This hotel brings a boutique air to a luxury property on the edge of some of London’s best-known areas, with decadently agreeable beds, easy access to the rest of the city and a welcoming indoor heated pool
Location
You’re bang in a prime central London location here, where the western end of Oxford Street – the capital’s packed shopping thoroughfare – and the end of Park Lane meet. This area around Marble Arch can get clogged with tourists and traffic but thankfully the hotel is set down a side street – after you step inside, the din of cars and people fades to naught. Another peaceful spot just across from Park Lane (barely a three-minute walk) is Hyde Park, the largest of London’s green lungs. The nearest Tube station is Marble Arch, on the Central line, though you can stroll 10 minutes to Bond Street for access to the Elizabeth and Jubilee lines (it’s also where you’ll find higher-end shopping).
The vibe
The building’s exterior retains its grand Edwardian charm, from its elegant stonework and sash windows, and on entry opens into a softly lit lobby of creams and greys splashed across marble floors, panelled walls and wingback chairs, and deeper blues of velvet sofas. Light from lamps and a chandelier bounce off gilt-framed mirrors, which add depth to the space. This sophisticated, playful old-meets-new design continues throughout the hotel. The lounge – open to Marriot Bonvoy members or those staying in ‘Premium’ rooms and suites – is decked with plush seating to relax in and spaces to work (including marble-topped tables) when you’re on the clock. There’s a surprisingly good selection of vibrant contemporary art found on the walls throughout.
The service
Generally good, especially when asking for advice on what to do in the area, though not quite as sharp as at other, similar hotels in London. Check-in was a little slow, and you might find it’s hit-and-miss whether the staff at the entrance will open the door if they’re chatting; nothing major, but a blot. Decent recommendations from staff at dinner.
Bed and bath
There are 152 rooms across the hotel,…
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