The Tower Bridge

The Tower Bridge , named after its two impressive towers, is one of London's
best known landmarks. This Victorian Bridge is now more than 100 years old.
Designed by Wolfe Barry and Horace Jones, and completed in 1894, the middle of
the bridge can be raised to permit large vessels to pass the Tower Bridge. It
used to be raised about 50 times a day, but nowadays it is only raised 4 to 5
times a week.



The bridge is 60 meter (197 ft) long and its towers rise to a height of 43
meter. From the top of the towers, you have a great view on the center of
London. You can also visit the inside of the tower, where you can observe the
original mechanism used to raise the bridge.



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Location. Located On The North Bank Of The River Thames At The St Katharine
Docks, The Tower Stands One-half Block East Of Tower Bridge. Tower Hill
Underground Station Is Positioned Three Blocks Away.

Hotel Features. An Ivy-draped Staircase Descends To An Informal Lobby Decorated
With Red-leather Chairs And A Sand-colored, Geometrically Designed Marble Floor.
Floor-to-ceiling Windows Afford Views Of Tower Bridge. The Hotel's Dining Venue,
The Carvery, Serves Breakfasts And Offers A Three-course Lunch And Dinner
Carvery Menu. The Mahogany-paneled Thames Bar Affords Views Of The River Thames
And Tower Bridge, And Serves Traditional Beers, Ales, Wines And Spirits. A
Business Centre Offers Fax, Photocopy And Print Services, And The Hotel Houses
18 Function Rooms, The Largest Of Which Seats 550 People. Wireless Internet
Access Is Available Throughout The Hotel. The Just Gym Workout Facility Offers
Seven Cardiovascular Machines, A Television And Complimentary Mineral Water.
Guests May Use This 24-Hour Fitness Centre's Equipment For A Fee.



Guestrooms. This Property Offers 801 Air-conditioned Guestrooms That Afford
Expansive City And River Views. Rooms Feature Wireless Internet Access For A
Fee. Private Bathrooms Contain Telephones. Rooms Include Coffeemakers. In-room
Safes Are Provided.



Expert Tip. The London Marathon, One Of The Top Five International Races Run
Over Traditional Distances, Has Been Held Since 1981. The Race Usually Takes
Place In April, And Is Reported To Be The Top Annual Fund-raising Event Held
Anywhere In The World. Many Visiting Celebrities And Athletes Choose The Tower
As Their Base Of Operations. The Marathon Route Passes Directly In Front Of The
Hotel, Offering Guests Prime Views Of This Prestigious Event. .