Introduction: The Baglioni Hotel London is located on the
corner of Hyde Park Gate and De Vere Gardens in the central London and upmarket
area of Kensington. Opposite Hyde Park and a very short walk from the Royal
Albert Hall as well as Kensington Palace (former home of the late Diana Princess
of Wales) this is a prime location. Close to the start of the popular shopping
and other amenities to be found on Kensington High Street and just a little
further to Notting Hill at the top of Kensington Church Street. Other nearby
attractions include Earls Court Exhibition Centre (0.9 miles), Holland Park
Theatre (0.9 miles), Holland Park, (0.8 miles), Albert Memorial (0.46 miles),
Buckingham palace (1.8 miles) and Natural History and Science Museums (0.57
miles).
Hotel:
A luxury boutique Hotel, the Baglioni Hotel combines a mix of light and space
with elegance and atmosphere for a contemporary yet bespoke Italian hospitality
experience.
Bedrooms are designed with a combination of contemporary elegance with an
Italian influence. Walls are decked in silk while floors feature black wood
parquet while colours are a mix of cream, grey, scarlet, black and gold. All
rooms have black parquet flooring, walls covered with fabric, black wood
furnishings, leather chair, transparent silk and chenille curtains,
All bedrooms feature air-conditioning, plasma TV screens with cable channels,
minibar, safe, hairdryer, Expresso makers and broadband internet connection and
the hotel has an evening turndown service. Other Hotel amenities include 1500
free music tracks, 100 new films which can be downloaded to the in-room
interactive TV and a butler service for each floor. Bathroom come with bathrobes
and slippers. Iron and ironing board can be requested. All rooms have 24 hour
room service.
Some rooms also feature a fireplace.
Superior rooms: apx 25 square metres.
Deluxe rooms: apx 30 square metres. Some rooms have a private terrace
with table and chairs.
Executive rooms: apx 35 square metres. Some of the executive rooms give
the guest access to a private courtyard with table and chairs.
Suites: Each floor has a personal butler service and 24-hour room
service. Some rooms have a four-poster bed. The bathrooms have dark wooden
parquet, a mirror and two copper washbasins imported from Morocco, a shower and
bathtub.
Deluxe Junior Suite (apx 42 sq meters) and
Executive Junior suites
(apx 45 sq meteres) have their own entrance foyer.
Deluxe Junior Suite comes with a Illy espresso machine and two plasma
televisions.
Courtyard Junior Suite: apx 42 square meters. Overlooka quiet, elegant
courtyard. They are open-space suites with a private foyer entrance which opens
onto a spacious day area.
Deluxe Suite: apx 55 sq peters. Comprise two rooms with a private foyer
leading to a spacious day area. Some may have access to a private terrace with
table and chairs.
Executive Suite: apx 62 square metres. Comprise two rooms with a private
foyer leading to a day area with a chenille or silk sofa and armchairs with
cushions and a coffee table.
The hotels 2 presidential suites have wonderful views out over Kensington
gardens as well as their own terrace.
In May 2007 the hotel completed the chic Royal Suite. A stunning living area
with no less than three bedrooms (master bedroom has fireplace), four bathrooms
and two reception rooms (both with fireplace). The suite covers an area of 240
meters and its terrace has views over Hyde Park. Each room has a flat screen
television and the latest in sound systems while the bathrooms have Jacuzzi tubs
and either black marble or dark wood floors. The suite comes complete with a
24/7 personal butler.
Room service is 24 hours.
Dining:
Onsite the Baglioni hotel features the trendy Brunello lounge and restaurant
serving contemporary Mediterranean food with most ingredients brought in fresh
from Italy each day. The dominant feature to the restaurant is the six foot wide
Venetian mirror above a large fireplace along with grey and gold velvet
armchairs and Murano glass candelabras. The wine list consists of over five
hundred of the finest wines with a strong emphasis on Italian wines along with a
collection of vintage Sassicaia Vertical wines.
The Restaurant Opens Between 6.45am And 10.30am For Breakfast And Between 7.00pm
And 11.00pm For Dinner.
The hotel has an American style bar serving a full range of drinks such as
cocktails, whiskies and fine cigars.
The Baglioni hotel also created its own private night club in 2006. Called the
'Boutique 60' the hotel describes it as having a refined atmosphere.
For the business traveller there is a No.1 meeting room facility which is
capable of hosting a maximum of 60 delegates. Other business services include a
full range business centre, broadband internet connection and secretarial
services.
Guests can relax and unwind in the tranquil surroundings of the Spa and Wellness
centre with its wide range of treatments (natural, therapeutic and anti-ageing)
and programs. Open 09.00 till 21.00 (till 20.00 Sunday). There is also a steam
room and fitness room.
Since February 2006 the hotels guests have been given the chance to drive a
luxury Maserati Quattroporte Executive GT courtesy car within a 1.5 mile radius
of the hotel.
Other hotel services include Laundry, 24 hours concierge/porter, Safety deposit
boxes at reception, currency exchange, valet parking,
The hotel lobby has a complimentary WiFi connection available in the public
areas. Should you need to store luggage this facility can also be provided.
Internet Connection: All rooms have WiFi internet
(charges apply)
Room Numbers: 68 (50 suites)
Check-in: 14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 Noon
London Hotel Awards:
AA Hotel of the Year 2006-7
The bar nominated in 2005 for the best bar in the Villegiature hotel awards.
History: Brunello Restaurant refurbished in 2010.
