of London's architectural icons.

Amenity highlights: The hotel's conference and event facilities include the superbly restored Palm Court, a glass-roofed marble terrace favored for fashion, theater, and society parties. Breakfast is served daily amid the Ionic columns and palatial surroundings of the Minstrel dining room.

Insider tip: The famous West End has more than 40 theaters, but the oldest and most historic is the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, just 1 block from this hotel. More than 300 years old, "the Lane" was originally a playhouse. Today it's London's most glamorous stage for blockbuster musicals. Tours take place four times daily, and include the regal lobbies, the vast auditorium, and the antique under-stage machinery.

PROPERTY AMINITIES :

The splendid interiors of the Waldorf include the Minstrel breakfast restaurant, and Palm Court, a glass-roofed marble terrace used for private functions. LA Fitness manages the hotel's health club, which features an indoor swimming pool surrounded by classical columns and a spa, sauna, exercise studio, and gym with free weights and cardiovascular and resistance machines. Changing rooms have lockers and showers.

ROOMS :

The Waldorf Hilton has 303 guestrooms, all of which include air conditioning, modem/data port hook-ups (fee), complimentary newspapers, satellite TV and video-game consoles, safes, and minibars with complimentary soft drinks.

DINING :

The Minstrel - With its Ionic columns, crystal chandeliers, elaborate plasterwork molding, and palatial windows with tied-back drapes, the Minstrel serves English and Continental breakfast in a fine-dining atmosphere. Open daily.

The Waldorf Hilton Bar - This intimate bar glows with art-deco lamps on soft yellow walls hung with framed period photos and architectural drawings of London landmarks. The busy Aldwych races by outside the large windows, framed by velvet drapes. Drinks, sandwiches, and snacks are served every day from mid-morning to midnight.

The hotel currently does not have a restaurant for lunch and dinner, but there are several first-class dining options in the area.

Nearby restaurants:
Bank
Simpson's on the Strand
Rules
Opera Terrace