Introduction:
The Radisson Edwardian Berkshire is located on
Oxford Street,
one of the busiest shopping streets in Europe and geared to the tourist, and
just the London underground station of Bond Street. This is a
central London location on the doorstep of tourist London and all its nightlife,
shopping and entertainment. Walking distance at just 0.3 miles to the East is Oxford Circus which is
the point at which Oxford Street and Regent Street meet. Regent street is a long
busy, bustling road with top name shops, boutiques, restaurants and bars. Off
most of the side roads are more shops and amenities with the likes of Canarby
Street (fringe fashion and synonymous with 60's London) and the world famous
London Palladium where top artists from all over the world have played. Just to
the South on the opposite side of Oxford Street is one of the UK's most
exclusive areas, Mayfair. Just half a mile to the West is the wide open areas
and amenities of
Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Other local places of
interest and attractions include
Wallace Collection (0.3 miles),
Marble Arch
(0.5 miles),
Madame Tussauds (0.6 miles),
Piccadilly Circus (0.7 miles),
Trocadero centre (0.7 miles), Leicester Square (0.8 miles) and
St James's Palace
(0.8 miles).
Hotel:
The Radisson Edwardian Berkshire is a mix of the traditional and the contemporary and describes
itself as a boutique hotel. In the public areas you will find works of art
gathered from around the world and furniture by Phillipe Hurel.
The hotel bedrooms are decorated to reflect the feel of an English country home.
The well appointed rooms feature luxurious furnishings, original works of art
and deep pile hand woven wool carpets. In-room amenities include individually
controlled
air-conditioning, marble bathrooms (with shower massage
and luxury toiletries), direct dial telephone with personal number, voicemail,
WIFI internet access, minibar, safe, Coffee/Tea maker, Desk, Hair Dryer, iron/Ironing Board,
trouser press, Modem/data Port Connection, cable TV (Bang and Olufsen) with pay
movies and a digital entertainment system. Bedroom configurations include
singles, doubles, deluxe rooms (including twins) and suites. Two rooms have been
adapted for accessibility.
The deluxe rooms offer more room than the standard bedrooms along with an area
for sitting. Extra amenities include a turndown service, robes in the bathroom
and a nice touch being supplied slippers.
In the hotel suites snuggle up in your leather bed or sit up resting your head
on the caramel crocodile padded headboard. As you would expect in a suite
there's a separate area for lounging around. The luxury decor includes velvet
curtains.
Dining:
Onsite is the Ascots restaurant and bar. (Ascot is a place and racecourse in the
town of Berkshire which of course is the name of the hotel). This restaurant has
in the past won the prestigious RAC Blue Ribbon. The restaurant has a sumptuous
feel featuring wood panelling both on the floor and the walls while the seating
is leather. The restaurant serves a modern British menu and focuses on seasonal
dishes. Open for breakfast and
diner. Breakfast weekdays 07.00 till 10.30, (weekends 07.30 till 11.00), Dinner
17.30 till 22.30 (closed Sunday).
The lobby bar is fully licensed and offers guests contemporary surroundings.
Whatever your needs and whatever the time rest assured that someone will be on
hand to help as the hotel reception is staffed 24 hours a day. Other Radisson
Berkshire hotel
services include a valet/laundry service and luggage storage can be arranged
with the concierge who will be happy with your needs be it for theatre tickets
of directions to local attractions.
The hotel has 2 conference/meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 45 guests.
The rooms make use of natural daylight, are air-conditioned and have the latest
in facilities.
Other business services include a business centre where you can hire a computer
and make use of the internet for email or just browsing. There also fax and copy
facilities.
Additionally 'In hotel' mobile phones are available on request.
WIFI can be picked up throughout the hotel.
Parking: Not onsite but nearby pay car park and the hotel offers a valet
parking service using this public car park.
Room Numbers:
147
Check-in:
15.00 (3 pm)
Check-out:
11.00 am
0.13 miles
0.18 miles
0.31 miles
