Introduction: The Lancaster
London Hotel first opened in 1967 and occupies a small island in the
middle of a mini gyratory system that connects Bayswater Road and
Sussex Gardens. Its right in front of
Hyde Park and
Kensington Gardens, a prime location. Hyde Park, literally yards
from the hotels doorsteps, covers more than 350 yards with some 4000
trees. There's much to and see, the park is full of statues,
landscaped gardens, snacks bars along with the
Serpentine Gallery and boating in good weather on the lake. It
joins with Kensington Park Gardens which is where the Princess Diana
Memorial is located. If you walk across Hyde Park to its south side
you come to the very popular and chic area of Knightsbridge, perhaps
best known as the location for the Harrods department store. The
area immediately surrounding the hotel is mainly residential with
nearest major shopping at Queensway (0.5 miles) which has a range of
shops and bars along with a skating rink and covered shopping mall
called Whitley's. Paddington station, one of 5 main stations serving
London, and is only 400 yards from the hotel. From here services run
all over the country as well within London and its also home the
Heathrow Express, the non-stop train service to Heathrow airport
(15 minutes to the central terminals). Lancaster Gate station on the
tube network is actually opposite the hotel. Bayswater has a large
middle eastern population and a lot of the local shops reflect this
element. Some other local places of interest include
Alexandra Fleming laboratory (0.3 miles),
Albert Memorial (0.7 miles), Church Street Market (0.7 miles),
Speakers Corner (0.7 miles), Royal Albert Hall (0.7 miles) and
Kensington Palace (0.8 miles).
Hotel:
Each of the bedrooms at the Lancaster London Hotel is
air-conditioned with double glazed windows. The en-suite private
bathrooms are each finished in marble with a bathtub and power
shower, top brand toiletries, heated towel rail and bathrobes. The
bedrooms decor makes use of burgundy and green colour schemes along
with American Oak furniture and deep pile carpets. In-room
amenities include satellite television, AM/FM radio, direct dial
telephone with voicemail, desk with universal power sockets, modem
connection, high speed internet access, voice mail, minibar,
hairdryer and electronic safe.
The Superior rooms enjoy views over Hyde Park, upgraded toiletries
and an evening turndown service. These rooms are located between
floors 13 and 17.
The Deluxe rooms are larger than the Superiors bedrooms, as is the
bathroom, and have a seating area with an easy chair. There is a
choice of King sized bed or twin beds.
Executive bedrooms have a more luxurious decor and furnishings with
larger picture windows for improved views. Separate seating area and
separate dressing area. King or twin beds.
The hotel has a range of suites which are all individually designed
and decorated. They come with options for up to 3 connecting
bedrooms and have a lounge and separate dressing area. They also
have baths and standalone showers.
24 hour room service available.
Dining:
The 'Island' restaurant and bar: Contemporary and chic
setting on a split level. Features floor to ceiling windows
overlooking Hyde Park, specialising in Contemporary European cuisine
and British Classics with fresh seasonal produce. The restaurant has
an all-day menu. Bar serves a wide range of drinks including
cocktails and wines.
The Nipa Thai Restaurant: 55 seats. The decor has teak
panelling and Thai works of art. Serves the finest authentic cuisine
from Thailand in a traditional Thai setting. Set menus or A La Carte
dining. Winner of the 'Thai Select' award from the Thai Government.
The Lounge Bar: Is an elegant and stylish cocktail lounge bar ideal
for a relaxing drink, traditional English afternoon tea, light meals
and snacks.
Extensive in-room dining available 24 hours a day. During the summer
months, the menu includes Arabic cuisine.
The Lancaster London has won awards for its meetings facilities and
its 3 function rooms can accommodate anything between 8 to 300
delegates/guests.
An onsite Business Centre provides a full range of services 24 hours
a day including secretarial services, photocopying, computer with
scanning facility and internet access, facsimile, mobile 'phones,
pocket pagers, courier service. A laundry and dry cleaning service
is available 7.00 am - 8.00 pm, Monday to Saturday. On Sundays,
arrangements can be made through the Housekeeper. The hotel of
course also boasts full concierge facilities.
Parking: 100 spaces. Cannot be reserved
and is chargeable.
Room Numbers: 416 / 22 suites
Check-in: 14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon
Comment: Refurbishment during 2007/2008, including new
furnishings in standard and superior rooms. In 2009 the hotel setup
a bee colony on its roof to provide honey for hotel guests.
In 2011 the events spaces underwent a £10 million pound refurbishment.
Awards:
Green Tourism for London: Gold Status
Considerate Hotelier awards:
2010 winner for Green Marketing Initiative (for its use of the bee
roof colony)
2006 winner for energy and water conservation, waste minimisation
and use of sustainable British food.
Visit London:
2008 Bronze for Sustainable Tourism
