Introduction: The Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott 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).
Hotel:
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 Grosvenor House 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, canapé 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:
JW Steakhouse: Authentic steakhouse experience serving tender hand-cut
selections of dry-aged American USDA prime beef, crisp salads and fresh seafood.
Finnish off with a delicious dessert and accompany your meal with one of the
restaurants fine wines. Incorporates
The Bourbon Bar at JW Steakhouse
serving classic cocktails and a boutique menu of small batch bourbons.
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. 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. There's
also a grand piano in the Park Room. 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 Grosvenor House Hotel has the largest ballroom in Europe, The Great Room,
with a 2000 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.
Wireless internet access in public areas.
No smoking throughout.
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 and Timeline:
November 2010:
Grosvenor House hotel agreed sale to Sahara India Pariwar, a
media conglomerate run by Indian billionaire industrialist Subrata Roy, for around £470 million pounds
from RBS after being on the market since January 2010. The deal was completed at
the end of December 2010.
September 2008: the hotel became a JW Marriott branded hotel which involved a
£120 million pound refurbishment.
December 2003: Changed from Le Meridien management to a Marriott managed hotel.
2001: Sold by Le Meridien Hotel to RBS (Royal Bank of Scotland). The hotel was
one of 12 Le Meriden hotels sold in a package to RBS for £1.2 billion pounds. 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.
In May 2010 the JW Steakhouse restaurant replaced the former Bord'eaux
restaurant.
Hotel Awards:
World Travel Awards:
England's Leading Conference Hotel 2007/2008/2009
England's Leading Hotel 2008
Tea Council:
Award for excellence 2008 thru 2011
Visit London:
2009 Gold for Large Hotel of the Year
World Travel Awards:
Europes Leading Conference Hotel 2010
