Le Meridien Grosvenor House

History

The Grosvenor House has a heritage on the grandest scale. Originally the London residence of Richard, the first Earl of Grosvenor in 1732, this estate featured the first Grosvenor Gallery to house the Earls magnificent collection of paintings as well as hosting famous glittering parties attended by aristocratic and royal families. But it was in 1927 that work on today’s Grosvenor House begun , when Park Lane was still a small country lane at the edge of Hyde Park. With an outstanding design by the great British architect, Sir Edwin Lutyen, the hotel began to take shape. Innovations and luxuries well ahead of their time were incorporated and the new Grosvenor House became the first Hotel in London to have ice cold drinking water in the Bathrooms. It featured a Gymnasium, Squash Courts, Swimming Pool ( most unusual for the time ), and also a grand Ice Skating Rink Housed in the Great Room, society’s favorite venue for eight decades. A painting of the Halloween Fancy Dress Carnival, attended by the Prince of Wales in 1930, still hangs proudly in the Lobby today.

The first Hotel on Park Lane, Le Meridien Grosvenor House has played a crucial part in the life of fashionable London since 1929. The Great Room hosted grand Gala Balls in the 1930's and has been London society's favorite venue for eight decades. Today, our services and facilities are state-of-the-art but we have never forgotten the art of caring for our guests. Here guests are a mere step from Hyde Park, whose green acres and stately trees bring the country to the City. At the heart of Mayfair, the Hotel is minutes away from haute couture Shopping in Bond Street, the West End theatres and The City.

The House has been regarded as one of London's most exclusive addresses since 1927. Designed in an age when space was not a premium, this prestigious landmark Houses two Towers of Luxurious accommodation for international business and leisure travelers. The 8 Floors with 448 spacious Bedrooms and Suites, many with breathtaking Views over Hyde Park and Mayfair are outfitted to meet guest's modern needs yet still retain the splendor and elegance of London's Edwardian past. The Bedrooms belong to a more gracious era, when guests arrived complete with cabin trunks. They are so spacious that they accommodate the most demanding guests with ease. Illuminated with natural daylight, they offer elegance, style and all the latest facilities.

All the Rooms & Suites are equipped with Personalized Climate Control, Bathrobes, En-suite Bathrooms, TV / Satellite / On demand Movie System, High-speed Internet Access, Twin Line Telephones, Telephone with IDD Lines & Short Code, Dialing to AT & T, Sprint etc., Bathroom Telephones, American and English Electricity Outlets & Voltage, Fax Machines / Color Photocopiers / Color Printers with Cable Connections for Laptops, Le Meridien Toiletries, Mini Bar, 80% with in Room Safes, Complimentary Newspapers, Twice Daily Maid Service, Guest Link ( Interactive Information & Entertainment System through Television. Facilities include Message Retrieval, Programmed Wake-up Calls and In-room Dining Selection ), Hairdryers, Large Working Desks and 24 hour Room Service.

The seventy (70) Suites are fine examples of understated English Country Style. Many of them are with Panoramic Views of Hyde Park, elegant Living Rooms, 24-hour Room Service and, in larger Suites, separator Dining Rooms, they offer the ultimate guest experience.

Guest Room additional Services, On Request include :

• Extra Beds for small Children.
• Inter-connecting Rooms.
• Safety Deposit Boxes.
• Valet Services.
• Video & CD.
• Car Valet.
• Family Arrangements.
• Non-allergenic Linen.
• Non Smoking Rooms.
• Car Parking ( chargeable).
• Same Day Laundry Service.
• Limousine - chargeable, booked through Concierge.

• Breakfast Continental / English with a charge.
• 24 hour Room Service.
• 24 hours Reception.
• Swimming Pool.
• Concierge.
• Whirlpool.
• Lift.
• Sauna.
• Car Valet.
• Health Club.
• Baby Sitting.
• Laundry Service.
• Disabled Facilities.
• Conference Rooms.
• On site Car Parking.
• Limousine Transfers.
• Family Arrangements.

