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. 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