Best Western John Howard Hotel

Closed for 16 months for refurbishment from June 2011.
 Description: The Best Western John Howard Hotel London is located just off of Kensington High Street, one of the most fashionable shopping areas in London, and once home to Diana Princess of Wales (Kensington Palace). Also almost opposite the hotel is Hyde Park, with its boating on the Serpentine Lake (weather permitting), wide open spaces, snack bars and Serpentine Gallery. 200 yards from the hotel is one the capitals premier concert and events venue, The Royal Albert Hall. The location is within central London some 2 miles west of Piccadilly Circus. The immediate vicinity is one of the more expensive areas of London to live and is a mix of residential properties and shopping high streets. Queens Gate itself is a residential road consisting of mainly large houses now converted into flats/apartments. Although a popular cut-through its not overly busy with traffic.

Hotel:
The Best Western John Howard Hotel blends old style elegance and modern day comforts with friendly staff always on hand to offer efficient and prompt service as well as a 24 hour concierge service. The hotel is located in a tree lined boulevard.

Bedroom amenities include satellite television, Coffee/tea maker, Hairdryer, Iron, ironing board, trouser press, free wireless internet access, Direct dial telephone with voicemail, minibar and air-conditioning. All rooms are en-suite.
Room service is 24 hours.
The Hotel has some splendidly furnished apartments for families or business travellers wanting greater privacy, space to entertain, or those wanting the privacy of an apartment but with the luxury of 24 hour room service and a restaurant. Room configurations include apartments that can accommodate up to 4 adults. Each self-contained apartment has its own kitchen equipped with oven, hob, refrigerator and a range of cooking utensils and tableware.

The hotel has a Bar and onsite restaurant the "Manor at the Gate. The restaurant offers a buffet breakfast incorporating a traditional cooked English breakfast and is also open for dinner. The restaurant also serves quick snacks.
Open: 07.00 till 10.30 (Sundays from 10.30), 18.00 till 23.00 (closed Sundays).

The Best Western John Howard hotel has complimentary WIFI internet access in the lobby and restaurant. Additionally there is high speed internet access access available on the lobby computer. Fax services and printing are available on request and charged accordingly.

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Parking: no onsite parking. Nearby NCP pay car park.
Room Numbers: 52 / 7 floors (12 apartments)
Check-in: 14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon

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