We stayed here for 1 night and it was fine for what we needed and the view of the London Eye was great. We had booked a courtyard view room but as our room was not ready they gave us a river view room which was lovely. The room was a reasonable size with everything we needed, although the bathrooms... more

Got a very good deal through lastminute for this hotel, which was the main reason for choosing it. Took my mother to London for a long weekend, and needed a hotel reasonably close to most attractions. I felt the hotel was rather characterless, hence the average rating, but there's nothing I can really put my finger on that was wrong... more

Our planned trip to Le George V in Paris was cancelled (October 08) thanks to the Tunnel fire (our trains out and in were both cancelled) so we decided to take a last minute overnight break to London instead. OK so the view from the Howard is not quite the Eiffel Tower but we just wanted somewhere in London with... more

Had no problems at check in with staff trying to pursuade us to upgrade - it was very friendly and professional. The hotel has quite a calm atmosphere which was very nice. Our room was large and faced the courtyard - everything you needed really including a bowl of fruit which was nice for the next morning as we didn't... more

Stayed at The Howard for one night, Sat - Sun. We booked directly through the hotel website a few weeks in advance. We arrived by tube - Temple underground station is literally across the road. We arrived a couple of hours earlier than specified check-in time (we informed the hotel when making the booking we required an early check-in if... more

Perfect location for exploring central London. This hotel is located right on the Thames and just a short walk to Covent Garden and the West End. Bedroom and Bathroom was of an average size, well equipped, comfortable and clean. Staff not particularly helpful and are more worried about trying to upgrade your room to a river view at extra cost... more

Great location for this 5 star hotel with tube and attractions close by. I felt that I was staying in a 5 star hotel although breakfast and drinks could be expensive. Room - massive bed and the room, in fact the hotel were a secluded and quiet - good for getting away from the hustle and bustle. Shower slightly primitive... more

We booked through lastminute.com using the "secret hotel" function. All we knew is general location and the star rating before booking. At the price I paid I would expect a broom cupboard. Once I had confirmation and knew it was The Howard I read the reviews which were generally good but variable. We were put on the 6th floor with... more

I got a whole lot more than I had expected. A Queen sized bed as standard and very comfortable was the best time of peace and quiet ever. great for anyone looking for great luxury. I am lookig to come back and stay for a week. Even looking on the Garden at the back was excellent and tranquille. more