… convenient for all Knightsbridge and West End destinations and offers swift access to the City.
The central location off this city hotel affords the utmost convenience to the business traveller, while its close proximity to many of London's historical attractions makes InterContinental London Hotel the ideal base from which to explore the capital. London's fashionable shopping districts are within easy reach of the hotel - Knightsbridge is home to Harvey Nichols and Harrods and all the exclusive shops on Sloane Street. Some of the best shops can be found quite by accident, so it pays to make a detour and explore.
This hotel was opened as new member of InterContinental Hotels by His Grace, The Duke of Wellington on 23rd September 1975. This five-star deluxe hotel, designed by one of Great Britain's most famous architects, Sir Frederick Gibberd, enjoys one of London's most exclusive sites on Hyde Park Corner. InterContinental Hotel London, one of London's finest five-star hotels, proudly offers you sumptuous accommodation and a comprehensive range of business and leisure facilities and makes it the ideal destination for your city travel.
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Guestrooms & Suites : The InterContinental Hotel London offers 458 guestrooms, junior suites and suites, with over 100 different styles of decor. An extensive range of stunning, recently refurbished suites and penthouses is available, offering the ultimate in comfort and luxury. All rooms, junior suites and suites are equipped with bathroom, bathtub with shower, hairdryer, bathrobe, air conditioning, central heaitng, writing desk, direct dial telephone with dual lines, dataport and voicemail in four languages, satellite TV, radio, in-room safe and minibar.
- The Standard Rooms overlook the courtyard of the hotel and are available with king, queen and twin beds; max. occupancy is two guests.
- The Superior Rooms overlook Hamilton Place or the north court of the hotel and are available with king, queen and twin beds. This rooms offer separate seating area with sofa or sofa bed in some rooms, so some rooms of this type are also suitable for a triple occupancy.
- The Deluxe Rooms are more spacious and offer a separate sitting area. All rooms overlook Hyde Park and Apsley House or Green Park and Buckingham Palace. There is a choice of king, double or twin beds. All deluxe rooms offer separate seating area with sofa beds. Maximal occupancy 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 small children.
- The Club InterContinental? concept combines the exclusivity of a private club with the amenities and services of a superb business hotel. It is often described as a "hotel within a hotel". Guests staying in these executive rooms benefit from a wide range of business and leisure services, including a private registration area to speed up check-in, the use of a private lounge and meeting room, complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails. These rooms (Guestrooms and 1 Bedroom Suites) are located on the 7th and 8th floors.
- The Junior Suites are open-plan rooms available with king beds, spacious seating areas and delightful views. All junior suites offer iron and ironing board, separate seating area with sofa beds. Maximal occupancy 3 adults or two adults and 2 small children.
- The 1 Bedroom Suites offer a king-size bed, iron and ironing board and marble bathroom, many with separate walk-in showers. The bedroom area is separated from the spacious living area and many of the 1 Bedroom Suites include a separate guest cloakroom, walk-in wardrobe, dining table and trouser press.
- The One-Bedroom Luxury Suites offer a king bed or two double beds. The bedroom area is separated from the spacious living area, and many of the 1 Bedroom Luxury Suites include a separate guest cloakroom, walk-in wardrobe, dining table, trouser press, private safe and large sitting area. There are two entrance doors and a door dividing the living area from the bedroom. The suites can be connected to a second bedroom so to form a 2 Bedroom Suite. The 1 Bedroom Luxury Suites are again more spacious and offer 2 entrance doors: one leading to the bedroom and one leading to the lounge.
- The Major Suites are the largest in the hotel and comprise large bedrooms with king-size beds and a separate sitting area, designer marble bathrooms, all with walk-in showers, and separate lounge areas. Some of the Major Suites have separate dining rooms and kitchens, and all suites have views over Hyde Park or Buckingham Palace gardens. The suites are also suitable for cocktail parties of up to 15 people. There are five suites of this category: The Royal, The Imperial, The Palace, The Wellington and The Chelsea Suite. Some of them are also available in a 2- or 3-bedroom design
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Cuisine & Cocktails : The Hotel InterContinental London boasts several restaurants and bars:
- The highly acclaimed "Le Soufflé restaurant specialises in French cuisine and is renowned for its innovative cooking and professional service. An extensive ? la carte menu is available, enhanced by a large selection of fine wines to complement each course. This restaurant provides formal dining with live piano music during the evening; on Saturday nights, there is dancing to a live band.
- The Coffee House Restaurant, located on the ground floor, is a delightful, informal restaurant offering a wide range of international cuisine. Enjoying views of Park Lane and Hyde Park, the restaurant is renowned for its extensive buffet, which changes daily to include fresh fish, hot and cold meats, seafood, crisp salads and a wide range of tempting desserts. Complementing the buffet, an extensive ? la carte selection is available plus a choice of Japanese dishes.
- The Observatory Lounge is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy morning coffee or afternoon tea, with an exquisite view of the hustle and bustle of Park Lane. Light dishes are served all day as well as a traditional afternoon tea with a selection of mouth-watering gateaux, pastries and fine teas.
- Le Soufflé Bar is regularly frequented by both business clientele and local residents. There is a light lunch and supper menu available, and all the staff have an extensive knowledge of cocktail making. The bar has a large screen satellite television, which shows all the current sporting events. Small parties of up to 15 people can be catered for with cocktails and canapés.
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Leisure & Wellness : Discover your get up and go at The Apsley Health Club, situated on the 1st floor and fitted with the latest hi-tech gymnasium as well as a jacuzzi, sauna and steam bath. Fully qualified beauticians offer massage, facials, pedicure, manicure and aromatherapy services.
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Meetings & Banquets : As conference hotel InterContinental London has an excellent range of meeting and banquet facilities, including the Grand Ballroom, the Park Suites and the 7th floor Windsor Suite, all designed with flexibility and versatility in mind - here conferences, seminars, meetings or banquets will be successful events.
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Other Facilites : The 24-hour Business Centre offers a comprehensive range of business services as well as a range of boardrooms for hire on an hourly or daily basis. Non smoker rooms. Handicapped facilities. Car parking, garage parking. Car rental. Baby sitting. So sorry: Pets are not welcome to the InterContinental Hotel London.
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