The Grosvenor House Hotel in London, GB

86-90 Park Lane, London, GB W1K 7TN



The Grosvenor House Hotel, LONDON
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The Grosvenor House Hotel

Location.  The historic Grosvenor House Hotel is located on Park Lane in central London, England. Opposite leafy Hyde Park, it is four blocks from Marble Arch Underground station. Oxford Street, the United Kingdom's biggest shopping street, is five blocks from the hotel, and Bond Street's designer shops are seven blocks away. Buckingham Palace and the West End theatres are half a mile away.
Hotel Features.  Built on the site of the first Earl of Grosvenor's home, this 1920s landmark was originally opened for the first trans-Atlantic cruise passengers. The lobby features original artwork, antiques and a sandstone floor. The hotel has a walnut- panelled library lounge with Persian rugs, and a celebrated ballroom.

The Park Room in The Grosvenor House Hotel is a brasserie-style dining and lounge area. The formal restaurant's large windows overlook Hyde Park. Comfortable armchairs and sofas are dotted about the lounge area, and the library has a grand piano. The Art Deco Terrazza Bar and Restaurant is set over two floors. The Red Bar, with its lacquered walls, colourful Asian tapestry and leather banquettes, evokes the 1930s.

The hotel has conference rooms for up to 1,500 people and wireless Internet access (surcharge) throughout.

The hotel has a hydrotherapy spa with yoga and Pilates classes, massages and beauty treatments. There is a well-equipped fitness centre.

Guestrooms.  The Grosvenor House Hotel's 446 climate-controlled rooms are decorated in neutral tones with period-style furniture in mahogany, cherry and walnut. All rooms offer high-speed Internet connections and satellite television. Marble-and-granite bathrooms have telephones.

Expert Tip.  Rowing boats can be hired on Hyde Park's Serpentine Lake, built in 1730.

Renovation Notice:
The hotel is currently undergoing renovations to its health club, pool and to select guestrooms. A temporary fitness center has been set up and arrangements have been made for guest access to pools in companion hotels. (Fees may apply) The estimated completion date is March 30, 2008. This date is subject to change.


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Room Information - The Grosvenor House Hotel

Bed Type:  Short Description: Club level room Long Description: One king bed featuring the Marriott Bedding Package, which includes Egyptian cotton linen, down mattress topper and duvet and six pillows. Larger than Deluxe rooms. Contemporary decor. Climate control. Flatscreen satellite TV, work desk, high-speed Internet (surcharge), and complimentary newspaper. Bathroom with bathrobe, slippers, hair dryer, and complimentary toiletries.


Guests of this room type also enjoy access to the Executive Lounge, which offers:

  • Complimentary continental breakfast.
  • Snacks and soft drinks throughout the day.
  • Canapés in the evening.
    Bed Type:  Short Description: Superior room Long Description: One king bed featuring the Marriott Bedding Package, which includes Egyptian cotton linen, down mattress topper and duvet and six pillows. Larger than Deluxe rooms. Contemporary decor. Climate control. Flatscreen satellite TV, work desk, high-speed Internet (surcharge), and complimentary newspaper. Bathroom with bathrobe, slippers, hair dryer, and complimentary toiletries. Bed Type:  Short Description: Deluxe Double/Two Twin Long Description: One double, one queen, or one king bed featuring the Marriott Bedding Package, which includes Egyptian cotton linen, down mattress topper and duvet and six pillows. Contemporary decor. Climate control. Flatscreen satellite TV, work desk, high-speed Internet (surcharge), and complimentary newspaper. Bathroom with bathrobe, slippers, hair dryer, and complimentary toiletries.
    Bed Type:  Short Description: Deluxe Suite Long Description: One king bed featuring the Marriott Bedding Package, which includes Egyptian cotton linen, down mattress topper and duvet and six pillows. Larger than Deluxe rooms, with a separate sitting area. Contemporary decor. Climate control. Alarm clock radio with MP3 function. Flatscreen satellite TV, work desk, high-speed Internet (surcharge), and complimentary newspaper. Bathroom with bathrobe, slippers, hair dryer, and complimentary toiletries.


    Guests of this room type also enjoy access to the Executive Lounge, which offers:

  • Complimentary continental breakfast.
  • Snacks and soft drinks throughout the day.
  • Canapés in the evening.

    Property Information

    Check In Time - 2:00 PM
    Check Out Time - 12:00 PM
    Group Porterage Fee

    Star rating: 5

    Check in time is 2:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

    Area Activities

    - Hyde Park - across street
    - Oxford Street (shopping) - 500 metres
    - Selfridges department store - 700 metres
    - Bond Street (shopping) - 800 metres
    - Shepherd Market - 800 metres
    - Buckingham Palace - 800 metres
    - Kensington Palace - 1 mile (1.5 kilometres)
    - Houses of Parliament - 1 mile (1.5 kilometres)
    - Trafalgar Square - 1 mile (1.5 kilometres)
    - Knightsbridge - 1 mile (1.5 kilometres)

    Driving Directions - The Grosvenor House Hotel

    From Heathrow Airport (LHR):
    Distance to The Grosvenor House Hotel is 18 miles, approximately 50 minutes' drive.

    Getting there.  The Heathrow Express train is the quickest way into London. It departs from the airport every 15 minutes, and takes 15 minutes to reach Paddington Station in central London. The journey is non-stop and costs 14.50 GBP. Paddington is on the Hammersmith and City, District and Circle, and Bakerloo lines of London's Underground (Tube). Additionally, the airport is on the Piccadilly line of the Underground, which runs directly to Kings Cross, Leicester Square, Knightsbridge, and Green Park underground stations. The journey to central London takes approximately one hour, and trains depart every 10 minutes. A one-day travel pass costs 6.30 GBP, including travel to Heathrow (in zone 6). Black taxis cost approximately 50 GBP to central London. Coaches operate to London Victoria and the rest of the UK, and the airport is also served by local buses. Prices are all subject to change.

    Getting around.  Marble Arch Underground station is four blocks from The Grosvenor House Hotel. The London Underground (Tube) and buses are the easiest ways to travel within London. Single tickets are expensive, but an electronic Oyster card offers a cheaper fare. Oyster cards can be purchased from ticket offices for 3 GBP (refundable). Daily or weekly travel passes are the most economical way to travel, and are valid on buses, trams, trains, and DLR, as well as on the Underground. Black taxis are available on the streets, but can be expensive. Driving is not recommended for visitors and a congestion charge zone is operated in central London. Valet parking is available onsite (surcharge).