Montcalm Hotel Nikko- London

Introduction: The Montcalm Nikko Hotel London, is wonderfully located on the border of central London. Yards from Marble Arch, Oxford Street, Mayfair and Hyde Park with good transport links. Marble Arch is also the North Eastern corner of Hyde park, a large open space that itself joins with Kensington park Gardens. Shopping is all around, both at the Edgware Road with its middle eastern flavour and also the long Oxford Street with major chains, novelty shops, bars and cafes. Just the other side of Oxford Street is Soho, China Town  and the London West End. All of London's attractions are accessible from this location thanks to the excellent public transport links serving this area. The nearest places of interest include Speakers Corner (0.2 miles), Wallace Collection (0.3 miles), Wigmore Hall (venue for Chamber music and classicals recitals) (0.5 miles), Madame Tussauds (0.6 miles), Sherlock Holmes Museum (0.6 miles) and Alexandra Fleming laboratory (0.6 miles).

Hotel:
The Montcalm Hotel is a former Georgian Town House dating back to 1787. It has been a hotel since 1973 and is named after French General 'the Marquis de Montcalm'. A Nikko hotel since 1985. Its location on Great Cumberland Place is a small crescent slight set back from the main road and at the northern end of Park Lane. The hotel boasts a contemporary style while preserving its heritage values.
A feature of the hotel is the unique duplex suites (two level) which have spiralling staircases that lead from the lounge to bedroom.

All rooms are fully air-conditioned and have a direct dial telephone with voice-mail, safe, free wireless high speed internet access, desk, 37" flat screen TV with satellite channels, in room safe, trouser press, ipod dock, minibar and hairdryer. A nice touch is the choice from 6 individual rooms scents. Each room enjoys a complimentary newspaper, fresh fruit and water and a turndown service. Beds are Hypnos super comfortable Kings sized beds. A fax machine, copier and printer can be requested for in-room use.
An unusual aspect of the hotel is a bedroom especially adapted to offer low allergen accommodation. All furnishings are specially chosen for their low allergy characteristics and the windows are sealed to minimise outside pollution.
Room service is 24 hours.
Each bedroom is en-suite with bathrobes, slippers, TV, scale, bath, top brand toiletries, bidet and rain shower/bathtub and are finished in marble.
The Montcalm Rooms: 20 sqm
The Portman Rooms: at 25sqm
Marble Arch Club Rooms: 28 sqm, come with complimentary access to Club Lounge. Lavishly furnished with king size bed and hand-made woollen carpets.
The Montcalm Ladies First rooms: Designed with the lady traveller's comfort and needs in mind. Lavishly designed and equipped with pampering and lush facilities. They come with:
Curling and Flat Irons, Nail file and Vanity Kit, Skirt Hangers, Jewellery Holders/Box, Fresh flowers and Fashion magazines.

There are a number of suites which come with a butler service. They all have an individually design and are decorated with original artwork. The decor includes sumptuous fabrics and they are fitted with state of the art technology. Bathrooms are opulent and feature Gessi rain showers with hydro massage system and chromatherapy lights.

Dining:
Vetro Restaurant and Bar: Brasserie style serving Italian Cuisine.
Barre Noire: Popular and stylish destination bar with a luxurious and intimate feel, the place for a relaxing drink or a selection of savoury delights. Cocktails mixed from an extensive list or created to your request. Also fine selection of cognacs, single malt and blended whiskies, a wide range of champagnes, and fine wines by the glass. Open to residents and non-residents. Wireless internet access. 45 seat capacity.
Open: Monday to Saturday noon till 01.00 (Sunday till midnight).
Lounge Bar: Has a Club like feel and features wood panelling and a real fireplace. Serves and afternoon tea (14.30 till 17.00) along with the range of drinks which includes cocktails.

The hotel has 3 meeting rooms suitable for up to 80 delegates. The main suite is the Marquis de Montcalm Suite which is suitable for banquets an functions while the other two are suited to boardrooms style meetings.
On the ground floor is the hotels dedicated business centre where you can make use of services such as internet access, computer with office software, printing and scanning.
Front reception is staffed 24/7. This is a non-smoking hotel. The concierge team are members of Society of Golden Keys/Les Clefs D’Or and are on hand to assist 24/7.

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Parking: Nearby pay NCP car park on Bryanstan Street
Room Numbers: 143
Check-in: 14. (2 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon

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Background: In November 2008 the Montcalm hotel underwent an £30 million pound refurbishment. The works resulted in another  15 rooms, a gymnasium, a spa, 'signature' restaurant and new bar. Completed late 2009. Became a 5 star hotel from 4 star at this time.