Corinthia Hotel London hotel, Charing Cross, London: review
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Corinthia London is a five-star West End hotel offering spacious rooms, an ESPA spa and fine dining restaurants, near Trafalgar Square and the River Thames.
Who goes?
Affluent business and leisure travellers. The five-star Corinthia has been a big success since its 2001 opening and draws a lively crowd to its grand bars, restaurants and event spaces.
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Location
Close to the River Thames and Charing Cross railway station, this was once the majestic 600-room Hôtel Métropole, which opened in 1885. Requisitioned by the Ministry of Defence for much of the last century, it is in walking distance of numerous attractions – Trafalgar Square, St James's Park, the South Bank, the Houses of Parliament. Stay here and London really is on your doorstep.
Style/character
Shamelessly opulent. This is a hotel that wants to impress – and it succeeds. Get ready for fabulous chandeliers, intriguing modern art, palatial public rooms, a Daniel Galvin hair salon, a mini-branch of Harrods – oh, and there's also a magnificent four-floor spa with ESPA treatments and dazzlingly indulgent relaxation areas.
Service
Five-star – the staff are clearly motivated by working in a hotel that buzzes, although there can be lapses. A 24-hour check-in policy means rooms are available whatever time you arrive.
Rooms
The 251 rooms, some with river views, are warm and welcoming with restful beige and olive tones backed up with dreamy Hypnos beds, Loewe TVs and Italian marble bathrooms – some face into an inner courtyard. There are also 43 sumptuous suites plus seven penthouses.
Food and drink
There are two grand restaurants – the proudly British Northall and the colourfully Mediterranean Massimo - which are both enjoyable as much for their glamorous setting as for the food. The windowless Bassoon Bar serves high class cocktails accompanied by live music.
Value for money
Double rooms from £426, excluding breakfast. Free Wi-Fi and daily newspaper. Doing anything here is frighteningly expensive but there are numerous offers and packages that are well worth considering. W
Family-friendly?
Yes – there's even a “Family Friendly” package that includes a complimentary second bedroom, use of the spa, attraction tickets, champagne and kiddie treats.
Access for guests with disabilities?
There are seven rooms specially adapted for the needs of disabled travellers.
Who goes?
Affluent business and leisure travellers. The five-star Corinthia has been a big success since its 2001 opening and draws a lively crowd to its grand bars, restaurants and event spaces.
Like The Hotelegraph on Facebook for the latest hotel news and reviews
Location
Close to the River Thames and Charing Cross railway station, this was once the majestic 600-room Hôtel Métropole, which opened in 1885. Requisitioned by the Ministry of Defence for much of the last century, it is in walking distance of numerous attractions – Trafalgar Square, St James's Park, the South Bank, the Houses of Parliament. Stay here and London really is on your doorstep.
Style/character
Shamelessly opulent. This is a hotel that wants to impress – and it succeeds. Get ready for fabulous chandeliers, intriguing modern art, palatial public rooms, a Daniel Galvin hair salon, a mini-branch of Harrods – oh, and there's also a magnificent four-floor spa with ESPA treatments and dazzlingly indulgent relaxation areas.
Service
Five-star – the staff are clearly motivated by working in a hotel that buzzes, although there can be lapses. A 24-hour check-in policy means rooms are available whatever time you arrive.
Rooms
The 251 rooms, some with river views, are warm and welcoming with restful beige and olive tones backed up with dreamy Hypnos beds, Loewe TVs and Italian marble bathrooms – some face into an inner courtyard. There are also 43 sumptuous suites plus seven penthouses.
Food and drink
There are two grand restaurants – the proudly British Northall and the colourfully Mediterranean Massimo - which are both enjoyable as much for their glamorous setting as for the food. The windowless Bassoon Bar serves high class cocktails accompanied by live music.
Value for money
Double rooms from £426, excluding breakfast. Free Wi-Fi and daily newspaper. Doing anything here is frighteningly expensive but there are numerous offers and packages that are well worth considering. W
Family-friendly?
Yes – there's even a “Family Friendly” package that includes a complimentary second bedroom, use of the spa, attraction tickets, champagne and kiddie treats.
Access for guests with disabilities?
There are seven rooms specially adapted for the needs of disabled travellers.
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