Description:
The JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel is situated on the exclusive Park Lane
in the upmarket area of Mayfair. This is an enviable location being just
opposite the very popular 360 acre Hyde Park
with its boating, horse riding and large open areas. Hyde
Park is also famous as home to Speakers Corner where on Sundays the public can
take the opportunity to speak publicly on a soapbox on any subject (within
reason of course). Park Lane is a central artery in the London transport
structure and home to a string of 5 star hotels. It marks the western edge of
Mayfair. The hotel is also walking distance of some of London's best shopping areas such as
Marble Arch, Oxford street, Piccadilly, Knightsbridge,
Regent Street and Bond Street as
well a host of attractions and landmarks. Some of the
nearest attractions include Wallace Collection (0.5 miles), Buckingham Palace (0.8 miles), Madame Tussauds (0.9 miles),
Serpentine Gallery (0.9 miles), Trocadero centre (0.9 miles), Albert Memorial (1
mile), Nelsons Column (1.1 miles), National gallery (1.1 miles) and the Houses
of Parliament (1.4 miles).
The JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel combines traditional British style and a minimalist chic with modern facilities and a
general sense of elegance. Much of the hotels original period features are still
in evidence today. Suitable for both the London tourist and the business
traveller with amenities geared to both types of guest. The hotel lobby has many
original works of art and antiques.
Bedrooms are modern but with a traditional style and all have a spacious art
deco marble bathroom with hairdryer and bathrobes. Room facilities include wired High Speed Internet Access,
Iron and ironing board, desk,
Hairdryer, minibar, Alarm clock, Electrical adapters, Individual climate
control, laptop sized Safe, work desk, Cable TV with pay-per-view movies, voice mail and two-line
phone direct dial.
Deluxe bedrooms are 301 sq ft.
Dedicated executive level with an executive club lounge
where WiFi, complimentary continental breakfast, canapés and soft drinks are
available. Higher grade rooms also come with access to the executive lounge.
Room service is 24 hours from the BORD'EAUX restaurant
Dining Options:
Bord'eaux: 160 seat capacity French brasserie restaurant in palatial surroundings. Includes a terrace where
you can dine Al fresco weather permitting. Serves French seasonal cuisine from the rustic cooking of the south-west
France to the flavours from the Spanish border. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Le P'tit Cafe: This boulangerie/coffee house has a French flavour and serves a range of pastries and sandwiches which
can be enjoyed inside the cafe or enjoyed as take-a-ways. Open for Breakfast and
Lunch.
The Champagne Bar: Modern setting with a distinguished atmosphere. Serves an
extensive range of Champagnes.
The Library: Intimate setting In the style of a traditional library found in a
typical English stately home with walnut wall panelling. There's also a grand
piano in the library. Serves an international menu along with morning
pastries and afternoon tea. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
The Park Room: Typically English lounge (Stately home style) serves light cuisine
in a Brasserie style and also serves traditional afternoon tea.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Red Bar: As the name suggests this bar has a striking red decor. Styled as a gentleman's club, and open for Lunch and dinner. Enjoy
Cigars, fine Cognacs, Champagnes and Cocktails.
Corrigan's Mayfair: here guests can experience relaxed, stylish dining in
luxurious surroundings. The restaurant serves British and Irish dishes focussing
on game, wild fish and seafood.
Open for lunch and dinner
The Greenhouse: Innovative European dishes emerges from a classical
French background.
Open for lunch and dinner.
The hotel has the largest ballroom in Europe, The Great Room, with a 2200 guest
capacity (1,900 sq mtrs) as well as 33
meeting rooms and a dedicated business centre.
The business facilities available include computer hire, Printers, Copy
and fax service, Messenger/courier services, secretarial and translation
services.
Features an onsite Fitness room where you will find both cardio machines and
free weights. Personal trainers can be requested. Complimentary fruit and water.
The hotel also has a Spa with beauty treatments and massages.
Wireless internet access in public areas.
Parking: Available onsite (charge)
Room Numbers:
494 (72 suites)/ 8 floors
Check-in: 15.00 (3 pm)
Check-out:
12.00 noon (Express check-out option)
Background:
The hotel is currently owned by the Royal Bank of Scotland and is managed by
Marriott hotels. Placed up for sale in January 2010.
The Grosvenor House was opened in 1928
(to serve the first transatlantic cruise passengers) on the same site as the
original Grosvenor House (demolished in 1927) which was renowned for its 18th
century splendour. The old Grosvenor house was built in 1730 and bought by the
Grosvenor family in 1806. Until that time it had been the residence for
different members of the aristocracy and for for much of the time it was also a
Royal residence. Its original address was 33 Upper Grosvenor Street although it
did share the frontage along Park Lane and it was notable as being a detached
property at that time. In 1916 it was handed over to the government to take
control of by the Duke of Westminster.
In 1993 the hotel laid claim to London's first one million pound hotel bill paid
by the Qatrai Royal family.
Changed from Le Meridien management to a Marriott hotel in December 2003.
In September 2008 the hotel became a JW Marriott branded hotel which involved a
£120 million pound refurbishment.
Hotel Awards:
World Travel Awards:
England's Leading Conference Hotel 2007/2008/2009
England's Leading Hotel 2008
Tea Council:
Award for excellence 2008, 2009.
Visit London:
2009 Gold for Large Hotel of the Year
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