Went to London in middle of October this year for a conference, and stayed here for one week. We only booked the courtyard room. While we didn't get upgraded I had to say the room was pretty good. Checking in was a breeze and they offered to do everything for you. Room was of very good size, modern and clean.... more

My wife and I stayed for a long weekend at the Howard in Mid October 09. We opted for the river view and are glad we did. An absolutely priceless view of the London Eye, Big Ben, Parlaiment and way down to the east the Tower Bridge. It was well worth the extra cost. You get a reduced rate for... more

Ideally situated in the heart of London, it's just a stone's throw away from the parliament buildung, the london eye, the tower bridge etc... However, if you are looking for a hotel with wellness facility, this is definitely the wrong one to choose. Although they have it, it is not in the hotel building itself. You will need to walk... more

The hotel was in a great location, with thetube station right on the doorstep. The rooms were great, as it was my partners birthday I made a request any additional hospitality would be appreciated. They hotel, upgraded our room and also ordered a fruit basket, which I thought was extremly thoughtful. Great stay! more

I stayed in the Swissotel the Howard with my partner for a 2 night anniversary stay in October. I had read some negative reviews previously to me going... But I can honestly say its probably one of the best hotels I have stayed in! Its literally a 30 second walk from Temple underground which was great! We arrived at the... more

You can't fault the location of the Swissotel. Overlooking the Thames, close to Covent Garden, ideal for a short break. The public areas are very nice. Two bars, one contemporary, one more traditional. Although the staff were pleasant, they seemed to be few and far between. Our request for oysters (which were on the lounge menu) was met with confusion,... more

A clean, convenient hotel, right along the river Thames (albeit an ugly building). Trendy restaurant /bar on the ground floor. I want to recommend the hotel; however, I was extremely disappointed by the massive fees applied to guests for routine services. For example local calls were charged at 2 pounds plus per minute, all internet fees are outrageously high, including... more

My husband and I stayed at the Swissotel the Howard because of its location. It was perfect for us because we could walk to many of the attractions from the hotel. This was key because we knew that taxi ride would cost us a pretty penny and the fact that I was 6 months prenant at the time. The hotel... more

I'm confused by the ratings people awarded this hotel. We went in August 2009. It was OK but certainly, certainly not a 5-star. More like a decent Holiday Inn or old Marriott than the plush luxury we expected. On the plus side: great location, clean rooms and free entrance to the Virgin gym 3 blocks away. On the minus: small... more