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    Amba Hotel Charing Cross

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    The Strand, London WC2N 5HX, England
    011 44 871 376 9012
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    5.0
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    AMBA Hotel is worth the extra cost

    We stayed in the Amba Hotel Charing Cross (on The Strand street in London) for a full week this second week of April. There were no cons. Here are the pros: The bedroom was well sized by European standards. It was well appointed, attractive. The...More

    2  Thank Gteam106
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Best London Hotel

    Great Location,excellent staff, fantastic service. Right where you want to be in London. Within walking distance of great attractions and immediately adjacent to the underground and trains for further destinations

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    1  Thank Michael L
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Great Staff and location

    We enjoyed our Spring vacation at the Amba Charing Cross. Our room was modern and clean and one can’t beat the location. The train and tube are very close, but the hotel is actually within walking distance to many great restaurants and shops. Simpson’s restaurant...More

    1  Thank gnatty
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    a memorable staying in London

    A luxury comfortable hotel in the heart of London. The hotel was very flexible to our wishes. The breakfast was good, the lounge comfortable. The staff is friendly and competent. For us the location is ideal. This hotel is our first choice for the next...More

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    1  Thank heikkit21
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Worthy of a Certificate of Excellence

    Not perfect (is anywhere?), but a great place to stay in London. First the minor minuses: (i) hotel layout is a bit wonky—from reception area have to take a lift or long stairway up a floor, then walk through a covered bridgeway that crosses Villiers...More

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    Trafalgar Square / Embankment
    With its iconic Nelson’s Column, majestic oversized
    lions and brightly-lit fountains, Trafalgar Square is
    not just considered the heart of this bustling London
    hub, but the very core of the city itself. Beyond this
    esteemed gathering place are more famous icons, as
    well as a disproportionate numbers of the city’s most
    popular cultural attractions including the National
    Gallery and many West End theaters. Along the way to
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    Kaz074
    20 February 2018|
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    Response from alison s | Reviewed this property |
    Guess so. Mot sure sorry
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    20 January 2018|
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    Response from aking873 | Reviewed this property |
    It does two elevators in main building. There is a annex which involves a bit of a trek on a floor w a slight break in slope but no steps. You will find staff very willing too help if needed. It can be a dark Hotel at night... More
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    Response from Mariesch-1 | Reviewed this property |
    Hi, I think that will be fine, since you pay for the room! However, make sure you book a double bed/king bed! If you have breakfast included they could ask for an extra charge! Have an amazing stay!
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    "Our room was spacious. In thebathroom the missing of a bidet shower was a small minus, otherwise the room was..."
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    "Second floor in the main building"
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    "Ask for a room in the 'main building' - there are also rooms where you go up 1 floor and cross the..."
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    "Ask for a room facing the Strand to better enjoy your time."
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