Jul 6, 2016, 9:37 am
Exec lounge renovation is complete. Access is elite+1. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum of 2 guests per room for Lounge access. £80 charge for third adult and £40.00 for a child.
Swimming pool:
Adults: open 5:30am-11:00pm weekdays, last entry 10:15pm; 6:00am-11pm weekends, last entry 10:15pm
Children under the age of 16 may access the pool from 9am-7pm & must be accompanied by an adult
London Marriott County Hall, UK [Master Thread]
Mar 14, 2016, 10:56 pm
I also have a ressie for five nights at St. Erwin for 20K fewer miles (85 pound fee/night) although the schedule isn't as favorable. The sq. footage is larger for this room supposedly than the St. Erwin, unless I get get into a family room over there somehow.
Anyway, I figured my kids would get a kick out of seeing Big Ben. I wonder how many exec level big ben view rooms have two doubles? And will renovations be done by July? Also, can we bring food from the lounge back to the room? Welcome any thoughts here.
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Apr 19, 2016, 7:02 pm
Apr 20, 2016, 6:12 am
Note that I will usually even tell the GM exactly when I am planning on arriving (assuming I know.) I've had a few times where the GM actually made an effort to be there to greet me when I arrived.
And one final point which I'm sure you already know, when I really want an upgraded room, instead of playing the complementary upgrade game, I will normally directly reserve the room (for points or upgrade certs) that I want. Or if what I want isn't listed in the email I send, I will ask about paid (cash or points) upgrade options. Once in a while the GM (or the GM designate) will offer the upgrade as complementary. More often though they will work with me on the options to help get me into the room I really want.
Apr 20, 2016, 9:29 am
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May 5, 2016, 6:00 am
River View: 50£
Double Double room: 60£
Big Ben View: 80£
Big Ben Executive Room: 120£
Junior Suite: 300£
Balcony Suite: 500£
Executive Suite: 1200£
Presidential Suite:2500£
Jun 2, 2016, 9:56 pm
Marriott London County Hall
London County Hall Westminster Bridge Road London, GB SE1 7PB
Great stay at the London Marriott Hotel County Hall (0 Photo)
Marriott London County Hall
Check In
The entry and lobby areas have been undergoing refurbishment, so there was a lot of scafolding about, but the front desk staff was very prompt and friendly. They got me checked in, had a room already ready for me relatively early in the morning (~11:00am -- I had requested noon through the mobile app), and even walked me to the elevator.
Room
As a Platinum, I was given an upgrade to a river view room with a nice view of the Thames and Parliament, and a very up-close view of the London Eye. In fact, the Eye was so close that the pods were going right by my room. Despite the great view, I kept my blinds closed much of the time so I didn't feel like people were looking in my window.
However, I truly loved the room -- especially the bed, which was one of the most comfortable I've slept in at a hotel. It was almost too comfortable, as I wanted to climb into bed and not leave. The room looked recently renovated, and I was pleasantly surprised that I liked the look. It was a nice blend of modern colors and traditional styles, unlike (IMHO) many of Marriott's other attempts at modern design. The bathroom was great too, with plenty of room.
Location
In the past, I've avoided this hotel because I've walked by a number of times and the area is always swarming with tourists. However, for someone looking to do tourist-things it London, it's really hard to beat the location. Westminster, Parliament, the London Eye and the Southbank Center are all at your doorstep, and the West End and Soho are a reasonable walk across the Thames on a pedestrian bridge to Embankment. In retrospect, I now wish I had stayed here before on other trips.
Overall
While this was my first stay at the London Marriott Hotel County Hall, I think it will now be my first choice when visiting London on my own. When staying with family, I might be more inclined to stay at the Grosvenor House so I could make use of their outstanding lounge. However, when I'm there solo and I want to spend most of my time out and about in the city, it's going to be hard to beat the convenient access to so many things.
Jun 7, 2016, 7:56 pm
Jun 7, 2016, 8:21 pm
Jun 8, 2016, 6:35 am
Cheers.
Jun 14, 2016, 8:36 am
), so I'd probably go with the double double regardless. The charges for rollaways at Marriott properties in the UK are extortionate.