The Great Eastern Hotel in London

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The Great Eastern Hotel

Liverpool Street, Unit 8 10/Liverpool Street Station, London

located in the shadow of liverpool street station in london, england, the great eastern hotel stands one kilometer from the tower of london and the river thames.
hotel features. this property opened in 1879 as one of london's great railway hotels. a facelift at the millennium restored its red brick facade and added a striking six story atrium. each of the hotel's seven restaurants and bars provide direct access to liverpool street or bishopsgate. dining venues include the domed aurora restaurant, where classical european cooking is served in a formal setting. the seasonal menu includes dishes such as roast guinea fowl and ravioli of escargot. the aurora bar features a pewter bar stocked with cocktail ingredients and aperitifs. genuine ale is served at george, where diners are treated to british favorites such as steak and kidney pie. miyabi offers intimate seating and prepares bento and sushi takeaways. private function rooms accommodate up to 400 guests. a business center offers fax, photocopy and print services. the health club boasts cardiovascular and weight training equipment. spa services, the assistance of personal trainers and yoga classes are also available. the hotel houses a ren natural bath products shop and the fashionable wild at heart florist.

guestrooms. this property offers 267 guestrooms decorated in bold, minimalist style. guestrooms located on the first to fourth floors occupy the original building, and some boast fireplaces and original architectural features. the fifth and sixth floors are part of the 20th century extension. some accommodations afford views over bishopsgate, liverpool street, broadgate and the business district. others look over the gallery or toward the restaurant's stained glass dome. all rooms feature ergonomically designed chairs and desks, fax modems and high speed internet access.

expert tip. should the romance of historic london strike a chord, the hotel carries a license to marry couples on site in the time it takes to say "i do."