Crowne Plaza London - The City
19 New Bridge Street, London, EC4V 6DB, UK
T: +44 (0) 207 438 8000 | W: www.cplondoncityhotel.co.uk | E: [email protected]
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THE HOTEL
For a stylish stay
in the city
Crowne Plaza London - The City is located in the
heart of London’s financial district. Built on the
foundations of King Henry the VIII’s Bridewell
Palace, the location is steeped in history and is
surrounded by some of London’s key cultural
attractions.
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204 bedrooms and suites
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2 AA Rosette award restaurants
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1 cocktail bar with cigar terrace and vaults
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5 meeting rooms on a conference floor
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A business centre
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Fitness centre and run station
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Club lounge
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24 hour concierge
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Express check in /out
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Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
THE HOTEL
Our history
In the fifteenth century, Henry Tudor
was the King of England and the River
Fleet used to run aboveground, into the
The location of our
hotel has a rich
cultural and
historical heritage.
Here is the story...
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Thames just a few feet from our door.
King Henry VIII
I
The most famous
building to precede
Over time, the whole area
This was an essential requirement for the English
became a rich cultural and
Heritage Grade II listing status that the building still holds
literary centre. Shakespeare was
today. Major renovations were done on the building in
often seen frequenting the public
the early 1970’s and much of the original façade was
houses and just over on the
reworked.
South Bank, he built his famous
Shakespeare’s
Globe Theatre in 1599.
the hotel on this site
VI
was King Henry
VIII’s Bridewell
Palace, where he
and Catherine of
IV
A century later it
was virtually
Aragon stayed during their divorce
The Great Fire of London in
proceedings at the Blackfriars Monastery.
1666, that decimated London
and it had to be completely
II
After his divorce was granted, King
Crowne Plaza London
destroyed by
William Shakespeare
8th December 2003.
The site for the 204-bedroomed hotel in New Bridge
Street encompasses centuries of fascinating history and
rebuilt.
walking out of the main entrance you will find that
Henry gifted the Palace to his son Prince
Edward VI who in turn gave the palace to
the City of London in1553 for use as an
orphanage and place of correction for
wayward women. By 1556 this was
known as Bridewell Prison.
– The City opened on
you are only a stone’s throw
V
This Crowne Plaza flagship
property began with construction of the
Royal Doulton Carraraware faience
façade by the landmarks design
company F W Troup in 1912.
away from most major London
tourist attractions.
LOCATION
Location
The Crowne Plaza London - The City is
located in the City of London, on the
corner of New Bridge Street and Victoria
Embankment. Close to Blackfriars
Bridge and on the north side of the
River Thames on New Bridge Street, the
hotel is located adjacent to Blackfriars
underground station.
Just a few of the outstanding
Attractions nearby...
Transport Links
• London City Airport
9km
• London Heathrow
30km
St Paul’s Cathedral
Less than a mile
South Bank Centre
1 mile
The London Eye
1.5 miles
One New Change
Less than a mile
short walk form the hotel. Circle,
Millennium Bridge
Less than a mile
District and Central Lines
Shakespeare’s globe theatre Less than a mile
• St Pancras Eurostar Terminal 1.2km
• Mansion House, Temple and
St. Paul’s Underground stations-
• Blackfriars and Thameslink direct to
Gatwick and Luton Airports
• Car Parking, 240 metres
Somerset House
Less than a mile
Tate Modern
Less than a mile
Trafalgar Square
1.5 miles
LOCATION
How to get here
Air
The hotel is within 60
minutes of London's
three major
international airports:
London Heathrow,
London Gatwick and
London City
Road
From M4, travel on the
A4 towards Central
London, follow directions
to Trafalgar Sq, the
Strand and journey along
to Ludgate Circus
Distance: 28.32 KM / 17.6
MI
Rail
Just a few of the outstanding
Attractions nearby...
This hotel is a stone
throw away from
Blackfriars mainline train
station with direct
connections to major
airports and the Euro
star terminal.
THE HOTEL
Reception & foyer
Your arrival experience
We are delighted to launch our reception and foyer - featuring individual check-in
pods for a more seamless arrival experience.
GUEST ROOMS
Guest Rooms
The 204 rooms at Crowne Plaza London - The
City includes 45 Club rooms with Club Lounge
access, as well as 10 King Studios and our 4
Signature Suites. The rooms are bright and
spacious with modern decor and furniture,
designed to ensure that you have a pleasant
and comfortable stay.
