Introduction: The London Marriott Grosvenor Square is
situated in the heart of Mayfair across the square from the American embassy.
This central London location is walking distance from the popular large open
space of
Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens,
with amenities such as the serpentine Gallery and boating (weather permitting)
on the Serpentine Lake.
Mayfair
is one of London's most exclusive and chic areas and is surrounded by some of
the best shopping to be found anywhere in London. Nearest shopping areas include
the fashion and jewellery shops of
Bond Street, the varied shopping, bars and cafes of Regent Street, the
hustle and bustle of the ever popular
Oxford Street which starts from
Marble Arch,
and the upmarket shops along
Piccadilly such as
Fortnum and Mason. Other nearby attractions include the
Wallace
Collection (0.3 miles), as well as Green Park,
Buckingham
Palace (0.9 miles),
Houses of
Parliament (1.3 miles) and the
London Eye (1.5
miles).
Hotel:
The Marriott Grosvenor Square is a striking red brick building which began life as a stately
townhouse before its current status as a luxury hotel (since the mid 1980's) in
a prime location combining the contemporary chic with a classic tradition. The
hotel lobby features marble art deco.
Rooms:
The Marriott's bedrooms feature decor of dark wood furniture, light paintwork
And plush soft furnishings In rich, warm colours and contemporary patterns.
Amenities include marble en-suite bathrooms (with toiletries), high speed
internet access, direct dial telephone with voice mail, mini-bar, cable 32''
flat screen TV with pay movies, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, coffee/tea
service, Internet browser/Web TV, in-room safe, Air conditioning/climate
control, Alarm clock, desk with chair.
There is a dedicated Club floor on the first floor with 45 bedrooms. These have
four poster beds and a marble bathroom with raindance showerhead. Superior club
rooms have a fireplace. Garden suites come with their own private courtyard,
open plan bathroom and deep Grecian marble bath. There are also 4 Club suites
with spate living and sleeping areas.
Club rooms have access to the Club lounge (also for Marriott reward elite
members) on the lower ground floor with seating for 55 guests and which serves a
complimentary breakfast and serves refreshments all day long. The lounge has a
real fireplace, tear drop chandelier and armchairs.
Video games and consoles can be hired. Room service is 24 hour. Bedrooms
feature video bill display and video check-out. Daily housekeeping and evening
turndown service.
Dining:
Onsite the Marriott Grosvenor Square provides Gordon Ramsay's Michelin Starred
"
Maze restaurant" which serves International, French and Asian cuisine
and innovative signature dishes. Also indulge in fantasy deserts fantasy
desserts such as pineapple carpaccio with ginger-lime syrup and coconut ice
cream. The restaurant includes a rosewood bar with a tasting menu of 20 ever
changing specialty dishes. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.
Also onsite at the hotel is the "
Maze Grill" (replaces the Cobalt
restaurant and bar) which is a collaboration between Jason Atherton and Gordon
Ramsay. Inspired by the classic New York grills. Serving coal-flamed cuts of
beef, 25-day aged Hereford beef rib eye, Wagyu '9th Grade' Gold fillet steak,
native lobster with duck fat chips
and a selection of fresh fish dishes. The butcher's block table overlooks the
open kitchen and can be pre-booked. Relaxed and friendly ambience. Private
dining available.
Open: 6.45 till 10.30, noon till 14.30 (till 16.00 weekends), 18.00 till 22.00.
The Marriott Grosvenor Square has a fitness room open 24/7 with exercise
equipment and free weights.
WIFI is available throughout the hotel including the meeting rooms, club lounge
and bedrooms.
For the business traveller the hotel has a 24 hour business centre and 7
meeting rooms, the largest of which can seat up to 900 guests.
The lobby reception is manned and open 24/7. Security staff also operate 24
hours. Newspapers are available in the hotel lobby.
Beauty treatments including massages and facials can be arranged with the
hotel.
Parking: NCP parking underneath hotel (charges
apply)
Room Numbers:
237 / 6 Floors
Check-in: 15.00 (3 pm)
Check-out:
12.00 noon
History: Strategic Hotels & Resorts paid almost £110 million for
the hotel in August 2006.
Multi million pound refurbishment during 2010/2011 and 2007/08.
Awards: Maze Restaurant voted 2005 best new restaurant by Time Out magazine.
