Introduction: The Lancaster Gate
Hotel London is located just off from the Bayswater Road in an area
very popular with tourist class hotels. This area is slightly North
West of central London. Less than half a mile from Paddington Main
Line Station which hosts the direct train service to Heathrow
Airport (Heathrow Express). Less than 100 yards from Hyde Park, one
of the capitals most popular open spaces with boating on the
Serpentine Lake (Weather permitting), Horse Riding and Gallery.
Walking distance from Queensway with its shopping, bars, Whitley's
shopping Mall, Ice Rink and Swimming pool. Under a mile from Oxford
Street, a must visit shopping area and one of the busiest in the
country. Other nearby attractions Kensington Place (0.6 miles),
Kensington High Street (0.7 miles), Natural History and Science
museums (1.1 miles), Madame Tussauds (1.4 miles) and Buckingham
Palace (1.9 miles).
Hotel:
The Lancaster Gate Hotel is a modern hotel and part of a white
Georgian Terrace block within Lancaster Gate itself.
Bedrooms are decorated in a light decor with light wood furniture.
Amenities include en-suite facilities, laptop sized safe, Direct
Dial Telephone, Voice Mail, Wi-Fi internet access, flat screen
Television, minibar, Radio, individual climate control, digital
radio, Tea & Coffee Facilities, trouser Press, ironing facilities
and Hairdryer.
There are a range of room configurations which include rooms with
upgraded business amenities (dedicated executive floor, robe and
slippers), junior suites and family rooms.
Extensive room service is available 24/7. Newspapers delivered to
room on request.
Onsite the Lancaster Gate Hotel features the Serpentine restaurant
serving a European a la carte menu with a broad range of dishes such
as fresh salads, fish, pizzas, pasta and grills. There are also
buffet styled themed nights. Options for different dietary
requirements. Hot and cold breakfast buffet.
'The Serpentine Bar' offers a relaxing atmosphere for an evening
drink or two where a large screen TV shows news and sports events.
Bar also serves snacks (Soups, Mexican Nachos, Chicken Salads, Club
Sandwiches, Burgers, Fish & Chips).
The Lancaster Gate Hotel has meeting facilities for up to 20 guests
boardroom style with air conditioning and WiFi. The 2 meeting rooms
provide the latest A/V equipment and business services such as fax
and copies.
Wireless internet connection is available throughout the hotel. The
hotel has an internet kiosk and offers secretarial services.
Reception open 24 hours and provides safety deposit boxes.
Other services include luggage storage and currency exchange.
Strictly no-smoking in public areas and bedrooms.
Room Numbers: 188
Check-in: 15.00 (3 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon
Past Hotel Names: Park Inn Hyde Park
(2010), Gresham Hyde Park Hotel (2005), Hyde Park Ryan Hotel, Charles Dickens
Hotel
History:
July 2010: Sold by the Gresham Hotel Group to private investors for
£35 million pounds.
In 2008 the gym was shut to make way for a new meeting room.
