The Berkeley

Introduction: The Berkeley is nicely located, in the plush and upmarket central London area of Knightsbridge but in a semi secluded site street slightly away from the busy roads that surround it. Just 150 yards from the hotel and across Knightsbridge are the large parks of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. In the summer boats can be hired to row on the central Serpentine Lake while the parks are full of places to eat and snake, famous statues and landscaped gardens. The hotel is close to Knightsbridge Barracks and early mornings the troops can be seen exercising their horses around the riding path within Hyde Park. The hotel is within central London and handy for just about all the best known attractions. There are two tube stations within 300 yards while Knightsbridge has 9 bus routes running along it as well as a London taxi always to be found here. Just 1/3rd of a mile to the east is Green Park which forms part of the grounds to Buckingham Palace (official residence of the British monarch). 300 yards to the west finds the start of Sloane street which has a well deserved reputation for some of the best in fashion boutiques and designer clothing. The surrounding area in general has a good selection of bars and restaurants. Some of the nearest places of interest include Apsley House (home of the first Duke of Wellington) (0.2 miles), Wellington Arch (0.2 miles), Harrods Department Store (0.3 miles), Brompton Oratory (second largest Roman Catholic church in London) (0.6 miles) and Buckingham Palace (0.6 miles).

Hotel:
With views over Hyde Park The Berkeley hotel has an elegant and discreet style blending with the contemporary thanks to designers that include Tessa Kennedy And John Stefanidis.
Bedrooms and suites are all individually decorated and furnished with a contemporary feel. They all have en-suite facilities with a separate bath and shower, hairdryer, bathrobes, top brand toiletries, slippers and chrome fittings. In your air-conditioned bedroom you will find an alarm clock, fridge with minibar, windows that open, central heating, direct dial telephone with voicemail, high speed internet access, CD/DVD player and library. Televisions are interactive offering cable channels, pay to view movies and an internet browser with infra-red keyboard.

All rooms and suites are provided with a 24 hour room service, free newspaper, wakeup calls and evening turndown. They are also all air-conditioned. Some bedrooms have a balcony or terrace. Some suites have a fireplace and the Park Suite has a kitchenette. Laptops and printers available.
Floors have lift access.

Room Types:
Superior Queen: Suited to single occupancy. 16 sq mtrs / 172 sq ft
Superior King/Twin: Some overlook Hyde Park. Seating area. 26 sq mtrs / 280 sq ft
Deluxe King/Twin: Marble bathroom. 30 sq mtrs / 323 sq ft
Balcony Twin/Twin: Have their own balcony. 26 sq mtrs / 280 sq ft
Superior Junior Suite: King bed or twin beds. Marble bathroom. Open plan. 40 sq mtrs / 431 sq ft
Deluxe Junior Suite: King bed or twin beds. Open plan with separate living area. Marble bathroom. 45 sq mtrs / 484 sq ft
One Bed Knightsbridge Suite: Separate sitting room. Some overlook Hyde Park. 62 sq mtrs / 667 sq ft
Corner Suite: Double aspect windows. 75 sq mtrs / 807 sq ft
Park Suite: One bedroom. Large sitting room area and separate study. Marble bathroom with walk-in shower. Kitchenette and guest room. 80 sq mtrs / 861 sq ft
Two Bedroom Knightsbridge Suite: Each bedroom en-suite (Marble, walk-in shower). 90 sq mtrs / 969 sq ft
Grosvenor Conservatory Suite: One bedroom. Sitting room, conservatory and marble bathroom. 120 sq mtrs / 1,292 sq ft
Wellington Conservatory Suite: Marble bathroom with personal sauna. Conservatory and private roof terrace. 140 sq mtrs / 1,507 sq ft
Pavilion Conservatory Suite: One bedroom King suite. Marble bathroom, sitting room, conservatory and private terrace. 155 sq mtrs / 1,668 sq ft
Berkeley Suites: Designed by Helen Green. Luxurious with plasma TV. Sitting room and marble bathroom has its own TV and walk-in shower. 75 sq mtrs / 807 sq ft
Chelsea Suite: Designed by Dan Hopwood. One bedroom King bed. Rich and opulent colours. Separate sitting-room with iwood panelling, designer armchairs, purple sofa, coffee table and desk. A private bar. Granite bathroom with plasma TV. 62 sq mtrs / 667 sq ft.
Four Poster Suite: Corner suite with elegant entrance hall and seperate cloakroom. Traditional sitting room with fireplace and full length windows. Marble bathroom.

Dining Options:
Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley: (formerly Pétrus). 70 seat capacity. Opened Autumn 2008. This highly acclaimed sophisticated fine dining restaurant from Michelin star and British chef Marcus Wareing is designed by David Collins and features rich claret tones, French blinds and vivid colours. Decor such as the 2 abacuses giving a quirky feel amidst the grandeur. There is also an intimate private room for up to 16 guests and a chef's table for 8 guests to watch the action of the kitchen. Serves contemporary European cuisine with rich flavours subtly enhanced but never overpowered.
Open: noon till 14.30, 18.00 till 23.00 (Closed all day Sunday, Saturday closed for lunch).
Boxwood Cafe: 120 seat capacity. Gordon Ramsay's Boxwood Café is his take on the upscale New York café scene. Los Angeles designer Barbara Barry has created a relaxing, sophisticated environment in greens, browns and delicate tea-leaf paper. Here you will find traditional levels of service with a relaxed feel. The menu takes its inspiration from ingredients that you would expect to find at a traditional English market.
Open: noon till 15.00, 18.00 till 23.00, 23.00 till 01.00. (Weekend noon till 16.00, 18.00 till 23.00).
The Caramel Room: 60 seat capacity. The name reflects the design by New York designer Alexandra Champalimaud. With subtle low-lighting, chocolate wall coverings and faux-crocodile fabrics the atmosphere is sexy and discreet.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all served here and is open all day. A morning menu offers a range of coffee's and toppings. Prêt-à-Portea is the legendary fashionistas’ afternoon tea held every day in The Caramel Room from 2 to 6pm. All the cakes and fancies in the tea are inspired by the latest fashion season’s collections which change twice a year.
The Blue Bar: 50 seat capacity. Designed by David Collins. Favourite cocktails in The Blue Bar are the signature Berkeley Champagne Cocktail and the sublime Ginger Cosmopolitan. You have a choice from over 50 whiskies and a large selection of Champagnes while win is sold by the glass. Special menu where Cigars are sold in conjucntion with carefully matched wines. Savoury and sweet tapas-style dishes served and the bar remains open throughout the evening. The decor features the hotels own 'Lutyens Blue' while the bar is onyx and the ambience one of a sumptuous and individual feel.
Open: 16.00 till 01.00 (Sunday 15.00 till midnight)

There are six private, air-conditioned and individually decorated rooms for all kinds of occasions including cocktail parties, private dining, receptions and meetings, for as few as 6 to as many as 400 guests.
The Rooftop Spa Has A well equipped Gymnasium And A Heated Swimming Pool That Opens To The Sky In Fine Weather. The hotels heath club also features Warm up and work out rooms, Four treatment rooms, Ladies’ and gentlemen’s lounges with steam rooms and saunas. Daily membership is available.
Security staff are on hand 24/7.
Picnics can be arranged for days out. Among others services are luggage unpacking, ports, 24 hr concierge, currency exchange and complimentary shoe shine.