26-42 Bond Street, Ealing, London, United Kingdom | (888) 710-7049
West London location, close to shops, restaurants, and transport
Chic, contemporary decor with Asian theme
Spacious, modern rooms with flat-screen TVs, kettles, and safes
Sleek bathrooms have quality toiletries and hairdryers
Authentic Chinese restaurant plus 24-hour room service
Free access to nearby wellness center with gym and pool
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Free iPads and bicycles for rent
Not in the city center
Gym and wellness center located off-site
No in-room fridge or minibar
In the heart of West London's Ealing, the 48-room Hotel Xanadu is a solid upper-middle-range boutique for travelers seeking a sophisticated stay with modern touches. Though not downtown, nearby transport means the city center and its attractions can be reached in reasonable time and the hotel's immediate surroundings have a village feel. There's an Asian theme throughout, reflected in the hotel's sleek, masculine decor and in-room extras such as Chinese language books. Modern rooms have flat-screen TVs and kettles, but lack fridges. The restaurant serves authentic Chinese cuisine and its adjoining bar offers cocktails, but guests will have to walk seven minutes to use the gym and wellness facilities (for free) at a nearby fitness center. Travelers may prefer the more central La Suite West, though rooms are smaller and rates are higher.
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Scene
Contemporary, handsome design and Asian accents throughout
In a modern, glass-fronted block in the center of West London's Ealing district, the Xanadu provides chic accommodation in a sophisticated setting with an Asian twist. Its mix of business, tourist, and family guests are greeted with free green tea or coconut ice cream on arrival. The hotel's namesake theme continues with fortune cookies in the rooms, discreet Chinese finishes, and delicious dim sum in its Shikumen restaurant. Decor is minimalist, with clean lines, Asian touches, and a classy understated vibe: Globe-filled shelf displays behind the front desk are met with muted grays, glossed Chinese-painted reds, and the lobby's mosaic-printed fabric armchairs. Larger-than-life plant pots, decorative orchids, and statement artwork are discreetly offset by low-hanging lamps and large glass windows. Though not in Central London, this means the atmosphere is quieter than the busy city hub.
Location
In the heart of West London's Ealing neighborhood, with nearby links to the city center
Though not in Central London (a definite downside for some), the Xanadu is nevertheless nicely positioned in the center of its Ealing location. The surrounding shops, bars, and restaurants have a decided village-like feel and for some greenery, Ealing Green is a four-minute walk and leads to the larger Walpole Park. Serving the Central and District lines, Ealing Broadway Station is a seven-minute walk away and has direct trains to Oxford Street and the West End in under half an hour, as well as trains to the city's financial district. Two minutes from the hotel, a bus can take travelers directly to the scenic Kew Gardens in 30 minutes. Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre is a short two-minute walk and a small supermarket is equally close. Heathrow Airport is approximately 30 minutes by taxi and a little less by public transport with a few train changes. On-site parking is not offered.
Rooms
Spacious and well-appointed with modern amenities, but no fridges
The hotel's 46 rooms and two suites are modern, spacious, and comfortable, outfitted in muted tones and soft textures that lend a sleek feel. Expect tan carpet and walls, dark-wood furniture, either neutral-tone or red bed linens, and large canvas prints of vintage books or typewriters. Standard amenities include flat-screen TVs, phones, safes, ironing facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Welcome trays of cookies, tea, and coffee come alongside electric kettles and French Press coffeemakers. Echoing the downstairs Asian theme, free fortune cookies are provided, as are Chinese language learning book. Bathrooms are classy with modern, taupe-colored tiling and all have walk-in showers, hairdryers, quality toiletries, and fluffy towels. Some add bathtubs. The two Suites have separate living areas and guarantee tubs, slippers, and robes. There are no mini-fridges or minibars.
Features
Chinese restaurant with bar and access to nearby wellness center
Serving great dim sum and authentic Chinese fare, the hotel's Shikumen restaurant is stylish but relaxed. Muted-gray finishes give a sophisticated vibe and backlit displays of ceramic Chinese figurines reflect the menu's Asian theme. Drinks can be had in the separate lounge seating area or up at the bar. A buffet breakfast with cooked and continental options is available for a fee in the restaurant. Though there are no wellness facilities on-site, guests have free access to the nearby Eden Fitness, located a seven-minute walk away. It offers a full gym, pool with hot tub, sauna, and steam room, plus spa treatments can be booked. For some outdoor exercise, the hotel also loans bicycles for free, although the free-to-rent iPad can make a cozy stay in equally appealing. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
