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Park Lane London \u2013 there is no grander statement of intent that booking a stay at one of the hotels on this prestigious road. With many hotel options to choose from how do you know which to pick though? Elysium Magazine thought it was high time the discerning gent equipped himself with this key knowledge. On this occasion our pick was Grosvenor House, a JW Marriott Hotel. Time to find out if this is the kind of establishment suitable for the discerning gent.<\/p>\n
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Located opposite Hyde Park and near the Oxford Street end of Park Lane, Grosvenor House is one of the many grand hotels situated on this famous road. This five star hotel is well placed for the demands of your stay \u2013 at the heart of the West End if you\u2019re treating the good lady to a weekend filled with retail therapy on Oxford Street and entertainment at the theatre, or equally for some down time and fresh air in Hyde Park. If the need is to talk business then transport links are numerous and within easy reach. The main entrance of the hotel is directly on the streets of Mayfair and offers an impressive welcome coming into the courtyard and walking into the lobby of the hotel.<\/p>\n
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The lobby itself keeps the trend of grandeur going \u2013 a huge expansive area with an open fire and comfy couches to warm the limbs on a chilly day. Check-in is a fast and straight forward affair, while the staff on reception staff very helpful indeed. It\u2019s a big hotel of 494 rooms \u2013 420 bedrooms and 74 suites across eight floors. There\u2019s also a good size fitness suite well stocked with facilities should the rain ever scupper your plans of a run in Hyde Park.<\/p>\n
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The hotel is steeped in history too. Opened in 1929 it quickly became a favourite of discerning gents of the past including Orson Welles and Henry Kissinger, whilst the Queen Mother used to dance at its glamorous balls. Speaking of which, the Great Room and Ballroom is huge \u2013 it\u2019s no wonder the venues attract all the glitz it does. The scale of the hotel is big; things can get a bit maze-like wondering the corridors – but nothing to trouble the discerning gent\u2019s sense of direction.<\/p>\n
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Checking into one of the Executive Suites at Grosvenor House, upon entering the first thing that hits you is the scale of the room \u2013 it\u2019s big, very big. The separate lounge area is open and very comfortable with ample seating and all the mod-cons de rigueur<\/em>, whilst the views overlooking Hyde Park are great on a clear day. The d\u00e9cor is traditional English in style \u2013 dark furniture, green carpets and red walls and accessories. The look works well and\u00a0doesn’t\u00a0have any \u2018chintz\u2019 to it.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The bedroom follows the spacious setting of the suite but is more neutral in d\u00e9cor. The large and very comfy four-poster bed is perfect for a restful night\u2019s sleep, whilst the bathroom is black and white marble throughout to continue the traditional English style. Despite the large size of the hotel it\u2019s still a very quiet one so after a day of shopping and shows, or brokering deals returning to this suite guarantees a peaceful haven to aid the recharging of the batteries.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Grosvenor House has a couple of dining options available for the hungry discerning gent \u2013 Corrigan\u2019s Mayfair and the JW Steakhouse (look out for the restaurant review of this coming soon\u2026). Breakfast is served in the JW Steakhouse and offers all the usual breakfast options including a full English Breakfast (\u00a329pp) and the continental breakfast (\u00a320pp). We opted for dishes from the a la carte menu and thoroughly enjoyed the smoked salmon and scrambled eggs on toasted brioche bread (\u00a316) along with the eggs Benedict (\u00a315) \u2013 a great way to set you up for the day. Service at breakfast was friendly and fast even with the vast numbers they cater for each morning.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Grosvenor House is all that you\u2019d expect and more of grand five star hotel on Park Lane. Location and access to transport is spot on, whilst rooms with views of Hyde Park are always sure to be a draw for the discerning gent. The luxurious comfort and the settings add in favour of this hotel. It\u2019s perfect for a leisurely weekend away with the lady in your life – she\u2019s sure to be impressed with grandeur the hotel offers, whilst the business and fitness facilities can aid any professional pursuits. If that\u2019s not enough, there\u00a0aren’t\u00a0many hotels that can boast visits from the Queen or Jacqueline Onassis, to name just two illustrious guests of the past.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Grosvenor House, JW Marriott Hotel<\/p>\n 86-90 Park Lane<\/p>\n London<\/p>\n W1K 7TN<\/p>\n Tel: +44 (0)20 7499 6363<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8531\/8528026930_0e7d643208_z_d.jpg\" "\\"Executive")
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