In a nutshell: A five-star hotel in central London, featuring contemporary yet classic decor, a gentle ambience and access to a private garden.
The neighbourhood
London’s Portman Square is an upmarket part of the city, located in premium neighbourhood Marylebone. Here, you’ll find celeb sushi haunt Nobu, while popular shopping spots Oxford Street and Bond Street are just a short stroll away. Meanwhile, Hyde Park, Covent Garden, Mayfair and Soho can be reached in less than half an hour by Tube, and the closest station, Marble Arch, is a five-minute walk away. For wildlife, green spaces and outdoor activities, Regent’s Park and Hyde Park are nearby.
Speaking of which, the edges of Portman Square are lined with townhouses overlooking a private garden, which was created in 1780 before being redeveloped in the Nineties. Among the greenery, there’s also a kids’ play area and tennis courts. The garden can be accessed by key-holders only, and that includes guests of Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill hotel.
The look
The hotel has grand, yet contempory design details
(Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill)
While the building has a modern aesthetic, stepping inside takes you back to a bygone era. I was almost surprised to find out the hotel was built as recently as 1970, as the high ceilings (complete with chandeliers) and marble floors hark back to a much earlier period. But there’s also a modern freshness to Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill’s decor, from its pale-blue and white panelled walls to the modern chairs and rugs found throughout.
As the name suggests, this hotel was created as an ode to Sir Winston Churchill, and there are several noticeable details to underline that, including a large picture of the former prime minister and his wife, Clementine in the main lounge.
The vibe
Although this is a busy inner-city hotel, there’s also a gentle ambience to Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill. When we arrived, the reception area was full of guests and a conference was being held in one of the hotel’s numerous event spaces, so several delegates were congregating noisily nearby, too. The open plan design means the reception, lobby, main restaurant, and lounge all flow into each other.
Guests were a combination of those on business, families visiting London and couples taking a break. While it was always bustling…
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