Deluxe room
Standard
Deluxe
Air conditioning and triple glazing
Located on the 3rd, 4th and 5th floors, the deluxe
High speed internet access
rooms provide guests with all of the features of a
Handy smartphone with free calls, 3G data and local tips
standard room, plus the following enhanced services
Safety laptop deposit box in each guest room
Bathrobes
Luxury Temple Spa toiletries
Sleep Advantage aromatherapy products
Mini bar and complimentary tea and coffee facilities
and facilities:
Larger spacious room size
Enhance communication package
Elevated rooms within the hotel for views over the city
GUEST ROOMS
Guest Rooms
Club rooms
British Designer suites
Club Rooms
Club rooms promise guests increased privacy, with
an enhanced service, to guarantee an exquisite stay.
Computer and printing facilities
The luxurious King Studios are spacious and provide guests
with more room to relax during their stay. For the ultimate
option of extra privacy, space and relaxation, our suites
include two suites inspired by iconic British designers
Paul Smith and Vivienne Westwood. Suites offer separate
Additional visitor access
lounge areas, some with views of London’s iconic landmarks.
Access to the Club Lounge includes:
:Continental breakfast
Evening canapés and alcoholic beverages
Club Lounge
King Studios and new
British Designer Suites
Turn down service upon request
RESTAURANTS AND BAR
Restaurants and Bar
With two highly-acclaimed AA Rosette awarded
restaurants, a relaxed lounge for informal drinks
and dining and a cocktail bar with historic vaults
and a cigar terrace, you’ll be spoilt for choice:
Cigar terrace
Diciannove Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
offers you the chance to savour exquisite Italian
fare, made with fresh regional produce.
Chinese Cricket Club Restaurant
offers a mouth-watering range of Sichuan and
Dim Sum specialities with a modern twist.
Voltaire is a cocktail & champagne bar with a cigar
terrace. Home to the largest selection of Pommery
champagne and the world’s finest cigars. It also
serves an innovative selection of cocktails against a
sophisticated chic backdrop.
The City Lounge is conveniently located adjacent
to the hotel lobby and is a popular spot for morning
coffee, business lunches and relaxed dining.
Chinese Cricket Club Restaurant
Diciannove Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
RESTAURANTS AND BAR
Diciannove
Our Italian restaurant offers a contemporary menu
of simple flavours and fresh, seasonal ingredients
that are regionally sourced.
With a cichetti menu at the wine bar, and private
dining room, Diciannove is a popular choice
for business lunches and after-work socialising.
• The Gallery private dining room offers private
dining for up to 34 guests
• Exclusive hire of the restaurant is available for
up to 150 people in reception or 100 seated
Opening Times
Monday to Friday: 12:00 - 14:30
Monday to Saturday: 18:00 - 22:30
Monday to Friday: 17:00 - 18:00 Wine Bar
Sunday: Closed
www.diciannove19.com
RESTAURANTS AND BAR
Chinese Cricket Club
A taste of the Orient in the City: Chinese Cricket
Club offers a relaxed backdrop of warm simplicity,
and a contemporary menu of Sichuan and
handcrafted Dim Sum specialities.
• The restaurant can accommodate
bookings for up to 80 people, with bespoke
food and drink menus on request.
• Semi private dining area for 20 people.
Opening Times
Monday to Friday: 12:00 - 14:30
Monday to Friday: 18:00 - 22:00
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 18:00 - 22:00
www.chinesecricketclub.com
RESTAURANTS AND BAR
Voltaire
Voltaire Cocktails & Champagne Bar serves
Afternoon Tea by day and gourmet burgers and
cocktails into the night. Featuring a chic lounge
complete with premium booths and a cigar terrace.
Located on the lower ground floor of the hotel,
Vaults
Cigar terrace
Voltaire is built on the foundations of Bridewell
Palace and features old stone vaults that have been
transformed into luxury private VIP zones.
• Private entertaining in 9 private, heated Vaults,
complete with iPhone docking stations
• Available for group reservations and private hire
for up to 200 people
Opening Times
Monday to Saturday: 17:00 - 01:00
Sunday: Closed
www.voltairebar.com
Premium booths and bar
RESTAURANTS AND BAR
The City Lounge
Serving a wide variety of refreshments from the
famous One Pounder to the traditional Club
Sandwich, The City Lounge features complimentary
wireless internet in a relaxed dining atmosphere,
making it easy to hold informal meetings over
coffee or enjoy a family lunch.
