Introduction: The Parkcity Hotel is on the western side
of what is considered central London. Bordered by Earls Court, Kensington and
South Kensington in a residential side road. The hotel is just off from the
Cromwell Road, better known as the A4 which is a major road linking Heathrow
Airport and central London. It remains busy at all times with many bus routes
running along this section and London taxis aplenty. If you make the journey by
taxi from here to Heathrow expect to take anything between 25 and 45 minutes
depending on the traffic. Local type shopping can be found along Earls Court
Road and Gloucester Road ,which are both around 450 yards from the hotel. Three
major supermarkets within half a mile which are Sainsbury's (Cromwell Road) (0.2
miles), Waitrose (Gloucester Road) (0.3 miles) and a huge Tesco (Cromwell Road)
(0.5 miles). One third of a mile to the east is the upmarket and chic area of
South Kensington. Lots of boutiques and bars and the start of the tourist heart
of London. Some 700 yards to the north of the Parkcity Hotel is Kensington High Street, always popular
for its large selection of shops and cafes, and which leads down to Kensington
Gardens and
Hyde Park (0.5 miles).
1 mile to the south is the Kings Road, Chelsea, made famous in the 60's as a
fashion and trend setter and still offers great nightlife and fashion shops.
This part of London is home to two major exhibition centres, earls Court (0.5
miles) and Olympia (0.8 miles). Some local places of interest include
Baden-Powell House museum (0.4 miles) (a small museum which tells the story of
Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Boy Scout and Girl Guides movements),
Linley Sambourne House (0.5 miles) and the Royal College of Music Museum
(0.5 miles) (over 800 instruments dating back to 1480).
Hotel:
The Parkcity hotel, a townhouse hotel, has a boutique style with an eclectic mix
of modern design and lavish detail.
Bedrooms are elegantly and have an open feel thanks to their uncluttered feel,
contemporary in style and design. Windows can be opened. Each of the hotels
en-suite guest rooms come with a flat screen interactive television with
satellite channels and pay movies plus internet access, desk space, direct dial telephone with
voicemail, free high speed internet access, Bose radio and CD player, minibar/fridge,
safe and hairdryer. All rooms are fully air-conditioned and the bathrooms
(monsoon shower) have top brand toiletries and robes supplied. Iron and ironing
board available on request. Beds have Frette sheets.
Suites available.
Evening turndown service. 24 hour room service available. Floors benefit from
lift access.
Dining:
Lessandro: 80 seat capacity light and airy restaurant. In the summer months
and weather permitting the terrace area is opened up for al fresco dining
overlooking the hotel garden. Currently private dining only.
Rubys Cocktail Bar: A modern setting with the use of lavish
colours and plush furnishings to provide a backdrop for a relaxing ambience.
Serves a range of cocktails, wines, traditional English and world beers and fine
champagnes. Also serves light meals and snacks. Drinks and food may be taken
into the hotel garden or decked terrace area. Also serves Afternoon tea.
Open 18.00 till midnight (Saturday from noon)
There are meeting rooms suitable for small conferences.
Accessible 24 hours a day is the staffed Parkcity Hotels business centre. Here
you can make use of the workstations or make photocopies, scan documents or send
a fax.
Onsite is a a well equipped and modern gymnasium with free eights, resistance
and cardio machines.
The hotel has a concierge service who can help with local information and the
public areas of the hotel are fully air-conditioned. The lobby area is spacious
and modern with a fireplace and areas to sit and relax while reading the free
newspapers that are supplied. The front reception is always open, 24/7 and have
safety deposit box facilities.
Dry cleaning/laundry services provided. WiFi in public areas.
Room Numbers: 62 / 4 floors
Check-in: 15.00 (3 pm)
Check-out: noon
History: The Parkcity opened in
November 2005. Previously what is now a single hotel was 3 separate hotels, the
Apollo Hotel (no. 18), Hotel Atlas (no. 24) and Hotel Lexham (no. 32). The
Apollo and the Atlas themselves had become one hotel under the name of the Atlas
Apollo Hotel.
