Waldorf Hilton

The West End


The glorious Edwardian splendour of this renovated old pile dating to 1908 still lives on in the heritage-listed Palm Court. The rooms feature some very contemporary designs, but the hotel is working hard to make the best of its heritage and anecdote-filled history, with its tea dances, historic tours, a pianist in the reception area, and a Louis XVI–style restaurant, Homage. Great swimming pool too.


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