A contemporary hotel occupying a grand 1920s apartment building on London's prestigious Park Lane, the London Marriott Hotel Park Lane is situated opposite Marble Arch, facing the green expanse of Hyde Park. Dark wood furniture, light paintwork and plush soft furnishings in rich, warm colours give the 157 air-conditioned guestrooms a contemporary yet classic feel. All are equipped with writing desks with high-speed Internet access, cordless phones, tea and coffee making facilities and safes. Bathrooms have heated towel rails, hair dryers and night lights.
Guests can take a relaxing dip in the 12.5 metre swimming pool and work out day and night in the 24-hour gym. Drinks and cocktails are available from the bar and guests can browse the daily papers in the lobby lounge. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant's open plan kitchen allows guests to see the chefs in action. Those travelling on business will find wireless Internet access available in the hotel's public areas and four conference rooms. The hotel offers round the clock front desk and room service; local information and tour advice are available at the concierge desk. Right in the centre of London, the hotel is within easy reach of destinations throughout the city. Opposite the hotel, guests will find paths for jogging, cycling and rollerblading in Hyde Park, as well as a boating lake and in summertime an outdoor swimming pool. The shops of Oxford Street are less than one block away, and Buckingham Palace is one mile away. Heathrow airport is 15 miles and a 45-minute journey way, while Gatwick is about 60 minutes and 28 miles away.
