Will be in London in April and staying at one of the Marriotts as my friend works for the company & is getting us an excellent price.

Which Marriott is the best location? Our main concern is that it be centrally located. Close second would be a reasonably close tube station/stop.

Thank you

We stayed at the County Hall and the location was fabulous (so was the hotel). Very pricey (we had rewards), but if you can get it at a good price through your friend, I don't think you could bet the location.

I second the County Hall - if it's possible to get an upgrade the view of Big Ben, Westminster Bridge and Parliment are spectacular. If you like Italian Food, there is a Italian Restaurant very close to Starbucks that is superb! We ate there 3 different nights. Have Fun - I'm envious!

A 3rd vote for County Hall. The location can't be beat for views, location, etc. The Eye is right next door, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey are straight across the river, and all of the southbank sites/venues/restaurants are w/i walking distance. Tate Modern, the Globe, River boat pier right at The Eye, the Oxo Tower, the Old Vic, National Theatre, Royal festival Hall, etc, etc.

If you can't get into the County Hall Marriott, then I'd try for the Park Lane.

I have stayed at almost all the Marriott's in London one or more times. In order of preference, I would list:

I am a big fan of the Renaissance Chancery Court for its beautiful renovation of a very lovely building, large rooms and nice décor. The neighbourhood is a little dull at night as it is an office area and there are few restaurants, but the hotel makes up for the lack of interesting neighbourhood, IMO. It is about a 10 minute walk to the Holdborn tube stop. They have a great spa and a very good restaurant (QC). The staff is very helpful, IMO.

I like the Park Lane Marriott a lot. Great location, esp for shopping, the British Museum and Oxford Street, there is a tube stop right at the front door, and the rooms are nicely decorated. There is a small indoor pool, which is a nice plus and they have a steam room. I would ask for a room on the highest floor available for views of the Park and noise abatement, or barring that, a room facing North Row street. The rooms facing Park Lane and Oxford Street on lower floors can be a little noisy, certainly liveable but if you have a choice take a high floor or a North Row street floor.

The Grand Residence Club at 47 Park Street, around the corner from the Park Lane Marriott is very nice, great for families as there is a kitchen, separate bedrooms, etc. You may be able to use the pool at the Park Lane Marriott as well. It is on a quiet street.

County Hall is a great location if you want to be on the river and walkable to Houses of Parliament, London Eye, etc. Great views if you can get a river view room. Location is not so great for the Oxford Street or Kensington areas, so think about what you want to do on this vacation.

The Kensington Marriott is a great location if you want to shop in this area (Harrods is a short bus ride away) and for the V&A museum. The rooms are quite small however, and walls are a bit thin. If you choose this hotel, make sure your friend gets the largest room available on a high floor, maybe a corner room to cut down on noise.

Although it is a bit out to the way, the Marriott West India Quay is the newest Marriott (opened last year) and is supposed to be gorgeous, although no pool. You can get to it by boat which would be fun, and maybe you could hook up with the ferry going to the Tate Modern/Tate Britain and the London Eye.

Grovsnor House and the London Marriott Grovsnor Square are a little out of the way as far as sight-seeing or shopping. (FYI, Marriott took over the management of Grovsnor House last year and is in the process of renovating the entire hotel, another reason to maybe avoid it at this time).

I would avoid Marble Arch unless your friend can swear that they have had a redo. Very old and not nice.

Have not stayed in nor really seen the Regent's Park Marriott.

The County Hall requires a longer walk to a Tube stop than does the Chancery Court.
The "views" are great..provided you are in a room that has one.