The hotel sits directly above Charing Cross station on the Strand, in the heart of theatreland between Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square. Charing Cross Underground and mainline station is beneath the building, giving direct rail access to south-east London and the Kent coast alongside Underground connections across the city.
Opened in 1865 to serve rail passengers arriving into Charing Cross, the building retains its Victorian balconied facade overlooking the station concourse; the property has traded under the Amba Hotels name and, following a change of ownership, now operates as The Clermont London, Charing Cross, though it continues to be listed under its earlier Amba branding on many booking platforms. The 239 rooms are furnished in a traditional English style with writing desks and free minibars.
The Sonder restaurant serves British dishes in a dining room close to the lobby, and the Betjeman Bar, named for poet Sir John Betjeman who campaigned to save the adjacent station, offers an evening cocktail menu. A fitness centre is available on site, along with a business centre suited to corporate travellers attending meetings in the nearby Covent Garden and Westminster districts.
The Strand location places the hotel within walking distance of the National Gallery, Somerset House and the West End theatre district, making it a practical base for both leisure travellers attending shows and business guests needing fast rail access to south-east England.
| Price | £160–£380/night (~$203–$483) |
|---|---|
| Address | Strand, London WC2N 5HX, United Kingdom |
Room types
- Classic Rooms
- Superior Rooms
- Executive Rooms
- Suites
Amenities
- The Sonder restaurant
- Betjeman Bar
- Fitness centre
- Free Wi-Fi
- Business centre
Location
Strand, London WC2N 5HX, United Kingdom
51.5085, -0.1257 View on map
Highlights
- Direct access to Charing Cross station, useful for rail connections to south-east London and Kent
- The Betjeman Bar, named for the poet who helped save the adjoining Victorian station
- Walking distance to Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square and West End theatres
- Traditional English-style rooms with writing desks, a point of difference from more minimalist competitors
Tips for visiting
- The hotel is listed under both its earlier Amba Hotels name and its current Clermont London branding on booking sites; confirm the address (Strand, WC2N 5HX) when booking
- Charing Cross station beneath the hotel gives fast rail access to Kent and south-east London without an Underground transfer
- Book West End theatre tickets in advance, as most major venues are a five- to ten-minute walk
Accessibility
The hotel offers lift access to guest floors and accessible rooms; step-free access is available from the Strand entrance separate from the station concourse stairs.