Baby Sitting is available by arrangement with the Housekeeping Department and a highly training Concierge is on duty 24-hours a day to assist with all eventualities and inquiries.

The Staff Members are extremely professional but also very friendly. They will assist you with any extra help that you might require and can provide convenient Dry Cleaning along with full Room Service.

Le Meridien Grosvenor House is much more than world-beating Business Facilities. Its traditions of hospitality started in an era of leisurely and luxurious travel. Set away form the bustling Lobby, the softy-lit wood-paneled Library fit for and Edwardian gentleman, is a place of reflection and concentration not often found in modern Hotels.

The Health Club is the best antidote to a busy working schedule. Whether you like Swimming, Power Jogging or Stairmaster, we have all the latest equipment.

This sumptuous bar evokes an age of unhurried Gentleman's Clubs, where the focus is entirely on you. Relax in the Red Bar's luxurious armchairs and enjoy your favorite tipple with friends or colleagues as you soak in the elegant interior and tasteful paintings. The experienced staffs bestow a wealth of cocktail knowledge and well as an exquisite choice of Cigars. The Red Room can be accessed from the Hotel Lobby or from the Grand Room's entrance on Park Lane. It opens Monday to Saturday from 12:00 - 02:00 and Sunday from 18:00 - 02:00 for Residents only and 23:00 for General public.

The elegant Park Room, gazing out onto the majesty of Hyde Park, is the perfect place in which to hold informal meetings or simply relax. The A La Carte menu if offered each day, along with traditional English Afternoon Tea to the soothing sound of the harp. In the evening the Park Room buzzes with guest sipping glasses of champagne and wine. It opens daily from 08:00 - 02:00.

Bollinger, one of the world's famous Champagne Houses has opened it first Bar in La Terrazza. This is the first Bar venture anywhere in the world. This chic Bar with its modern and relaxed atmosphere offers a menu of Italian favorites, an extensive Bar Menu and divine Cocktail selections of infusion of the worlds finest champagne.

La Terrazza is the latest and, one of the best Restaurants to open on Park Lane. The Head Chef, Adriano Cavagnini, has joined us from the acclaimed Hotel Eden in Rome to recreate the southern flavors of authentic Mediterranean cuisine. His personally designed menu includes an extensive choice of fish and meat, as well as exotic pasta and risotto dishes. Notables include lemon scented risotto with courgette and saue salmon, monkfish in prosciutto with asparagus and straw potatoes, and roast fillet of veal with zucchini, marjoram and pecorino. The Wine List offers an inspired combination of sparkling, white and red Italian wines, a good proportion of which. The airy Restaurant itself benefits from a stunning panorama over Hyde Park and has been designed by the celebrated David Collins, in warm terracotta shades to give it an authentic, yet contemporary feel. It's prestigious location belies La Terrazza's un-intimidating pricing: Starters range from £7.50 to £10.50, and main courses are priced from £12.50. It opens daily for Breakfast from 08:00 - 11:00, for Lunch from 12:00 - 14:30 and for Dinner from 19:00 - 22:30.

Chez Nico at Ninety is the 3 Star Michelin Restaurant of Park Lane. Located adjacent to Grosvenor House, with its own private Park Lane entrance, Chez Nico at Ninety is unquestionably a dining venue for the finest of occasions. From the presentation of the menu to the arrival of the dishes on your table, you cannot fail but to be impressed with the culinary experience and expertise that have contributed to Chef Nico's world-wide reputation for excellence. A Private Room is available for Parties of 10 - 18. It opens for Lunch - Monday to Friday from 12.30 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. and for Dinner - Monday to Saturday from 7 p.m. - 11.30 p.m. Dress Code : Formal.

CUISINE & WINE:

The Restaurants and Banqueting Suites are among the world’s best. Our leading Restaurant La Terrazza was refurbished last year as a result of our £35milliom refurbishment program. Head Chef Adriano Cavagnini nurtures the roots of the Mediterranean, blending each dish with a contemporary flare to tantalize the palates of his guests. Internationally recognized Chef Nico Landenis presides over this superb restaurant that offers award-winning cuisine in the most elegant and comfortable surroundings.