Area: The local area surrounding
the
Grand Royale London Hyde Park Hotel is known as Bayswater and the stand
out plus of this location is its just 100 yards from the wonderful
Hyde Park. Offering 350
acres of wide open spaces, play areas, numerous impressive statues, a
central lake with boat hire, landscaped themed garden areas and several
places to eat and snack. The park adjoins Kensington Gardens and this is
where the Princess Diana memorial is located. At the south west corner of
Kensington Gardens is Kensington Palace which is where Diana lived for her
Royal years. The area has a lot more going for it than just the park though
with a great selection of shops, bars and restaurants especially along
Queensway and further along at Notting Hill. Many places will consider this
location as being with central London though in truth its just on the
border. This means accommodation is cheaper than the most central areas
while having great transport links to all of London. Paddington Station is
only half a mile away and is the start/end point for the
Heathrow Express service to
Heathrow Airport.
Always worth a visit is Portobello Road Market which specialises in antiques
and is half a mile from Grand Royale Hyde Park. There are ten tube stations
within 1 mile and bus routes run along Bayswater Road a minutes walk from
the hotel. All in all this area is very popular with tourists looking to be
close to the heart of London but with generally lower rates and good
amenities locally.
Hotel: Just a few minutes walk from Queensway station
and situated in a quiet side street, The Grande Royale Hyde Park Hotel
offers grand interiors with a old time traditional and elegant style.
The lobby features wooden panelled walls, carvings and life size paintings.
Bedrooms are modern in decor, compact but comfortable and come with air-conditioning. The amenities
within include a flat screen television, a safe, tea and coffee making
facilities, phone and high speed internment access (WiFi or broadband). The
en-suites bathroom has a rain shower and supplied toiletries.
Breakfast is served daily in the dining room where the choice is full
English or Continental breakfast. There is a range of breads, preserves,
fresh juices and fruits, cereals, tea and coffee. Hot food options include
mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, beans, eggs, hash browns, bacon and sausages.
The Grand Royale Hotel also offers its guest an onsite bar serving light
appetizers, a selection of wines, a range of beers, whiskeys and cocktails
in a comfortable atmosphere.
Open: 16.00 till 23.30 (till 21.00 Sunday and Monday).
The public areas have a free wireless internet service. Concierge
service available. 24 hour reception. Smoking is not permitted throughout.
Luggage storage avaible.
Room Numbers: 188
Check-in: 14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon
History: The row of houses that now make up the
hotel (1 to 9) were first built in the 1850's. Has been used as a hotel
since 1966.
