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Luxury Hotels

Radisson Edwardian Berkshire Hotel - Oxford Street, W1

The Radisson Edwardian Berkshire is a 4 star property which matches the very high standards one has come to expect of this hotel group. Situated right in the centre of the West End on Oxford Street, near to famous names such as Selfridges and House of Fraser, the hotel is only minutes away from Bond Street with all its designer shops. Elegantly furnished, and with a welcoming atmosphere all the way from the entrance lobby with its light marble and dark wood panelling through to the bedrooms with classy designer furnishings and marble bathrooms, the Berkshire certainly generates a calm atmosphere, providing a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of the centre of London. Many of the major attractions of the city are close at hand: Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and the famous West End theatres all lie within easy reach. The hotel offers 24 hour room service, concierge services, valet parking, and complimentary high speed wireless internet access.
If you wish to eat in the hotel, the award-winning Ascot Restaurant and bar can provide modern British cuisine cooked with finest seasonal ingredients in a beautiful environment featuring wooden floors and leather upholstery.
Radisson Edwardian Berkshire Hotel, 350 Oxford Street, London W1C 1BY
Phone: 020 7629 7474 Fax: 020 7629 8156 Web: www.radissonedwardian.co.uk Email: resberk@radisson.com

The Strand Palace Hotel, West End, WC2

Right in the heart of Central London, between Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square and Covent Garden, you find the Strand Palace Hotel. Perfectly located in the very heart of London, and boasting nearly 800 guest rooms and a variety of function room to suit 10 up to 200 guests, this hotel has for years proven to be a firm favourite with both business travellers and tourists. Staying at the Strand Palace Hotel means having London at your doorstep; the hottest theatres, clubs, restaurants, and shops are on the doorstep, as are the culture and entertainment of Covent Garden, Somerset House and the Royal Opera, the adventure of the London Eye, the art of the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery, and the business of the City.

Charing Cross and Victoria rail, bus and coach stations are within easy access, as are numerous Underground stations (with Covent Garden and Piccadilly Circus providing a direct link to Heathrow Airport). On occasions that guests may prefer not to leave the hotel, they can enjoy 24-hour room service, typical English pub atmosphere at the Hops Bar, sophistication at the Mask Bar, or the rich pickings on offer at the in-house Strand Carvery or Johnston's Brasserie; the former offering hearty buffet lunch, dinner and snacks, the latter offering a venue for casual or romantic à la carte dining. Guest rooms are available in a wide range of sizes and types, from small and basic to spacious and luxurious; the more sophisticated 'Club' rooms include free use of the nearby Virgin Active Health Club. All rooms have ensuite bathroom facilities.

The Strand Palace Hotel, 372 Strand, London, WC2R 0JJ
Phone: +44 (0)20 7836 8080 Email: info@strandpalacehotel.co.uk Web: www.strandpalacehotel.co.uk

No. 5 Maddox Street, Mayfair, W1

No. 5 Maddox Street in Mayfair, off Regent Street, is a hip and funky urban retreat, within walking distance of Oxford Street, Regent Street, Bond Street and Savile Row shopping, West End theatre land and Soho nightlife. Numerous Underground stations in the vicinity provide transport links out of the area. Instead of just rooms, No. 5 hosts twelve contemporary self-contained serviced apartments, each made up of lounge, workstation, stocked kitchen, bathroom, and between one and three bedrooms. This means guests enjoy the space and independence of a cutting edge pied-a-terre, combined with all the luxury facilities and services imaginable from a five-star hotel.

Guests arrive to a welcome tray with snacks, fruit and drinks, and fully (organically) stocked fridge. All suites come fully furnished and equipped and supplied with high-end technology, air-conditioning, luxury linens and sumptuous toiletries. No. 5's facilities and services include but do not end at concierge services, dry‑cleaning services, laundry service, in-room dining, in-room massages, maid service, porterage, private gym membership, room service and CD/DVD library.

