Vicinity: The location is Pimlico, just a short walk
(about 10 minutes) from
Victoria station placing the Eccleston Square Hotel close to good transport
links and central London. Although better known for budget hotels Pimlico is a
very popular area due to its convenient location location so close to central
London but not quite within the busiest areas and retaining good links to all
parts of London. Victoria is one of the 5 main railway stations for London and
its from here that you can catch the direct service out to Gatwick Airport, the
Gatwick Express. Its also on the Piccadilly line for the tube network which
runs a service out to Heathrow Airport. The run to Heathrow takes around 45
minutes at a cost of
£5.30 per adult (£2.60 11-15 yrs) .
Pimlico itself is mostly former Victorian/Georgian residences now converted into
B&Bs while the surrounding roads offer some supermarkets, restaurants and smalls
shops. Nearest major high street areas are Victoria Street (0.3 miles) and Kings
Road Chelsea (0.7 miles). Buses also run close by the hotel. Within the grounds
of the square are public tennis courts. Nearest attractions include Westminster
Cathedral on Victoria Street (0.4 miles) and the Queens Gallery by Buckingham
Palace (0.6 miles).
Hotel:
The Eccleston Square Hotel is a 21st century
boutique style hotel
, placing gadgets and high
tech amenities at its core. In contrast to its modern style the building itself
is a Georgian grade II listed, meaning its considered of architectural
significance and is protected. The comfort of the guest is of the upmost
importance and to this end public areas of the hotel are subtlety perfumed,
fresh filtered air is pumped into the corridors and bedrooms and lighting
adjusts according to the time of day. Background music of nature tracks is also
played.
Bedrooms are designed with an elegant style and all have individually controlled
air-conditioning. Guests can sleep easy in the Hästens beds which have a reputation as some of the most comfortable beds in the
world and which are electronically adjustable and have a massage programme. In-room amenities include cutting
edge products as such as the Ipad which not only can summon the concierge
service but also doubles as a controller for the heating, lighting, curtains,
sound system and the large screen 3D capable television with a bluray player and
library of movies (complimentary). The high end equipment includes a VOIP phone
(voice over internet protocol). This allows for free calls to a London number
and cheap worldwide calls. The free WiFi and Ethernet broadband will also help
guests save on their normal hotel bills. Other amenities include an IPod dock,
Nespresso coffee machine, traditional and herbal teas, daily bottle of mineral
water, fully stocked mini-bar,
Beds have 300 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets.
The bathroom is luxurious and is finished in marble. here guests can catch up on
programs with the TV hidden behind the mirror. The bathrooms also features high
pressure massage showers (and a hand held shower), anti-mist mirror,
professional grade hairdryer, top brand toiletries, under floor heating and a
'smart glass' wall that turns opaque instantly at the touch of a button.
Bathrobes and slippers are supplied.
Hotel services include in-room massages.
Dining:
The Ecclestone Square hotel restaurant is named the Bistrot on the Square. Here
authentic quality Bistrot dining takes place. The menu uses fresh and fine
ingredients. Open all day for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. Enjoy
French Patisserie homemade during the afternoon tea and on Sundays the American
brunch. Hand selected wine list.
There is also a bar with a tapas menu.
Guests receive a discount to a local spa.
bedroom Numbers:
39
Check-in: 14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 (noon)
History: The Eccleston
Square Hotel opened on July 11 2011 after a complete £6.5 million pound refurbishment and
renovation. It has been previously known as the Elizabeth Hotel when it was a 3
star rated establishment.
The building was constructed from a pair of former 7 floor townhouses (36 and 37
Eccleston Square The site was originally low-lying swamp which was drained in the
early 17th century, it was planned as a three-acre square in 1828 by Thomas
Cubitt (1788-1855).
Awards:
In-Room Technology Innovation of the Year by the European Hospitality Awards
2011
