Introduction: The Rockwell Hotel is actually located on
the Cromwell Road, a major road and also called the A4 dual carriageway which
brings traffic into central London from the west. This also links directly with
Heathrow airport meaning a road access to the airport is around 20 minutes. The
road is also used by many bus routes and London taxis are always passing. The
nearest major shopping area is Kensington High Street 0.4 miles to the north
although there are many shops and stores even closer such as on Earls Court Road
which is just 200 yards away. The manor exhibition centre sharing the same name
of Earls Court is less than half a mile to the west. In many ways the hotels
location marks the start of central London although the very centre would be
Piccadilly Circus some 2.7 miles to the east. Being slightly outside of the most
central parts means the hotel provides somewhat cheaper location than otherwise
but still giving good access into the major tourist areas. There are no less
than 10 tube stations within 1 mile. Local places of interest include the
Dr Who Tardis
(0.2 miles),
Linley Sambourne House (0.44 miles),
Leighton house museum (0.6 miles),
Kensington Palace (0.7 miles) and
Holland Park
(0.7 miles).
Hotel:
The Rockwell is an independently owned Victorian townhouse (actually two former
4 storey Victorian townhouses joined together) boutique hotel. This is a small
hotel furnished and decorated in a very modern style to create a feeling of
relaxation and homeliness. With a large oak front door and white painted facade.
Some areas still have a period feel thanks too wrought-iron banisters and the
Victorian mosaic floor found in the reception. One feature of the hotel is its
rear south facing gardens, always well kept. The garden has tall bamboo shoots
many other plants and guests can enjoy a drink or just relax here.
Bedrooms have both a traditional and contemporary feel and each is individually
designed and vary is size and shape with extra high ceilings. Furnishings
include oak cupboards. In-room amenities include a flat screen television with
pay movies, guest controlled air-conditioning, crafted desk, extra high windows,
high speed internet access, direct dial telephone with voicemail, safe and
minibar. Beds have pocket sprung mattresses with fine Egyptian cotton, feather
pillows and merino wool blankets. Guest rooms are en-suite with power shower,
toiletries and robes are supplied. Fittings by Phillipe Stark and Hans Grohe.
Mezzanine suites (4) are split over two levels.
Garden Rooms have large bathrooms and their own patio with garden furniture.
Room service is 24 hours.
Dining:
Both the restaurant and bar feature French windows looking out on the hotels
landscaped garden.
One-Eight-One Restaurant: Named after the hotels address. The restaurant has
views of the hotels own landscaped rear gardens through French windows. An
intimate ambience in keeping with the hotels feel with sculpted timber light
fittings and palm inspired wallpaper. Terrace area allows for summer dining.
Serves a contemporary twist on traditional British cuisine. Large wine list to
accompany your meal.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Last orders 14.30 and 22.30
The Rockwell Bar: Modern in style, simply furnished and with a relaxed feel.
Range of drinks include wines and cocktails.
Lounge: With its fireplace and walnut bookshelves a welcoming area for guests to
relax.
There is one function/meeting room available for hire with business amenities.
The Rockwell Hotel provides a Laundry service and the 24 hour reception can
supply discount vouchers for local gym membership.
Room Numbers: 40
Check-in: 14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out: noon