Although every suite comes with its own kitchen, No. 5 also incorporates its own bar and restaurant where guests can choose to wine and dine, unless of course they prefer the staff to personally serve them in their suites! The bar offers health foods and drinks as well as indulgent treats, while the Patara restaurant serves à la carte Thai cuisine. And although Maddox Street itself is reasonably quiet, the surrounding streets buzz with an eclectic mix of trendy bars and restaurants.

No.5 Maddox Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 2QD
Phone: +44 (0)20 7647 0200 Email: no5maddoxst@living-rooms.co.uk Web: www.living-rooms.co.uk

The Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington, W8

Since its opening in the 1960s, the five-star Royal Garden Hotel has been the luxury hotel of choice for international sports and music celebrities. Being a celebrity is, however, not a requirement that every guest needs to meet; everyone drawn to this hotel for its status, luxury or location receives a warm welcome, and all guests are treated as VIPs. The Royal Garden Hotel is situated next to Kensington Gardens, on the doorstep of Kensington and Knightsbridge shopping areas, within walking distance of numerous public transport links in every direction and with easy access to West End theatres and clubs, local museums, Kensington Palace and local entertainment venues like Kensington Olympia, Earl's Court, Hammersmith Apollo and the Royal Albert Hall.

The hotel itself boasts 10 floors, some of which with amazing views, featuring nearly 400 spacious contemporary guest rooms and suites, all with air-conditioning, satellite TV, CD/DVD-player, high speed internet access, mini bar and safe. Ensuite bathrooms are all fitted with baths and showers and supplied with luxury toiletries and robes. The Park Terrace café, bar and restaurant is open all day for traditional English food and light refreshments, and Bertie's bar provides drinks and snacks through the evening and night.

Function rooms can cater for business and leisure meetings and events for up to 550 guests. The Soma Centre is a holistic health spa, offering a variety of beauty and health treatments. Other hotel facilities include a 24-hour room service, a business centre, concierge services, and chauffeur-driven limousines. The Connoisseur Casino, Bar & Club next to the hotel is open through the night to hotel guests aged 18 and over.

The Royal Garden Hotel, 2-24 Kensington High Street, London, W8 4PT
Phone: +44 (0)20 7937 8000 Fax +44 (0)20 7361 1991 Web: www.royalgardenhotel.co.uk

The Sanderson Hotel, Mayfair, W1

The Sanderson Hotel in London's Mayfair presents itself as a "lavish urban spa with modern sex appeal". Among the historic buildings with classic interiors in its area, on the Mayfair/Soho borders, this building with its modernist-sleek, functional-yet-stylish, in places almost surreal and sterile Philippe Starck interior, appears almost out of place in its surroundings, yet paradoxically that might just make this extraordinary hotel the jewel in London's cosmopolitan crown, located just off Oxford Street, at equal distance from Oxford Circus, Goodge Street and Tottenham Court Underground stations, not far from the very many West End theatres, clubs, bars, restaurants and shops and the British Museum.

The Sanderson's interior is entirely open-plan, its surfaces are light and shiny, different areas are only separated by translucent curtains or glass. The walls are bare and any paintings are hung on the ceilings instead, while each item of furniture seems a piece of art. This cool design follows through in all areas, rooms and suites of the hotel, meaning the ensuite bathrooms inside the guest rooms, suites and apartments are transparent glass boxes. Still, the paintings on the ceilings, the swan shaped chairs, the sleigh shaped beds, and the balconies with their leafy plants give a breath of calm and romance. The meeting rooms are functionally businesslike without distractions. The Courtyard Garden and Billiard Room are oases of stunning beauty.

Restaurant Suka serves modern world cuisine, inspired by Asia, which makes for a positively eclectic menu. The Long Bar and the Purple Bar are exactly what their names tell you they are, serving cocktails, Champagne, and a choice of Martinis. The Agua Spa provides a centre for delightful relaxing treatments.

