Hotel Review: London Marriott Hotel Park Lane
The best indoor 5-star boutique hotel across from Marble Arch that you’ll ever find…
AMENITIES
Indoor pool + steam room, and fitness center.
All-day Executive Lounge for those with premium access.
Lanes of London restaurant with Mediterranean and British cuisine.
THE REVIEW
Background
As you walk through the hotel, you’ll notice its 18th century charm. Built in 1769, it’s a historic property and Grade II listed. Its walls have seen history pass by and has been many things other than a hotel, like an apartment building, a private residence, and it was once a cinema. But, in 2002 it was updated and personalized to fit the description of a luxury hotel. Thankfully, in its transformation into becoming a hotel, architects and designers kept unique touches like uniquely shaped rooms.
Where Is It?
Positioned in Mayfair, directly across from Marble Arch with Royal Hyde Park in the background, it’s one of those hotels where you’ve passed a thousand times if you live in or know London, but maybe quite can’t place in your mind. But, once you arrive, you’ve known the location all along.
What’s It Like?
Superb hospitality is what the hotel is like. From the time that you walk in to the time that you check out, you’re going to be greeted with warm British hospitality. Every doorman that we encountered was kind, chatty, and welcoming with big smiles. The lobby is quaint yet bright with a cream color palette, and you will find the hotel’s unique purple-lilac tones throughout the hotel.
The Executive Lounge | Photo Provided by: The London Marriott Hotel Park Lane
Rooms
There are 152 rooms (28 are suites). Suites come with personal thermostats, flat screen TVs, and turndown service. And every room comes with a Nespresso coffee machine, hair dryer, safe, spacious closets, and the fluffiest of towels. The light color palette in the lobby flows into rooms with light colored walls and drapes, which makes rooms feel larger and inviting.
Executive rooms are spacious and provide a little more oomph than a standard room. They also come with Executive Lounge access. Our room offered stunning views of Marble Arch and the Park. Marble Arch is a happening part of London with lots of energy, but the room feels tucked in from urban sounds, allowing you to truly relax and rest.
Every part of the room felt well curated and as though someone really took care to create a rich ambience. The art is well placed and makes the room come alive. Can we talk about the rich purple-lilac and velvet-like sofa? Jokingly, if the sofa would have fit into my suitcase, the hotel would be minus a sofa right now. There is a large flat screen television where a family can crowd around and unwind together. The living room is spacious, regal in many ways with the wainscoting and crown molding detailing.
There is also a work desk to the side of the living room, which allows for separate space to work without being distracted by the TV, if others are in the room. The bedroom, ugh. Amazing. The 330 thread-count sheets truly make it possible to dive into authentic rest. There’s also a second television in the room, making cozying up to a good movie or show possible while in bed.
Oh, and the bathroom. Like, it’s possible to just spend hours in there alone. Marriott and the hotel owner really spared no expense with the design of the hotel. The black and white arabescato marble bathroom makes the bathroom feel larger, though it already is a good size. It’s the bright lighting and the marble that changes the mood of the room. And, there is a TOTO WASHLET® toilet. One word for the toilet alone: sublime. The deep soaking tub ejects water in a cool way makes the best bubble baths. The shower is also spacious, and the Penhaligon’s Halfeti soap, and hair products smell divine.
An Executive Room | Photo Provided by: The London Marriott Hotel Park Lane
Photo Provided by: The London Marriott Hotel Park Lane
Photo Provided by: The London Marriott Hotel Park Lane
Photo Provided by: The London Marriott Hotel Park Lane
Food and Drink
The Executive Lounge on the ground floor are for those with Premium rooms, and can be accessed with your room key card. It’s opened daily and all day for two registered guests per room, and smart casual dress is required. Masculine in design, the lighting is low, making it an ideal spot to work or enjoy the company of friends. The room directly to your left as you enter is brighter and offers stunning views of the Park. Continental Breakfast is from 7am-11am, Afternoon Delights is from 2pm-4pm, Canapes is from 5:30-7:30pm, and Evening Drinks is from 5:30-9:30pm. The Continental Breakfast includes hot items like scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns, sautéed mushrooms, salad, sliced meats, breads, pastries, juices, teas, coffee, and fruit. It’s well stocked with staff available for anything guests might need.
Lanes Of London gives stunning views of Royal Hyde Park | Photo Provided by: The London Marriott Hotel Park Lane
Grilled Tiger Prawns | Photo Provided by: The London Marriott Hotel Park Lane
The Rocky Road Chocolate Sphere | Photo Provided by: The London Marriott Hotel Park Lane
Lanes of London has a very grown up feel and the food is filling and tasty. If you have the right table, you’ll see the Park directly. There are different types of menus. The Tasting Menu is £50 ($67) per person where you can order a starter, a main, and a dessert. Starters range from Warm Flatbread and Burrata, Smoked Salmon, or Beetroot Salad. Whereas mains range from Pan-seared Salmon, Roast Baby Chicken, or Slow Cooked Aubergine (Eggplant). And dessert is either Winter Red Apple Cheesecake or the Sticky Toffee Pudding.
There is a Sharing Menu where guests can order 5 items from the starters and mains to share. Items range from Brushetta and Mezze, to Traditional Fish and Chips or Devon Crab Cakes. And there is a Main Menu with soups, Mains like Braised Lamb Shank and Pesto Gnocchi, and dessert like the Rocky Road Chocolate Sphere and Vegan Brownie.
Leisure
Open 24/7, the Fitness Center is below ground and situated next to the indoor pool. What’s nice about the pool and fitness center is that guests do use them, but they are not overcrowded. Inside is cardio equipment, free weights, and strength equipment. The pool is open every day from 6am to 11pm. It’s spacious with lounge chairs, and has a sizable shower, with the steam room set to the side.
The Fitness Center | Photo Provided by: The London Marriott Hotel Park Lane
The Pool | Photo Provided by: The London Marriott Hotel Park Lane
Verdict
You must stay here. It’s not even a question. What’s most important is that you feel welcomed and cared for by staff. The rooms allow you to truly unwind and relax from the busyness of life and fast paced energy of London. And the pool and Executive Lounge are fun amenities that add personality to the hotel.
Best For the Executive Lounge that keeps you fed and hydrated throughout the day.
Don’t Miss the indoor pool, it’s amazing for relaxing… the steam room too.
Price the midweek rate for the 1 King Bed, Hyde Park View with Executive Lounge Access, Executive Guest Room starts at £671 ($900) for Marriott members, and £685 ($920) for non-Marriott members.
Contact 140 Park Lane, London UK W1K 7AA | +44-20-7493-7000
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