The Charing Cross hotel can truly claim to be at the very centre of London: the Eleanor Cross outside is the point from which all road distances to the capital are measured. But it was the railways, rather than the motor car, that brought the first guests here. Completed in 1865, this magnificent hotel near The Strand and Trafalgar Square was built at the height of the Victorian railway boom. The wealth and confidence of the era is reflected in the hotel’s sheer scale and opulence; truly this was the Golden Age of travel.

In transforming this Grade II listed building into a hotel for our own century, they have preserved all its authentic period features, giving it an elegance and grandeur that are both very much of its time, and completely timeless.

Each of the 239 luxurious bedrooms at the Charing Cross hotel are air-conditione with en-suite and has BT Openzone wireless internet access: your room rate also includes free use of the gym facilities. Many of our rooms look out over The Strand and Trafalgar Square, providing classic London views for visitors to the capital, and the surest sign of being home for returning travellers.

The Terrace on the Strand Restaurant has made the Charing Cross hotel one of London’s pre-eminent dining destinations. Winner of an AA Rosette, it serves an adventurous menu of classic British and international cuisine. With the hotel near Theatreland, it’s the ideal choice for a pre-show dinner or long lunch after a morning in the West End.
Elegant and discreet, the Lounge is the perfect place for informal meetings, or to enjoy the legendary Afternoon Tea, while the Terrace on the Strand Bar is lively and easy-going, with live music every Friday night. All of the bars and restaurants offer fantastic views over The Strand and Trafalgar Square from their original floor-to-ceiling windows.

The hotel has all the comforts and amenities you expect from a leading 4-star London hotel. With BT Openzone wireless internet access available throughout the hotel, it’s easy to keep in touch with home, the office and the wider world. Please note there’s an additional charge for this service. Room service is available to all guests, 24 hours a day. The hotel also has its own gym with a complete range of cardiovascular fitness equipment and weights; as a guest, you have free, unlimited access.