The Sanderson Hotel (Member of Morgans Hotel Group), 50 Berners Street, London, W1T 3NG
Phone: +44 (0)20 7300 1400 Fax +44 (0)20 7300 1401 Web: www.sandersonlondon.com

St Martins Lane Hotel, Covent Garden, WC2

St Martins Lane Hotel in trendy Covent Garden is sibling to Mayfair's Sanderson Hotel, and like the Sanderson, another amazing brain child courtesy of Philippe Starck. St Martins Lane Hotel is the perfect embodiment of 21st century urban retreat, situated in the very heart of the West End, with on its doorstep Covent Garden and Leicester Square, and within walking distance of landmarks like the National Gallery and the Royal Opera House.

The interior is colourful and ambient, almost entirely through the use of light. The interior itself is modernist and minimalist, much of the surfaces and furnishings are bare and white, but areas are dressed and come to life through creative and in places spectacular lighting. This surely culminates in the inspiring gymnasium and downright breathtaking and jaw dropping Light Bar. This continues into guest rooms and suites, where decor is minimalist and predominantly white, but huge windows allow London into each space, and bespoke interactive lighting installations allow each guest to individually fill in the mood and feel of their accommodation. Meeting rooms are sleek and understated, yet softened through use of natural woods and again, ambient lighting, giving them a relaxed but inspiring rather than 'corporate' feel.

Naturally, guests are served with access to modern technology and connectivity throughout the entire hotel, whether it is to serve business needs or for leisurely diversion, and round-the-clock services of any kind throughout their stay. Food lovers will feel right at home at the celebrated Asia de Cuba restaurant, fusing Cuban and Asian cuisine into delicious sophistication.

St Martins Lane Hotel (Member of Morgans Hotel Group), 45 St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4HX
Phone: +44 (0)20 7300 5500 Fax: +44 (0)20 7300 5501 Web: www.stmartinslane.com

The Langham, Mayfair, W1

The Langham Hotel is a historic and luxurious five‑star Grand Hotel in London's chic Mayfair district of the West End. The Underground stations of Oxford Circus, Bond Street and Goodge Street are within walking distance, as are the heavenly shopping areas of Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street. With its West End location, naturally the best theatres, clubs and restaurants are all within reach of the hotel, too.

Being a historic building, all rooms and suites feature great space, fabulous high windows and ceilings, and tastefully classic decoration. But historic does by no means mean old-fashioned: cutting edge entertainment consoles, high speed internet access, personal safes, soundproofing, air-conditioning and modern ensuite bathrooms come as standard. Those wanting even more luxury than the standard guest rooms have to offer, are recommended to consider the Executive Rooms (designed by Harrods of Knightsbridge) providing additional space and seating areas, or one of the suites which provide additional lounge areas. The exclusive Infinity Suite even offers a large lounge, dining area, two spacious bedrooms, and a bathroom with Jacuzzi bath. The opulent function rooms can cater for any business or private function for 6 to 400 guests, while the Business Centre can fulfil any thinkable kind of business support during guests' leisure or business stay.

The Langham houses one of London's most prestigious bars, Artesian, and top restaurants, the Landau. Both embody the epitome of glamour and opulence. Artesian offers great choice of wines, rums, whiskeys and cocktails, with a menu of gourmet snacks and platters to match. The Landau offers à la carte breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner to the highest standard imaginable. The hotel's concierge team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to provide an array of services which is only limited by guests' imagination.

The Langham London, 1c Portland Place, Regent Street, London, W1B 1JA
Phone: +44 (0)20 7636 1000 Fax +44 (0)20 7323 2340 Email: lon.info@langhamhotels.com Web: www.london.langhamhotels

The Leonard Hotel, Marble Arch, W1

Near Marble Arch and Speakers' Corner, a row of classic townhouses together make up The Leonard Hotel & Residence, a stunning luxury hotel within minutes' walk of places like Hyde Park, Speakers' Corner, Park Lane, Oxford Street and Bond Street, near the US Embassy, and within easy access of London's theatre-land and connections to all other important business and tourist attractions.

