Premier Inn London County Hall

Premier Inn London County Hall is for those looking for a luxurious stay while on a budget in the Premier PLUS rooms. The property is a budget, value, and kid-friendly hotel suitable for both business and leisure travellers.

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Premier Inn London County Hall Hotel at a Glance

Amenities

Nearby Attractions

Premier Inn London County Hall is one of the most famous London budget hotels near the London Eye that offer spectacular views of the London Eye, the River Thames, and the Jubilee Gardens.

The hotel is in a Grade II listed County Hall on London’s South Bank, next to the London Eye.

The County Hall was built in the early 1900s in the Edwardian Baroque style. The building was originally home to part of the London government, but it now houses restaurants, apartments, some tourist attractions, and one other hotel.

The property features an onsite bar and restaurant, chargeable offsite parking, luggage facilities, air-conditioning, family rooms, free WiFi, lift access, and facilities for disabled guests.

County Hall London Premier Inn offers 316 rooms that are generously sized.

All rooms are spacious and very clean and offer a super-comfy Premier Inn Hypnos bed with a cosy duvet and a choice of soft and hard pillows for a great night’s sleep, free WiFi, a Freeview flat-screen TV with over 80 channels, a working space, and tea/coffee making facilities.

Rooms also feature a private bathroom with a power shower while most come with a bath.

Accessible rooms feature accessible beds and baths.

County Hall London Premier in Pros

• The hotel offers unbeatable prices to both business and leisure travellers –it offers budget accommodation to all
• It is within the historic County Hall building  -it is a large and attractive stone building
• The hotel is ideally located to various famous London’s attractions and landmarks such as the London Eye, Jubilee Gardens, and River Thames
• The property offers spacious rooms and bathrooms, some with spectacular views of the River Thames and London Eye
• County Hall London Premier Inn is close to Water Train Station hence easy to connect for those using public transportation means
• The onsite restaurant, Thyme Grill & Bar, serves a wide variety of basic and popular dishes and a variety of delicious drinks
• You kids under the age of 16 years will get free breakfast –terms and conditions will apply
• London County Hall Premier Inn offers superb free WiFi

London County Hall Premier Inn Cons

• County Hall London Premier Inn lacks certain basic amenities such as room service and a fitness centre
• The interior of the hotel reflects the normal chains’ feel
• For being housed in a Grade II listed County Hall, there are restrictions on how it can be developed hence not of the same standards as most Premier Inn hotels.

Premier Inn London County Hall Location

Premier Inn London County Hall Hotel is ideally and strategically located to various famous attractions and landmarks of London.

The hotel is conveniently located in London’s South Bank directly behind the London Eye 100m away.

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament are just across the River Thames from the hotel.

For you and your family entertainment, the London Sea Life Aquarium, the London Dungeon, and the Namco Station video game arcade are within the same building as the hotel.

Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, and St. James’s Park are all within a 10-minute walk from the Premier Inn London County Hall.

Buckingham Palace, the National Gallery, Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, and Hyde Park are all within a 20-minute walk from this London Hotel.

If you are using public transport means to arrive and leave the hotel, the Waterloo Train Station is just across the street 300m away from the hotel.

The closest airport is London City Airport (LCY), a 20-minute drive. Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a 47-minute drive from the hotel.

Rooms

Premier Inn London County Hall Hotel rooms follow the ordinary chain’s plain decor design.

However, the rooms are exceptionally spacious for a hotel in Central London.

Many of those facing the river offer stunning views of the London Eye, River Thames, and the Jubilee Gardens.

Every hotel room features free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities.

They also come equipped with the special super-comfy Premier Inn’s Hypnos bed and big private bathrooms with a power shower and a bath/tub.

The hotel offers 3 types of rooms, double, Premier PLUS, and accessible rooms.

Let’s go into the specifics of each room type.

Double Standard Rooms

Premier Inn County Hall London double rooms are spacious and feature a super-comfy king-size Hypnos bed with a cosy duvet and a choice of pillows for a great night’s sleep.

