Introduction: The Egerton House Hotel is located in a
relatively quite side street off of the very busy Brompton Road. This area is
classed as Knightsbridge even though the postcode of SW3 is normally classified
as Chelsea. This is a
central London location within an upmarket part of the city. Brompton Road
itself is home to may large stores such as
Harrods and
Harvey Nichols as well as smaller boutiques along with bars and cafes. Just to
the East of the hotel is Sloane Street which has a high reputation for its
fashion shops while half a mile to the south is the ever popular
Kings
Road. This road has for decades been seen a trend setter in trendy fashion
but also has a lot more to offer by way of bars and restaurants. Its a major
venue for nightlife. Less than half a mile to the north of the hotel is
Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens.
A large open area with much to see and do including the Diana memorial Fountain
and
Kensington palace itself. The parks border the start of Kensington High
Street which has a good cross section of shops and cafes to ensure there's
something for everyone. The main nightlife area, West End and theatreland are to
be found a mile and a half to the north east and centred around
Piccadilly
circus. Nearest places of interest include
Victoria and Albert Museum (0.17 miles),
Science
Museum (0.28 miles),
Natural History Museum (0.39 miles),
Albert
Memorial (0.47 miles) and Royal Albert Hall (0.54 miles). Major attractions
are
Buckingham Palace (1.15 miles) and the
London Eye
(2.14 miles).
Hotel:
The Egerton is a town house hotel, meaning it was once a private residence
dating from 1843 (actually it was two which were subsequently merged) and is
still a privately owned hotel today. It began its current life providing
accommodation within central London in September 1990. A hotel that provides
traditional old style service with the elegance and hospitality of a bygone age.
Furnished throughout with fine fabrics and antique Italian furnishings. Works of
art include items from artists such as Picasso, Matisse, and Toulouse-Lautrec.
Each bedroom is individually decorated with a range of styles from flamboyant to
more peaceful tones. They all have antique furniture and original
works of art, are air-conditioned and have their own period style marble
bathroom (bath, power shower, Molton Brown Toiletries, hairdryer, robes,
slippers, TV). In-room amenities include two-line direct dial telephone dataport and
voicemail, complimentary high speed internet access, hairdryer, speciality tea/coffee facilities,
safes radio, DVD/CD player, interactive flat screen television, Ipod docking station,
video ipod and well stocked minibar.
All rooms have hand-stitched mattresses, down pillows and duvets or 200-thread
Egyptian cotton sheets.
Most bedroom shave a view over the hotels gardens and
some also have a four poster bed. Choice of robes and slippers.
Room types are Classic Double, Deluxe Queen, Deluxe Kings and Studio Suite. The
last named suites are located on the hotels top floors giving great views over
the garden.
The Egerton House Hotel offers
24 hour room service and evening turndown service. Twice daily housekeeping. Fax
machines and printers can be requested for room use. DVD player on request.
Dining:
The Bar: Stylish and discreet. Serves a full range of drinks from cocktails to
ice cold Martini along with a snack menu.
Breakfast Room: dedicated bright room for morning breakfast
Drawing Room: Elegant room where guests can relax. Traditional Tea is served
here and guests can also choose to dine (lunch, dinner) here as there is no
formal restaurant. The hotel will try and accommodate requests even for dishes
not on the menu.
There is also a Study, private dining room and a separate breakfast room. (07.00
till 11.00)
The Egerton House Hotel has a single meeting room with room, for 12 delegates if
you should have need of these facilities. Secretarial services also offered.
Mobile phones and laptops can be hired from the hotel. There is a concierge
available 24 hours. Additionally onsite is a Butler and valet service. Express
check-out option. WiFi accessible in all parts of the hotel. There is a
dedicated area with business facilities and computer.
The hotel has a special arrangement with the nearby LA Fitness club for day
passes which gives free use of a range of facilities including the indoor
swimming pool. Spa treatments and massages can also be arranged in-room.
Room Numbers: 30 / 4 floors
Check-in: 14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 (noon)
Awards:
Top London Hotel in Global Review Index May 2011
Visit London:
2010: Gold
for Small Hotel/B&B of the Year
Condé Nast Johansens:
Most Excellent London Hotel 2009
