Hilton opens its newest hotel in London – Hilton London Bankside

11. Oct 2015

by BusinessClass

Located in London’s Bankside, the hotel is easily accessible from Waterloo and boasts direct connections to London Gatwick. The hotel is also within close range of the Tate Modern, The River Thames, Borough Market, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and the Financial District.

It is the first Hilton hotel to open in London since 2006 and the latest property to join the Hilton brand portfolio of more than 70 hotels across the UK & Ireland.

Guest room The 292-room hotel offers over 1,000 square metres of event space made up of nine meeting rooms and the ‘Bankside Ballroom’, which can accommodate up to 700 guests. The hotel also includes one penthouse apartment, a 100m2 entertainment area and views across London. In addition, the hotel is also providing a new dining option to the area, OXBO Bankside, as well as The Distillery, a new and vibrant bar.

The Distillery

Simon Vincent, executive vice president and president, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Hilton Worldwide, said

, “Bankside is one of London’s most vibrant areas, with an eclectic mix of culture, food, architecture and attractions. With the city attracting around 30 million global visitors every year, we are delighted to be expanding our footprint in the city and look forward to putting Hilton London Bankside on the map as a key destination for travellers and Londoners alike.”

OXBO Bankside