TRAVEL TRADE GUIDE 2011 - London & Partners

Radisson Edwardian 5HSussexIn a quiet corner close to MarbleArch, this boutique hotel isseconds from Oxford Street butfeels like a million miles away.A calming, peaceful retreat, thehotel’s sleek, contemporarydesign brings modern chic to anEdwardian listed building. Tactilefabrics make the rooms deeplycomfortable, and Nova Bar &Grill is a light-filled, laid-backspot to enjoy authenticBritish cooking.radissonedwardian.com/sussexBedrooms: 101 Marble ArchRadisson Edwardian 3KGraftonThere’s a pleasing buzz to thishotel that reflects the energyof its location, equally goodfor the City or the West End.Through the airy marbled lobby,Aston is the hotel’s soul, a livelybar and restaurant hosting aneclectic local crowd. Rooms bycontrast are peaceful, stylishand ergonomically designed forultimate relaxation.Bedrooms: 330radissonedwardian.com/grafton Warren StreetBrown’s Hotel6PBrown’s Hotel opened in 1837as London’s first hotel. Situatedin Mayfair, this chic and elegantestablishment offers luxuriousrooms and suites, outstandingrestaurants, a fashionable bar,relaxing spa and award-winningservice. Close to Bond Street andWest End theatres, Brown’s boastsLondon’s perfect address.Bedrooms: 117roccofortecollection.com Green ParkThe Chesterfield Mayfair 7JRooms at the Chesterfield Hotelrange from the exotic to the cosy.Fabrics reflect everything from thevibrancy of the African savannahto the flowers of an Englishcottage garden.Bedrooms: 110chesterfieldmayfair.com Green ParkClaridge’s6JArt deco Claridge’s marries 1930sglamour with the latest technology inits 203 individually designed roomsand suites. Don’t miss the gloriouslyswanky Claridge’s Bar andaward-winning afternoon tea.Bedrooms: 203claridges.co.uk Bond StreetThe Connaught6HFor more than 100 years TheConnaught has celebrated the goodfortune of its priceless location,together with a coveted heritage.Today, it has benefited from afinely tuned restoration, resultingin the ultimate London stay forconnoisseurs of luxury.Bedrooms: 121the-connaught.co.uk Bond StreetThe Dorchester7H Gold AwardThe Dorchester, in the heart ofMayfair, is the preferred hotel ofBritish society. With 250 rooms andsuites, five restaurants and bars withthree Michelin-star dining and anaward-winning spa.Bedrooms: 250thedorchester.com Green Park/Hyde Park CornerGrosvenor House, 6HA JW Marriott HotelPositioned in Mayfair andoverlooking Hyde Park, GrosvenorHouse, A JW Marriott Hotelrelaunched as the Europeanflagship for the JW Marriott brand in2008. The hotel boasts 494 luxurybedrooms and suites, four bars andsix dining options, including the newJW Steakhouse. Elegant conferenceand banqueting facilities completethis extensive property.Bedrooms: 494londongrosvenorhouse.co.uk Marble Arch/Bond StreetHoliday Inn Mayfair 6JThis modern hotel is near RoyalParks, theatres and the shopsof Bond Street. Rooms are fullyair-conditioned and the Nightingalerestaurant offers British cuisine,from light snacks to a full menu.Bedrooms: 194holiday-inn.co.uk/Ion-mayfair Green ParkInterContinental7HLondon Park LaneSituated on Hyde Park corner,this hotel has impressive views.The Cookbook Cafe has a casualatmosphere, while Theo Randallat The InterContinental restaurantserves ‘unfussy yet delicious’ food.Bedrooms: 447london.intercontinental.com Hyde Park CornerLangham Hotel4JThe Langham Hotel opened in1865, as Europe’s first ‘grand hotel’.It was refurbished in 2009 and nowhas the Artisan cocktail bar andcontemporary European restaurant,The Landau.Bedrooms: 425langhamhotels.com Oxford CircusLondon Hilton7Hon Park LaneAwarded ‘Best Business Hotelin the UK 2009’ by UK magazine, the hotel soarshigh above the city streets and isfamed for its unparalleled luxury.Also boasts three destinationrestaurants and five bars, includingaward-winning Galvin at Windowsand celebrity hang-out Whisky Mistat Zeta.Bedrooms: 453hilton.co.uk/londonparklane Hyde Park CornerACCOMMODATIONTravel Trade Guide 19