Website: london-parklane.hilton.com
Telephone: 0207 493 8000
Address: 22 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1k 1be
There’s also a fitness centre, a full-service spa, and a 24/7 business centre.
Amenities include Michelin-starred French restaurant with panoramic city views, a Polynesian-inspired bar and restaurant and a casual British eatery, plus a nightclub.
Upgraded rooms o f er access to the executive lounge with complimentary refreshments throughout the day.
5 Star Deluxe Hotel: A 5-minute walk from the Hyde Park Corner tube station, this upscale high-rise hotel is also an 11-minute walk from Buckingham Palace.
Hotel: London
Hilton on Park Lane
UNITED KINGDOM LONDON
It’s a reputation which is only enhanced when you set foot into the sweeping marble lobby of the Hilton Park Lane in London, standing on that storied thoroughfare and o f ering enviable views of Hyde Park, Buckingham palace and indeed all of central London. For those who want to stay the night, each of the rooms o f er a beautiful experience but it is when you head to the upper floors and the selection of suites that things get truly special.
The name Hilton needs no introduction –it has been a byword for luxury the world over since the first hotel bearing the name of founder Conrad Hilton opened its doors in Dallas, Texas in 1925. Fast-forward not much less than a hundred years and this global brand has permeated the public consciousness in the same way as Rolex or Jaguar have –automatically conjuring a vision of the finer things.
We’ll start with the Park Lane Suites, a selection of onebedroom homes from home which o f er a level of privacy and relaxation which the average guestroom cannot, but matched to a surprisingly a f ordable price tag. For those in need of a even more space –to entertain or discuss business –the Clarence and Cosmopolitan suites o f er this in abundance, with beautifully designed rooms as well as living space. The crowning glories though are the Royal and Presidential Suites on the 27th Floor; fitted out in unparalleled luxury with original works of art, antique furnishings and luxury, this truly is living on top of the world. It wouldn’t be a Hilton without a superb food o f ering and this is where London Hilton on Park Lane truly steps into a league of its own. Perched atop the monolith on the 28th floor is the Michelin-starred Galvin at Windows, a mecca for gastronomes since it opened its doors in 2006. Created in partnership with the Galvin Brothers –the first British siblings to both win a Michelin StarChef-patron Chris Galvin set out to create seasonally-inspired menus which take the techniques of modern
The impeccable service is all down to the intensive sta f training and dedication, headed up by the restaurant’s General Manager Fred Sirieix. Fred’s dedication to the pursuit of excellence is legendary in London hospitality circles, and has spread out of that rarefied air and into the public consciousness since his casting as the
The crowning experience however is the Menu Degustation –this gastronomic tour-de-force leaves nothing wanting and is a true reflection of the skill and dedication of the kitchen here –we cannot recommend highly enough.
French Haute Cuisine and apply them to a wider selection of ingredients. Head Chef Joo Won has been in the kitchen since launch, taking the top post in 2013 and has had the chance to set his own stamp on a huge array of dishes since then. The Menu Prestige o f ers the best produce brought that morning from the markets of London, often featuring raw Orkney scallops, Scottish salmon or Greedy Carver duck.
“Maitre d’ of Love” on British televisions runaway success First Dates. His television career has enabled Fred to spread his message further, becoming a regular feature in the British media, commenting on the industry at large and putting his weight behind a number of charitable initiatives focussed on helping those at risk –young o f enders are just one group which he champions tirelessly –and raise standards of service in the already stratospheric London restaurant scene. All of this work takes nothing from his work helping Windows and diners can often see Fred talking at table and providing the finishing touch to the experience. For those who want to take in the legendary view with sublime mixology, the bar at Galvin At Windows o f ers a haven of tranquillity in the afternoon as the sun arcs across the London sky which comes alive as night falls. As you would expect the drinks list is extensive and expertly curated –no classic is ignored and even the most informed patron will have their experience tested in the most glorious way. The crown jewel in the list is the seasonally-changing bespoke cocktail list –something which comes into its own on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights when a series of guest DJ’s bring the tempo up at the bar’s own night-time revel La Nuit.
In conclusion, London Hilton on Park Lane doesn’t just maintain the brand’s luxury heritage; it adds a distinct contemporary touch and brings it thoroughly to life. We’ll see you on the 28th floor.
LA NUIT
