Location
This luxury hotel lies at the heart of London, close to Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament, St. James' Park, Green Park as well as public transport (St. James' Park underground station) are to be found in the vicinity. It is just 28 km to Heathrow airport.
Facilities
The hotel was built in 1897. 11 junior suites, suites, 75 apartments, studios, single rooms and double rooms are available to guests in an 8-storey main building and an 8-storey auxiliary building. Multilingual staff at the reception are happy to assist guests at the reception desk round the clock. Check-in and check-out are available 24 hours a day. Amenities available at the hotel include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and currency exchange service. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities and a lift. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional amenities include a newspaper stand, a TV room and a library. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car. Other services include a babysitting service, medical assistance, a transfer service, translation services, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry and a page service. Bicycles can be kept in the bicycle storage area. Complimentary newspapers are available. 17 conference rooms are available for lectures, presentations and meetings.
Rooms
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and central heating. An extra bed is available for a fee. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge, a stovetop, a microwave, a tea/coffee station and a dishwasher. There is also a washing machine and an ironing set. A telephone, a television with satellite and pay-per-view channels, a DVD player and WiFi are provided as well. Guests can take advantage of the nightly turndown service. A selection of pillows ensures a comfortable night's sleep. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, a vanity mirror and bathrobes are available for daily use. As an extra convenience, bathrooms provide cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
A sun terrace is a great place to while away the hours. The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. For guests who wish to keep active, cycling/mountain biking, tennis and golf are available. The water sports offered include jet skiing. Sports enthusiasts are also offered a wide range of indoor activities, including a gym, billiards, squash and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a beauty salon, massage treatments, hydrotherapy treatments and a solarium. A casino offers fun and entertainment.
Meals
Dining facilities include a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. In addition to breakfast, the hotel also offers lunch and dinner à la carte. Gluten-free meals and vegetarian dishes can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers picnics.
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.
Lifts
Café
Newspaper kiosk
Hairdresser
Bar(s)
Casino
Restaurant(s)
Restaurant(s) with air conditioning
Restaurant(s) with non-smoking area
Restaurant(s) with high-chairs
Conference Room
Internet access
WLAN access
Room Service
Laundry Service
Medical Assistance
Bicycle Cellar
Car Park
TV Room
Laundry Facilities
Air conditioning
24-hour reception
24-hour check-in
Hotel Safe
Currency Exchange
Cloakroom