Albany Street, Regent's Park, London, United Kingdom | (888) 905-8267
Excellent central location in a relatively quiet spot next to Regent's Park
Impressive Art Deco architecture and stylish interiors
Smart rooms offer large flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Two on-site restaurants offering buffet-style and fine dining
Within walking distance of public transportation options
24-hour fitness center
Wi-Fi available throughout
Some rooms and bathrooms are cramped
Elevators can be on the slow side
Despite being a chain hotel, Melia White House stands out from the norm with an impressive Art Deco building and polished, stylish interiors. Situated next to central London's Regent Park, the hotel is relatively peaceful, yet within walking distance of many of the capital's attractions. Dining options are particularly impressive, with award-winning fine dining and an emphasis on healthy eating. Rooms are smart and perfectly well-equipped, though some are a little cramped. Travelers who want more space for their money could try the Go Native Apartments, just a block away.
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Scene
Imposing Art Deco facade and elegant 1930s interiors
Formerly a luxury apartment block built in 1936, the Melia White House is set in a fine example of late-'30s Art Deco architecture. In addition to the imposing V-shape frontage, Art Deco touches can also be seen throughout the hotel, including in the beautifully finished lobby -- clad in polished stone with whitewashed pillars -- and wide corridors with richly patterned carpeting and elegant period furnishings. The mood is sophisticated and high end, attracting a mixture of business guests and well-heeled tourists looking for a centrally located hotel with interesting style.
Location
Next to Regent's Park and a short walk to London's buzzing center
The Melia White House has an enviable position on the southeast tip of central London's beautiful Regent's Park. The area is relatively peaceful, though just a block away from the busy Marylebone Road thoroughfare and a 10-minute walk from the hustle and bustle of Oxford Circus. There are three Underground stations within a five-minutes' walk, and the busy transport hub of King's Cross is a couple of stops away by bus. The lively nightlife of Soho and London's West End are also just a mile from the hotel.
Rooms
Smart rooms with traditional touches and free Wi-Fi
The hotel's 581 rooms are all decorated with a blend of muted browns, and furnished with antique-style desks and bedside tables. In-room amenities are what you'd expect from this caliber of hotel, including free Wi-Fi and large flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Glitzy bathrooms are finished in various types of polished stone, and all include telephones, heated towel rails, and hotel-branded toiletries. Typical of London, many rooms are on the small side.
Features
Award-winning fine dining and healthy eating options
The Melia White House has two restaurants on-site: The Place -- a modern buffet-style eatery with an emphasis on healthy eating -- and L'Albufera -- a fine-dining restaurant with an award-winning menu of Spanish cooking. There is also a gentleman's club-style bar, which provides a long list of cocktails and whiskies together with tapas and a terrace area during the summer. Executive guests can check in at The Level Lounge, as well as take English breakfast, afternoon tea, and evening cocktails there. A fitness center has all the usual equipment and is open around the clock.
