Swissotel The Howard Reviews

Howard was well situated for my meeting but...
Howard was well situated for my meeting but like all London hotels is expensive
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 15 Sep 2009

Our stay at The Howard was great Customer...
Our stay at The Howard was great. Customer service was excellent; very friendly. The option to upgrade to a River view room was well worth the extra 20. We decided not to eat in the restaurant but take a short walk (5/6 mins) to Gaucho, Chancery Lane. We were able to order take away burgers and eat them in our room as dusk hit. The view from the room was similar to that of Waterloo bridge; very 'London'.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 4 Sep 2009

Staff room and whole experience a pleasure Our...
Staff, room and whole experience a pleasure. Our booking was not at the hotel for some reason, but staff immediatly on presentation of email print from previous days booking, sorted our room and made the weekend a good one. (including an upgrade)
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 1 Sep 2009

We arrived quite late but the staff were...
We arrived quite late but the staff were very helpful and gave us a room upgrade on arrival as it was our first wedding anniversary. Our room was beautiful, and absolutely spotless. The bar area is a little open looking out onto the reception area but it is so beautifully decorated that you can ignore this... Bar prices are a little hight at 8.00 for a small glass of white wine althought the wine was gorgeous and it didn't stop me going back for another one! Everything was very easy and a great location as near the Temple underground station, so right on the district and circle lines.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 25 Aug 2009

Fantastic accommodation Recieved an upgrade to one of...
Fantastic accommodation! Recieved an upgrade to one of the penthouse's with views over looking Tower Bridge and Big Ben. Super value for money!!!
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 4 Aug 2009

Good location Rooms not really star particularly the...
Good location.Rooms not really 5 star particularly the bathrooms
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 21 Jul 2009

The only comment I can give for an...
The only comment I can give for an excellant service is that although I did not ask for , but would appreciate being able to have soya milk instead of cos milk which I use due to an allergy, perhaps you could keep this in mind for the future<br />We hope to come to your hotel again in the future.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 20 Jul 2009

Booked the Swissotel hotel for a romantic weekend...
Booked the Swissotel hotel for a romantic weekend break as a surprise for my boyfriend. I had read the reviews beforehand to check out the location and other peoples comments and can say they were right. Great hotel, excellent central location (request a premier river view room if you can) as we had excellent views over the river Thames. A tad pricey (for everything) but as a one off i didn't mind paying it. The service was excellent and the valet parking a definite bonus. I would definetely recommend this hotel and great location for the theatre region.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 19 Jul 2009

The Howard is a exceptional hotel It is...
The Howard is a exceptional hotel. It is very central, the staff are very helpful and the rooms are amazing. This is the second time we have stayed at the Howard using Late rooms.com. And both times we have been upgraded. even better value.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 27 Jun 2009

I booked this hotel as I was proposing...
I booked this hotel as I was proposing to my girlfriend in the evening.<br />The night was partially ruined by a foul (sewage) smell in the hotel. When I complained the staff just said 'yeah i know its been like this for a while'.<br />It would have been great to have known beforehand so that I could have chosen somewhere else to spend one of the most special evenings of my life.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 24 Jun 2009

We had a great time during our stay...
We had a great time during our stay at the Swisshotel - the howard, we were upgraded which was a great surprise and was such a nice clean stylish room. We had a drink in the bar where i had a delicious passion fruit bellini not cheap but worth the money and romantic atmosphere. Checking in and out and staff was all very smooth and professional and the whole hotel was an amazing place to stay especially its location
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 22 Jun 2009

My husband and I were very pleased with...
My husband and I were very pleased with the Swissotel The Howard and would certainly recommend it to fellow travellers
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 22 Jun 2009

Good clean accomodation with a beautiful river view...
Good clean accomodation with a beautiful river view. Good coffee machine. Room service and reception staff were very helpful.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 17 Jun 2009

We found this hotel to be of excellent...
We found this hotel to be of excellent standard with friendly, accommodating staff. It was booked last minute through late rooms.com and on arrival we were given a free upgrade overlooking the Thames. We spent two nights and found it more than satisfactory, we would certainly stay here again.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 17 Jun 2009

My wife and I made a very last...
My wife and I made a very last minute booking and paid for a standard room but we got upgraded on arrival to a fabulous suite with a large terrace over looking the Thames. Superb!!!<br />We were going out that afternoon but decided instead to stay and enjoy the view with drinks on our terrace. Fabulous hotel, excellent service and helpful, polite staff.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 9 Jun 2009

