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The central London hotel with skyline views and private heated swimming pool
I had the heated swimming pool all to myself
CITY ESCAPE The central London hotel with skyline views and private heated swimming pool
IF you want a central hotel with an amazing restaurant and on-site pool, Park Plaza Riverbank ticks all the boxes.
Here's everything you need to know.
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Here's everything you need to know about staying at the Park Plaza Riverbank
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I had the heated swimming pool all to myself
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Where is the hotel?
Overlooking the river Thames, Park Plaza Riverbank is a short walk from Vauxhall Station in London, or a quick bus to London Waterloo.
What is the hotel like?
The huge hotel is much bigger than it looks on the outside.
Walking in, the dark interior makes you feel like you are in a luxury resort.
From the lobby, you can check in to your room at reception as well as head up the escalators to the on-site restaurant, gym and spa.
What are the rooms like?
Each of the rooms are kitted out with queen or king-size beds, as well as working desks and a 49 inch Smart TV with Chromecast facilities.
I loved the options of plug sockets, with EU, UK & US, and there were tea and coffee making facilities as well.
Each of the bathrooms have complimentary toiletries along with a bath or shower depending on the room.
Rooms start from £159.
Opt for the hotel suites for floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the river as well as the London Eye and Big Ben, while some even have their own massive balcony terrace with views of the skyline.
What is there to eat or drink there?
The hotel restaurant is a must.
Best of British: London
Chino Latino offers a Pan-Asian fusion with everything from sushi and dim sum to steaks and seafood.
Not sure what to go for?
Opt for one of three of the set menus so you can try it all, best chased by a deliciously sweet Sakura Martini, made up of gin, lychee and rose.
Make sure to ask for a window seat for a beautiful sunset view.
This is also where you will find breakfast, with enough hot and cold options to keep everyone satisfied.
What else is there to do there?
The hotel has a heated private pool which you can book free sessions.
My 6:30am morning session meant I had the whole place to myself.
You can follow this up with a trip to the sauna or steam room, or the gym next door.
Or for £25, there is the 12th floor River View Lounge with complimentary drinks and snacks all day.
But if you want to explore the nearby area, you are right in the middle of London so most of the top attractions are a short train or bus away.
Is the hotel family friendly?
Yes, there are a number of hotel rooms and suites that sleep up to two adults and two kids.
Is there access for guests with disabilities?
The hotel has Braille lifts, as well as rooms with wider guest room and bathroom doorways.
There is also wheel-chair accessible lobbies, entrances and public bathrooms.
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