The London Eye was initially considered as an entry to a competition to design a Millennium landmark. So the original name was ‘Millennium Wheel’. It’s a giant observation wheel that offers wonderful sweeping views across the whole of Greater London. It is one of the main tourist attractions in London today. With a height of 135 meters and a weight of about 2,100 tons, it has the capacity to house about 800 people at a time. There are 32 capsules that make up the wheel.

As it is such a prominent tourist attraction, there are many hotels in London located near the London Eye. During the summer period there is a wide variety of hotel deals provided by most of the hotels. Mid-range hotels located nearby are generally three-star hotels. One such hotel is Premier Inn County. It is located in the old County Hall next to the River Thames and the London Eye. The rooms have attached bathrooms and have king size bed in them.

A luxurious five-star hotel in London on the banks of the River Thames is Marriott County Hall. It is located next to Westminster Bridge and has views of the London Eye. There are attached bathrooms in the air-conditioned rooms. Services such as high speed Internet access, club and spa are available at the hotel. It also has a swimming pool in the building.

Royal Horseguards Guoman Hotel is one of the best hotels in London that is located near the banks of the River Thames in a cul-de-sac and very close to Trafalgar Square. The hotel offers facilities such as restaurant, piano bar, lounge bar/restaurant, restaurant with terrace and meeting and conference rooms. The rooms are well equipped with TV, Internet access and other usual amenities. This hotel has a five star rating.

Citadines Trafalgar Square Apartments is another hotel located within walking distance of all of London’s well-known attractions, the West End and London’s theatres. It is within walking distance of the River Thames. These apartments have a well equipped kitchen area. Rooms include air conditioning with high speed Internet service, TV and safe.

Charing Cross is a four star hotel in London located next to Charing Cross station. The rooms are equipped with high speed internet, trouser press, hairdryer, coffee/tea maker, mini bar, etc. Grand Hotel in Trafalgar Square is a four-star hotel located close to Leicester Square, Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square. The common amenities of a four-star hotel are also provided in this hotel.

The Royal Trafalgar Hotel is very centrally located in central London, on the north side of Trafalgar Square. As it is very close to Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus, you can enjoy London’s nightlife from this hotel. Strand Palace Hotel is a three star hotel. It offers many types of rooms, from standard to club, with options for singles, doubles and twins. There is an attached bathroom in all rooms.

Swissotel The Howard is a five-star hotel in London located opposite the River Thames and close to Covent Garden. The style of this hotel is French and it has a luxurious atmosphere. One Aldwych Hotel is also one of the five star hotels in London. It’s right in the southeast corner of the west end. It offers elegant accommodation and a health and leisure complex. The rooms are air conditioned and have wireless internet service, safe and TV.