Booked last minute and got a good rate...
Booked last minute and got a good rate of 120+VAT, although confirmation stated that the net price was 120.00 inclusive of VAT. The checkout staff would not have any of it even after I produced the confirmation sheet. As we were only staying 1 night (two rooms booked), didn't think that 36.00 was worth fighting over. Other wise very good overall, however, there was a very foul stench in the foyer and in the corridors of the entire hotel. The staff were apologetic, however, it was beyond their control.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 8 Jun 2009

Nice Hotel but spoilt by the fact that...
Nice Hotel but spoilt by the fact that there was clearly a drainage issue. The first room we were given stank so we were moved to the 7th floor, this was OK but during the night the smell escalated. The bar was very noce but again ruined by the fact that there was a terrible smell
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 7 Jun 2009

Staff friendly and attentive Room service swift and...
Staff friendly and attentive. Room service swift and of high quality, especially afternoon tea. Check out easy. Nice coffee makers in each room. Some rooms command spectacular views of Big Ben, the wheel, Festival Hall, the Thames and Oxo Tower. Clean spacious room with air con.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 26 May 2009

Got the deal of the century in my...
Got the deal of the century in my my the standard room price was 480 got it for 160 booking the night before and then got an upgrade to a executive room with a balcony overlooking the river. THe restaurant is very good quality and even accomodated us at 10:30 after the theatre.<br />No compaints what so ever, staff were very helpful.<br />Will be going back. room 806 please.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 21 May 2009

Very nice hotel and well located The room...
Very nice hotel and well located. The room was lovely and a really good size for London - biggest issue we found was the staff. Not friendly and generally very unhelpful with some of our queries; check-in isn't until 3 p.m. so I had emailed ahead in advance to request an earlier check-in by 30 minutes, so that we could get to the afteroon matinee at 3.00 p.m. that we had tickets for. I never received a response and on arrival, with just 20 minutes to spare, we were told that the room wasn't ready. We therefore had to just leave everything and go. However, on our return the receptionist was much more understanding of our situation than the previous lady and upgraded our room free of charge. The room was lovely, very quiet and one of the most comfortable beds I've slept in away from home. We didn't have breakfast - @ 23 we felt we could better value elsewhere and we did. There are lots of nice places to eat very close by, so there is no need to pay inflated prices.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 28 Apr 2009

The hotel was in a very good location...
The hotel was in a very good location - overlooking the Thames, minutes from the tube etc. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful and the room was a reasonable size and kept very clean. My only negative comment would be that it was probably closer to a four star hotel than a five- just little things were missing like having a doorman on at all times and the beds weren't turned down in the evening. I have rated it as good value for money as I paid a reduced rate. If I had paid the usual price for the room I would have been less happy!
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 26 Apr 2009

This hotel is top notch absolutely fabulous The...
This hotel is top notch, absolutely fabulous. The staff were courteous and eager to help from start to finish. The room had a glorious view, and ample room. The hotel is so clean that it looks brand new. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend others, and will be returning again very soon :-)
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 27 Mar 2009

Turned up at the hotel and got a...
Turned up at the hotel and got a free upgrade to the suite. Very nice.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 3 Mar 2009

Very good got a riverside view on the...
Very good, got a riverside view on the 4th floor. Room very smart & clean. Temple tube station right next to the hotel so easy travel around London, very quiet, bed comfy and generally very nice hotel.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 13 Jan 2009

The hotel is very conveniently located opposite Temple...
The hotel is very conveniently located opposite Temple tube and within walking distnce of the theatre district and Covent Garden, The staff are very polite, efficient and friendly. The rooms are a little functional and spartan and the beds are a little hard. The bathroom I had was a bit cramped and the shower door was not very effective-water leaked onto the floor. The sink plug was difficult to work out. The restuarant was being refurbished but I had breakfast in the old area and it was fine. Hopefully the building work will soon be finsihed.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 13 Jan 2009

