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
£16.50 (online), £18 (ticket machine), £23 (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 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
Comment: Joined the 'Distinguished International Hotels, Residences and Resorts'
portfolio in March 2009.