Opening Times
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Monday to Friday: 07:00 - 23:00
Saturday to Sunday:11:00 - 23:00
www.cplondoncityhotel.co.uk
CONFERENCE AND MEETING
Conference Floor
With the partnership of your dedicated Crowne Plaza
Meetings Executive, you can count on your event
running smoothly from start to finish – right down to the
last detail. Our flexible spaces and variety of catering
options can be customized to fit your exact needs, and
daily meeting debriefs will ensure your budget stays on
target every step of the way.
• Conference floor, 2540 sq ft total area
• Welcome reception desk for registrations
• Business centre
• Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
• Conference foyer ideal for a buffet
• A dedicated Meetings Executive point of contact
• Two hour response guarantee on enquiries
• Meeting debrief of expenses to budget effectively
• Flexible meeting, event and banquet space.
Bridewell Suite
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CONFERENCE AND MEETING
Bridewell Suite
The largest of meeting rooms at Crowne
Plaza London - The City can be divided
Bridewell Suite
Area 185.00m2
Height 3.9 metres
into two function rooms to allow for different
Style & Capacities
uses of the suite.
Reception
200
• Variety of mood lighting scheme
Theatre
180
• State of the art presentation
Banquet
150
Classroom
100
Cabaret
100
Features include:
technology
• Complimentary high speed Wifi access
Bridewell 1
Area 108.56m2
Bridewell Suite
bridewell suite
Bridewell 2
Area 70.52m2
Height 3.9 metres
Style & Capacities
Height 3.9 metres
Style & Capacities
Theatre
90
Theatre
70
Classroom
48
Cabaret
35
Cabaret
50
Classroom
25
Bridewell 1
Bridewell 2
Bridewell Suite
CONFERENCE AND MEETING
Boardrooms
Our three boardrooms are ideal and can host
meetings up to 16 delegates.
Features include:
• State of the art presentation technology
• SMARTboards
Winslow
Area 27.12m2
Height 3 metres
Style & Capacities
Boardroom
15
Winslow room
Executive
Area 24.00m2
winslow
Height 2.75 metres
Style & Capacities
Boardroom
15
Ludgate
Area 7.50m2
Height 2.75 metres
Style & Capacities
Boardroom
6
Executive room
Executive Boardroom
Ludgate
ludgate
CONFERENCE AND MEETING
Private Dining
We can privately cater for up to 150 guests sit
down dinner, or 200 guests for receptions.
Private dining can be enjoyed in several areas
of the hotel including:
Diciannove Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
Exclusive:
80 seated
100 reception
Private:
29 seated
35 reception
Chinese Cricket Club Restaurant
Exclusive:
80 seated
130 reception
Private:
16 seated
20 reception
Voltaire Cocktail Bar
Exclusive:
108 seated
Lounge:
52 seated
Vaults:
56 seated
Terrace:
The Gallery at Diciannove
200 reception
30 reception
Bridewell Suite on the Conference Floor
Exclusive:
150 seated
200 reception
Chinese Cricket Club
The Bridewell Suite
CONFERENCE AND MEETING
Interactive
Master Classes
With monthly Introducing our interactive master classes
or book for private groups, ideal for team building.
Packages from £35 per person for up to 15 guests.
• Cocktail Master Class
Master the art of creating your favourite cocktails,
Dim Sum Master Class
led by our expert mixologists at Voltaire bar. with
two interactive cocktail lessons and sampling your
own concoctions.
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• Dim Sum Master Class
We create home-made Dim Sum every day using
the freshest ingredients and now you can master the
art of making Chinese dumplings by making 5 types
of dim sum with unlimited green tea.
• Pasta Master Class
Learn the secrets in making Italian pasta led by our
Executive chef Alessandro Bay at Diciannove.
Available for private groups of up to 20 guests.
Cocktail making at voltaire
Cocktail Master Class
Pasta Master Class
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Pasta Master Class
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Pasta Master Class
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KEY CONTACTS
Contact Us
Thank you and we look forward to arranging
your visit to Crowne Plaza London - The City.
Crowne Plaza London - The City
19 New Bridge Street
London (Blackfriars)
EC4V 6DB, UK
T : +44 (0) 207 438 8026
W : cplondoncityhotel.co.uk
E : [email protected]
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