The hotel has a well-earned reputation for impeccable service
throughout. Its public areas including the Palace Lounge and
Cavalry bar are a hit with guests and locals alike, panoramic views
from the lounge occasionally afford a glimpse of passing pageantry
from The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace, the working stables
responsible for transporting the Queen and the Royal Family.
Accommodation at this hotel comprises 143 deluxe guest rooms, 8
Royal rooms and 10 luxurious suites. The air-conditioned
establishment offers a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out
services, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, cloakroom and
lift access. Business guests may make use of the conference
facilities. WLAN Internet access and both room and laundry services
are all available for additional fees.
Rooms
Housed in a privately secure wing of their own, eight themed rooms
in honour of past British Monarchs allow guests to feel like
royalty. Each room is beautifully furnished and independently
air-conditioned. There are bureau desks and a twice-daily maid
service if so desired. Each room also has high-speed Internet
access for a laptop and a state-of-the-art entertainment system
including interactive TV, a huge selection of on-demand movies and
a music library. The en suite bathrooms are fitted with a shower,
bath and hairdryer, and the bedrooms with double or king-size beds.
Further standard amenities include a direct dial telephone,
satellite/cable TV, radio, safe, tea and coffee making facilities
and an ironing set. The air conditioning and heating is
individually regulated.
Restaurant & Food
The Old Masters Restaurant offers for both lunch and pre-theatre
dinner a traditional Carvery buffet with a mouth-watering selection
of succulent roasts, garden fresh vegetables, salads and seasonal
desserts. The Old Masters also serves what is widely acknowledged
as one of the best breakfasts in London. The Library Restaurant
serves an à la carte selection of the finest English
and international cuisine in elegant and intimate surroundings. The
Palace Lounge is the perfect choice for lighter meals and serves an
extremely popular traditional full afternoon tea. A special feature
of the lounge is the panoramic views of Buckingham Palace Road
where guests can watch the world go by or enjoy the Queens Guard
taking the horses out for their daily exercise. The Cavalry Bar
offers a delicious bar menu.
Activities & Sport
The partnership with the nearby LA Fitness spa and health club
(five minutes' walk away in Stag Place) gives guests all the
facilities they need. A complimentary day pass to LA Fitness
includes free use of the club's swimming pool, sauna, spa, exercise
studio and gym. In addition to this guests can also book a personal
trainer and physiotherapy (fees may apply), or guests can stay
right where they are; beauty and relaxation specialists will be
with them within the hour (fees may apply).
Comments
The hotel welcomes families and is also pet friendly.
Directions, How to get
there
On foot: The hotel is a 2-3 minute walk from Victoria Station. Exit
the station at Terminus Place and turn left. Turn right onto
Buckingham Palace Road and follow road for approximately 100 metres
where the hotel will be found.