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 Londonwhich 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 the Landmark Hotel bedrooms 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 Landmark 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.
The Landmark Hotel London has Health Club & Spa club 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 Hotel 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.
Room Numbers: 299 / 6 floors
Check-in: 14.00 (2pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon
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 along 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.
Past Names: Formerly
called the Great Central hotel
Awards:
Winter Garden Restaurant is an AA rosette holder
Tea Council awards:
for excellence 2010
Travel & Leisure Magazine:
London's Best Business Hotel 2009
Investors In People Award 2009
AA Inspectors Choice Award 2007
Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS): Gold Status
World Travel Awards
Worlds Leading Hotel Nomination 2010
