TripAdvisor has awarded Faulty Towers The Dining Experience the 2015 Certificate of Excellence.
The Certificate is awarded as a direct result of consistently great reviews from TripAdvisor travellers for the show’s residency at Amba Hotel Charing Cross, a venue which itself is top of all London 4* hotels.
We are really proud of this important achievement and would like to thank our fantastic audiences for giving us such great feedback.
Today is the 150th birthday of Amba Hotel Charing Cross! Built in 1865, it has witnessed many of London’s huge and incredible changes and we are honoured to have called it home since 2012.
A little history
When the Charing Cross Railway Company drew up plans for a new terminus on The Strand, it was obvious that they should include a grand hotel to rival those at Euston, Paddington and Kings Cross. Thus was born the Charing Cross Hotel.
Originally designed in sumptuous Franco-Italianate style by E.M. Barry – son of Sir Charles Barry, the architect of the House of Commons – this amazing Grade II listed building has been transformed for the modern age. Yet it retains that sense of refinement and luxury which made it one of the most prestigious places to stay in Victorian London.
Interesting facts
– Also in 1865, Barry designed a replica of the Eleanor Cross for the forecourt of the station. The original was built in 1290 as a memorial to Eleanor of Castile, the wife of Edward I. It was demolished in 1647 by the Puritans.
– The site of the original Eleanor Cross – south of Trafalgar Square where the statue of King Charles I stands today – is the spot from where all distances from London are measured.
– It is often thought that Charing is named after Eleanor: ‘chère Reine’ (beloved Queen), but this is an appealing fallacy. The true derivation comes from an earlier, Saxon word ‘cyring’, meaning ‘at the bend of the river’.
– Charing Cross claims to be the site of the first Punch and Judy show to be held in England. Originally from Italy, the puppet show has become a national institution and a story familiar to children all over the UK.
Faulty Towers and Amba Hotel Charing Cross
Situated in the true heart of London, the hotel perfectly represents England’s culture and history. We’re really proud to have been performing the show there every week since 2012.
There are special events during the whole weekend 15-17 May, including a menu featuring 1865-style food, a Victorian-style photo booth to record events, room discounts, giveaways, and competition prizes.
And watch out for some action today from 4pm featuring Basil, Sybil and Manuel too!
Awful gifts, awkward relationships, the dog ate the turkey when your back was turned or snowed in with unbearable relatives. What’s the most ‘Faulty’ Christmas experience you’ve ever had?
Share your stories with us on Twitter or Facebook using #Faultyxmas to be in with the chance of winning 4 tickets to have an even more Faulty experience with us at Torquay Suite Theatre at Amba Hotel Charing Cross in the new year. The more Faulty, the better!
Terms and conditions: entries accepted up until midnight on Tuesday 9 December 2014 (UK time). Prize will be in the form of a voucher, valid from January 2015 until August 2015 on any performances at the Amba Hotel Charing Cross, subject to availability. For more information on performance dates & times please see: www.faultytowers-uk.com
A little girl fascinated by Karina Garnett as Sybil in London
My little girl was quite taken with Sybil @thefaultytowers @charingcrossLDN pic.twitter.com/haj9MEFfjy
— James Hancock (@jamesehancock) September 1, 2013
This year’s first Fringe show is just a week away! It’s a good thing the Faultys left plenty of time to get there…
Thanks to Kaara Benstead (@gingerstripes), who came to see the show at Charing Cross this week, for your tweets! Great to know we lived up to your expectations.
On my way to The Charing Cross Hotel for @thefaultytowers dining experience. Been looking forward to it all day 🙂
— Kaara Benstead (@gingerstripes) June 25, 2013
Had such a good night @thefaultytowers dining experience. I can highly recommend laughed so much I was crying
— Kaara Benstead (@gingerstripes) June 25, 2013
The sun’s shining on London and our pop-up promos are back! Limited tickets just £35 for selected dates in June!
Click the links below to get your £35 tickets now:
Thanks for helping Manuel out! He needs all the help he can get.
@thefaultytowers Manuel using my daughter @pandasonlithium head as a water pourer aid! pic.twitter.com/cRySsYVEub
— Andrea Adams (@ahhceo) May 15, 2013
The Faulty’s had a stroll in the sun yesterday, with Basil trying to teach Manuel to hand out flyers, I think he got the hang of it in the end.
