Introduction: The Royal Garden Hotel is superbly
positioned on Kensington High Street (at its east end) adjacent to Hyde
Park/Kensington Gardens. Kensington High Street is one of the most popular and
fashionable shopping areas in London. Just to the North of Kensington High
Street is another chic area at Notting Hill (0.6 miles). The hotel is adjacent
to Kensington Palace and its gardens which was the former residence of the late
Diana Princess of Wales. To the South of the hotel is South Kensington (0.8
miles) yet another nearby popular shopping area with Knightsbridge (1 mile)
again close by to the East. Nearest attractions include Linley Sambourne House
(0.4 miles), Royal Albert Hall (0.4 miles), Albert memorial (0.6 miles),
Serpentine Gallery (0.6 miles), Natural History and Science Museums (0.7 miles),
Earls Court and Olympia Exhibition Centres (both 1 mile).
Hotel:
The Royal Garden hotel London has a high reputation and has often been chosen as
the host hotel for major sports events, the first event hosted being the world
cup (held in London) in 1966 when England won the Tournament outright.
The bedrooms have a modern English style using place creams and classic
accents from reds to blues. Rooms are furnished with natural wood furniture and
art work. All rooms have their own bath and shower with free top brand toiletries,
heated mirror, powerful hairdryer and
bathrobes.
Room amenities in all the Royal Garden Hotel rooms include two phone lines,
triple glazing, lighting control panel, CD
player, DVD player, Minibar, Individually controlled air-conditioning, wireless
high speed internet access, flat screen Interactive television (with movies, games, 3000
album jukebox and internet browser), iPod dock, well stocked minibar, laptop
size safe, desk area and windows that open.
Executive Rooms are family rooms and will accommodate 2 adults and 2 children.
37 Suites.
4 bedrooms are adapted for accessibility (2 executive and 2 superior standard).
Connecting rooms available.
Room service is 24 hours.
Dining Options:
Min Jiang: 80 seat capacity, serves authentic Chinese cuisine. Striking
blue and white Chinese pots and vases contrast beautifully with the contemporary
deep red walls in this restaurant and bar combination. Traditional dishes
from China along with speciality
dishes including Dim Sum, spicy Sichuan and Beijing duck cooked in a wood-burning
duck oven. Great views from this 10th floor restaurant out over Kensington
Gardens. Private dining area for up to 20 guests and separate bar.
Open: noon till 15.00, 18.00 till 22.30. Bar is open noon till 15.00, 18.00 till
23.00 ((Sunday till 22.30)
Park Terrace Restaurant: Located on the lobby level (ground floor) of the hotel Informal and relaxed style. Serving snacks,
afternoon tea, fresh British dishes, freshly cooked breakfasts (also buffet with
healthy and oriental options) and informal dining throughout the day. Views over
the Gardens and the driveway of Kensington Palace give a wonderful outdoor
feel in the bar and restaurant.
The restaurant is divided into three areas, the main restaurant serves a La Carte British dishes, a lounge area offering more informal options all day long
and serving afternoon tea (Champagne option) , and a bar.
Open for residents and non residents, the bar is
a great meeting place for business or pleasure. Serves pots of coffee alongside
the house Champagne and extensive range of drinks. Bar serves a snack menu with sandwiches and wraps.
Bertie's Bar: Decor is cosy Victorian style, with wooden panels and a
library of books. Overlooks the lobby area. Elegant and stylish with a sense of
fun. Features a clear glass wall separating the bar from the foyer. The bar
itself has a granite top finished with leather and textured glass panels. Large
range of drinks are served which include 10 different types of wine sold by the
glass, 12 speciality beers and no less than 15 malt whiskies. Snacks also
served.
All our guests are served nibbles along with their drinks.
Soma Centre at the Royal Garden hotel provides a peaceful space in the heart of
London where you can exercise your mind and body in harmony. The Soma philosophy
is a holistic approach combining complementary and scientific therapies with
mind body exercise - the perfect solution to today's hectic lifestyle. Beauty
and massage treatments in the spa.
Soma Centre -The Place Health club. Complimentary use of the gym, sauna and
steam room for hotel guests. Offers personal training, complimentary therapy, A
Pilates and Yoga. Kick boxing, Aerobics, dance classes and body toning. A small
gym with cardiovascular machines and free weights. steam rooms.
Also onsite is a business centre offering High Speed Internet access including
wireless, PC with current Office applications, printing, Photocopying , fax,
Document binding and laminating.
Of course being a 5 star hotel the Royal Garden Hotel has a Concierge and twice daily
maid service. Next door to the Hotel is the Connoisseur Casino. Other amenities
include Chauffeur driven limousines and car hire, Valet parking, Hospitality
Suite, Valet (laundry and dry cleaning), Mobile phone hire, in-house florist, Babysitting, Doctor
and dentist on call, Safety Deposit Boxes, Currency exchange, Luggage unpacking
and porter service, Multi-lingual staff, Overnight complimentary shoe-shine and
24 hour experienced Security team.
Parking: The hotel has its own 160 bay car park.
Room Numbers: 396 / 10 Floors
Check-in: 14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon
Awards:
Restaurant is an
AA 3
rosettes holder.
Top AA hotel 2002
History: The Royal Garden hotel first opened in 1965 and is
notable as being the first London hotel to have broadband internet access
available in all bedrooms.
£45 million pound refurbishment 2010/2011.
Total refurbishment 1994-1996.
Currently privately owned.
