This little alleyway right by Charing Cross Station used to have the unusual name ‘Of Alley’… 🤔 Why? Well, the answer takes us back over 700 years. This stretch of the river into the late 17th century was lined with the mansions and palaces of the rich and wealthy. Next to where Charing Cross is today was the site of York House. It was sold in 1682 by its owner at the time George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, for it be knocked down and new roads laid out on the site. He sold it off though on on
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When London calls, this is where you stay.✨ Set directly above Charing Cross Station, The Clermont places you at the centre of the city - steps from the Thames, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden and the West End. It’s the kind of location that lets you experience London entirely on foot, with the city unfolding right outside your window. Inside, the hotel blends classic elegance with modern comfort - beautiful rooms, thoughtful dining spaces and views that remind you exactly where you are. A stay
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3K views · 17 reactions | A hotel at the very heart of London. 懶 Did you know Charing Cross has been long considered the city’s notional centre, the point from which all distances from London are measured? From here, the whole capital unfolds just steps away…  | The Clermont London | Facebook
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Platform 7 at The Clermont, Charing Cross brings a taste of history to your table. Comforting classics, reimagined from the old hotel menus on display in the corridor beside the restaurant 🍽️ It’s our way of honouring Charing Cross Hotel’s past, with hearty dishes that feel right at home today. Take a stroll through the corridor and see where it all began 🕰️ | The Clermont London
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