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Hotel class 4.0 of 5
The Strand | Charing Cross (Formerly Thistle Charing Cross), London WC2N 5HX, England
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5 of 5 stars
londoneraway   19 contributions
London
Nov 9, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel New

I stay often in hotels for work as well as pleasure but this hotel stands out from the crowd. I can only put it down to the amazing attention to detail that is reflected in everything from the ambience of the lobby and common areas through to the excellent service. I had the pleasure of meeting the main hotel manger... more

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4 of 5 stars
DiverStuckInMN   7 contributions
Twin Cities, Minnesota
Nov 5, 2009 | Trip type: Couples New

This hotel was recommended by some friends as being a perfect hotel for those visiting London; They were 100% right. This hotel is located right on top of the Charing Cross tube station making it perfect to hop on the tube and travel around the city. In addition, the hotel is a few short blocks from the Thames River and... more

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3 of 5 stars
JRZFlyer   1 contribution
Philadelphia area
Nov 4, 2009 | Trip type: Business New

I traveled to London for a business conference and stayed for 6 nights at the Charing Cross. Overall impressions: The public areas of the hotel are very nice, with alot of thoughtful and elegant details. The location is fantastic, a great jumping-off point to any sighseeing destination. Hotel staff was friendly, but not overly so. Restaurants were a bit on... more

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4 of 5 stars
Novicevino   14 contributions
Brisbane
Nov 4, 2009 | Trip type: Family New

The hotel is in a great location, being within easy walking distance to the theatres and other cultural areas, such as Covent Garden. The hotel is literally on top of Charing Cross underground station, so it's perfect if travelling underground. The service was great, from the concierge checking us into our flight and printing the boarding passes, to the barman... more

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4 of 5 stars
TheaterFolk   1 contribution
Boston
Nov 3, 2009 | Trip type: Couples New

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at the Charing Cross Hotel. The central location is incredibly convenient - we loved that there is a cab stand right next door outside of the tube station in case we didn't want to walk. And the management was very friendly and helpful, though we found the service in the lounge and... more

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5 of 5 stars
AliGZ   14 contributions
Chester
Oct 26, 2009 | Trip type: Family

We stayed in the other building over the walkway and I have to say I thought it was fine. Staff were great and the breakfast is one of the best i've had for this standard of hotel in London. The location can't be beaten, 2 mins from Trafalgar Square and right on the Strand and on top of Charing Cross... more

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5 of 5 stars
slatts352   5 contributions
Norwich
Oct 25, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

Stayed here for 2 nights as part of weekend break. From the outside the hotel may look nothing special however, appearances deceive! Once you step indside you are transported into a beautifully designed, spacious and elegant hotel. My large and airy room was on the 5th floor overlooking the Strand. Noise from the constant flow of traffic was minimal, but... more

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5 of 5 stars
TravelPhanatic   1 contribution
Philadelphia
Oct 13, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Traveled with 11 yr old daughter. We couldn't have been more fortunate based on location; quality; service; tube; sites, etc. It is THE hotel for central location. Any direction gives you walking distance to main London sites and great eats. Post office, banks, drug stores, etc. are all at your fingertips. Room size is perfect; nice hot showers; great breakfast;... more

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3 of 5 stars
blueyedtravler   58 contributions
Chicago, Illinois
Oct 8, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Love the location. Easy to get to from tube or dot2dot service. Friendly and helpful staff. At first we were put in the adjoining wing. We switched immediately. The rooms were dingy, out of date and in need of a good make-over. The rooms right off the lobby stairs are quite nice. Modern, comfortable. Love the in room tea service.... more

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5 of 5 stars
baggiemac   3 contributions
west midlands
Sep 25, 2009 | Trip type: Business
2/2 found this review helpful

Just come back from a business trip spending a couple of days at the Charing Cross hotel and took the opportunity to take my wife who had a few days off. We loved this hotel and it's main selling point his it;s staff. All we had the pleasure to meet were excellent hosts and couldn't do enough for you. We... more

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  • Charing Cross Hotel London
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  • Thistle Charing Cross
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Address: The Strand | Charing Cross (Formerly Thistle Charing Cross), London WC2N 5HX, England
London Hotels Charing Cross
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