Hotel near Big Ben

The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster – officially named Saint Stephen’s Tower – is commonly known as Big Ben. The tower is one of London’s most famous landmarks.

The clock inside the tower was the world’s largest when it was installed in the middle of the 19th century. The name Big Ben actually refers to the clock’s hour bell, the largest of the clock’s five bells. The other four are used as quarter bells.

The clock is known for its reliability, it has rarely failed during its long life span. Even after the nearby House of Commons was destroyed by bombing during World War II, the clock kept on chiming. The clock’s mechanism, designed by Edmund Beckett Denison, has a remarkable accuracy. The clock’s rate is adjusted by simply adding small pennies on the shoulder of the pendulum.

20 Minutes Away

If you are taking a trip to visit Big Ben, why not make a full event of it and stay a night at Clayton Crown Hotel London where we offer our guests luxury accommodation for great value rates. Clayton Crown Hotel London is located approx 20 minutes away from Big Ben via public transport. For a hotel near Big Ben, view the latest offers.