The Clermont London, Charing Cross
The Clermont London, Charing Cross sits directly on the Strand, built above Charing Cross Station itself, and describes its own approach as 'distinctly human' hospitality in a building with real history (it operated for years as the Amba before rebranding). It functions as a full hotel with a restaurant, bar, conference space, and multiple room categories, not a small guesthouse, but breakfast service draws consistent praise even from reviewers who found other parts of the stay inconsistent. Its own site highlights proximity to Trafalgar Square, the London Eye, and the West End, all within walking distance.
What people praise
- Reviewers call the breakfast buffet especially worth the price
- Unbeatable proximity to major landmarks and the Tube
- Staff remembered a returning guest years later, with a welcome-back touch
- Historic building with retained period character
Worth knowing
- Several reviewers noted inconsistent housekeeping restocking during longer stays
- Front-facing rooms get street noise, though back rooms are quieter
Our take: It leads this list purely on scale, with more reviews than the other four places combined. If you want a full-service hotel breakfast experience in the most central possible location, this is the safest bet, even though it's a much bigger operation than a typical B&B.
