Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park London

This accredited luxury hotel is fantastically located at the heart of prestigious Knightsbridge. Many of the most popular tourist attractions including Buckingham Palace, the famous Harrods department store and picturesque Hyde Park are all in the immediate vicinity. Various boutiques, shops and shopping streets are just within metres of the hotel. Furthermore, there are many excellent restaurants in the surrounding area as well as diverse establishments where visitors may enjoy various theatre and musical productions. The hotel is served by an excellent public transport network, which departs from locations within minutes of the hotel.

The hotel was built in 1889. 23 suites, 26 apartments, 3 single rooms and 197 double rooms are located on 9 storeys and can be reached by lift. Multilingual staff (English, German, French) at the reception are happy to assist guests at the reception desk round the clock. Check-in and check-out are available 24 hours a day. Amenities include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and currency exchange service. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Film fans will find plenty of 'lights, camera, action' at the cinema. There are a number of shops as well. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry, a page service and a hotel shuttle bus. Active guests can make use of the bicycle hire service to explore the surrounding area. A business centre with fax machine and projector is available.

Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. A balcony is among the standard features of some rooms. All rooms are carpeted and have a double bed, a queen-size bed, a king-size bed or a sofa bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a refrigerator included among the standard features. There is also an ironing set and a trouser press. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, a stereo system, a CD player, a DVD player and WiFi provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Guests can also make use of the cleaning service on departure. Guests will also find slippers in their rooms. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, bathrobes and a telephone are available for daily use. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms are also available. The hotel has family rooms, non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.

The pleasantly heated water of the indoor and outdoor pools guarantees comfortable swimming. A sun terrace is a great place to while away the hours. The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. The hotel offers an extensive outdoor sports programme, including cycling/mountain biking, tennis, archery, fishing and horse riding. Water sports enthusiasts are offered canoeing. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, badminton, billiards, bowling, squash, yoga and aerobics. There is a wellness area with a spa, a hammam and hydrotherapy treatments and, for an additional fee, a sauna, a steam bath and massage treatments. Additional leisure activities include an entertainment programme, live music, a dance club and a nightclub.

Dining facilities include a café, a bar and a pub. The non-smoking restaurant provides high chairs for children. In addition to breakfast, the hotel also offers lunch and dinner à la carte. Diet meals, vegetarian dishes and children's meals can be prepared on request. In addition, special catering options, picnics and snacks are available.