London, United KingdomCharing Cross
The Clermont London, Charing Cross Hotel
Victorian railway quarters
Charing Cross London, United Kingdom
Opened
1865
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Social ClassicOutside the door
Victorian railway quarters
An ornate grand staircase and gold-leaf ceilings set a theatrical Victorian tone directly above the busy railway concourse.
What it’s good at
Notable
Edward Middleton Barry's 1865 Grade II listed Franco-Italianate railway hotel presiding over Charing Cross station.
Listed
Platform 7 and The Conservatory serve afternoon tea and evening cocktails overlooking the Strand.
Listed
Hosting rail passengers and West End theatregoers along the Strand since opening in 1865.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Stepping outside places you directly on the Strand, moments on foot from Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, and West End theatres.
The rooms
Spacious, contemporary rooms provide a quiet refuge from the Strand, featuring walk-in rainfall showers and heated bathroom floors.
The gym
- Gym
- 24-hour basement fitness room with cardio equipment, free weights, and yoga mats.
Restaurant
The Conservatory
Arched windows look out toward the Strand, where traditional afternoon tea is served beneath marble Corinthian columns.
At the table
Platform 7 mixes cocktails and serves British classics against a backdrop of deep navy walls and velvet seating.
How it began
Built in 1865 for railway travellers, the property later hosted Arthur Conan Doyle, who set four Sherlock Holmes mysteries here.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.