Introduction: The Bentley London is located between South
Kensington and Earls Court in a semi residential section of the area. Although
between two very busy main roads (Cromwell Road and Old Brompton Road) this
location gives something of a secluded feel from the busy surrounding areas. The
Cromwell Road is part of the much longer A4 dual carriageway and is actually the
main arterial route for road traffic into west and central London. It links up
with
Heathrow airport which can be
driven in around 30 minutes from here. Other popular shopping districts within
easy reach are
Kensington High Street (0.6 miles),
Kings Road,
Chelsea (0.7 miles) and Knightsbridge (home to Harrods department store)(1
mile). The major exhibition centre of Earls Court is just 0.6 miles to the west
of the hotel. One of London's major features is the River Thames that splits the
city in two. Its banks make for a great walk or scenic areas where you can view
the passing boats or even take a river boat trip yourself. Its less than a mile
to the nearest point of the River along and you van take a River bus form
Chelsea or Cadogan pier. Other local places of interest include the
Natural
History Museum,
Science Museum
and the
Victoria and Albert Museum (all grouped together)(0.4 miles),
Royal Albert Hall (0.6
miles),
Linley Sambourne House (0.7 miles), Brompton Oratory (London's second
largest Catholic church) (0.8 miles) and
Kensington
Palace (0.8 miles).
Hotel:
The Bentley London Hotel lavishly incorporates six hundred tonnes of marble from
Turkey, Italy and Africa as well as intricate mosaic designs throughout the
property.
Bedrooms are all air-conditioned and feature silk covered walls, exquisite
designs, materials and colours with an elegant and classic style. Average room
size is 30-35 square metres.
In-room technology is evident in each room with wireless Internet access and a
fully interactive audio visual system with infra red keyboards. Other facilities
include dual line touch screen ISDN phone with voicemail, interactive satellite
TV with movie and music library, DVD player, internet radio, in-room safe,
private bar and writing desk. The rooms are also furnished with a 2 seater sofa
and an armchair.
All luxury bathrooms are lavishly decorated in marble and complete with
Whirlpool/Jacuzzi baths and walk-in showers, toiletries, phone, robes and
slippers.
Connecting rooms available. The hotel has a twice daily maid service. Room
service is available 24 hours. On request the hotel will supply your very own
private butler.
The Bentley has twenty five suites measuring 50 - 250 square metres. Each is
individually decorated and furnished including antiques and paintings. Suites
with steam bath available.
Dining Options:
Peridot Restaurant: Naturally lit setting with plenty of sunshine (when the
weather permits!) and a brasserie style restaurant. This is where the hotel
serves its traditional afternoon tea (chocolate and Champagne options) with
pastries and cakes freshly prepared onsite. Opening hours: 07.00 till 17.00,
serves breakfast, light lunch and dinner, Cuisine styles: international,
national, vegetarian.
1880 Restaurant: Award winning Grazing menu and fine dining restaurant in a
grand and opulent basement stetting. International wine list (voted top ten by
Evening Standard) with A La Carte dining. Opening hours: 18:00 till 22:30
(closed Sundays and Mondays), serves dinner, Cuisine styles: international,
national, vegetarian.
Malachite: Adjacent to 180 restaurant. Cocktail lounge serving classic
cocktails, signature martinis, long drinks and an excellent range of superior
drinks. Resident pianist. Also serves a bar menu. The bar also has some private
booths. Open from 18.00.
There are also three meeting rooms with capacity for up to 60 delegates.
The hotel has a full 24 hour Concierge service for the assistance of guests in
all maters. On request guest can make sue of the personal shopper service.
There is a health and beauty spa, the Le Kalon Spa, where a range of treatments
(including massages) are available. The complex also includes a Turkish Bath (Hamam),
fully equipped gymnasium (comprehensive range of aerobic conditioning equipment
and free weights) and a sauna. Open 10.00 till 19.00.
A 24 hour business centre is available for hotel guests.
Room
Numbers: 64 / 7 floors
Check-in: 14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon
Past Names: Formerly a Kempinski branded hotel
till 2008 (from 2004) (the Bentley Kempinski Hotel).
History: The building
was first constructed in 1880. Became part of the Hilton Group in October 2008
and added to the luxury Waldorf-Astoria collection on 12th March 2009.
