London Marriott County Hall welcomes Miss World contestants in October and November after the hotel is awarded the title of the official “Home of Miss World” for 2011

The 120 Miss World contestants who will battle it out for the 2011 title will stay at the stunning London Marriott in County Hall alongside th London Eye and on the opposite bank of the Thames from the Houses of Parliament. The National Winners arrive in London on October 27 for a packed diary of fund raising events prior to the Miss World 2011 final, on November 6.

Located on London's trendy and theatrical South Bank, the luxury 5 * London Marriott Hotel, County Hall has breathtaking views of historic Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and the River Thames. The hotel is located in one of London’s “grand buildings” and was formerly the seat of local government in the capital. It has been sympathetically modernized while retaining many of the original stand out features such as the towering bronze doors and the polished marbled floors.

All rooms are extremely spacious, with many offering spectacular views overlooking the river.  For the duration of the contestant’s stay, they will be able to take full advantage of the hotel’s extensive facilities, which include a state of the art gym, spa and 25 metre indoor swimming pool.  They will be able to enjoy a range of packages developed especially to suit their needs and ensure that they are in the best possible condition for their big night.  Special ‘Miss World’ treatment packages will also be available to all hotel guests, allowing them a taste of this glamorous occasion.

The breathtaking Library Lounge, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful rooms in London, will be available to the contestants.

We feel very honoured to be hosting such a prestigious event here at County Hall”. Commented Theresa Maw, the hotel’s general manager. “Every member of our team is working hard and is excited to be part of this glamorous international event. As the official “Home of Miss World 2011” the London Marriott Hotel County Hall is developing a host of Miss World events – including new menus and packages in the period leading up to the finals.”

Chef Christopher Basten and his team are rising to the challenge of taking care of the culinary requirements of contestants from all over the world. “With months to go we are hard at work planning not just what the girls and their entourages will eat for their 12 day stay but how to source all the ingredients and ensure that our regular guests also have the highest standards of hospitality that the hotel is famous for,” said Theresa Maw. “We will also meet the requirements of all the various national TV stations which will converge on the hotel – many of whom will stay in other Marriott hotels throughout London.”

The London Marriott County Hall invites you to get exclusive access to attend all the amazing events which will surround the Miss World contest by reserving some of the special hotel packages which will be announced soon on this site. “Much of the Miss World programme will be open to our guests and they will become part of one of the most glamorous shows on earth,” commented Theresa Maw. “We have hosted numerous high profile national and international events of all sizes and styles and I am confident that Miss World 2011 at the London Marriott County Hall will be regarded as one of the most successful ever held.”
“We are looking forward to welcoming you to the iconic London Marriott Hotel County Hall, to the cultural and touristic extravaganza that is London itself and to meeting all contestants, their families and friends, the organisation and support teams and, of course, the journalists from all over the world who will transmit the messages from this latest in a long line of Miss World Finals to audiences throughout the world.”