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5.0 of 5
The Aldwych, London WC2B 4DD, England (Formerly Le Meridien Waldorf)
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Ranked #264 of 1,069 hotels in London
4.0 of 5 stars 1183 Reviews
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  • Executive Lounge(42)
  • Great location(21)
  • Star hotel(19)
  • Afternoon tea(19)
  • Deluxe room(19)
  • Very nice(16)
  • Very good(13)
  • Friendly and helpful(10)
  • Would highly recommend(5)
  • Full english(4)
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Camberley
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56 reviews 56 reviews
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54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
“Mmm - can't make up our minds about this one”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012
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We stayed here for one night. Great location for the theatres, Covent Garden etc. The room was very modern with some lovely designer touches but I definitely did not like the frosted glass wall separating the toilet area from the main bedroom. We are not prudes but draw the line at being able to see each other ‘using the facilities’ for want of a better phrase. The shower was fantastic, breakfast good (but the tables were too close together) and the ambience in the bar for pre-theatre drinks was lovely. We were very confused when we returned to the room at midnight to find that it had been converted to single occupancy – the second bathrobe and slippers had gone, only one set of towels on the towel rail and only one side of the bed was turned down. Very strange.

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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Grantham, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Tea for two”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

We were at the hotel for one night - the room was very nicely decorated, clean and had recently been refurbished. The down side to this room was that the multi-jet shower which was absolutely fantastic leaked all over the tiled floor outside the cubicle - meaning mopping up with our towels in order to be safe. You would not want to look too frequently out of the window as the view was grim - very grim. To be fair such an old hotel in a crowded part of the city will not have views to die for! The breakfast table was in the Palm Court which was lovely. Although the buffet 'hot' food was lukewarm - a comment which could apply to every hotel we have stayed in! - the attending staff were very attentive and cheerful.
Afternoon tea - an excellent tea with excellent staff. We would have preferred to be in the Palm Court and not the Grand Salon but that did not detract from a lovely occasion. If you are expecting bone china cups and saucers, silverware, etc. you would be disappointed. Unlike the Ritz the tea is served on crockery which, to my mind, was rather canteenish. Also there was no dress code unlike so many other top hotels - a diminishing standard which is, I suspect, done by the hotel in order not to deter the oversea visitor and the coach trip contingent.
The public seating area at the front of the hotel is not large, nor particularly comfortable. It was difficult to get a seat when busy with coach parties waiting for their respective coaches.
All in all the hotel is a lovely place to stay - it is in the heart of theatreland and centrally located for sightseeing. We would stay again without hesitation.

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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Sparks, Nevada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Theatre Central Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

We have stayed at the Walforf Hilton three or four times when traveling to London. There are 2 theatres on the same block and all of the West End theatres are within walking distance from the hotel. The rooms are a decent size by London standards. The Buffet breakfast is very nice and the ambience is terrific. You are only a couple of blocks from Trafalgar Square. The staff is very helpful when needed but quietly unobstrusive otherwise. We will be back in March and look forward to another wonderful stay. The Hilton beds are a delight.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Cheshire
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Stayed for 2 nights with my husband Feb10 - 12th 2012”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

Just returned from the Waldorf, couldn't fault the room or service. Only just got into the room when reception phoned to check everything was OK. The breakfast was excellent one of the best we have had in London. All the staff were very friendly and very efficient. Also the position of the hotel so near to the river, Covent garden and the theatres make it an ideal place to stay in London Will be returning to this hotel in the future.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“What's with the wierd sound?”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

The only complaint I have about this hotel was an odd "buzzer" sound that I heard intermittently all night. Like the sound of a buzzer when someone wants to be buzzed in. I did not hear the sound in the morning... (Rm 135)

The room was clean and modern, very trendy. The bed was very comfortable though a bit low to the ground. The staff was friendly and professional. The location is perfect as it is close to theatres, restaurants, and music venues,Temple tube station and the river.

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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: The Aldwych, London WC2B 4DD, England (Formerly Le Meridien Waldorf)
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