Description: The Halkin Hotel is located in central
London in the exclusive area of Belgravia close to Hyde Park Corner and many
national Embassies in Belgrave Square. Close to Victoria Station which is home
to the Gatwick Express which goes non-stop out to Gatwick Express. Almost
opposite the hotel is the grounds of Buckingham Palace although its walled of at
this point. Surrounded by chic shopping at nearby Sloane Street, Knightsbridge
and Kings Road, Chelsea. Just 400 yards from Hyde Park with its large open
spaces and boating weather permitting on the Serpentine Lake. Other nearby
attractions include Buckingham Palace (0.5 miles), Harrods Department Store (0.5
miles), St James's Palace (0.7 miles), Oxford Street (0.9 miles), Albert
Memorial (0.9 miles), Natural History and Science Museums (1 mile).
Chic and modern (contemporary Italian design), elegant and glamorous the Halkin
hotel has its own individuality. A place where the staff are dressed in Giorgio
Armani suits and is located in a relatively quiet side street off from the busy
Grosvenor Place. Interiors have floor to ceiling doors.
Each floor and bedroom is individually decorated. They share the same heritage
of being the work of Italian designer Edith Leschke and use a combination of
taupe, cream and beige in their decor within the light and airy interiors.
Windows have leather-bordered taffeta curtains.
Bedroom amenities include Hairdryer, Electronic safe, Minibar, Individually
controlled air conditioning and temperature, CD/DVD Jukebox, Two dual line
telephones, Modem points, Voice mail, Private fax/printer with designated
number, UK and US desktop powerpoints 110/220 volt, High speed Internet access,
Interactive satellite TV (Sony, with plasma screens in suites) with movies on
demand, CDs, Touch-screen console for controlling the lighting or calling the
butler call or requesting the room to be made up (it evens activates a do not
disturb sign).
Beds have 100% Egyptian cotton linen with fine goosedown duvets and pillows.
Each guest room has an all Marble bathroom with top brand toiletries and
Anti-mist bathroom mirrors (most have a separate walk-in Shower).
Room service is 24 hours. Maid service everyday with turndown each evening.
Room types:
King Double: 27 to 33sq metres,
King Superior: 34 to 38sq metres
Deluxe: 45sq metres. Open plan corner rooms.
Studio Suite: 47sq metres. Separate dressing area.
Belgravia Suite: up to 58sq metres.
Conservatory Suite: 64sq metres. Located on third and fourth floors. They have
separate dining and living areas with conservatory-style windows.
Dining:
The Halkin hotel restaurant is the Innovative Nahm. The restaurant serves a
sophisticated menu based on ancient Royal Thai traditions. The menu changes on a
regular basis. Guests can also choose a number of different dishes from an
alternative selection. As is the tradition in Thailand, all the food is served
at the same time, so lunch at Nahm can be both quick and inexpensive. At dinner
there is again the choice of a fixed price eight dishes over 4 courses, or an a
la carte menu. Breakfast is also served.
Open noon till 14.30 (closed weekends), 19.00 till 23.00 (till 22.00 Sunday).
The hotel also has a bar next to the lobby area.
Complimentary WiFi is accessible in the public areas and bedrooms.
Other services available include laundry, dry cleaning, free shoe shine and
currency exchange.
hotel is wheelchair accessible.
The Halkin Hotel has its own private gymnasium where a trainer and yoga teacher
can be requested. Fully equipped with high tech machines such as treadmills, a
cross trainer and bikes along with free weights.
Open from 06.00 am until 22.00. Other hours can be requested. Hotel guests also
have access to COMO Shambhala Urban Escape at the Metropolitan London. An
Asian-inspired spa a five-minute walk away or in-room treatment is available.
Room Numbers: 41
Check-in: 14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon (express option)
London Hotel Awards:
Restaurant is an
AA 3
rosettes holder and
Michelin One Star
holder.
Visit London:
2007: Gold status for best small hotel
2005: Gold award for best small hotel
Zagat Guide 2007: Best Thai in London: Nahm
