London Hotels

• This homely hotel is located just minutes from the shops of Regent Street and the theaters of the West End.
  
  
• The 119 rooms are warmly decorated in red and brown tones and are all fitted with high-speed Internet access.
  
  
• Guests can relax in large leather armchairs by the open fire of the lounge or enjoy the restaurant's charcoal grill.
  
  

GENERAL INFORMATION:
What to expect: The hotel occupies a traditional Victorian townhouse, with a narrow façade. Visitors are greeted by the smell of fresh coffee, an open fire and large, brown-leather armchairs. Original wooden floorboards are partially exposed in the wide hallways. Guestrooms have high-speed Internet access and are decorated in warm colors and oak furniture.

Amenity highlights: Almost the entire ground floor is dedicated to the comfort and relaxation of the guests, with the reception tucked away to one side so that day-to-day hotel business doesn't intrude. The Executive Lounge has the ambiance of a private club, with high-backed leather chairs and alcoves. Sherlock's Grill offers intimate dining, while the bar provides a vibrant alternative. Open fires create warmth throughout.

Insider tip: Despite the name, this is not a themed hotel. References to the great detective are tasteful and subtle: the brass bust behind the bar, a scientific jar in one of the hallways. However, guests will need their powers of deduction for the daily brainteaser, left on the pillow each morning by the maid.

PROPERTY AMENITIES:
Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes London's seven meeting rooms cater for conferences for up to 100 people. Boardrooms can seat up to 26 in large, brown-leather chairs. The fitness center has sauna and steam room, cardio and resistance machines, and free weights. In-room beauty treatments are also available.

ROOMS:
Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes London has 119 guestrooms decorated with oak furniture, knotted rugs, ivory cotton sheets, and red and brown fabrics. Almost half have wooden floorboards. Furnishings include a large armchair, footrest, and bureau-style desk (with handy Underground map). All rooms have wireless Internet access (surcharge), US, UK, and European power sockets, powerful hair dryer, and an umbrella. Rustic-style bathrooms feature mosaic tiles, wooden furniture, and raised-bowl basins.

DINING:
Sherlock's Grill - Alcoves, soft chairs, and an open fire provide intimacy and comfort at this 48-seat restaurant serving modern European cuisine, cooked in a wood-fired oven. All ingredients are organic and the bread freshly made in-house. Lunch and dinner are served.

Executive Lounge - High-backed leather chairs, intimate alcoves, and open fires give this lounge the ambiance of a private club. It serves drinks, snacks, and meals all day. The tapas menu is a popular choice among guests.

Please note that Sherlock's Grill will be closed on Sunday evenings until further notice. Food will be available at the Executive Lounge during this time.