In 1922 County Hall was officially opened by King George V and Queen Mary as the headquarters of the local government in London.

Since the Parliament buildings were just across the river from County Hall, the latter sported a large banner recording the total number of unemployed in London.

[citation needed] The bronze doors that decorate the entrance were made by Crittals, with enrichments modelled by George Alexander.

On the left is displayed a bronze relief of Ralph Knott, designed by Gilbert Bayes and unveiled in 1932.

The current owner of County Hall is Japanese company, Shirayama Shokusan Ltd. [5] The hotel currently has 206 bedrooms,[5] 12 meeting rooms,[6] The Library, Gillray's Steakhouse & Bar & the Club at County Hall including a 25m indoor swimming pool located on the 6th floor.