Introduction: The Riva Hotel sits opposite the north side
of Heathrow Airport. This is the section closet to the central area which takes
in terminals 1,2 and 3. There's not a huge amount of facilities within the
immediate area. 3/4 of a mile to the East a small parade of shops and local
amenities including restaurants. A little further at around 1.5 miles finds the
High Street shopping area along the Great West Road at Hounslow. On the ground
level of the building is a bowling alley which includes a Barcelos (Flame
Grilled Chicken) restaurant. There are a couple of local pubs within half a
mile, the White Hart Pub on the Bath Road and the Wheatsheaf Pub on Harlington
High Street. There is also a McDonalds half a mile along Bath Road to the west.
Hotel:
A major construction project from architects Foster + Partners and developed by
Riva Bowl Ltd., the Riva Hotel Heathrow when finished will be a 577 room 5 star
luxury Heathrow hotel.
13 floors of which half 6 are below ground and 7 above ground (giving a height
of 25.6 meters and a site area approximately 8000 Sq. m). The location is on the
spot of the former Heathrow bowling Alley which is to be rebuilt as part of the
basement area and be open to the public. The hotel will cover 59,816 square
metres.
The Riva Hotel will also incorporate a conference centre and ballroom large
enough for 1200 guests .
Centre piece of the hotel will be the central Atrium. The Riva hotel features a
distinctive layered glass shell, which floods the public spaces with daylight
and contributes to a highly efficient energy strategy. The glass envelope is to
act as a noise barrier to the aircraft. There are six pavilions which house all
the bedrooms which are linked by bridges and wrapped in a unifying glass
envelope.
To illuminate the deep building a central atrium runs through the middle of it.
The exterior finish features angled metallic cladding behind a projecting
stainless steel frame that supports a highly transparent glass shell.
The lobby features a glass deck with views down to the below ground restaurant,
shallow pool and waterfall.
The restaurant floor is accessed via a timber walkway and incorporates a
business centre, as well as a variety of venues to eat and drink.
The hotel also incorporates a health centre with a pool, gym, saunas and
treatment rooms.
Shuttle:
Parking:
Room Numbers: 577
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