Introduction: Located on the south west corner of Mayfair
by Hyde Park Corner and Piccadilly. The Four Seasons London Hotel is within
central London and in a sought after area. Mayfair is among the most expensive
areas in the UK for property and is favoured by large corporations for their
head offices mixed with residential accommodation for the mega rich and top
class shopping. The hotel is by the start of Piccadilly which runs down to
Piccadilly Circus which we consider the very centre of London in practical
terms. Along Piccadilly are many shops, restaurant an places of interest. Shops
here include
Fortnum and
Mason, with the likes of St James's Church and the Royal Academy of Arts.
Within Mayfair is Bond Street where people flock for its quality fashion and
jewellery while just off of Bond Street is Saville Row with its reputation for
selling the best in suits and men's clothing. The northern border of Mayfair is
marked by
Oxford Street which has a
huge variety of shops and stores and is one of the highest densities of shops in
Europe. Just on the opposite side of Hyde Park Corner is the large open area of
Hyde Park and the upmarket area of
Knightsbridge, perhaps best
known for being home to the Harrods department Store. Nightlife is all around
but but at its best just the other side of
Regent Street
which is just over half a mile to the east. The hotel is within a small
triangular area at the end of Park Lane where no less than 7 5 star hotels can
be found within 300 yards of this spot.
Buckingham
Palace which itself is between two parks, Green Park and St James's Park, is
0.4 miles to the south. You approach it via Constitution Hill which runs from
Hyde Park Corner.
Hotel:
Following its multi-million pound refurbishment at the end of 2010 the
Four
Seasons London Hotel at Park Lane is now a bright and contemporary luxury hotel
balancing eclectic British sophistication and sleek modern style. Offering top
levels of service this lavish hotel is
AA 5 star rated. Drawing on
Hyde Parks green open spaces for inspiration. Interiors of the hotel are chic in
style and have a lively feel with lots of natural daylight.
Accommodation
There are 45 suites that range from one bedroom to three bedrooms and some have
a fireplaces and private terrace. The decor is bright and airy. Bedrooms
feature rich wood panelling with walnut veneer or sycamore panels and tartan
draperies. Bathrooms are finished in marble and have brushed steel furnishings,
walnut and marble cabinets and integrated television. Slippers and bathrobes
supplied.
Guest rooms come with a 42-inch (107-centimetre) LCD television with on demand
movies, wired and
wireless Internet access, guest-controlled in-room management system for
lighting and air conditioning, seating area, media player connection, DVD
player, hairdryer, laptop size safe, IPod dock, games console, multi line direct
dial telephone and mini fridge/bar.
The following items can be request: Fax machine, torch, Humidifier and air
ioniser, Hypo-allergenic bedding, laptop, printer, Iron and ironing board,
Orthopaedic pillows
Twice-daily housekeeping service with evening ice delivery. Extensive 24 hour
room service menu.
Room Types:
Premier Rooms: Located on the fourth to ninth floors with views of Hyde Park or
Westminster.
Size: 35m2, 377 sq.ft.
Deluxe Rooms: Located on the third to ninth floors
Size: 35m2, 377 sq.ft.
Superior Rooms: Located on the third to ninth floors with views of Hyde Park or
Westminster.
Size: 25m2, 269 sq.ft.
Standard Rooms: Located on the third to ninth floors
Size: 25m2, 269 sq.ft.
Dining:
The Four Seasons Park Lane has developed a new ethos for its restaurant where
the idea if to move away from the normal formal dining found in many hotels to
one where guests will find a comfortable welcoming area and a menu that caters
for both high end dining and more keenly priced options for casual dining. This
style extends to the wine list where rare high priced options ar4e complemented
by cheaper priced options.
Amaranto is divided into 3 clearly separate areas which encompass the
restaurant, lounge and bar.
Amaranto Restaurant:
A warm and vibrant environment with wood panelling and rich colours, extending to a
sun-filled glass conservatory and al fresco dining in the private garden
overlooking Park Lane. Urban dining is served up with an extensive a La Carte
menu featuring light Italian cuisine. For more intimate affairs, a private
dining room seats up to eight guests. The restaurant has entrances both within
the hotel and directly from the street.
58 seat capacity plus 20 more on the terrace.
Open: 7:00 till 11:00, noon till 14.00, 18.00 till 22.30.
Amaranto Bar:
A social destination with a clubby feel enhanced by a chrome-and-glass wine
display, coffered wood ceiling and sofa-like banquette. Separated from the
restaurant by a two-side fireplace. Throughout the day and
evening, guests can enjoy a selection of creative snacks, cocktails and light
dining options. Features a tall wine-tasting table for 10, along with stools at
the bar counter. Glass-fronted wine walls line both sides of the room,
showcasing a large, predominantly Italian collection of fine wines.
Open: 07.00 till midnight.
Amaranto Lounge:
Exuding warmth and style while being bright and airy, Amaranto Lounge is an ideal spot to meet for morning
coffee, or light meals and refreshments throughout the day. Choose from a light
Italian all-day-dining menu, or enjoy Afternoon Tea with two options to choose
from: Traditional English Afternoon Tea or The Amaranto Afternoon Tea, with its
Italian twist. The lounge features three separate salons, ranging from a soaring
two-storey space with a grand piano to more intimately scaled living rooms.
Breakfast: 07.00 till 11.00, Lunch: noon till 14.00, Afternoon Tea: 14.00 till
18.00, Dinner: 18.00 till 22.30
Services
The Four Seasons London Park Lane offers a 24 hour business entre where a range
of IT services are available.
On the top floor (10th) with a full 360 degree view over the surrounding local
areas is the Urban Spa. There are nine treatment rooms including one double
suite with 180 degree views. Each treatment room is accompanied by its own
individual relaxation pod. Other amenities here include a skylit vitality pool,
steam rooms and saunas with floor-to-ceiling windows. Spa lunches served in the
spas own chic lounge. Alongside the spa there is a fully equipped gymnasium with
a range of cardio and resistance machines along with free weights. Gym is open
24 hours.
Room Numbers: 192 / of which 45 are suites / 11
floors
Check-in: 15.00 (3 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon
Awards:
Travel and Leisure magazine:
Europe top 100: 2007, 2009
Tea Council award for excellence 2007, 2008 (The Lounge).
Condé Nast Readers' Choice Awards:
2008: Runner-Up top UK business hotel
2007: Gold status for Location
2005: Top UK business hotel,
gold status for service.
Forbes Top 400: 2008. 2007
Background:
The Four Season Hotel underwent a £70 million pound refurbishment project
starting in last quarter of 2008 and lasting for 2 years. This was the biggest
renovation the hotel had undergone since it opened and involved being stripped
right back to its internal structure.
The project saw a new two-story extension to the North West elevation, on the
ground level a black granite porte cochere , internal gardens, restoration of
the double height Atrium, a grand staircase, a rooftop extension, a rooftop spa
and new lift cores. Pierre-Yves Rochon was the interior designer and Reardon
Smith handled the design development. Eric Parry Associates designed the rooftop
spa. The end result was a drop in bedroom capacity from 219 to 192 and an
increase in the number of suites from 29 to 45.
In November 2007 44.4% shareholders Kingdom Holding Co. sold its stake for
$146.7 million to a group of investors that Bill Gates.
Originally opened in 1970 as the Inn on the Park - Mayfair, under which name it
won the Egon Ronays Lucas guide Hotel of the year 1987.
