Introduction: The Cumberland is a landmark hotel, known
across the world and located at the end of
Oxford Street by the top of
Park Lane on
Marble
Arch. Situated in the very heart of London, overlooking
Hyde Park. On the edge of
Mayfair, one of London most upmarket and exclusive areas with great shopping and
amenities in the surrounding are at famous names such as Edgware Road, Oxford
Street, Bond Street and Regent Street. This end of Edgware Road is very much
geared towards the middle eastern visitor reflected in the flavour of the many
shops, restaurants and bars on this road. All of London's attractions are easily
accessible from here as is London's nightlife and theatreland. Transport links
are excellent with the adjacent tube station, the large number of London taxis
that are always passing through the major intersection of Marble Arch, the
numerous bus stops in the surrounding area and the Tour buses that park up at
the top of Park Lane by Hyde Park. A few of the nearby attractions include the
Wallace Collection (0.3 miles),
Madame
Tussauds (0.7 miles), London Planetarium (0.7 miles),
Green Park (0.8
miles),
Serpentine gallery (0.9 miles),
Buckingham Palace (1.1 miles),
Houses of Parliament (1.6 miles) and the
London Eye
(1.8 miles) (Millennium Wheel).
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Hotel:
Synonymous with Marble Arch The Cumberland is a designer style hotel with the
focus on style, design, comfort and personal service. The hotel lobby features a
large open area and stunning modern works by the likes Sean Henry and Marijke de
Goey among others.
Bedrooms each have their own unique style differing from each other not just in
design but also with different personalised works of art. All rooms have have a
piece of original art that has been especially commissioned from one of
Britains leading contemporary artists
Bedrooms feature high
tech amenities such as plasma screen or LCD television entertainment centres
with pay channels, ironing facilities, safety deposit box, fridge, desk,
hairdryer, tea/coffee facilities, direct dial telephone and WiFi internet
access. Other extras include beds adorned with Egyptian cotton sheets high
quality mattresses along with stylish en-suite bathrooms fitted with walk-in power
showers and heated mirrors. Rooms are all air-conditioned. There are also extras
such as stationary.
The
suites and apartments have larger bathrooms than the normal bedrooms with
separate bath and shower along with top brand toiletries. They each have a 32"
flat screen TV and extended check-in and check-out times of 10.00 and 16.00. You
also get access to the executive lounge where business facilities such as
free internet access and printing are available along with breakfast, drinks, tea and
pastries throughout the day and canapé in the evening. Open 07.00 till 23.00.
The Cumberland Hotel marble Arch was the last known address for Jimi Hendrix and
in his honour a specially themed and named suite has been created, the
Jimi
Hendrix suite. Sitting above the bed is a specially commissioned wild and
exciting psychedelic mural design. A swirl of stripes racing up the wall and
across the ceiling, stunning Vintage Fabrics, a 'Flying V' guitar and a limited
edition white hand-stitched leather sofa are part of the furnishings and
decoration.
All floors have lift access. Room service is 24 hours.
Dining:
Carbon Bar: Located on the ground floor with 450 capacity. A fusion of
bold architecture and 21st Century living, mixing industrial style with sultry,
low-key glamour. Ideal for meeting for a quick drink and bite to eat. Serves a
full range of drinks and features DJ music (Thursday thru' Saturday). The heavy
industrial Chain Room and VIP Champagne Room on the mezzanine level can be hired
for private venues.
Open: 16.00 till late, (Thursday till Saturday noon till 03.00), (Sunday noon
till 23.00).
Rhodes Patrón Bar: This is the Cumberland's bar that is inspired by the
worlds finest tequila brand. The atmosphere is laid-back and sultry, yet full
of life and colour; the perfect setting for drinks after work, before dinner or
late into the night.
The Market restaurant: Spacious dining area where breakfast is cooked to
order from one of the five separate open kitchens.
Available for corporate entertainment or private events.
Kua Bar and Lounge: Contemporary and relaxed style cocktail bar that is also available for
private functions. Open all day for drinks, light meals and afternoon tea.
Rhodes W1 Brasserie: Located on the ground floor with 150 seat capacity.
Relaxed feel serving European classics with a distinctly British twist. Serves
coffee all day. Roast on Sundays.
Available for private or semi-private hire for up to 350 people.
Open for meals: noon till 14.30, 18.00 till 22.00.
Rhodes W1 Restaurant: Michelin star restaurant. The Cumberland Hotels
flagship restaurant with an interior by British interior designer Kelly Hoppen. This
46 seat restaurant is owned by celebrity Chef Gary Rhodes where the menu has a
French influence. Innovative yet accessible with a blend of style, service and
good food and drink.
Open: Lunch: Tuesday to Friday noon till 14.30, Dinner: Tuesday to Saturday
21.00 till 22.30.
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For the many business travellers frequent the hotel there are 26
meeting/function rooms available. They're completely self-contained and equipped
with a host of business services and State-of-the-art equipment.
For the energetic and health conscious there's the onsite Cumberland fitness
centre. Here you will find the latest fitness equipment such as cardiovascular
machines and weight machines as well free weights. The equipment have personal
TV screens and headphones to keep you entertained during your workout. Open
06.30 till 23.00.
As you would expect from a world renowned four star hotel services such as 24
hour reception, 24 hour concierge and 24 hour security are features of the
hotel. Wireless internet access is available in all areas of the hotel.
Parking: nearby NCP car park. Discount if you
validate your ticket with the concierge.
Room Numbers:1020
Check-in: 14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon
Comment: This is a Guoman hotel, the brand name given to the Thistle's range
of upmarket hotels.
Sold on 30th June 2010 by Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) through CBRE Hotels for
£215 million pounds to a joint venture of U.S. private equity firm Starwood
Capital and property investor London & Regional Properties.
During 2003/04 The Cumberland Hotel underwent an extensive £95 million
refurbishment and modernisation program during which the time the hotel remained
closed until reopening on October 1st 2004.
Originally designed in the 1930's. The Cumberland Hotel was the last known
address for Jimi Hendrix and is said to have been his favourite hotel. It was in
this hotel that he gave his last ever interview just before his death in another
London hotel. (see London Hotel History page)
Hotel Awards:
Rhodes W1 Restaurant is 1 star Michelin rated restaurant.
2008 HRS Excellence Award for 'Excellence in Meetings'.
