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The Dorchester

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Published

5 May 2016

The Dorchester

The Dorchester overlooks Hyde Park, and is enviously situated on One Park Lane…

Location

Also in Mayfair, the Dorchester overlooks Hyde Park, and is enviously situated on One Park Lane.

 

Walking distance to

Bond Street, Dover Street, Mount Street and New Bond Street.

 

Size and style

Guest are offered a selection of 250 suites and rooms including three roof suites and many affording expansive views of Hyde Park. Bedrooms are decorated in a style of classic English residences, with oversized bathrooms reflecting the Art Deco style of the building’s 1930’s origins.

 

Guest profile

Leisure, business.

 

You need to know this

The Dorchester was one of the first hotels to offer destination restaurants in London. Book early for any of the dining establishments, their popularity means they get booked up early.

 

Airport Transfers

Limousine Service – up to £410 for their Rolls Royce Phantom service.

 

Any VIP facilities available to some guests

Out of hours shopping arranged at high end boutiques. Sourcing rare and specific wines from around the world. Discreet entrance and exit for those wanting anonymity.

 

In-room amenities and extras

Technology heaven, including culturally sensitive amenities – numerous international television networks are available to view on the Bang & Olufsen widescreen TV’s, including German, French, Japanese, Russian and Chinese channels. In addition, a team of highly trained e-Butlers are on call for all aspects of technology in the rooms and suites and can assist guests with anything from demonstrating the whole system to using the hotel’s wireless broadband on a laptop.

 

24 hour reception

Yes.

 

24 hour room service

Yes – offering a range of Continental, Mediterranean, Far Eastern and ‘home comfort’ dishes.

 

On-site facilities

 

Florist, Business Centre including quite beautiful meeting rooms, The Dorchester Spa and Gentleman’s Barber Shop.

 

Restaurants and bars

Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester: three Michelin star contemporary French cuisine.

China Tang: serving authentic Cantonese dishes.

The Grill at The Dorchester: exceptional modern British dining.

The Promenade: Award-winning Afternoon Tea.

The Bar at The Dorchester: re-inventing the glamour of the classic cocktail hour.

 

Parking

Valet parking for a fee.

 

Pool

No.

 

Gym

The Fitness Studio was designed by Fox Linton Associates and is equipped with Technogym cardiovascular and resistance equipment, as well as a full set of free weights and Kinesis One.

 

Wifi

Yes

 

Turndown service

Twice a day.

 

Celebrity guests?

Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, Louis Armstrong, General Dwight D Eisenhower, Winston Churchill, The Queen Mother.

 

 


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