The single guest rooms are small but practical, ideal for a short stay, providing a single bed, side table, and small shower room. The double rooms are slightly larger, providing additional desk space and an ensuite bathroom with shower over bath, whereas Deluxe rooms provide even more space, comfort and luxury. The suites are phenomenal, comprising separate designated sleeping and living areas (or rooms) and kitchenettes (some of which fitted with washing machine); perfect for families or longer stays. All rooms are decorated in traditionally English style include internet connection, mini-bar, safe, and TV.

The hotel lobby is like a extra large living room, with fire places and comfortable sofas, a great area to sit and relax, read, work, or socialise, while the adjoining Seymour restaurant serves typically British meals like Fish & Chips, Bangers & Mash and Shepherd's Pie. A luxurious function room is available for meetings or private dinners to accommodate 10 to 20 guests.

Guest intending on staying in London for several weeks or months, could benefit from the Serviced Apartments provided opposite the hotel, on 16 Seymour Street. In addition to use of all hotel facilities, this townhouse benefits from its own entrance and communal hall, while providing self-contained yet fully serviced accommodation, ranging providing a living room, one to three bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom.

The Leonard Hotel & Residence, 15 Seymour Street, London, W1H 7JW
Phone: +44 (0)20 7935 2010 Email: reservations@theleonard.com Web: www.theleonard.com

The Milestone Hotel, Kensington, W8

A few minutes' walk from High Street Kensington Underground station, yet overlooking London's beautiful Kensington Gardens, the romantic five-star Milestone Hotel provides the perfect location for anyone wanting to indulge in walks and picnics in the park, shopping in Kensington and nearby Knightsbridge, cultural stimuli from places like the Royal Albert Hall and Kensington Palace at walking distance, and West End entertainment only a short ride away.

Inside the Milestone Hotel, guests can settle in the light and airy Conservatory for breakfast, brunch, English afternoon tea, or pre-theatre drinks, or choose to relax in smart casual but stylish fashion in the Stables Bar, situated in what once used to be carriage house. Cheneston's Restaurant, which took its name from the original name for Kensington, provides the perfect formal yet warm ambiance for à la carte lunch or dinner, whatever the occasion.

For their stay at this Grade II listed boutique hotel, guests have a choice of individually designed and decorated luxury guest rooms or suites, all providing double or twin beds and seating areas, and some providing separate desk space. All rooms have ensuite bathroom facilities, some equipped with Jacuzzis. The themed suites and apartments provide even more space, the best views of Kensington Gardens, additional luxury in-room treats, and luxury seating; one of the suites features a dining area and a billiard table, while another boasts a private balcony and a Jacuzzi bath. A number of allocated rooms are enhanced for comfort and safety to single female travellers. Naturally, all rooms, suites and apartments benefit from complimentary internet access and award-winning 24-hour butler service.

In addition, guest can enjoy the luxury of the hotel's in-house pool, sauna, gym, or request a chauffeur-driven Bentley to drive them around London. Business facilities and support services and even VIP pet services ensure every guest's needs are met.

The Milestone Hotel And Apartments (Member of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection), 1 Kensington Court, London, W8 5DL
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7917 1000 Web: www.milestonehotel.com

Guest Houses

Black Lion Guesthouse

The Black Lion is situated close to Hampstead Heath and Regents Park. The nearby Underground station will take you into central London in less than 10 minutes. The local area has many fine cafés and restaurants, but you need not travel far for good food. The guest house rooms are located above an excellent gastro pub. The warm atmosphere and Grade II listed interior is a pleasant setting for lunch and dinner. Being so close to the well-known Tricycle theatre means it is ideal for pre or post show supper.

Accommodation comprises of 12 comfortably furnished rooms. Each is decorated to a high standard and has its own bathroom. Other in-room features include TV, hairdryer, central heating and tea/ coffee making facilities. Free wireless Internet access is available in all the bedrooms.

Breakfast is included in the room rate and served between 7.00am and 9.00am. Choose from a selection of breads, cheeses, ham, salami, yoghurts, cereals and pastries.

Black Lion Guesthouse, 274 Kilburn High Road, Kilburn, NW6 2BY

Phone: 020 7625 1635 Web: www.blacklionguesthouse.com

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