Introduction: The Sheraton Park
Tower London, built in the 1970's, stands opposite
Hyde Park on
Knightsbridge. This is a fashionable and upmarket area surrounded by
a huge choice of high quality shopping, especially fashion along
Sloane Street which is on the west side of the hotel. There is also
a wide choice of restaurants and bars in the surrounding vicinity.
Two of the best known department stores on Knightsbridge are 'Harvey
Nichols' which is next door to the hotel and '
Harrods'
which is some 400 yards further along the road. This end of Hyde
Park is the site of the barracks for the House Hold Calvary who
guard the British Monarch and
Buckingham Place (0.7 miles from here). You can often see them
exercise their horses in Hyde Park. This location is within the very
centre of London, just on its western edge. Knightsbridge itself is
a major through road as it's part of A4 dual carriageway and so is
bust most times of the day and into the evening. However a taxi is
always to be found along the road and transport links are good as
its well served by buses (routes 9.10.14.19.22.52.74.137.414) and
within walking distance to 2 tube stations, Knightsbridge and
Hyde Park Corner. To the rear of the hotel is Belgravia where
many foreign embassies choose to locate. Its also home to one of the
most expensive areas in the UK to live, Eaton Square. Other nearby
places of interest are Apsley House a.k.a Number One London (0.3
miles),
Wellington Arch (0.3 miles),
Albert Memorial (0.6 miles),
Victoria and Albert Museum (0.7 miles),
Serpentine Gallery (0.7 miles),
Speakers Corner and
Marble Arch (0.7 miles).
A big plus for some guests is that the hotel has its own casino, the London Park Tower Casino.
also see:
Hotels with a
casino
Hotel:
The Sheraton Park Tower hotel is unusual in that is has an oval or 'pineapple' shape
rather than the block construction normally found in London. Inside
this means that bedrooms take on a wedge shape. A modern hotel
offering the best in traditional service.
All rooms have views of the surrounding neighbourhood. Bedrooms
enjoy exquisite furnishings with mix of contemporary and classical
style. Modern and elegant they all have individual climate control.
All rooms are en-suite (finished in marble and with supplied
toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, walk-in shower, heated vanity mirror). In-room amenities include mini bar, two line direct
dial telephone with voicemail, CD library, desk, safe, high speed internet (WiFi and
Ethernet) (charges apply), interactive 42" flat screen TV with cable
channels, internet browser (separate keyboard) and on demand movies (with
parental controls) plus video check-out.
Relax in your luxury bed with 200 thread count cotton sheets and
hypoallergenic pillows.
24 hour room service for all rooms. Iron and ironing board on request.
Evening turndown service. Connecting can be
requested but are subject to availability. Apart from in single
rooms an extra single placed can be added subject to a supplement.
Penthouse Suites: Located on the 17th floor. Walls are
decorated with wood panelling and floors have marble detail.
Separate lounge area with eight seat dining table. Bathrooms have
freestanding bath and hot steam bath.
Butler rooms and suites: Your very own personal assistant.
Also comes with in-room check-in and personal valet service
including express laundry.
Executive rooms: Fax/copier/printer and DVD/stereo unit in
the Executive rooms.
Dining Options:
The Sheraton Park Tower has 2 restaurants and 2 bars.
Knightsbridge Lounge and Terrace: The terrace offers al-fresco dining in a
chic setting. Light meals and snacks served along with tea and
coffee, champagne and canapé. Food served 09.00 till 22.00.
The elegant Knightsbridge lounge features an eighteen foot
chandelier along with trompe l'oeil walls (this is where through art
an illusion is created to look like something exists when it
doesn't) and original pieces of artwork. Gilded chairs grouped around elegant
marble-topped tables. Serves afternoon tea of scones with clotted cream and
jam, finger sandwiches, fresh pastries, and a fragrant selection of
loose-leaf teas. Sample menu items include French Rock Oysters from Brittany
served with shallot vinegar and buttered bread, or golden Osetra caviar served
with crushed potato, onion, chopped egg and crème fraiche.
Open 09.00 till 20.00.
Restaurant One-0-One: Voted "Best Fish Restaurant" by Harden's Guide
for five consecutive years. Refurbished in 2010. Multiple award winning venue named
after the address of the hotel (101). Serving Seafood and French
Cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere.
Features "petits plats" a creative assortment of small plates designed
to allow diners to sample and combine more of the exciting new flavours and
textures. The 'petits plats' are divided into four themes Low Tide and
Wonderful Discovery, Delicacies from the Shore, High Tide with its
Exceptional Sea Fishing, and The Goodness of the Sea and the Earth to
indicate their gastronomic focus.
The artful space has a 50 seat capacity and is furnished with armchairs and
banquettes. A palette of rich browns, aquatic blues, and richly textured
furnishings enhance the oceanic theme. Decorated with with wood panelling.
Also incorporates a separate elegant casual style bar.
Open: 07.00 till 10.30 (Saturday
till 11.00, Sunday 08.00 till 11.00), 12:00 till 14:30 (Weekends
from 12.30), 18.30 22.00.
Piano Bar: Friendly ambience in this gentleman's style bar
which has live entertainment each day. Excellent selection of vintage cognacs
and cask-aged whiskeys. Cigars sold from the Cigar
Humidor along with a good selection of cocktails along with classic
whiskies and cognacs. With warm oak panelling and rich leather armchairs.
Since 2005 the Piano Bar has been serving its own creation, the Diamond
Martini. A mix of Remy Martin Louis XIII cognac, champagne and Angostura
bitters and with a real diamond, its size determined by your preference.
Since the UK intoduced its no smoking law for public spaces the Sheraton
Park Tower Hotel has created Outdoor Garden Area, a permanent extension on
the forecourt side of the hotel. Here you will find a comfortable bar and
table surrounded by greenery. South-facing for sunshine all day long, and
can be covered by a fully retractable large canopy and heated with lamps on
colder days. Here guests can smoke throughout the day.
Afternoon tea served 15.00 till 18.00. Serves light lunches.
Open 09.00 till midnight. Live piano music 15.00 till 18.00, 18.30 till
01.00 (Sunday 20.00 till 23.00).
The Sheraton Park Tower Hotel has 4 meeting/function rooms the largest of which can
handle a maximum of 120 guests. They come with A/V equipment and
internet access. The Trianon room has an added bonus of an Italian
terrace.
Corporate travellers can also appreciate the on-site 24 hour
Business Centre with broadband workstations. Secretarial and translation
services available along with printing, shredding and packaging facilities.
Onsite gymnasium with cardio equipment/treadmills and accessories
which is free for guests and open 24 hours.
Spa and salon treatments can be arranged in the privacy of your own
room.
Full concierge services round the clock. Currency exchange, luggage
storage and safety deposit boxes available. Onsite gift, jewellery
and florist shops. Hotel is air-conditioned and handicap
accessible.
The Sheraton Park Tower is a pet friendly hotel.
Parking: Available onsite (charges apply)
Room Numbers: 280
Check-in: 15.00 (3 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon (express and video
check-out options)
Restaurant is an
AA 3
rosettes holder.