They also feature free WiFi, a Freeview flat-screen TV with a choice of 80 channels, a workspace, tea/coffee making facilities, and a bathroom with a power shower and a bath in most rooms.

Premier PLUS Rooms

Premier PLUS rooms are standard double rooms with a lot of improvements so that you can get more from your stay.

They are designed for those who love finer things in life or for those who are on an important business trip or a special occasion.

To boost your comfort, Premier Inn London County Hall hotel PLUS rooms provide an improved workspace, a comfy armchair, air-conditioning, a Freeview flat-screen with 80 channels, and a vanity area with a stool and hairdryer.  They also feature a rain shower with luxury toiletries.

For more convenience, they offer a mini-fridge with complimentary water, a Nespresso machine with pods, tea bags, treats, and an iron and iron board.

To ensure you are connected to the rest of the world from your hotel room, these types of rooms also feature exceptional WiFi than the standard double rooms and a handy USB port by the bed.

Premier Inn County Hall London Accessible Rooms

The hotel’s accessible rooms are spacious and well-designed with 480mm in height wheelchair in mind.

They provide a king-size or a double Hypnos bed with a cosy duvet and a choice of pillows, a workspace, and tea/coffee making facilities.

To ensure your convenience, accessible rooms also feature a wide-entry bathroom, toilet, and lowered bath with grab rails, assistance cord, and non-slip surfaces.

For connectivity, they feature free standard WiFi and a Freeview flat-screen TV with 80 channels.

However, since the Premier Inn London County Hall Hotel is a listed building, there are restrictions on how they can develop it.

Unfortunately, this means you will not find the standard Premier Inn universal accessible wet rooms.

To access the universal accessible rooms, you can choose to visit to book your stay at the nearby Premier Inn London Waterloo.

Premier Inn London County Hall Restaurant

To refuel your body, the hotel features an onsite restaurant, Thyme Bar & Grill, dedicated to serving you a variety of delicious meals and a wide range of tasty drinks.

The restaurant serves all-you-can-eat cooked Premier Inn breakfast delivered to your table but you need to confirm whether it is available while booking your stay there.

The continental breakfast is a lighter option with fruit, cereal and freshly-baked pastries.

Thyme Grill & Bar also serves your favourite meals such as chicken tikka curry or a Margherita pizza which are provided in takeaway packaging.

You can enjoy the meal in the restaurant or in the comfort of your room.

Just like most Premier Inn restaurants, this restaurant offers meal deals.

If you order any main course, dessert and a selected drink from the takeaway menu, up to 2 of your kids under the age of 16 years will enjoy breakfast for free.

London County Hall Premier Inn Hotel Parking

Unfortunately, London County Hall Premier Inn hotel does not provide onsite parking. Offsite parking is available at the nearby Waterloo Car Park.

The parking is chargeable and you will have to pay cash only onsite. However, parking can be booked and paid for online through the  “lookingforcarpark’ website.

Premier Inn London County Hall Check-in, Check-out Time

Premier Inn Chain has standard hotel check-in, check-out times.

This standard arrival/departure time, therefore, applies to London County Hall Premier Inn

Premier Inn London County Hall check-in time is from 2 pm on the day you are due to arrive.

You are free to check in at any time of day since the reception is staffed 24/7. However, the hotel requires you to call reception if your arrival time is after 11 pm as the doors may be locked for security reasons.

Check-out time is by 12 noon on your agreed departure time.

If you want to extend your stay at the property, contact the reception before midday for advice.

Bottom Line

Premier Inn London County Hall is a mid-range chain in one of the top London’s locations with famous sights.

The hotel rooms are generously spacious friendly to all types of travellers from business to leisure travellers whether solo or with family.

There are plenty of family-friendly rooms and kids under the age of 16 years enjoy tasty breakfasts for free.

With the unbeatable prices offered by London County Hall Premier Inn, you have no choice but to seriously consider this hotel for your stay in one of London’s top locations.

Happy Stay!