The 105-room Henry VIII Hotel is a simple -- but dated -- mid-range property near Hyde Park. The hotel has some alluring features for its moderate price point -- an indoor pool, sauna, and free breakfast -- but overall it's a bit disappointing. Rooms are drafty, tiny, and lack style, but they do have flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning. The Henry VII's location is convenient to public transport and attractions like Hyde Park, and may be appealing to a tourist with low expectations. A far more attractive option would be the London Bridge Hotel, though rates here tend to be higher.
The 105-room Henry VIII Hotel is a simple -- but dated -- mid-range property near Hyde Park. The hotel has some alluring features for its moderate price point -- an indoor pool, sauna, and free breakfast -- but overall it's a bit disappointing. Rooms are drafty, tiny, and lack style, but they do have flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning. The Henry VII's location is convenient to public transport and attractions like Hyde Park, and may be appealing to a tourist with low expectations. A far more attractive option would be the London Bridge Hotel, though rates here tend to be higher.
This upscale property is now a chain hotel, but the building itself is steeped in British Naval history, elements of which shine through in various places throughout the hotel. For instance, the restaurant is named the Galley, while the bar is the Officer's Mess. 99 guest rooms are blandly decorated and quiet, and some have garden views. Conference facilities are elegant, and the location is excellent for guests planning to explore the numerous attractions in Greenwich -- the Cutty Sark, Greenwich Park, and Royal Maritime Museum are all within a five-minute walk. Expect to pay extra for breakfast and parking.
This upscale property is now a chain hotel, but the building itself is steeped in British Naval history, elements of which shine through in various places throughout the hotel. For instance, the restaurant is named the Galley, while the bar is the Officer's Mess. 99 guest rooms are blandly decorated and quiet, and some have garden views. Conference facilities are elegant, and the location is excellent for guests planning to explore the numerous attractions in Greenwich -- the Cutty Sark, Greenwich Park, and Royal Maritime Museum are all within a five-minute walk. Expect to pay extra for breakfast and parking.
The 64-room Park Grand London Lancaster Gate is a sharp upper-middle-range hotel in London's Bayswater area, a five-minute walk from Hyde Park. Rooms are smart and stylish, with contemporary bathrooms, iPod docks, and flat-screen TVs. A cooked breakfast or continental option is offered, though it's not free with all bookings. The small garden is a plus, as is free Wi-Fi, but lunch and dinner aren't offered, and the hotel lacks a fitness center. Both Paddington train station and the Lancaster Gate underground station are both five minutes away on foot. For a historical hotel that's retained it's character, guests may want to look into Thistle Hyde Park, where rates are only slightly more expensive.
The 64-room Park Grand London Lancaster Gate is a sharp upper-middle-range hotel in London's Bayswater area, a five-minute walk from Hyde Park. Rooms are smart and stylish, with contemporary bathrooms, iPod docks, and flat-screen TVs. A cooked breakfast or continental option is offered, though it's not free with all bookings. The small garden is a plus, as is free Wi-Fi, but lunch and dinner aren't offered, and the hotel lacks a fitness center. Both Paddington train station and the Lancaster Gate underground station are both five minutes away on foot. For a historical hotel that's retained it's character, guests may want to look into Thistle Hyde Park, where rates are only slightly more expensive.
