Haymarket Hotel

Introduction: Located in a prime section of London, just behind Trafalgar Square and on the junction of Haymarket (itself which is home to the Theatre Royal Haymarket which is adjacent to the hotel) and Suffolk Place. The small turning of Suffolk Place sees a great deal less traffic than the busy roads that surround it. The Haymarket Hotel was newly opened on 1st May 2007 housed in a totally renovated Regency building (originally designed by John Nash). Actually backing onto the Sainsbury Wing of the National Gallery which lines the north west corner of Trafalgar Square. The square is one of the most visited places in London, once famed for its pigeons, but while some die hards do still feed the pigeons its not actually permitted any longer. Much of the square is now pedestrianised and whereas years ago traffic flowed all around it these days traffic only passes to the south side. Opposite the hotel is the Sports Bar, a popular evening venue for sports fan who enjoy a drink since it has no less than 20 screens showing sports events. From the hotels location so much of central London is within walking distance. From theatreland which lines Shaftesbury Avenue to the north of Piccadilly Circus (300 yards), The shopping along Regent Street which runs parallel with Shaftesbury Avenue, Leicester Square 200 yards to the east or Covent Garden (with the ever popular piazza) 700 yards from the hotel. The open space of St James's Park is witnin 300 yards which itself is part of the grounds to Buckingham Palace. In a nutshell the hotel is in the centre of central London surronding by restaurants, bars and shops! Local places of interest are too numerous to name fully but a selection include St James's Palace (0.38 miles), 10 Downing Street (0.4 miles), Cleopatras Needle (0.45 miles), Michael Faraday Museum (0.49 miles) and London Transport Museum (0.49 miles).

Hotel:
Trendy boutique style hotel which brings an a mix of the contemporary with the classical thanks to its designer Kit Kemp. As you enter the lobby you will find an airy open space decorated with black, white and yellows and featuring a stainless steel work of art by Tony Cragg along with a black and white landscape painting by John Virtue. The hotel itself features antique pieces of furniture along with modern works of art.
All bedrooms are individually decorated with some custom made items ensuring the rooms are never quite the same as any place else. The style is modern English. In-room amenities include individually controlled air conditioning, Wi-Fi internet access, desk, dual line direct dial telephone with voicemail, cable flat screen TV, DVD/CD player (connects to ipod), minibar, safe and hairdryer. All rooms are of course en-suite. The bathrooms are finished in granite, oak and glass along with a cast iron bath. Bathrooms have TV, phone and heated towel rail. Most bathroom also have a separate shower. Toiletries supplied.
Room service is provided 24/7.
The hotel has a separate townhouse for guest accommodation. It can be configured for 2 to 5 bedrooms. It has its own street entrance and is also is connected to the main hotel itself. Amenities as with the hotel bedrooms.
Bedroom sizes:
Superior Double: Queen bed, 25 Sq m/ 270 Sq Ft
Luxury Double: King bed, 27 Sq m/ 290 Sq Ft
Deluxe Double: King bed, 35 Sq m/ 376 Sq Ft
Junior Suite: Separate seating area, King Bed, 45 sq m/ 484 sq ft
One Bedroom Suite: separate drawing room, King bed, 85 sq m/ 914 sq ft
Two Bedroom Suite: separate drawing room, King bed, 127 sq m/ 1367 sq ft
Townhouse: 118-223 sq m/ 1271-2400 sq ft

Dining:
Brumus Restaurant and Bar: Unusually this restaurant is named after the hotel owners dog. Decorated with various shades of pink, reddish patterned wallpaper and Georgian style windows gives this restaurant its own individual character. Background music plays. Brasserie style serving an Italian menu using fresh ingredients along with organic produce.
The adjoining bar has buzzy feel and is open throughout the day serving snacks alongside the full range of drinks (including wines by the glass and cocktails).
Brumus is a vast, colourful, light-filled restaurant and bar which is open all day for breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner. It serves well priced brasserie style food which places a strong emphasis upon fresh, seasonal and organic produce. The bar is a stylish place to meet throughout the day and evening, and serves snacks and a wide range of cocktails and wines by the glass.
Open: 07.00 till midnight (Sundays 08.00 till 23.00)

There are 3 rooms available for events and meetings. The ground floor Shooting gallery, with its eclectic style in line with the hotels feel, can handle up to 200 guests in a reception style. Its also possible to hire the swimming pool area for private functions.

The hotel has its indoor swimming pool which measures 18 metre (60ft) long. Alongside the pool is a lounge and bar area. There is also a fully equipped gymnasium with cardio machines and free weights. A treatment room run by RH Health & Fitness offers  massages, reflexology, facials, manicures and pedicures. Open Tuesday till Saturday 10.00 till 18.00.
The Haymarket Hotel has a full concierge service and is air-conditioned throughout. Guests have access to the hotels DVD library. Interior areas include a conservatory and a library. The hotel can arrange video conferencing facilities. Reception is open 24 hours.