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Aldwych has been a home to London theatre since the street was first built at the turn of the 20th Century, although there are plenty of other attractions for the visitor to explore in and around the area. Situated just a short walk from the Thames, Aldwych is bounded on the west by the market stalls, shops and zany street entertainers of Covent Garden and on the east by Fleet Street and the edge of the City. It had been decided from the outset that Aldwych would be a centre for the performing arts. At the end of the 1800s, a major redevelopment of the area around Wellington Street, the Strand and Fleet Street had destroyed a great deal of London's old theatreland. Aldwych, one of the new roads, was earmarked for a pair of matching theatres on either side of a wonderful hotel. The Waldorf Theatre (later renamed the Strand, the Whitney and, recently, the Novello) opened in 1905, quickly followed by the Aldwych Theatre. The enduringly elegant Waldorf Hotel was built between them three years later. Nearby is the disused and reportedly haunted Aldwych tube station, a favourite location for film, TV and video shoots, and private parties.

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The Waldorf Hilton (0.07 miles)

The Waldorf Hilton

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This classic 5 star hotel situated on the Aldwych is within walking distance of Fleet Street and the City.

The Waldorf Hilton's sophisticated range of facilities, together with its elegant Edwardian architecture ... more

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One Aldwych (0.10 miles)

One Aldwych
This privately owned luxury hotel has a fabulous reputation. Brilliant contemporary interiors, two buzzing restaurants, the happening Lobby Bar, thoughtful unpretentious service and a great location in Covent Garden, bang in the middle of London. ... more | visit website
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Duchy House (0.14 miles)

Duchy House

Duchy House is operated by The Courtauld Institute of Art, one of the world’s leading centres for the study of the history and conservation of art and architecture.

Situated on the Strand less than 50 metres ... more | visit website

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Belushi's (0.17 miles)

Belushi
If you want to stay in the centre of London then you cannot beat our selection of four luxury apartment style hotel rooms. They are within easy walking distance of city centre underground stations and ... more | visit website
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Strand Palace Hotel (0.18 miles)

Strand Palace Hotel

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Discover a destination where exceptional value meets unmatched location – Discover The Strand Palace Hotel. Situated in the heart of the West End, minutes from Covent Garden and Charing Cross ... more | visit website

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Fielding Hotel (0.19 miles)

Fielding Hotel

The Fielding Hotel is situated in a charming pedestrian street that still retains its 19th century gas lamps, just opposite the Royal Opera House, it is a haven of peace and quiet in the midst ... more | visit website

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Swissotel, The Howard London (0.20 miles)

Swissotel, The Howard London

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Swissôtel The Howard, London enjoys one of the best hotel locations in London, set in a quiet oasis just off the Embankment and overlooking the river Thames. The hotel is ... more

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Kingsway Hall Hotel (0.22 miles)

Kingsway Hall Hotel

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Kingsway Hall. A hotel of elegance located in the heart of London. One of the few remaining privately owned hotels in London.

This luxury 170-bedroom, fully air conditioned property ... more
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The Savoy (0.27 miles)

The Savoy

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The Savoy, A Fairmont Managed Hotel. One of this year’s most eagerly anticipated openings, The Savoy has been undergoing the most ambitious hotel restoration in British history.

The Savoy’s reopening will ... more

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Renaissance Chancery Court Hotel London (0.31 miles)

Renaissance Chancery Court Hotel London

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Located in the heart of Holborn, the Renaissance Chancery Court is a landmark 1914 building ideally located only a short walk away from the theatres and shops of the West ... more

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