Parkes Hotel

HOTEL CLOSED IN SEPTEMBER 2008 FOLLOWING PLANS TO REDEVELOP THE BUILDING BY ITS NEW LANDLORD. THIS IS A SNAPSHOT OF THE HOTELS DETAILS AT THAT POINT.

Hotel:
The Parkes is an award winning intimate boutique style hotel and privately owned (Swedish). The hotel prides itself on its attentive and personal service and welcomes you from the moment you enter the oak panelled lobby.
Bedrooms are each individually designed in a traditional English style. Each makes use of dark wood furnishings and a rich mix of colours. All rooms are en-suite with bathrooms finished in marble and with under floor heating (with robes, high quality hairdryer and luxury toiletries), they also have large 12 inch head power showers. Amenities Cable flat screen TV with on demand movies, DVD player, CD, Air conditioning, Multi-line direct dial phone with voicemail, minibar, safe (laptop size), high speed WiFi internet access, uk data port, coffee/tea, Hair dryer, In-room safe.
Deluxe doubles are larger than standard at 33 sq meters and come with a separate seating area.
Junior suites are 38 sq meters and have an open plan design.
One bed suites have a separate lounge and feature a kitchenette.
Superior One bed suites are larger at 59 sq meters.
Room are attended to by a daily maid and turndown service.

The Hotel serves a buffet breakfast each morning (reputed to among the best in London) in the Breakfast room. Hotel guests have discounted use of a nearby fitness centre. A WiFi internet connection can be picked throughout the hotel while complimentary papers are available n the hotel's lobby.
The front reception desk remains open 24/7.
Other services include dry cleaning and laundry, concierge and shoe shine.