Lancaster London Hotel

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.

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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

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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.

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Awards:
Green Tourism for London: Gold Status
2006 Considerate Hotelier awards winner for energy and water conservation, waste minimisation and use of sustainable British food.