Introduction: The W Hotel and Residences London Leicester
Square hotel enjoys a really prime location in the heart of London's West End.
Actually between Leicester square itself and the area of Soho. Both areas are
known for their thriving night life, restaurants, bars and clubs. Soho
additionally enjoys a reputation for its adult oriented clubs and world famous
restaurants. Within the vicinity of the hotel lies London's theatreland with the
9 major theatres within 300 yards. The Prince of Wales theatre being just 50
yards from the hotel. 2 tube stations within 250 yards (see locality
information). Places of interest locally are way too numerous to mention all but
a selection include Planet Hollywood (0.11 miles), Trocadero Centre/Ripley's
Believe it or Not Museum (0.13 miles), Haymarket Sports bar (0.19 miles), the
National gallery (0.19 miles) and Trafalgar square (0.23 miles).
Below the W hotel is the largest M&M store in Europe covering 35,000 square feet
and spread over 4 floors.
Just a few doors from the G casino and walking diatnce from the Empire casino
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Hotel:
The W London - Leicester Square brings hip and fun to the very heart of London's
West End.
The hotel has 9 suites of which 2 are called WOW suites and 1 Extreme WOW suite
all with custom made furnishings. The hotel actually starts from the first floor
of the building while on the ground floor is Europe's first M&M store with
35,000 sq feet of floor space (opens summer 2011).
Bedrooms are designed to give a sense of energy with a vivid style and equipped
with the best of modern tech and custom made furniture. Little extras include items such as a Munchie
Box. Each room has Bliss® sinkside six to soothe the senses and floor-to-ceiling
windows . Amenities include a
37'' flat screen TV, individual climate control, IPod docking station, DVD player,
dual line telephone with voicemail, ironing facilities, safe and high speed
internet access (charges apply). Bathrooms come with a hairdryer, top brand
toiletries, rainforest shower and bathrobes.
Beds have a feather-top mattress, 300 thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets and
goose-down comforter. You even get your very own pillow menu.
Spectacular Room: These are on the upper floors, views over Wardour
Street and Soho.
Fabulous Room: On the highest floors, views of Wardour Street and
Chinatown.
Wonderful Room: Views of Soho.
24 hour room service. Turndown service. In-room massage treatments available.
Lift access to each floor.
Dining/Drinking
There is also a stylish cocktail bar,
the Wyld Bar with its ruby glow. Featuring
an oversized rotating mirror ball, ruby lighting and live DJs. Located on the
first floor.
The
W Lounge restaurant and bar serves cocktails and snacks in intimate
surroundings. The place for high tea and classic British dishes. DJ's Thursday
thru Saturday.
Open: Thursday till Saturday 21.00 till 04.00, Sunday thru Wednesday 21.00 till
02.00
Food served from 21.00 till 23.00 (In-room dining menu from 23.00)
Closed on Monday for private functions.
Lounge at the W London: A wide open animated space space, relaxing during
the day, buzzy at night. The lobby lounge where high tea is served.
Options include a regional assortment from the finest tea specialists as well as
classic British dishes with a special W ingredient. Adjacent is the Lounge Bar
where signature W cocktail are served.
Open: 06.00 till 02.00, W2Go: 06:00 till 11.00., Afternoon Tea: 14.00 till
17.00. Cocktails/Full Bar Service: noon till 02.00.
Kids Menu served all-day.
Spice Market: Located on the ground floor and mezzanine level. Fine
dining restaurant. Southeast Asian sensuality and regional dishes in an informal
and sultry atmosphere and inspired by south east Asian street food. The food
arrives continuously throughout the meal and is placed in the centre of table
for all to share. Dishes include regional curries, fish sauces and spices,
Spiced Chicken Samosas with Coriander Yogurt, Cod with Malaysian Chilli Sauce,
and Pork Vindaloo.
Breakfast served 07.00 till 11.00 (weekends 08.00 11.30), lunch and dinner noon
till 23.00.
The W Hotel Leicester Square has its own SWEAT® Fitness Centre which is a fully
equipped gymnasium.
Also onsite is the 'AWAY Spa'. The spa has treatment rooms, a beauty
boutique/bar, detox/relaxation area, a sauna and steam rooms. Spa open every day
09.00 till 21.00.
a (W)riters bar has been installed in the lounge. This is the W Hotels own take
on a hotel library. This is the creation of Sctosman Damian Barr. Ten writers
from the USA and UK have chosen their 10 essential books (for a total of 100)
along with a handwritten note explaining what it means to each of them inside
each book.
There's both a 24 hour reception and 24 hour concierge desk.
4 meeting rooms cover a total space of 2,400 sq feet.
Wireless internet access can be picked up in all areas (charges apply). 24 hour
reception desk. Luggage storage available. Non-smoking throughout.
Room
Numbers: 192 (9 suites)/ 10 floors
Check-in: 15.00 (3 pm)
Check-out: noon
History: The W Hotel Leicester Square
hotel is built on the site of the old Swiss Centre which was built in 1962 and
demolished in 2008. The hotel was constructed at a cost of some £200 million
pounds by contractors McAleer & Rushe following a design by Jestico + Whiles.
The hotel is within a 19,500m2 complex which includes 9,300m2 of retail space at
ground level and a 2,300m2 health and leisure club in the basement.
