Introduction: Within walking
distance from the mainline rail station at Victoria is the Best
Western Victoria Palace Hotel. The buidling dates from the 1800's
and the name is taken from the theatre opposite the station. The
station is also the location for the non-stop train to Gatwick
Airport named the Gatwick Express. This location is an area with a
high density of B&B type properties. Mostly they are converted town
houses. This gives the area a residential look and feel. This part
of Victoria is known as Pimlico and leads down to the River Thames.
A selection of shops can be found on Warwick Way and the adjacent
Vauxhall bridge Road, and again a short walk to the South on Lupus
Street. The main tourist areas start to the North as you hit
Victoria Street. This is a very busy road with a large range of
shops, bars and restaurants which leads down to Parliament square
and the grounds of
Buckingham Palace. Less than a mile to the West is the well
known
Kings Road Chelsea. This road has established a reputation since
the 60's a trend setter in off the wall fashion. In the evening its
a busy venue for its many bars and restaurants. Other local
attractions include Westminster Cathedral (0.3 miles),
Queens Gallery (0.5 miles),
Tate Britain (0.6 miles), Buckingham Palace (0.7 miles),
Westminster Abbey (0.8 miles),
Jewel Tower (0.8 miles) and
Wellington Arch (0.8 miles).
Hotel:
A bright and contemporary bed and breakfast boutique style
establishment is the Best Western Victoria Palace Hotel.
The hotel has doubles, twins and family rooms options. In the
bedrooms you will find air-conditioning, a cable television, trouser
press, tea/coffee making tray, radio, direct dial telephone and
central heating. Rooms are en-suite with shower and a hairdryer. All
rooms have complimentary wireless internet access.
Onsite is the hotels breakfast room, located in the basement, which
is open from 07.00 till 09.00 daily and where up to 50 guests can be
seated at one time.
The front desk is open right through the night. There is free WiFi
access in the public areas and the hotel is air-conditioned. Other
services here are luggage storage facilities and safety deposit
boxes.
No pets policy.
All public areas non smoking
Room Numbers: 85
Check-in: 14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out: 11.00 am
