Introduction: The Hotel Verta is right next to the London
Heliport on the south side of the River Thames right next to the River itself.
This location is some 3 miles from the main tourist areas around London West End
while the nearest area with good amenities would be around Clapham, just over 1
mile way to the south. Battersea itself does have a range of amenities with High
Street shopping to be found around Battersea Park Road and many night clubs,
pubs and restaurants. However the very immediate area surrounding the hotel is
somewhat lacking if your looking for a plenty of variety in amenities very close
by. There are 3 major parks within 1 miles, these are Battersea Park
(incorporated the Festival gardens), Clapham Common and Wandsworth Common. The
Battersea Arts Centre is 0.8 miles away and is a major theatre venue known for
its innovative, accessible and high quality arts activities. With 2 major
bridges within 0.8 miles (Wandsworth Bridge and Battersea Bridge) access to the
north side of the River is excellent.
Hotel:
Cutting edge facilities, with old fashioned hospitality. A mix of a timeless
elegance with high tech technology and a touch of art nouveau. The Hotel Verta
is a brand new purpose built property. The name comes from the "vertical
gateway" of the adjacent helicopter airport (London Heliport). The front
courtyard of the hotel features a wetlands area that is filled by rainwater from
the hotels roof. The top floors of the hotel have residential apartments.
Bedrooms occupy the 2nd to 5th floors. Well appointed the bedrooms feature
contemporary furnishings with a timeless feel and items reflecting the areas
heritage with items such as relevant books and local maps. In-room guests will
find high tech amenities such as flat screen TV with IPTV (on demand movies,
internet browser), safe, music system with iPod dock, complimentary wireless
internet access, air-conditioning, tea/coffee maker, wakeup service/alarm clock,
desk, ironing facilities and CD/DVD player.
Guests can control the sophisticated and energy efficient in room heating and
lighting system using touch sensitive glass controllers. Bathrooms have under
floor heating.
Daily maid service. Turndown service. 24 hour room service.
Dining:
Patrisey Restaurant and Bar Vertilon: All day dining. 98 seat capacity. Serves
traditional British and modern European cuisine and the setting is has an
aviation theme. Sample dishes range from Lobster Thermidor, Lobster Thermidor,
Steak Tartare, Omelette Arnold Bennett and Chateaubriand au Poivre to the Verta
Burger. The restaurant features an open kitchen. Metallic leaf and frosted
fretwork allow for an intimate dining experience. Open all day with breakfast
(full English option) or brunch in the morning, one to four course options for
lunch and dinner.
A featured wall of wine creates a unique piece of 'wine art' as you enter Patrisey Restaurant. The wine list includes a paired down connoisseurs list
showcasing the best of New World but with a peppering of Old World vintages.
The cocktail bar Located is located on the mezzanine floor. 70 seat capacity.
Terrace area with seating for 30. Pays homage to the speakeasy era and serves a
bar menu. Serves traditional afternoon tea.
More:
On the spa therapy floor is the Spa Vitality Suite. Guests will find clean lines
and a contemporary ambience. Here, every need is catered for in a therapy
experience that encompasses four therapy rooms and the serenity of our
relaxation room. There is a techno-gym, vitality pool and jewel-like thermal
rooms. With the spa concierge service, guests are sure to emerge recharged and
refreshed.
The Verta Hotel has its own conference facilities able to handle from 12 to 200
guests.
Complimentary Wireless internet access throughout hotel. 24 hour front desk.
Hotel is no-smoking.
Parking: Available onsite.
Room Numbers: 70
Check-in: 14.00 till midnight
Check-out: 01.00 till 11.00
Comment: Opened in
September 2010 when it was owned by Von Essen hotels.
The Hotel Verta was the first hotel in Europe with an adjacent Heliport.
Bought by Nicholas Cowell (Simons brother) in December 2011 after the original
owners went into administration. Managekmtn was given to Hong Kong-based
Rhombus International Hotels Group.
