Novotel / Ibis Hotels

Rating: 3 star

Work has started on the construction of two new hotels in Blackfriars Road which will be open in time for the 2012 Olympic Games.

The 182-bedroom Novotel London Blackfriars will have 12 business suites, six meeting rooms, bar, restaurant and leisure facilities including a swimming pool.

The 297-room budget Ibis London Blackfriars will have more modest facilities for its guests.