This hotel was in a fantastic location right...
This hotel was in a fantastic location right on the Thames. The tube (temple) was just outside the hotel and so its easy to get to. We were upgraded to the premier river view suite. This is a a beautiful corner suite with a wrap around (very large) balcony. I'm not sure but I think we got the best suite in the hotel and considering the price we paid we were two very happy bunnies. We had the most beautiful views of London as to our right we could see the Millenium Eye, Houses of Parliament and the Millenium Bridge. Facing us was the Festival Hall and the OXO tower and to our left was Tower Bridge, St Paul's and Canary Wharf. It is a really lovely suite with an extra large bed and lounge area and floor to ceiling windows that allow you to have the best views at all times. The balcony is to die for as its really large with gorgeous furniture and you can really see for miles. We had champagne on the balcony as big ben struck 12 and this will always be a fab memory to have. The hotel service was excellent and discreet. I cannot rate the hotel highly enough. Do visit as you will not get better views of London than this hotel.<br />I did notice that the restauraunt was closed for renovation from the 1st - 18th Jan 2009. this did not affect us as we were eating out anyway and all the other dining options were still available in the hotel. <br />The hotel is quite contemporary in style and very luxurious inside with some interesting chic design touches in the public places.<br />Lovely lovely lovely!!
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 5 Jan 2009

Good views very expensive too many staff who...
Good views, very expensive, too many staff who can't speak even basic English, very lax in their approach to getting us a taxi (we nearly missed our show). Overall - just about OK.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 30 Nov 2008

A good holel Despite looking a bit grim...
A good holel. Despite looking a bit grim from the outside, the inside is excellent. Especially liked the two bars! View from the river facing rooms is amazing!
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 30 Oct 2008

Great location and view ...
Great location and view.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 9 Sep 2008

Fantastic location and views of the Thames from...
Fantastic location and views of the Thames from our sixth floor room. At night it look amazing. Very friendly and helpful staff.<br />Only problems I had were that the bath wasn't really what I expected but not really a problem. The Air Con fan was very noisy and I had to call down to reception to get it sorted but it was sorted out promtly for me. Now the other problem was that the king size bed was actually just two single beds pushed together, not what I expect from a five star hotel even though I did get it for a great price. All in all a good value hotel but I wouldn't have been happy at all If I had oaid full price for the room.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 2 Sep 2008

Not a business hotel - only one amp...
Not a business hotel - only one 13 amp socket in room not near desk<br />Price given for ethernet internet access (20) which was not available in the room - and no price given for wi-fi - which was in fact 15. Very irritating and old fashioned. The amount may be trivial - but it still feels like a rip off.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 31 Aug 2008

Superb hotel and location Staff very attentive and...
Superb hotel and location. Staff very attentive and helpful. Requested a room on a high floor for my partner's birthday. The view from 6th floor was outstanding. Worth having a mojito cocktail in the traditional bar, although expensive. The Mauve bar was also great later in the evening, had a buddha bar feel to it. Shame breakfast was not included in the price. Would recommend to family and friends for a special oocasion.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 20 Aug 2008

lt br gt it was a shame that...
<br />it was a shame that breakfast was not included in the price, apart from that everything about this hotel is excellent. We was lucky enough to have got a room on the 7th floor and the riverview was fantastic.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 8 Jul 2008

After staying many times before at Swissotel The...
After staying many times before at Swissotel, The Howard on business, myself and my fiancee' decided on a last minute 4 day break in London to take in a couple of shows and fabulous restuarants. We had a fantastic Grand River View room on the 8th floor with balcony overlooking the famous Thameside skyline. We also sampled quite a few Bellini's in Mauve' after we returned from a good night out in London.<br />Overall a first class 5 star deluxe hotel in a great location ideal for business or leisure with excellent understated and discreet service second to none. We would both highly recommend staying at the hotel if you ever get the chance.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 28 Jun 2008

Stayed for a couple of nights loved the...
Stayed for a couple of nights, loved the view .overlooking the river is a must.Staff were all friendly. Lovely little courtyard at the back of the hotel very relaxing. Stayed at another couple of hotels this was by far the best.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 23 Jun 2008

I booked in for an overnight stay on...
I booked in for an overnight stay on 07/06/2008 in a room with a river view. This is the first time I booked with a view and was very impressed, albeit you do have to pay for it! I have stayed in this hotel 3 times now and everytime I have been very impressed. We arrived at the Hotel at 11.15am and they already had a room for us which I thought was great. Definitely recommend and the view was something else! My only gripe with the hotel is the exterior. It needs a good paint job.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 10 Jun 2008

Very convenient location Valet parking was expensive and...
Very convenient location. Valet parking was expensive and would not eat in hotel for breakfast or dinner as too expensive. 23 for breakfast! Staff very pleasant and helpful. Immaculate surroundings. Good views from room.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 7 Jun 2008

