Introduction: The Dukes Hotel London is centrally located
between the grounds of
Buckingham
Palace and Piccadilly. This area is known as St James's and is one of the
most exclusive areas in London. Piccadilly itself has great shopping with many
famous names such as Fortnum and Mason, used by the late Diana Princess of Wales
and just on the northern side is the sought after area of Mayfair. Even closer
to the hotel is
St James's
Palace which was home to the late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen mother. On the
other side of St James Palace is Green Park, St James Park and Buckingham
Palace. Most of London's attractions are easily accessible from here, many
within walking distance. The hotel is at the West end of Pall Mall while at the
East end of pall Mall is
Trafalgar
Square, famous for Nelsons Column and the now removed pigeons. Its just a
1/3rd of a mile walk to very heart of London's nightlife and its theatreland
which centres around Piccadilly Circus. Bond Street where you will find some of
the best jewellery and designer fashion shops in the UK is 0.2 miles to the
north. The hotel is actually located in a small and quiet side street that is a
dead end, meaning traffic noise is mush lower than other central areas. Some
local places of interest include Royal Academy of Arts (0.2 miles), Michael
Faraday Museum (0.3 miles), Trocadero
Centre (0.4 miles) and the
Queens Gallery
(0.4 miles).
Introduction:
This Edwardian hotel provides an intimate, traditional and charming environment
(much like a country house) in a prime location. The Dukes Hotel St James's
feels much like a discreet gentleman's club and is a modern luxury boutique
hotel. The lobby area has a mahogany
concierge desk. Setback from the main surrounding areas and located in a
no-through road ensuring a level of privacy not too may hotels in this part of
London can stake claim to. The hotel is home to its own collection of portraits,
drawings and antique furniture
Each room at the Dukes Hotel has a classic contemporary style. Amenities include
guest controlled air-conditioning, bedside fibre optics reading light, desk,
complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, private bar, armchair, room safe, satellite
flat screen television (with on demand movies) and two line telephones with
dataport and voicemail. Rooms have marble en-suite facilities with with
bath/shower, hairdryer and robes. Speakers suitable for an Ipod and a DVD player
are available on request. Free newspaper and shoe shine. Floors have lift (x2)
access.
Penthouse suite has views over Green Park.
Room Sizes:
single 13 m², classic 17 m², superior 18.5 m², luxury 20 m², junior suite 23 m²,
deluxe suite 38 m², penthouse suite (7 foot bed) 65 m².
Room service is available 24 hours a day.
Dining Options:
The Dukes Bar: Famous for it's Martinis (Prince Charles and Princess
Diana have been amongst the famous people who have taken Martinis' here),
comfortable and relaxing. Furnished with velvet sofas with a marble fireplace
and mahogany bar top. Enjoy a cocktail or glass of champagne at any time of the
day. The Bar has some famous cognacs some over 150 years old which have been
collected by the hotel. Open to both guests and locals. Furnished with blue
velvet chairs and portrait paintings from the hotels collection.
Thirty Six restaurant: This restaurant opened in September 2011
takes its name from three different influences. The association with the 'Solar
Square' of ancient Western tradition, in which it represents the sun, and
warmth. 36 also denotes good luck in Chinese astrology and further 36 is the
number on Little St. James where the Dukes Hotel has an entrance. The restaurant
serves refined, British cuisine where old traditional methods are used to
prepare the dishes which are also made with the finest ingredients. The menu can
be said to be modern-traditional with a classical twist.
Open: noon till 15.00, 18.00 till 22.00.
Afternoon tea (15.00 till 17.30) can be taken in the
Drawing Room and
Conservatory which has views over the courtyard Zen garden. Also serves
breakfast (continental and full English) and light meals through the day.
Cognac and Cigar Garden: Opened in August 2010 to overcome the UK indoor
smoking ban. With an extensive collection of fine cigars this courtyard garden
is designed to provide a relaxing environment for guests to enjoy drinks and
cigars and has outdoor heaters for cooler nights.
Open: 20.00 till midnight.
The PJ Lounge: This is where the finest
Champagne and Champagne cocktails from partner Perrier Jouet are served in an intimate,
enticing and
relaxed setting. The decor features rich gold and forest green tones and a
hand-stitched carpet. The furnishings make use of bright splashes of green and
rose tones with throw pillows giving a contemporary twist and walls are
decorated with portraits of classic bottles.
The Dukes hotel has its own onsite Health Club & Spa located in the basement
with a resident beauty therapist. Facilities include a modern gymnasium (open 24
hours) with cardio machines and an Italian marble steam room.
Steam Room: 08.00 till 20.00
Treatment Room: Weekdays 09.00 till 19.00. Saturday 10.00 till 18.00.
The
Dukes Hotel London has 4 meeting rooms which can accommodate up to 120 guest reception style.
Front desk is manned 24/7. Luggage storage facilities and dry cleaning services
provided. On the ground floor is a computer workstation with internet access for
guest use.
Please note that smoking is not allowed in part of the hotel.
Room Numbers: 90 (11 suites) / 5 floors
Check-in: 14.00 (2pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon
History: Part of the Campbell Gray Hotel
collection and owned by Seven Tides since September 2006.
Built in 1890 and has been a hotel since 1908. It was in the hotels bar that
James Bond author Ian Flemings came up with his legendary bond phrase, "shaken,
not stirred" for his Martini.
Bought by Seven Tides, a Dubai real estate company, for £40 million pounds in
September 2006. Renovated through 2007.
Awards:
Times Travel Magazine 2008 - one of the top 10 city hotels in the world.
Travel and Leisure magazine:
Europe top 100: 2009
2006 - 'World's Best Service' - Top London Hotel.
The Cesar Award 2004 - London Luxury Hotel of the Year.
Forbes Traveler Top 400: 2008, 2007
World Travel Awards:
Englands Leading Boutique Hotel 2011
World's Ultimate Service Award in Hospitality 2011
