The Landmark Hotel

Introduction: The Landmark Hotel London is an impressive Victorian building located on the busy Marylebone Road (A40) but somewhat setback. The hotel has been reconstructed to echo its illustrious past and grandeur of its opening in 1899. This location is on the very northern border of central London which really starts from the opposite side of the Marylebone Road. Its just a short stroll to Baker Street from where walking south brings you into the heart of the capital and down to Oxford Street. Taking a taxi from outside the hotel will see you in the west end within a few minutes. Alternatively a stroll east along Marylebone Road which find a host of famous places of interest and notability such as Regents Park (0.25 miles), Madame Tussauds, Regent Street and Tottenham Court Road. The hotel is with 2 minutes walking distance of 2 tube stations, one of which is a mainline station. Also at the mainline Marylebone station is a busy London Black Taxi rank which makes transport links from the Landmark Hotel perfect for getting to anywhere in London or England. Just over half a mile away is Paddington rail station where the non-stop Heathrow Express train runs every 15 minutes. To the north of the hotel are mainly residential areas such as St Johns Wood and Maida Vale, however there is a very busy shopping area along the Finchley Road at Swiss Cottage that includes a covered entertainment complex called the O2 centre. Nearby places of interest include the Elvisly Yours and Beatles mania shops and the Sherlock Holmes Museum on the north end of Baker Street (0.25 miles) and Church Street Market on Lisson Grove (0.4 miles).

Hotel:
The Landmark London ranks among the finest of the Capital's leading luxury hotels and is one of London's' most popular resort hotels (health and spa facilities) with a magnificent atrium (6 floors high and some bedrooms overlook) and state of the art facilities. Boasts some of the largest hotel rooms in the capital at an average size of 55 sq meters. With its distinctive mix of eastern and British style and ambience, it combines classic British elegance and grandeur with award-winning facilities, luxury and service. The hotel also has examples of gothic architecture.
The bedrooms decor is designed to reflect the grandeur of the hotels Victorian heritage all have Italian marble bathrooms (extra large bath, bathrobes, hairdryer, top brand toiletries). In-room you'll an interactive television systems with high speed Internet access and dataport, playstation ,voicemail and movies, air-conditioning, private bar, Executive Desk, Private Bar, radio and three telephone lines. All rooms have extra large windows.
Deluxe class rooms and or better grade each have a separate shower and bath.
Executive Rooms are larger than superior and deluxe rooms. They come with armchairs and sofa and also a coffee table.
Family rooms have two double beds suitable for 2 adults and 2 children (up to 13).
The hotel suites come in 1,2 or 3 bedroom configurations. These suites feature hallways of marble and spacious living areas with sofas. Two bathrooms (en-suite and guest) and two televisions (living area and bedroom). Average 100 sq meters. Two suites have a kitchenette.
The Presidential Suite in on the 5th floor and features a dining room large enough for 6 guests and four poster bed. Also has a kitchenette walk-in shower and Jacuzzi.
There is a Turndown service.
In-room dining is available 24 hours.

Dining:
Winter Garden Restaurant: Located under the soaring eight-storey atrium in the hotels inner courtyard serving classical and modern international cuisine. All around the restaurant are tall palm trees while the decor reflects the eclectic eastern feel and modern environment of the hotel. The restaurant is open all day from 07.00 till 22.30. During 15.00 till 18.00 traditional afternoon tea is served. Enjoy a selection of sandwiches (cucumber, organic egg mayonnaise with mustard cress and more), freshly-baked chocolate chip and fruit peel scones and fresh strawberries with Cornish clotted cream and a de selection of chocolates. Champagne also served during afternoon tea.
Dress code: Smart casual
Mirror Bar: 40 seats. Stylish setting with a series of decorative mirrors and the place to enjoy a pre-theatre drink. A full range of drinks are offer such as Champagnes, Cognacs and Cocktails along with a selection of cigars (most be smoked only in designated areas).  Open 16.00 till 02.00. (for residents)
The Cellars (was the Billiards Room): Informal setting, the classically English Cellars Bar and Restaurant provides a variety of food, fine wines, beers, cocktails and cigars. Many of the original features from the Billiards bar (existed when the hotel first opened) are still retained. Open: 11.30 till midnight (shut weekends)
Sunday Brunch: Taken under the Landmark London Hotel Atrium and to the background of live music played on the Gazebo stage. Brunch at the Landmark is a very classy affair with buffet menu items such as chilled Champagne, Continental charcuterie, smoked salmon, Parma ham and a full range of salads. There is also a menu of main dishes.

A brand new Health Club & Spa club was opened in June 2007. Featuring a fabulous 15-metre semi-ozone indoor swimming pool accessed by a glass corridor, along with a gymnasium equipped with the latest in high tech cardio and workout machines. There's  also a Klafs sanarium alongside the pool, Klafs steam rooms, whirlpool and four treatment rooms. Treatments available are extensive and there's a relaxation area where the spa provides clients with ipods. The spa is for members only with one day memberships available.

Business will be glad to learn the Landmark has a 24 hour IT centre where computers can be hired and services include high speed internet access, fax and copy. Mobile phones can be hired.
Other hotel services include 24-hour cashier and Concierge service,  Express check-out, In-house laundry and dry cleaning service, Secretarial services available on request as are Limousine, car rental and airline reservation.

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Room Numbers: 299 / 6 floors
Check-in: 14.00 (2pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon

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History: The Landmark hotel was originally called the Great Central Hotel (sometimes referred to as the Hotel Grand Central) when it first opened in 1899. Designed  by Robert William Edis and owned by Sir John Blundell Maple who had a furniture company of the same name. The hotel was constructed in its location opposite Marylebone Station to service this mainline railway which at that time was hoped to become part of a channel tunnel link. It would be a long time till the channel tunnel ever became reality and even now the line links through Kings Cross instead of Marylebone. During the mid 19th century the building ceased to be a hotel. During the second world war it was used as a convalescent home and later on as the headquarters of the British Railways Board. Finally in 1993 after being bought by a Japanese corporation it reopened as a luxury hotel and was called 'The Regent Hotel. Two years later it was again purchased by a new company this time called the Landmark Hotel Company Limited, and the name changed once again to reflect its new ownership.