Beautiful hotel with very friendly staff We asked...
Beautiful hotel with very friendly staff. We asked for an early checkin as we arrived in London at 10am and they were able to let us check into our room at this time. Unheard of at other hotels.<br />Would definately stay there again and it is in a great position to get anywhere easily
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 27 May 2008

great hotel room and view first class perfect...
great hotel room and view first class perfect location for shows and covent garden dissapointed that this rate did not include breakfast
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 22 May 2008

A very good quality hotel - with very...
A very good quality hotel - with very high customer service from staff. Only slight negative is cost of drinks in the bar - bit pricey even for London and a "mysterious" bar service charge that appeared on my bill after using the hotel bar..
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 20 May 2008

Fantastic location can walk everywhere in London from...
Fantastic location, can walk everywhere in London from here. Had our room upgraded on arrival for only 30 to give us a river view from Canary Wharf to Big Ben.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 19 May 2008

We had a large room overlooking the garden...
We had a large room overlooking the garden. It was very nice and spacious. The bar was expensive though. Otherwise a fantastic hotel in a great location.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 13 May 2008

Superb rooms with outstanding river views If you...
Superb rooms,with outstanding river views. If you can get a room 4th floor or above it's even better. Well placed for access to the underground via Temple station and an easy walk to Covent Garden.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 13 May 2008

Room not ready at check in but compensated...
Room not ready at check in but compensated with complementary drink at bar.<br /> Poor choice of radio stations - no radio 4 or a classical choice!<br /> Great location, good room. Excellent plac t stay if you can get a god deal on the net.<br /><br />
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 6 May 2008

Fantastic location right next to Temple tube and...
Fantastic location, right next to Temple tube and easy walking distance to Covent Garden. Seemed quite cheap through late rooms considering location although we chose not to eat the very expensive breakfast.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 29 Apr 2008

From our warm welcom to our departure we...
From our warm welcom to our departure we found all of the staff friendly, efficient and helpful. Our room was lovely, the view alone was worth staying for. We regret not eating in the hotel but our day was already booked. But would certainly do so next time. They had thought of everything to make our stay perfect. Would love to stay again. The position was perfect forCovent Garden and theatre.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 14 Apr 2008

not up to star standard ...
not up to 5 star standard
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 10 Apr 2008

My wife and I stayed here to celebrate...
My wife and I stayed here to celebrate our 5th Wedding anniversary on Saturday 5th April 2008. I know London pretty well as I was raised and currently live within 25 miles and have worked in the city for the last 20 years. We chose the hotel for it's location as we wanted to chill out around the covent garden area in the day and have dinner nearby in the evening. As the saying goes it's all about location location and this hotel proves its. Staff very friendly and efficient - well it is swiss after all!. As Temple tube station is so close by ( 30 second walk) you have great access for going further afield. As Temple tube station mainly serves the Mon - Fri working crowd it is open but empty at weekends so you don't have to fight you way to the the train like Covent Garden, Hyde Park, Leicester Square sations etc. Top tip. book a room view if you can and ask for 6th or 7th floor. We had room 607 which was great becasue you could see Tower Bridge, Millenium Wheel, Big Ben, Houses of parliment, festival hall etc... so the view alone was worth the money. It snowed the following morning so it gave the view a whole new, yet very romantic perspective Would definitely return. Highly recommended. Did not eat there but the afternoon tea acompanied to Jazz music looked good.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 8 Apr 2008

Only value at a discount rate and they...
Only value at a discount rate, and they are very keen to get you to spend the extra to upgrade to a room with view over Thames. It is worth it, however, although make sure you have a room fairly high up to get best views. Smart, contemporary styling, nice room service food, upmarket coffee maker in room, very easy to get to as right opposite the tube, and a 10 minute walk to the heart of Covent Garden
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 3 Apr 2008

Wonderful restaurant food - really good and would...
Wonderful restaurant food - really good and would definitely recommend.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 2 Apr 2008

It was locataed in a prime location for...
It was locataed in a prime location for most sites and easy to get around because of the close proximity of the tube station.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 2 Apr 2008

Great hotel and the staff were faultless The...
Great hotel and the staff were faultless. The rack rate was 480 and I would have been gutted had I paid this...just because you expect ALOT for 480! We paid 160 and for this - it was amazing. The location is brilliant - right by temple tube. The room was lovely and overlooked the thames and london eye. The Mauve bar was excellent - delicious food and great for a hangover! The room was quite small but really lovely. It definitely feels 5* but I am just really glad I only paid the late price.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 1 Apr 2008

we asked for champayne in one of our...
we asked for champayne in one of our rooms as it was for a 21st birthday,it never came, so we left it, as we checked out they had billed us for a bottle of champayne...Surprise surprise...!!<br />We had also booked two rooms with the separate lounge, and only got one of them.. Yet again, they tried to charge us for the better rooms..<br />
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 1 Apr 2008

unfortunately when we stayed over the hotel restaraunt...
unfortunately when we stayed over the hotel restaraunt was closed but the concierge recomended a fabulous resteraunt to us which we enjoyed. The only problem was we payed cash as we left but also got charged on my credit card aswell which took quite some time to claim back
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 28 Mar 2008

