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HOTEL INFORMATION(back to top)
Swissotel The Howard
Swissotel The Howard
12 Temple Place
London, England

Distance from Hotel to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 50 miles (81 kms). Distance from Hotel to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 29 miles (47 kms).

Swisstel The Howard, London enjoys one of the best hotel locations in London, set in a quiet oasis just off the Embankment and overlooking the River Thames. The hotel is just a short walk from Covent Garden with its theatres, restaurants, nightlife and shopping, and world-famous London landmarks such as St Paul's Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament, Tate Modern and the London Eye all within easy reach.

Swisstel The Howard, London offers a contemporary yet elegant hotel which, with personalised service, provides the perfect setting for distinguished tastes. The hotel's staff of dedicated professionals caters to the needs of the discerning business or leisure traveller and ensures hotel guests have a memorable stay.

Overlooking the River Thames or the hotel's courtyard garden, the 189 guest rooms and suites at Swisstel The Howard, London enjoy attractive views. Enjoy the tranquillity and pampered comfort of your hotel room, that include working desks, high-speed Internet access and in-room movies.

HOTEL AMENITIES (back to top)
Express Check-Out Currency Exchange Health Club Conference Rooms Parking ($) Doorman/Doorwoman Flower Shop Business Center (24-hour) Multilingual Staff Courtyard Pets (not allowed) Air Conditioning (public areas) Dry Cleaning Service ($) Front Desk (24-hour) Concierge (24-hour) Parking (valet) ($) Banquet Room

($) Denotes a fee may be charged.

Please note: Some hotel amenities listed above may have an additional fee associated with them.

ACCOMMODATION CATEGORIES AND DESCRIPTIONS(back to top)
Arrival/Departure Time: Check-in-time: 2:00 pm Check-out-time: 12:00 pm

Early check-in and late checkout on request, and subject to availability.

Children Policy: Children 12 and under are free of charge, when sharing room with 2 paying adults.

Maximum Occupancy: Superior King Garden - 2 adults.

Superior King Garden, Swisstel The Howard, London is set in a quiet oasis just off the Embankment. Overlooking either the River Thames or its own courtyard garden, guest rooms enjoy either river or garden views. All rooms offer a spacious working desk with a desk lamp, iBAHN high-speed Internet access, three direct dial telephones, a Lavazza espresso machine, an extensive tea station, a private resident's bar, two bathrobes, selection of Body Logic bath and body care products, air conditioning that can be controlled manually and in-room entertainment; the perfect setting for the business or leisure traveller.

All accommodations include: wake-up calls, ironing board, non-smoking accommodations (available on request), espresso machine, safe (in accommodation), internet access (high speed), mini-bar, television (cable, satellite), air conditioning, crib (on request), rollaway bed (on request): ($), hairdryer, slippers, iron, movies (pay-per-view): ($), voicemail, bathrobes, desk, room service (24-hour), housekeeping, telephone (direct dial) and climate control (individual).

($) Denotes a fee may be charged.

Specific bedding and/or special requests are fulfilled based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE OUTLETS(back to top)
Dine On The Rooftop Terrace, or on your Private Balcony, enjoy a luxurious dinner prepared by Executive Chef Simon Noel Duff and his brigage on one of our rooftop terraces or your private balcony. Take in the breathtaking views ranging from the House of Parliament and Big Ben to Tower Bridge and St. Paul's Cathedral.

Garden Courtyard, the stylish JAAN restaurant overlooks the Garden Courtyard where you can either dine or enjoy drinks alfresco during the fine weather. With soothing sounds from its waterfall, the garden is a rare find in London. The Garden Courtyard also makes the perfect venue to host events such as parties and weddings.

Jaan, the hotel's stylish restaurant, offers fine cuisine based on modern French cooking. Its contemporary, minimalist culinary presentations are enhanced with delicate and subtle Asian flavours and scents. The extensive wine list at JAAN also offers carefully chosen wines by the glass to compliment each dish. The restaurants dcor is contemporary and elegant. The ceiling-to-floor sliding glass doors overlook the serene Garden Courtyard, which offers alfresco dinning during warmer months.

Cuisine: French.

Breakfast Hours: Open 7:00am-10:30 Monday through Saturday and 8:00am-11:00am on Sunday. Breakfast Days of Opening: Open daily. Lunch Hours: Open 12:00pm until 2:30pm. Lunch Days of Opening: Open Monday through Friday, Closed on Saturday and Sunday. Dinner Hours: Open 5:45pm until 10:30pm. Dinner Days of Opening: Open Monday through Saturday, Closed on Sunday.

Mauve, see and be seen in Mauve, the new, modern and stylish lounge serving afternoon tea and light meals during the day and specially selected wines, champagnes and cocktails during the evening.

General Opening Hours: Open 7:00am until 1:00am. General Opening Days: Open Monday to Saturday.

Temple Bar, adjacent to the magnificent Garden Courtyard is Temple Bar, the perfect place to enjoy casual conversation and a cigar, complemented by a glass of aged whisky, whilst savouring the traditional and cozy atmosphere.

General Opening Hours: Open 11:00am until 1:00am. General Opening Days: Open daily.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS(back to top)
Tourist Attractions Nearby:
• The River Thames: 5 blocks
• Covent Garden shopping: 6 blocks
• St. Paul's Cathedral : 1 mile(2 kms)
• West End theaters: 0.5 miles(1 km)
• The South Bank : 0.5 miles(1 km)
• Tower Bridge : 1.5 miles(2 kms)
• Somerset House: 4 blocks
• Temple Underground (subway): 5 blocks
MINIMUM NIGHT STAY REQUIREMENTS(back to top)
No minimum stay information available.

Information contained within this web site is accurate at the time of publication and is subject to change without notice.