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Swissotel, The Howard London

Temple Place, West End/city, London WC2R 2PR

Swissotel, The Howard London, located on the Embankment commands some of the best views across London's skyline. Close to Theatreland and Covent Garden, the hotel is ideally located for your leisure break. The hotel has a light contemporary atmosphere with...

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Attractions near Swissotel The Howard London

A selection of attractions close to Swissotel The Howard London:

T.S. Queen Mary (< 1 Mile)

The Queen Mary was built in 1933 by Wm. Denny's of Dumbarton in Scotland. The boat served for many decades as a cruise ship...

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HQS Wellington (< 1 Mile)

The HQS Wellington is owned by the Honourable Company of Master Mariners (HCMM). The HCMM bought the sloop ship in 1947, and converted her into...

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King's College London (< 1 Mile)

Having received its Royal Charter in 1829, King's College is the third oldest university institution in the country. The college is the largest of...

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Somerset House (< 1 Mile)

The current Somerset House building is the second building to be built on the Strand site, with the original Tudor Palace of 1547 being demolished...

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London Pride Sculpture (< 1 Mile)

This is the second London Pride sculpture, and this bronze version was cast from the plaster original, which was designed for the Festival of Britain...

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National Theatre (< 1 Mile)

Officially called the Royal National Theatre, the National Theatre has been at its current home since 1976. The building was designed by Sir Denys Lasdun,...

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National Film Theatre (< 1 Mile)

Widely regarded as one of the world’s greatest cinemas, the National Film Theatre has been screening films of all genres for over fifty years. It...

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Vaudeville Theatre (< 1 Mile)

The third theatre to be located on the site, the Vaudeville Theatre was finished in 1926 and is Adamsque in style. The current theatre was...

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Corpus Christi Catholic Church (< 1 Mile)

This Roman Catholic church was designed by F.H. Pownall, and was completed in 1873. The designer had trouble with height and space due to the...

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Adelphi Theatre (< 1 Mile)

In November 1806, the first show of the Adelphi theatre, then known as the Sans Pareil, took place. Since that performance of Miss Scott’s Entertainment,...

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Bernie Spain Gardens (< 1 Mile)

The Bernie Spain Gardens is an area of green park located between the London Television Centre and the Oxo Tower. The gardens are named after...

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Gabriel’s Wharf (< 1 Mile)

Gabriel’s Wharf is part of the newly regenerated Coin Street area, and is a combination of shops, restaurants and art studios. The area is on...

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Hayward Gallery (< 1 Mile)

Part of the South Bank Centre, the Hayward Gallery is one of the most important art galleries in London, both for the exhibitions it puts...

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London IMAX Cinema (< 1 Mile)

Thanks to a £15 million grant from the Arts Council Lottery Fund the IMAX cinema was opened in 1999. The 477 seat cinema has Britain’s...

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Oxo Tower (< 1 Mile)

The OXO tower was built on the site of a power station, and was finished in the late 1920’s, and is largely art deco in...

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Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room (< 1 Mile)

This building is situated on the South Bank and was opened in 1967 by the Queen. It is a multi-purpose venue that comprises of the...

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Royal Festival Hall (< 1 Mile)

The Royal Festival Hall was built as the centrepiece of the 1951 Festival of Britain, and is one of Britain’s premier concert halls. With a...

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St John the Evangelist (< 1 Mile)

St John’s at Waterloo was designed by Francis Octavius Bedford, and was opened in 1824 as part of the celebration of victory in the Napoleonic...

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Embankment Pier (< 1 Mile)

The Embankment Pier provides a point for commuters to get easily across the Thames, as well as being a stop for tourist cruises. Embankment Pier...

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London Duck Tours (< 1 Mile)

Using refurbished Second World War amphibious vehicles, London Duck Tours offer one of the most interesting, unique and exciting experiences available in the capital....

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Victoria Embankment Gardens (< 1 Mile)

This small garden was created at the same time as the rest of the Embankment, in the late 19th century. The garden has many historical...

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Sculpture of Cuneo (< 1 Mile)

This life-size statue of the painter Terrence Cuneo is one of the most interesting features of the Waterloo Station concourse. Designed and created by...

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Waterloo International Station (< 1 Mile)

Waterloo International is the gateway to Europe by rail from central London. In just over two hours one can be in the centre of...

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Waterloo Station (< 1 Mile)

Waterloo Station is one of the major railway interchanges in central London and certainly the largest south of the River Thames. The station is...

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Charing Cross Station (< 1 Mile)

Charing Cross Station is one of London's principle railway termini. Like most of the major London interchanges, Charing Cross has a long and interesting history....

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Garrick Theatre (< 1 Mile)

This theatre was built on a particularly difficult site, which contained an underground river, and so the design expertise of both Walter Emden and CJ...

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Odeon Leicester Square (< 1 Mile)

The Odeon in Leicester Square is one of the most famous cinemas in the world, and it has the largest non-Imax screen in Europe. It...

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Gallery in the Crypt (< 1 Mile)

This gallery occupies an enviable position in the heart of London, locked away in the vaults of one of the most impressive and celebrated religious...

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St Martin’s Crypt and London Brass Rubbing Centre (< 1 Mile)

The St Martin’s Crypt is part of St Martin-in-the-Fields church, and contains both the London Brass Rubbing Centre and the Café-in-the-Crypt. The Brass Rubbing Centre...

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St Martin’s Market (< 1 Mile)

St Martin’s Market is located at the rear of St-Martin-in-the-Fields Church, and has been popular with tourists for many years. The market is predominantly an...

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Playhouse Theatre (< 1 Mile)

There has been a theatre on this site since 1882, when it was known as the Royal Avenue Theatre. This theatre was extensively refurbished and...

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Optical Association Museum (< 1 Mile)

The British Optical Association is one of the worlds leading institutions when it comes to eye-care. The association is one of the most well...

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National Gallery (< 1 Mile)

Perhaps the most famous gallery in the country, the National Gallery holds some of the most important works of art in the world. The collection...

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National Portrait Gallery (< 1 Mile)

The National Portrait Gallery opened in 1856, and it houses portraits of famous British people. Some of the paintings are displayed for their artistic value,...

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Bankside Gallery (< 1 Mile)

Bankside Gallery is located just off the Queen's Walk on the south bank of the River Thames close to the Royal Festival Hall. The...

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London Eye (< 1 Mile)

British Airways London Eye is the world’s highest observation wheel and offers passengers amazing views of Britain’s capital city. The Eye takes guests on a...

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George Washington Monument (< 1 Mile)

This beautiful bronze statue stands at the top of Trafalgar Square close to the National Gallery. It is of great historical significance as it...

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Westminster Reference Library (< 1 Mile)

Westminster Reference Library is a public resource provided by local authority that houses an extensive specialist collection of reference texts. The ground floor is...

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