Corinthia London occupies a Victorian building on Whitehall Place, between Trafalgar Square and the River Thames in Westminster. Embankment and Charing Cross Underground stations are both a five-minute walk, placing the hotel within reach of the West End theatre district, Covent Garden and the government buildings of Whitehall.
The building was constructed in 1885 as the Metropole Hotel and later served as government offices before Corinthia Hotels restored it and reopened it as a luxury hotel in 2011 following an extensive renovation. The result combines the original grand staircase and high ceilings with contemporary interiors and a large chandelier centrepiece in the lobby.
Rooms range from Deluxe Rooms to the Penthouse Suite, which occupies the top floor with a private lift and wraparound views over Westminster and the Thames. The Northall serves modern British cuisine looking onto Whitehall Place, and the Bassoon Bar operates as a jazz-influenced cocktail bar in the former ballroom. ESPA Life at Corinthia spans four floors below ground and includes an indoor pool, thermal treatment suites, a fitness centre and one of the largest spa facilities among central London hotels.
Concierge and butler service are available throughout, and the hotel's Whitehall location makes it a common choice for government-adjacent business travel as well as leisure guests visiting Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery and the South Bank via Hungerford Bridge.
| Price | £500–£1,700/night (~$635–$2,159) |
|---|---|
| Address | Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2BD, United Kingdom |
Room types
- Deluxe Rooms
- Premier Rooms
- Junior Suites
- Signature Suites
- Penthouse Suite
Amenities
- The Northall restaurant
- Bassoon Bar
- ESPA Life at Corinthia
- Indoor pool
- Fitness centre
- Concierge
- Butler service
Location
Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2BD, United Kingdom
51.5065, -0.1246 View on map
Highlights
- ESPA Life at Corinthia, a four-floor spa with an indoor pool and thermal suites
- The Penthouse Suite's private lift and wraparound Westminster and Thames views
- The Bassoon Bar's jazz-influenced cocktail programme in the former Metropole ballroom
- Walking distance to Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery and Embankment
Tips for visiting
- Book ESPA Life treatments several days ahead, as the spa's thermal suites are popular with hotel guests and day visitors alike
- Embankment and Charing Cross Underground stations are both a five-minute walk, useful for evening theatre trips
- The Northall's pre-theatre set menu is a faster option before a West End show
Accessibility
The hotel provides lift access to all floors, accessible rooms with roll-in showers, and step-free entry from Whitehall Place.