The Great Eastern London is a characterful luxury hotel combining Victorian grand design with the most modern facilities and excellent levels of service. Located close to London's historic East End - home to famous street markets, churches, art galleries and shops - the Great Eastern is also within easy reach of the financial Square Mile, the City of London. Visitors to this area can also enjoy attractions such as the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, and some of London's finest museums and arts centres.
After a major refurbishment completed in 2000, many new additions to the spacious bedrooms include designer décor and luxury items. Contemporary styling dominates rooms on the new fifth and sixth floors. The Great ’s uniquely individual rooms attain the highest levels of comfort for a relaxing stay. With four restaurants and four bars, Great Eastern offers guests a wide range of dining and refreshment options. First-class leisure facilities include a fully equipped fitness and treatment centre, with personal trainers on hand to customize your fitness programme.
Conveniently located between London’s City district and the revived East End, Great Eastern is close to public transport links.With four restaurants, four bars, and 24-hour room service, no other hotel in London offers this variety of fresh, healthy and delicious food and drinks.
Hotel Accommodation
The Great Eastern hotel has 267 bedrooms and two suites, offering Victorian architectural features such as high ceilings, port-hole windows and blonde wood in selected rooms. Luxury amenities in each bedroom include:
- Air conditioning
- Self-controlled heating system
- CD and DVD players
- 24-hour room service
- Large baths and power showers
- Luxury bathrobes / towels
- Cable TV and pay movies
- Frette linen sheets
- Eames desk chair
- Wool carpets
- Giant antimaccasars
- Two-line phone & VCR
- Fax, modem, ISDN line
- High speed internet access
- In-room safe
- Luxury bath products
- Four rooms for disabled guests
Restaurants & Bars
Great Eastern offers guests a wide choice of dining options - from the elegant cuisine and setting at the Aurora, a refined Japanese menu, champagne bar to pub food and party atmosphere at the George.
- Aurora: French and European gourmet dining in a striking glass domed restaurant
- Fishmarket Champagne Bar: Elegant seafood bar with wide selection of champagnes
- Miyabi: Exquisite Japanese fayre plus takeaway option
- Terminus: Stylish brasserie serving snacks
- George: Late Victorian-style English pub
- Private dining: 24-hour Room Service
Business & Banquet Facilities
The Great ’s business and special event facilities can host up to 250 attendees in grand style. Popular for weddings, business breakfasts and presentations, Great multilingual staff are on hand to meet all your event requirements.
- Suites for eight to 12 guests
- Great Eastern Room ideal for conferences
- Business Centre with PCs, internet access, printer
- Multilingual staff
Leisure Facilities
An extensive range of leisure activities are available at Great Eastern at the Train fitness and treatment centre, an exclusive health centre originally built to resemble an Egyptian temple.
- Cardiovascular equipment
- Resistance weights
- Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates classes
- Personal trainers available
- Aromatherapy and relaxation treatments
- Fitness advice
Hotel Special Features
- Boutique designer hotel offering superb levels of comfort and amenities
- Attractions nearby include Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, British Museum, London Eye and the National Gallery
- Easy access to the appealing markets and shops of London’s East End
Other Facilities & Services
- Audiovisual equipment
- Airport Shuttle - Car transfer; cost at guest's expense
- Business Center
- Cellular Phone Rental
- Coffee / Tea
- Concierge
- Early Check-in Guarantee - Need to book room from night before to gain early access
- Evening Turn-down
- Express Check-out
- Handicap Parking
- Free Local Calls & Faxes
- Long-distance Access
- Newspaper - One free newspaper per day
- Parking - Valet parking available on request
- 24 hour Room Service
- Secretarial Service
- Shoe Shine
- Translation
- Upgrade on Availability
- Video Rentals
- Wake-up Calls
Location/Directions
LHR - LONDON HEATHROW, UK
Distance : 16 miles
Directions
Follow M4 to Central London then follow signs to City of London and Liverpool Street Station. The Great Eastern is adjacent to the station.
LGW - LONDON GATWICK, UK
Distance : 25 miles
Directions
Follow M23 and A23 to Central London and then follow clearly marked signs to the City of London and then Liverpool Street Station. The Great Eastern is adjacent to the station.
STN - LONDON STANSTED, UK
Distance : 30 miles
Directions
Follow M11 towards Central London and then pick up signs for the City of London, where the Great Eastern Hotel is adjacent to Liverpool Street Railway Station.
LCY - LONDON CITY AIRPORT, UK
Distance : 5 miles
Directions
Follow signs to City of London and then Liverpool Street. The hotel is adjacent to the railway station.
