Park Plaza County Hall or Park Plaza Westminster London
Jan 9, 2012, 6:39 am
#2
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Tallinn / Isle of Man
Programs: Finnair Platinum; Intercontinental Ambassador
Posts: 578
I haven't stayed in Westminister, but I did stay in County Hall just a week before Christmas. As a Gold Member I was upgraded to a junior suite, but to be honest I didn't even check about the lounge. The nice touch is that both County Hall and Victoria Park now have free WIFI for the customers, which makes them a far more attractive place to stay in London.
Jan 13, 2012, 8:57 am
#3
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: England
Programs: Mucci des Epices Exotiques, BAEC Gold,EK Gold,SPG,Marriott,Club Carlson
Posts: 918
Westminster is the glitsier of the two and so probably more scope for upgrades. I have stayed at County Hall and was impressed, although it might be luck of the draw. I was in a studio room with small kitchen and lounge area.
Jan 14, 2012, 1:45 am
#4
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: SEA (close to KPAE)
Programs: QFF NB, DJ Gold, A3 Gold, HHonors Gold, Marriott Silver, Carlson Silver, A|Club Gold
Posts: 482
I stayed at Westminster last year in August as a Silver. Even on an industry rate was still given an upgrade to an "atrium" view room which meant if i strained really hard i could see Big Ben.
Breakfast in the restaurant gets REALLY busy but was still damn good, rooms were comfortable, clean and spacious enough.
Good value imo.
Breakfast in the restaurant gets REALLY busy but was still damn good, rooms were comfortable, clean and spacious enough.
Good value imo.
Jan 20, 2012, 3:41 am
#5
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC, Club Carlson (Concierge), Marriott (Platinum), Holiday Inn (Spire), Hilton (Diamond)
Posts: 25
As someone who has frequently stayed in both here are my thoughts
The Westminster Bridge is newer than the county hall but it is a HUGE hotel, 2nd largest in London I believe and therefor the service compared to the county hall can be a little impersonal.
I like the rooms at the county hall, a lot of the rooms at the Westminster Bridge are looking over an atrium. The staff are friendlier in my opinion at the County Hall and as a regular guest and CC Concierge member I was given access to the exec lounge. Dont think for a minute that as a CC member you will get lounge access at the Westminster Bridge. Its restricted to guests who have booked an 'executive package'.
Both hotels have good restuarants however the Brassiere Joel Westminster Bridge is phenominal, the head chef has a Michelin Star from a previous restaurant and the food is always top drawer. I would eat there even if I was not a guest!
My final tip for both hotels is, if you are planning on a lie in at either places then the good old 'do not disturb' sign on the door is essential otherwise housekeeping WILL knock on your door at 8am, 8:05am, 8:10am, 8:15am etc etc etc
The Westminster Bridge is newer than the county hall but it is a HUGE hotel, 2nd largest in London I believe and therefor the service compared to the county hall can be a little impersonal.
I like the rooms at the county hall, a lot of the rooms at the Westminster Bridge are looking over an atrium. The staff are friendlier in my opinion at the County Hall and as a regular guest and CC Concierge member I was given access to the exec lounge. Dont think for a minute that as a CC member you will get lounge access at the Westminster Bridge. Its restricted to guests who have booked an 'executive package'.
Both hotels have good restuarants however the Brassiere Joel Westminster Bridge is phenominal, the head chef has a Michelin Star from a previous restaurant and the food is always top drawer. I would eat there even if I was not a guest!
My final tip for both hotels is, if you are planning on a lie in at either places then the good old 'do not disturb' sign on the door is essential otherwise housekeeping WILL knock on your door at 8am, 8:05am, 8:10am, 8:15am etc etc etc
Jan 25, 2012, 2:43 pm
#6
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 1,736
County Hall. Better rooms. More upgrades. Lighter. Some Westminster rooms you hear a lot of noise (running water).
But now I mostly do plaza on the river. These days often comes up same price (as the others have doubled in past 3 years) and often has points and cash offers. Get good upgrades- all big rooms.
But now I mostly do plaza on the river. These days often comes up same price (as the others have doubled in past 3 years) and often has points and cash offers. Get good upgrades- all big rooms.