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Hotel Information: Just 3 blocks from the Heathrow Express terminal at Paddington, this air-conditioned hotel is a magnet for international business guests and vacationers. Its mix of modern architecture and classic European décor also reflects a strong Asian influence. Carved wood and ceramic artifacts from Thailand accent public areas, and large Oriental carpets are set into the marble floor of the vast lobby.
Amenity highlights: The Royal Lancaster offers a business center with conference facilities and high-speed Internet access, 24-hour room service, and two restaurants with superb views of Hyde Park.
Insider tip: Just across the street from the hotel is Kensington Gardens, the famed royal park adjacent to Kensington Palace, birthplace of Queen Victoria and the final London home of the late Princess Diana. The palace is a pleasant half-mile stroll from the hotel and is open to visitors all year, except December 24-26.
Rooms
Royal Lancaster, London, offers 416 air-conditioned guestrooms on 18 floors. The decor is light and airy, and many offer wide views over Hyde Park or the London skyline through the double-glazed windows. Modern facilities include satellite TV, direct-dial telephones, and high-speed Internet access. Marble ensuite bathrooms have power showers as well as a bathtub, and come equipped with complimentary toiletries, thick towels, and cotton bathrobes.
Room Amenities
- Internet access - high speed
- Cable/satellite TV
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Climate control
- Voice mail
- Telephone
- Minibar
- Wake-up calls
- Air conditioning
- Housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Designer toiletries
- Desk
- Bathroom telephone
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Television - Satellite service
- In-room safe
- Non-smoking rooms
- Smoking rooms
Recreation
The Royal Lancaster is across the street from Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, both popular with joggers all year round, and with sunbathers and picnickers during summer months.
The recreational activities listed below are available near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Boating
- Horse riding/rental
- Running track/path
- Tennis
Property Amenities
The hotel owner’s passion for Thai culture adds a unique Asian sensibility to both the food and interior décor of the Royal Lancaster. Meeting and event facilities include two separate conference suites, which can each accommodate over 1,200 people, and several smaller meeting spaces.
- Concierge services
- Bar/lounge
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Room service (24 hours)
- Self parking
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Business center
- Banquet facilities
- Audio-visual equipment
- Cell phone/mobile rental
- Photocopy machines
- Fax machine
- Business services
- Number of rooms: 416
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Security guard
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Dry cleaning service
- Medical assistance available
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Babysitting or child care
- Currency exchange
- Suitable for children
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Parking (surcharge)
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 2 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Fees
The following fees are charged by the property at check-in or check-out.
- Parking fee: GBR 35 per 24-hour period
- Parking fee: GBR 20 overnight only (6 PM - 9 AM)
The above list is not comprehensive; fees are subject to change.
Dining
Nipa - Overlooking Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, this Thai restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. Décor features intricate teak wood paneling, golden ornamental artifacts, and hand-carved chairs—all imported from Thailand. The chef and waitstaff are also Thai, as befits the authentic, extensive menu.
The Lounge Bar - With crystal chandeliers and a mixture of Queen Anne and Regency-style furnishings, the large Lounge Bar is a relaxed setting for a light breakfast, afternoon tea, evening cocktails, and a variety of toasted sandwiches and salads throughout the day.
Island – Stylishly contemporary split-level space with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Hyde Park. Menu features fine quality seasonal British produce, bought daily, simply cooked and stylishly presented.
Address
One Lancaster Terrace
London, England W2 2TY
United Kingdom
Nearest major airport:
London, England, UK (LHR-Heathrow)
Area:
Bayswater - Paddington, London, England, United Kingdom
