Introduction: The Radisson Edwardian Grafton Hotel
located on Tottenham Court Road, is an imposing Edwardian building sensitively
restored to its original architectural style. This is a central location on the
doorstep of the main tourist districts. The hotel is at the northern end of
Tottenham Court Road adjacent to Warren Street Tube station. Tottenham Court
Road is a very busy main road at all times of the day. Best known for the
bargains to be had at the endless number of electrical stores specialising in
high tech equipment such as HiFi and computers. There are also several fast food
restaurants along the road the Radisson Grafton is located on. Just to the north of the hotel is
Regents Park. This
is a large are of open space that has an outdoor Theatre and is also home to
London Zoo. 0.7
miles to the east is the International
Eurostar terminal at
Kings Cross and St Pancras station. The area just to the west is known as
Fitzrovia and this leads on down to Marylebone and its quaint High Street. A
half mile walk south finds
Oxford Street
and
Soho. Oxford Street being
one of the must see parts of London. Endless shops and stores, small and large
make this one of the busiest shopping streets in Europe. Soho is one of the best
area for nightlife, making up part of London's Theatreland and known for its
many fine restaurants and its clubs geared towards adult entertainment.
Other local places of interest include
Petrie Egyptian Archaeology Museum (0.1 miles), Pollock's Toy Museum (0.3
miles), British Library (0.6 miles),
British Museum
(0.6 miles), Ben Uri Art Society and London Jewish Museum of Art (0.7 miles),
Wgmore Hall (0.7 miles) and
Madame Tussauds
(0.7 miles).
Hotel:
The Radisson Edwardian Grafton Hotel features modern, classical interiors, which
create a sense of space and light. The Grafton houses a tremendous collection of
art works and artefacts in fact you will find them everywhere. They include a
fine temple bell, two Chinese black lacquer ware tallboys and exquisite original
paintings by Vietnamese figurative artists Bieh Nguyet and Anh Quan. The hotel
is for the most part above a row of shops though the entrance is on the ground
floor.
Bedrooms are the work of designer Michael Attenborough who has given the rooms a
contemporary style while retaining their classical simplicity. The mood is warm
but low key with dark wood furniture, and a sense of light and space with
bespoke wall coverings, designer Italian chairs and crisp cotton bed linen.
Standard guest amenities include advanced telephone system with personal
numbers, satelitte TV with pay movies, S 110v sockets, full air-conditioning,
mini-bar, iron/ironing board, trouser press, tea/coffee facilities,
complimentary WiFi internet access and safe. Bathrooms are finished in Sicilian
Marble. All rooms have electronic key card entry.
All of the suites have Bose Wave CD systems, specially commissioned designer
furniture and luxurious Phillipe Stark bathroom.
Deluxe bedrooms are larger than standard and have a king size bed, a seating
area and bathrobes.
There are 11 bedrooms that are adapted for guests with disabilities. Room
service runs 24/7.
Dining:
The stylish and sophisticated Aston restaurant takes its name from being the
site of the inaugural meeting of the Aston Martin Club in the 1930's and here
you'll find simple cooking, simple food and quality ingredients is the aim.
Light and spacious the restaurant serves contemporary British cuisine.
Open: 07.00 till 10.00 (Sunday 7.30 till 10.00), 12.20 till 14.30, 17.30 till
22.00.
The Aston bar has a large screen TV which shows Sky sports channels.
Express check in and check out by request. The hotel has a 24 hour front desk.
Currency exchange and laundry valet services available. Hotel offers Mobile
phone rental, Limousine hire, luggage storage, theatre reservations and other
services via its concierge team.
The Radisson Edwardian Grafton offers a business centre and fitness room. There
are also 14 meeting/function rooms with high tech amenities and equipment.
Parking: no spaces onsite. Local valet parking available.
Room Numbers: 330
Check-in: 15.00 (3 pm)
Check-out: 11.00 am
