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Grosvenor House

86-90 Park Lane
London, England W1K 7TN
United Kingdom

 
GENERAL INFORMATION :

What to expect: A showcase for a fine collection of antiques and original artwork, the lobby gleams with a polished sandstone floor featuring an inlaid starburst in contrasting slate. A fireplace surrounded by high-backed, green-leather sofas is flanked by marble busts and Japanese tapestries. This grand hotel buzzes with vacationers, executives, and media types, and its famous ballroom is often a venue for award ceremonies.

Amenity highlights: The 65-foot pool at the Grosvenor House is one of the largest hotel pools in London, and the only pool on Park Lane. The nearby fitness center has yoga and Pilates instructors, two hydrotherapy spa pools, and a café serving beverages and light snacks. Guests may hire a personal trainer.

Insider tip: Created in 1730 by damming the Westbourne River, the Serpentine in Hyde Park (across the street) is the setting for many sports and cultural activities. In summer, guests may rent boats, and swimming is allowed in designated areas. In-line skaters zip along the banks, and at the nearby Orangery, art exhibits are worth exploring.

PROPERTY AMINITIES :

The Grosvenor House offers a large heated swimming pool, hydrotherapy spas, a fully equipped fitness center with instructors, a massage therapist, beauty salon, theater and concierge services, and a parking garage (fee). The hotel's entry plaza houses several designer shops.

ROOMS :

This grande dame in the Mayfair district offers 587 large and richly appointed rooms, some with panoramic views of Hyde Park. The mostly neutral color schemes are accented with cushions, curtains, and bedspreads in stronger hues. Classic furnishings in mahogany, walnut, or cherry include bureaus, nightstands with lamps, leather-topped desks, and armchairs. Marble bathrooms are clad in sandstone and granite and include telephones.

DINING :

The Park Room - This brasserie-style restaurant is divided into three distinct sections. The formal dining room overlooks Hyde Park through floor-to-ceiling windows; the more casual lounge area is furnished with soft sofas and armchairs, and the snug library has walnut paneling, Persian rugs, vermillion sofas, and a grand piano. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served from a modern European menu, and afternoon tea is available in the library.

Red Bar - With red-lacquered walls, mirrored columns, candelabra sconces, and a richly colored Asian tapestry, this bar offers a sophisticated-yet-relaxed 1930s atmosphere. Framed black-and-white photos highlight historic events at the hotel, and seating is at leather banquettes and armchairs. Drinks only, from late morning until early morning.

La Terrazza - Salmon-pink walls, mirrored columns, milk-glass ceiling lamps, and potted palms give this split-level restaurant an art-deco feel. The less formal lower section features green banquettes and floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Hyde Park. Open for breakfast only.