Great location right by Temple Tube and next to Somerset House just off the Strand. The views are really good to the Oxo Tower and the London Eye and Big Ben. the public areas are nice especially the bars and the courtyard. Dining room has rather a dated kitzchy 90s feel.. The staff are accomodating and attentive. So why does... more

If you want a great view of London there are few places which beat this hotel. Our room was on the 5th floor in the corner and you could see tower bridge in one direction and big ben in the other with all the sights of the Thames in between. The bar service was friendly and efficient. We did not... more

This was our second time at The Swissotel The Howard and for us it is all about the location.We have stayed in other 5* London Hotels and they all have something different to offer.What The Howard has is a room with a view! We have had river facing rooms on the 8th and 9th floors(the higher the better in the... more

I have stayed at this hotel about ten times over the past few years and recommend it warmly. From the outside, it looks Stalinesque; it's in a part of town that shuts down at night and over the weekend (but it's only a short walk to Covent Garden, Bloomsbury, Tate Modern, etc.); and the staff at the front desk can... more

I've stayed at the Howard several times as the service, location and view are just fantastic. I've always had a wonderful time and can never wait to go back. And my stay last weekend managed to be even better than before! I booked the room about 6 weeks in advance. I prefer to book with the hotel direct because I... more

My granddaughter and I spent six days here. After an early morning arrival from US they had a shower room until our room was ready. The hotel is so convenient to the tube across the street and one block walk to many buses. Many theatres are within walking distance. Fun market with entertainment and shops too. In room tea and... more

After scouring the internet for hours and hours I finally settled on this hotel for a nice weekend away with my boyfriend. I should point out that I was originally going to book with lastminute.com, however I chose to book with the hotel directly for 2 reasons...1) I wouldn't have to pay on the spot, and 2) Breakfast was included... more

Stayed weekend of the 25th July, 2 rooms for 3 nights. Very friendly greeting on arrival, which is ofthen missing in 4/5 Star London hotels. Rooms are spacious and well appointed. Beds were so comfortable that we all slept in till late and enjoyed breakfast which was served until 2pm on the patio. Deffinately a very nice hotel and well... more

5* hotel apparently, more 4* I think, but not bad for the price (£65pppn). I would stay there again for the same price, but not one I would rush to recommend. more