We didn't have any food at the hotel...
We didn't have any food at the hotel during our stay,reason being why i didn't give any rate,but there was not 1 thing that i could've complained about,it was absolutely 5 star!!!!, the price was excellent!!!!
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 11 Mar 2008

Wonderfull hotel directly opposite Temple Tube station and...
Wonderfull hotel, directly opposite Temple Tube station, and 500yds walk to Covent Garden. Paid extra for river side room which looked out onto london Eye and Big Ben, huge amount of brownie points with the wife. Friendly staff and a true 5 star hotel. Would definately use again for any Trip business or pleasure to London.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 11 Mar 2008

Fabulous location with a great view especially at...
Fabulous location with a great view (especially at night). Easy walking distance to West End & Covent Garden and further afield no problem at all with Temple Tube Station just down the road. It's a great base for a weekend. If pushed I'd say that the only downside would be that the room was opposite the lifts and the Breakfast was not included. However - for that overnight treat I would not hesitate to stay again.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 11 Mar 2008

Booked this hotel for a special birthday -...
Booked this hotel for a special birthday - got an upgrade when we arrived. Would definatly recomend a riverview. Pretty amazing at night. The hotel looks like it's been recently refurbished to what looks to a very high standard. Very convienent for theatre land and Covent Garden. Bar prices are a little high, but that's kind of what you expect in London hotels. Would definatley go back.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 27 Feb 2008

Great location We had a river view from...
Great location. We had a river view from the 7th floor and it was superb. Great location for theatre district, within easy walking distance. (even in heels!...my partner) Superb base for all the main sights of London.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 1 Oct 2007

Booked a suite via LateRooms althought this was...
Booked a suite via LateRooms althought this was unavailable on the day of arrival, due to 'booking errors' - therefore changed to a lower grade room. The price was altered to reflect this change. We were offered an Executive room in place of the suite. We were concerned that we might be left feeling very disappointed. Having said this the Exec room was very good ! Can only imagine what the suite would have been like !<br />Despite the disappointment of not having the room booked, we were very impressed and our disappointment was soon banished. The location is great for Embankment, London Eye etc and right outside Temple Tube station with taxi rank outside the hotel door.<br />Very recommended !
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 4 Sep 2007

The garden view from our room was spoiled...
The garden view from our room was spoiled by what looked like a smoking tent.<br />Although the hotel was far from full they still wanted over 20 to upgrade to a river view which we declined.<br />The extra milk for the in room tea service never arrived.<br />The reception staff were very efficient.<br />The front door is 30meters from Temple tube station.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 9 May 2007

Beyond excellent Room with a view How about...
Beyond excellent. Room with a view? How about Tower Bridge, the Eye, Houses of Parliament and Big Ben! <br />Staff courteous and friendly. Very sad to leave!
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 12 Apr 2007

extremely well located Great bar and room Pressure...
extremely well located. Great bar and room. Pressure pads on the counter for water bottle possibly not the greatest idea, but otherwise very difficult to fault. Would definitely stay here again
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 27 Mar 2007

We have stayed at this hotel several times...
We have stayed at this hotel several times and find its location to be very central and makes a great base. We have always found the staff friendly and helpful and courteous. The rooms are clean and comfortable. We have always enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 20 Feb 2007

Super Xmas lunch and overall the Howard is...
Super Xmas lunch, and overall the Howard is ideal at Xmas for those who don't want too much festive spirit !
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 16 Jan 2007

It's a pleasant enough hotel - well situated...
It's a pleasant enough hotel - well situated but more suited to business than pleasure. No real character or charm, room adequate but nothing special - we certainly couldn't work out how it got its five stars. All quite unmemorable really.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 7 Nov 2006

Our room had a stunning view of the...
Our room had a stunning view of the River Thames from Parliament to Canary Wharf - a must stay location for anyone who wants a snap-shot view of London's tourist attractions. The bar / restaurant has a secluded and very pleasant patio to the rear.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 20 Oct 2006