Introduction: The Royal Park Hotel is located just North
of central London. In a very popular area for a budget class hotels being just a
very short walk from Hyde Park and surrounded by shopping, restaurants and other
amenities. Some of London's best known areas are close by with good shopping at
Queensway (0.4 miles), Marble Arch (0.6 miles), Oxford Street (0.7 miles),
Edgware Road (0.6 miles) and Notting Hill (0.9 miles). Westbourne Terrace is a
much used route for taxi's so flagging a black cab from here is no problem. Its
also a short walk to Paddington Station (just 200 yards) from where you can take
the
Heathrow Express which is a direct train service to Heathrow Airport taking
around just 15 minutes at a cost one way of
£18 (online), £19 (ticket machine), £24 (on train) .
Just a 350 yard walk directly south brings you to the wonderful open spaces of
Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. This
is where you will the the
Diana Memorial in
memory to the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Her former home,
Kensington Palace (0.8
miles), is is the south western corner of Kensington Gardens and marks the end
of
Kensington High Street and its popular shops and restaurants.
Nearest attractions include
Alexandra Fleming Laboratory (0.2 miles),
Serpentine
Gallery (0.6 miles),
Albert Memorial
(0.8 miles), Portobello Road Market (1 mile),
Madame Tussauds
(1.1 miles).
Hotel:
The Royal Park Hotel was formed from three grade II listed townhouses that were
originally built in 1842. There are carefully selected antiques throughout the
building, hand-embroidered linen fabrics and a unique 19th century gasolier
graces the reception area giving the air of a fresh, light-filled home. The
hotel has period features such as Chandeliers and fireplaces and a classically
elegant decor.
Each of the 48 air conditioned guestrooms has been individually designed,
decorated in soft Regency style period colours with crisp white linens, with
period furnishings selected by a top antiques dealer. Bathrobes, slippers,
designer toiletries and hand made mattresses await every guest, and most rooms
feature four-poster king Bellestrata beds.
Modern facilities include flat screen television with satellite channels and
broadband Internet access, CD/DVD jukebox, hairdryer, minibar, individually
controlled air conditioning and electronic safes. Every bedroom features an
antique writing table. There are two telephone lines per room with modem
connection, DDI numbers and voicemail as well and a fax machine or laptop are
also available. Bathrooms are marble with supplied toiletries. Most bathrooms
also have a separate walk-in shower.
The hotel offers 24 hour room service including in-room breakfast on a tray.
Floors served by 2 lifts.
There are 2 meeting rooms that can handle up to 12 delegates. They have real
fireplaces full height windows.
There is no onsite restaurant at the Royal Park Hotel but the surrounding areas
have no shortage of restaurants, coffee bars and cafes.
Concierge services and free WiFi in public areas.
Room
Numbers: 48
Check-in: 14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon
History: In April 2011 the Park Royal Hotel was
bought by 'Bird Group', a Delhi based aviation and hospitality company.
Management of the property was given to US based 'Hotels and Resorts'.
Joined the 'Distinguished International
Hotels, Residences and Resorts' portfolio in March 2009.
