Introduction: On one of London's prime locations is the
45 Park Lane Hotel. Within Mayfair which is home to the largest collection of 5
star hotels anywhere in the world in such a small area. The hotel is opposite
Hyde Park which offers large open spaces, landscaped gardens along with
activities such as tennis, horse riding and boating. Park Lane itself is a busy
main road leading down to the major junction at Hyde Park Corner but pedestrians
are well catered for with several crossing points and underpasses. At the
northern tip of Park Lane is
Marble
Arch which is where you will find
speakers corner thriving on Sunday mornings. Its also the start of one of
Europe's busiest shopping streets,
Oxford Street. Within
Mayfair itself is the fashion and jewellery Mecca of Bond Street with many
exclusive shops with prices to match. The southern end of Park Lane is Hyde Park
Corner which marks the start to the grounds of
Buckingham Palace and the well known Piccadilly area. This is a central
London location with good transport links. Local places of interest include
Apsley House (0.2 miles), Green Park (0.2 miles),
Wellington Arch (0.3 miles) and the Michael Faraday Museum (0.5 miles).
Hotel:
Sister hotel to the Dorchester Hotel. The
45 Park Lane London is a
chic contemporary style hotel with an all-day dining restaurant. The work of
designer Thierry Despont, a New York based architect with a world wide reputation and who has
created a hotel with the feel of a private residence. Interiors are decorated in
a deeply sophisticated, glossy masculine style of intense, dark colours,
contrasting with light and sensual textures.
The buildings concrete-clad facade has been revamped to incorporate specialist
eco-friendly fins, which reduce the amount of heat from the sun onto the
building meaning a reduction in the use of air-conditioning. The 45 Park Lane
has an ultra-chic bar and restaurant.
A Fitness Studio is located on the first floor and remains open 24/7. Massage
therapists can be booked for in-room spa treatments. Further treatments are
available at the spa at he Dorchester Hotel opposite the 45 Park Lane.
All bedrooms are very modern in style with art deco influences where
the decor features rich natural materials contrasting with light colours and
soft textures. In your bedroom you will find the latest Bang & Olufsen
television along with floor to ceiling windows giving views out over Hyde Park.
A yoga mat is supplied and yoga programming can be accessed through your TV. Bathrooms have marble baths,
phones, freestanding showers, double vanities and mirrors
with integrated television screens.
Other facilities common to all rooms includes air conditioning, internet access,
direct dial telephone, hairdryer, mini bar, stereo system and fax machine.
Superior bedrooms
323 to 398 square feet / 30-37 square meters.
Deluxe rooms are larger than the superior rooms.
538 square feet / 50 square meters.
Executive Queen bedrooms are also larger than Superior rooms. They are located
on the corner of the 45 Park Lane hotel giving southward views over Hyde Park
Corner and westward views into Hyde Park.
538 square feet / 50 square meters.
Executive Rooms are to be found on the upper floors of the hotel with views over
Hyde Park.
538 square feet / 50 square meters.
Executive Rooms with Balcony are all on the 8th floor and have the benefit of
balconies that look out over Hyde Park.
452 square feet / 42 square meters (Balcony: 86 square feet / 8 square meters)
Curzon Suites are found on floors 6 and up. They have sweeping
views of Hyde Park, Hyde Park Corner and Curzon Street. These luxurious corner
suites feature a light-filled living area with sleek and modern finishes. A
hallway separates the living area from a stylish bedroom featuring a king size
bed and bespoke linens.
1109 square feet / 103 square meters.
London Suite. Located on the 8th floor with views of Hyde Park but
eastward views of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, the City of London and
Canary Wharf. Both bedroom and sitting room lead onto the balcony. A hallway
separates the light-filled contemporary living area and the bedroom featuring a
king-size bed with bespoke linens. State-of-the-art Bang & Olufsen
technology is featured throughout the suite, including the televisions in both
the living area and bedroom.
936 square feet / 87 square meters.
Park Lane Suites are on the north corner of the hotel. They have a large
open-plan living space and feature views over Hyde Park and Park Lane. A
spacious living room is contemporary in style with warm, natural tones and
elegant lines. A hallway with cloakroom provides separate access to both the
living room and bedroom. Hi-tech amenities including Bang & Olufsen televisions
are featured throughout the suite. Can be configured as one, two or three
bedroom suites.
915 square feet / 85 square meters
Hyde Park Suite is also on the eighth floor looking out over Hyde Park through
wrap-around floor to ceiling windows and large private balcony. A hallway with
cloakroom leads through to the luxurious living room. Can be expanded to include
another bedroom.
1830 square feet / 170 square meters
The Penthouse Suite is of course located on the very top floor with its own
key-controlled lift for access. A wrap-around balcony offers panoramic views of
central London. Guests arrive to an entrance hall benefiting from its own
cloakroom which leads through to a spacious living room and separate oval dining
room. A second bedroom can be added to The Penthouse Suite if required.
1830 square feet / 170 square meters
Dining and Relaxing:
CUT at 45 Park Lane: This is the hotels restaurant created by Wolfgang
Puck and is his first European restaurant. Located on the ground floor with a 76
seat capacity and with a separate lounge section. This is a contemporary American steak restaurant featuring innovative food in
a modern and dynamic environment. The wide ranging menu options include prime dry and wet aged beef, pan-roasted lobster and
sautéed and roasted whole fresh fish.
The International wine list has been specially created to compliment the
restaurants dishes. A
striking central staircase leads to a mezzanine level with a library and Bar 45.
Open: 07.00 till 10:30 (Sunday from 7:30), noon till 15.00, 18.00 till 23.00
(Sunday till 22.30).
BAR 45: Located on the first floor and accessed via a sweeping staircase. The bars serves its own menu along with the drinks
which includes unique cocktails and the UK's largest American wine selection.
The bar menu includes ‘Rough CUTS’ by Wolfgang Puck includes Mini Kobe Sliders
and House Smoked Pastrami Reuben Sandwiches.
Open noon till 00.30.
12 noon till 03.00 (for residents).
The Library: Intimate room with its own splendour. Guest can relax here
with a bottle of fine wine or favourite drink. Complete with collection of books
and also fitted with business facilities.
The Screening Room: On the mezzanine level is this private movie
screening room with large and comfortable armchairs and is available for private
hire.
Room Numbers:
46
Check-in:
Check-out:
Background: First opened in September 2011. The hotel was once the famous London Playboy club (1966-1982)
owned by Hugh Hefner and frequented by the rich, famous and the beautiful.
