Introduction: The Cavendish Hotel London is in a prime
location, in the heart of London and in the exclusive St. James's area. Yards
from Piccadilly and famous shops such as Fortnum and Mason. Piccadilly also
marks the boundary between St James's and another exclusive area at Mayfair.
Wonderful shopping, cafes, bars and theatres are all to be found in the
surrounding areas which include Regent Street, Bond Street, Piccadilly and
Knightsbridge. A short walk away is Clarence House, Green Park and St James's
Park which all make up the grounds of Buckingham Palace, official residence of
the Queen. Just 350 yards from the heart of London's west End at Piccadilly
Circus. All London's attractions are within easy reach, nearest include the
Michael Faraday Museum (0.2 miles), Houses of Parliament (0.7 miles),
Westminster Abbey (0.7 miles) and London's most popular attraction, The London
Eye (0.9 miles).
Hotel:
As you enter the
Cavendish hotel the first sight you will see is the chic hotel
lobby with its soft purple lighting and its collection of contemporary art. This
sets the tone for the rest of the hotel. Contemporary and luxurious in a
historic building.
Bedrooms have an elegant decor with low key lighting and are all
air-conditioned. The adjoining bathrooms are having fittings from Villeroy and
Boch. All rooms have the Accentic high-end digital broadcast and on-demand
interactive TV system. This gives access to a wide range of information and
entertainment channels with a unique menu system. There are over 600 channels.
In-room facilities include high speed internet access, Hairdryer, Telephone with
Voicemail Facilities, Mini Bar, tea/coffee tray, sony playstation, CD player and
Safe (large enough to fit a laptop).
Classic rooms: 18-20 sq meters. These rooms have a queen sized bed. Decor uses
earth tones to create a relaxing ambience. Plasma Television and bathrooms have
a walk-in shower.
Superior Rooms: 20-23 sq meters. Furnished with a King or queen sized bed or
twin beds. Decorated at classic rooms. Bathroom has a power shower.
Executive Rooms: 27-35 sq meters. These have either a King sized bed or twin
beds. Bathrooms have a walk-in power shower.
Junior Suites: 30-40 sq meters. Open plan with elegant decor. These suites are
all on the 15th floor. The suites have the benefit of an Ipod docking station,
Bose music centre and bathrooms with walk-in power shower.
Penthouse Suites: 52-63 sq meters. On the 15 floor. Decorated in the same style
as the other hotel bedrooms. They have one bedroom with a King size bed. Full
range of facilities found in all the other rooms and suites including walk-in
power shower, ipod docking station and Bose wave music centre.
24 hour room service.
Please note the De Vere Cavendish Hotel no-smoking in all areas.
Dining:
The Restaurant: Serves modern British cuisine with a European slant. The
menu changes on a monthly basis and according to the season. All three meals are
served from a full English breakfast to informal A La Carte lunchtime and
evening menus. There is also a special pre-theatre menu. The restaurant has
views of Jermyn Street and St James's.
Breakfast: 06.30 till 10.30 (07.00 till noon weekends), Lunch: noon till 14.30
(weekends closed), Pre-Theatre: 17.30 till 18.30, dinner: 17.30 till 22.30
Lobby Bar: large range of international top brand drinks along with a
snack menu. Chosen by guests as an ideal place for a pre-theatre drink or for
meting friends and family.
Open: 07.30 till 00.30 (Friday till 02.00, Saturday 11.00 till 02.00, Sunday
16.00 till 00.30).
The Lounge: This the place to relax in the rich sofas and armchairs and
in the 'cosy' ambience. Newspapers are provided for guest use. WiFi internet
connection is accessible from the lounge. Something for everyone with a table
service for snacks (gourmet and deli sandwiches, soups and salads), fresh
coffee, selection of teas along with soft and alcoholic drinks.
Open: 07.00 till 23.30 (Sunday from 10.00).
The Cavendish Hotel has 5 function/meeting rooms. They are all located on first
floor of the hotel, accommodating meetings from 2 to 80 delegates. The complete
floor can be hired for functions. All rooms make use of natural daylight, have
WiFi and are fully air-conditioned.
There is a business centre which includes 3 computer workstations. Full service
concierge team are available 24/7.
Hotel guests get a discount at a nearby health club.
Free WiFi in public areas.
Parking: Car parking onsite
(below hotel) with Valet option.
Room Numbers: 230 / 15 floors
Check-in: 15.00 (3 pm)
Check-out: 11.00 am
History: One of the oldest surviving hotels in
London. 81 Jermyn Street was first built in 1674 although it has undergone major
additions and reconstruction over the years. It is unknown exactly when it first
became a hotel but was sometime in the late 1700's with a new lease being
applied for in 1811. It was at that time called Millers Hotel and was noted as
being 'very old' ( it also was made up partly of 20 Duke Street). A second floor
was added in 1816. During the 1830's the hotels name was changed to the 'Orleans
Hotel' and then to its now famous name of 'the Cavendish' in 1836. In 1904 it
came under the ownership of perhaps its best known owner, British chef Rosa
Lewis, the infamous "Duchess of Duke Street". She took over ownership from
Excelsior Lewis. Rosa Lewis gained notoriety over her alleged affair withKing
Edward VII. In 1911 Rosa gained new leases for the 'Hotel Andre' (and formerly
known as the 'British Hotel' prior to 1908) at the adjacent numbers 82 and 83
Jermyn Street (along with those for 18,19 and 20 Duke Street). The 3 buildings
(81-83) being renovated to become one hotel under the Cavendish name.
Awards:
Gold Accreditation by Green Tourism for London (first London hotel to achieve
this in 2008).
Visit London:
2010: Gold for Sustainable Tourism
2009 Gold for Outstanding Customer Service Award
HRS Excellence in Business management (large hotel) 2010
